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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause that destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on

scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove

heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR

威

Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
MOPAR

威 or equivalent is recommended. Do not use

oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.

Interior Care
Use MOPAR

威 Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric

upholstery and MOPAR

威 Carpet Cleaner for carpeting.

Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPAR

威 Satin Select. Do not use harsh cleaners

or Armorall. Use MOPAR

威 Total Clean to clean vinyl

upholstery.

MOPAR

威 Total Clean is specifically recommended for

leather upholstery.

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Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be

taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.

WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass; and therefore,
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR

威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial

household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
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quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may
scratch the elements.

When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.

2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR

威 Total Clean, a

mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.

NOTE:

The cupholder cannot be removed.

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FUSES

Integrated Power Module (IPM)
The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and
relays.

CAUTION!

• When installing the integrated power module

cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the integrated power
module and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to

use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.

Integrated Power Module

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Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

1

—

15 Amp
Blue

Washer Motor

2

—

25 Amp
Neutral

Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)

3

—

25 Amp
Neutral

Ignition Run/Start

4

—

25 Amp
Neutral

EGR Solenoid/
Alternator

5

—

—

—

6

—

25 Amp
Neutral

Ignition Coils/Injectors

7

—

—

—

8

—

25 Amp
Neutral

Starter

9

—

—

—

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

10

30 Amp
Pink

—

Windshield Wiper

11

30 Amp
Pink

—

Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Valves

12

40 Amp
Green

—

Radiator Fan Lo/High

13

50 Amp
Red

—

Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Pump Motor

14

—

—

—

15

50 Amp
Red

—

Radiator Fan

16

—

—

—

17

—

—

—

18

—

—

—

19

—

—

—

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Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

20

—

—

—

21

—

—

—

22

—

—

—

Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.

Access Panel

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CAUTION!

• When installing the power distribution center

cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the power distribution
center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to

use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.

Rear Power Distribution Center

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Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

1

60 Amp
Yellow

—

Ignition Off Draw (IOD)

2

40 Amp
Green

—

Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM)

3

—

—

—

4

40 Amp
Green

—

Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM)

5

30 Amp
Pink

—

Heated Seats - if
equipped

6

—

20 Amp
Yellow

Fuel Pump

7

—

15 Amp
Blue

Sub Amp - if equipped

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

8

—

15 Amp
Blue

Diagnostic Link Connec-
tor (DLC)/Wireless Con-
trol Module (WCM)/
Wireless Ignition Node
(WIN)

9

—

20 Amp
Yellow

Power Outlet

10

—

—

—

11 *

—

—

—

12 *

—

—

—

13 *

—

—

—

14

—

10 Amp
Red

AC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security Mod-
ule - if equipped

15

—

—

—

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Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

16

—

—

—

17

—

20 Amp
Yellow

Cluster

18

—

20 Amp
Yellow

Selectable Power Outlet

19

—

10 Amp
Red

Stop Lights

20

—

—

—

21

—

—

—

22

—

—

—

23

—

—

—

24

—

—

—

25

—

—

—

26

—

—

—

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

27

—

10 Amp
Red

Occupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC)

28

—

10 Amp
Red

Ignition Run

29

—

5 Amp
Orange

Cluster/Electronic Sta-
bility Program (ESP)/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)/STOP
LIGHT Switch

30

—

10 Amp
Red

Door Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Con-
trol Module (SCM)

31

—

—

—

32

—

—

—

33

—

—

—

34

—

—

—

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Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

35

—

5 Amp
Orange

Antenna Module - if
equipped/Power Mir-
rors

36

—

25 Amp
Clear

Hands-Free Phone - if
equipped//Radio

37

—

15 Amp
Blue

Transmission

38

—

10 Amp
Red

Cargo Light/Vehicle In-
formation Module - if
equipped

39

—

10 Amp
Red

Heated Mirrors - if
equipped

40

—

5 Amp
Orange

Auto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank

Cavity

Car-
tridge
Fuse

Mini-
Fuse

Description

41

—

10 Amp
Red

AC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped

42

30 Amp
Pink

—

Front Blower Motor

43

30 Amp
Pink

—

Rear Window Defroster

44

20 Amp
Blue

—

Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped

*

Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses

(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are
fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The
passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit
breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power

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window switch, and the passenger power window
switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity
13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of
these systems, see your authorized dealer for service.

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.

• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of

service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.

REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS

LIGHT BULBS — Interior

Bulb Number

Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Visor Vanity Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Glove Box Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Door Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket /
Cupholder Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED (Serviced at

Authorized Dealer)

NOTE:

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer

for replacement instructions.

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.

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LIGHT BULBS — Exterior

Bulb Number

Low Beam Headlight –
High Intensity
Discharge (HID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1S (Serviced at

Authorized Dealer)

High Beam Headlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005
Front Park/Turn Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157A
Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145/H10 (Serviced at

Authorized Dealer)

Front Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tail Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K
Tail/Stop/Turn Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K
Rear Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Backup Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Center High-Mount Stop
Light (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED (Serviced at

Authorized Dealer)

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

BULB REPLACEMENT

Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light — Models with Halogen
Headlights — If Equipped
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.

Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlights — If Equipped

HID Headlights
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed. Because
of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight
bulb yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.

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WARNING!

A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlights,

when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

Front/Rear Side Marker Light

1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or
similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to
disengage the clip.

NOTE:

• If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is

placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
scratch the paint.

2. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.

4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.

5. Reinstall the front/rear side marker.

Tail/Turn/Stop Light

1. Open the trunk.

2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail light retainer.

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3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.

4. Pull back the trunk liner.

5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the
tail light assembly.

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6. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.

7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.

8. Disconnect the electrical connector.

9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.

10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.

11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

12. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.

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13. Reinstall tail light retainer.

14. Close the trunk.

Center Tail/Backup Light
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized dealer.

License Light

1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.

2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.

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