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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING........................ 204
Jack Location .............................................204
Spare Tire Location And Removal ............205
Preparations For Jacking...........................206
Jacking Instructions...................................207
Road Tire Installation ................................210
Spare Tire Stowage....................................211
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 212
Preparations For Jump Start.....................212
Jump Starting Procedure...........................213
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 214
2.4L Engine — If Equipped ........................215
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................ 215
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 216
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE........................ 217
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models..............218
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ..................218
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 220
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)....................... 220
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING................................... 221
Maintenance Plan......................................221
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 226
2.4L Engine................................................226
Checking Oil Level .....................................227
Adding Washer Fluid .................................227
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................227
Pressure Washing......................................228
DEALER SERVICE ..............................................228
Engine Oil ..................................................229
Engine Oil Filter..........................................230
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................230
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................230
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...............231
Body Lubrication........................................232
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................232
Exhaust System ........................................233
Cooling System .........................................234
Brake System ............................................238
Automatic Transmission............................239
RAISING THE VEHICLE.......................................241
TIRES....................................................................241
Tire Safety Information .............................241
Tires — General Information ....................248
Tire Types ...................................................252
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................253
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....................255
Tire Chains and Traction Devices.............256
Tire Rotation Recommendations .............257
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................257
Treadwear ..................................................257
Traction Grades .........................................257
Temperature Grades .................................258
BODYWORK ........................................................258
Protection From Atmospheric Agents.......258
Body And Underbody Maintenance..........259
Preserving The Bodywork..........................259
INTERIORS ......................................................... 260
Seats And Fabric Parts..............................260
Plastic And Coated Parts...........................260
Leather Parts .............................................261
Glass Surfaces ..........................................261
Cleaning The Cupholders .........................261
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 262
Vehicle Identification Number ..................262
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................. 262
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 263
Torque Specifications................................263
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 263
Reformulated Gasoline ............................264
Materials Added To Fuel ...........................264
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .....................264
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles......................................................265
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications .............................................265
MMT In Gasoline........................................265
Fuel System Cautions................................266
Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................266
FLUID CAPACITIES............................................. 267
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS................................ 268
Engine .......................................................268
Chassis.......................................................270
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