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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight

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Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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34 STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for Grand Cherokee 2015

Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 5 D I E S E L S U P P L E M E N T...

Page 2: ...tions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and e...

Page 3: ...ON PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 33 5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 71 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 101 7...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 4 1...

Page 6: ...e engine transmission and or exhaust system damage Your vehicle s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output suc...

Page 7: ...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 6 How To Use Remote Start 6 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 7 2...

Page 8: ...g the engine This allows time for the engine pre heat cycle to pre heat the cylinder air and is normal in cold weather Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Dis play EVIC in Understanding Your Instr...

Page 9: ...door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS The diesel engine does not require a break in period due to its construction Normal operation is allowe...

Page 10: ...ine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended vis...

Page 11: ...LUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 11 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY DID 20 DID Displays 23 Oil Life Reset 23 Fuel Filter Life Reset 25 DID Amber Telltales 26 Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Messages 26 Diesel Exhaust Flu...

Page 12: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 10 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 13: ...her information 3 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as l...

Page 14: ...more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTE If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 8 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 9 RH Selectable DID This area of the cluster wil...

Page 15: ...iveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can re...

Page 16: ...age appears a light and a single chime will require driver correction CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the...

Page 17: ...bility Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and...

Page 18: ...a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in t...

Page 19: ...n has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not oper...

Page 20: ...icle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If she he cannot do so th...

Page 21: ...seconds when the ignition is first turned on 20 Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 21 Electronic Stabil...

Page 22: ...licking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation 22 Park Headlight ON Indicator If Equipped This ind...

Page 23: ...Equipped Driver Assist Fuel Economy Trip Stop Start If Equipped Audio Stored Messages Screen Setup Speed Warning If Equipped The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following...

Page 24: ...st Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Stop Start Audio Stored Messages Screen Set Up RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the information screens or sub menu screens of a main...

Page 25: ...st Filter XX Full Exhaust System Regeneration Completed Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF Service...

Page 26: ...arrow button to access the Oil Life screen 4 Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the Oil Life Reset screen 5 Push and release the DOWN arrow button to select Yes then push an...

Page 27: ...rs should replace the fuel filters NOTE Use the steering wheel DID controls for the following procedure s 1 Without pushing the brake pedal cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the e...

Page 28: ...y be longer based on colder operating conditions Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is out Refer to Starting Proce dures in Starting and Operating for further informa tion NOTE The Wait To...

Page 29: ...ormation Display DID if the exhaust particulate filter reaches 80 of its maximum storage capacity Under conditions of exclusive short duration and low speed driving cycles your diesel engine and exhau...

Page 30: ...en disabled due to a system malfunction At this point the engine Powertrain Control Module PCM will register a fault code the instrument panel will display a MIL light CAUTION See your authorized deal...

Page 31: ...is ignored your vehicle may not restart unless DEF is added with in the displayed mileage shown in the DID message Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon This message will display whe...

Page 32: ...are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF has experienced component failures or when tampering has been detected When the DEF system needs to...

Page 33: ...played while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 and 25 mile remaining distances We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immedia...

Page 34: ...you have your vehicle towed to your nearest authorized dealer im mediately NOTE The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF to the DEF tan...

Page 35: ...o 37 Starting Fluids 38 NORMAL OPERATION 39 Cold Weather Precautions 39 Engine Idling 41 Stopping The Engine 41 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 42 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 43 FUEL RE...

Page 36: ...Tongue Weight 54 Towing Requirements 55 Towing Tips 60 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 62 System Overview 62 ADDING FUEL 63 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel 66 Bulk Fuel Storage Diesel Fuel 66 Diesel Exhaust Fluid...

Page 37: ...ess to an unlocked vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch...

Page 38: ...ng range Extreme Cold Weather The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine It requires a 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire exte...

Page 39: ...he start of up to five seconds is possible under very cold conditions The Wait to Start telltale will be illuminated during the pre heat process When the engine Wait To Start light goes off the engine...

Page 40: ...ntinued When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to...

Page 41: ...of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module Glow plug heater operation can run for several minutes once the heater operation is complete the volt meter needle will stabilize C...

Page 42: ...Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Use of incorrect fuel could result in engine and exhaust system damage Refer to Fuel Requirements in Starting And Operating for fur ther information Engine Oil Usage Refer to M...

Page 43: ...ar to the engine Stopping The Engine After full load operation idle the engine for a few minutes before shutting it down This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess hea...

Page 44: ...n gear Air Conditioning Turn it off temporarily NOTE If the coolant temperature is too high the A C will automatically turn off Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure If the low oil pressure...

Page 45: ...e engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the heater cord to a ground fault interrupter protected 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded...

Page 46: ...d Materials specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolo...

Page 47: ...the high energy content and generally lower cost No 2 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel or No 2 Ultra Low Sulfur climatized diesel fuels NOTE If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on your d...

Page 48: ...comply with these requirements Refer to the Maintenance Chart in the Maintenance Schedules section for fur ther direction CAUTION Failure to comply with Oil Change requirements for vehicles operating...

Page 49: ...rature additives Fuel Quality Must Comply With ASTM Standards The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely Only fuel produced by a BQ9000 supplier to the following specifi cations may be blended to m...

Page 50: ...ot exceed 8 000 Miles or 6 months which ever comes first Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals The use of biodiese requires intervals shorter than the outlined 30 000 miles 48 280 km and must not exc...

Page 51: ...ight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in S...

Page 52: ...to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving con...

Page 53: ...et today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typicall...

Page 54: ...er weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class...

Page 55: ...maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loa...

Page 56: ...ll cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maxi mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hi...

Page 57: ...ponents the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then d...

Page 58: ...of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehi...

Page 59: ...efer to Tires General Information in Starting And Oper ating for proper tire inflation procedures Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of t...

Page 60: ...eighs more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg loaded it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort a...

Page 61: ...for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wir...

Page 62: ...equent shifting does occur while in DRIVE you can use the Paddle Shift switches to manually select a lower gear NOTE Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will...

Page 63: ...ade and road conditions allow Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km...

Page 64: ...re when vaporized it converts smog forming nitrogen oxides NOx into harmless nitrogen N2 and water vapor H2O two natural components of the air we breathe You can operate with the comfort that your veh...

Page 65: ...nings NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise from under the vehicle at a stop This is normal operation The DEF pump will run for...

Page 66: ...er pipe seals the system 3 Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel ing 4 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or sh...

Page 67: ...he flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can 1 Retrieve funnel from the spare tire kit 2 Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle NOTE Ensure funnel is inserted f...

Page 68: ...nued A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling Avoid Using Contaminated Fue...

Page 69: ...Exhaust Fluid Storage Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is considered a very stable product with a long shelf life If DEF is kept in tempera tures between 10 and 90 F 12 and 32 C it will last a minimum of one...

Page 70: ...ng conditions altitude vehicle speed load etc will effect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle DEF Fill Procedure NOTE Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicl...

Page 71: ...may not reflect the new fill level for several drives CAUTION To avoid DEF spillage and possible damage to the DEF tank from overfilling do not top off the DEF tank after filling DO NOT OVERFILL DEF...

Page 72: ...ly when any of the following happen DEF stops flowing from the fill bottle into the DEF fill inlet DEF splashes out the fill inlet or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off 4 Reinstall cap onto DEF...

Page 73: ...ter Separator Filter 80 Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement 82 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel 83 Intervention Regeneration Strategy Message Process Flow 85 Maintenance Free Batteries...

Page 74: ...Location 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Power Ste...

Page 75: ...impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been...

Page 76: ...ained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals The best time to check the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been parked overnight When checking oil after operat...

Page 77: ...ith oil level below the MIN mark or above the upper MAX mark Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade CAUTION Your vehicl...

Page 78: ...il filter should be changed at every engine oil change Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and...

Page 79: ...performance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine Use of such filters can severely damage your engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement...

Page 80: ...s from the air cleaner cover 2 Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 Spring Clips 2 Air Cleaner Filter Cover Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 Air Cle...

Page 81: ...element 1 Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward 2 Install the air cleaner cover onto the housing assembly loc...

Page 82: ...unning Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filters into an appropriate container If water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running or while the ignition sw...

Page 83: ...NOTE Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids from your vehicle Used fluids indiscriminately dis carded can present a problem to the environment Con tact an authorized dealer service station...

Page 84: ...ability CAUTION Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filter into an appropriate container Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter There is a possibility...

Page 85: ...iming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel WARNING Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running Engine operation causes high fuel pressure High pressure fuel spray can cause serious...

Page 86: ...el fuel CAUTION Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel system NOTE We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel that meets ASTM speci...

Page 87: ...ehicle has the ability to alert you to additional maintenance required on your vehicle or en gine Refer to Driver Information Display DID in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further informatio...

Page 88: ...hands after handling the battery Cooling System WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the h...

Page 89: ...ock is located in the lower radiator tank If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant expan sion bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES SURE CAP WH...

Page 90: ...ler as soon as possible Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may no...

Page 91: ...low 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the a...

Page 92: ...antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remov...

Page 93: ...be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant anti f...

Page 94: ...en directed through a hose to the charge air cooler and through another hose to the intake manifold of the engine This cooling process enables more efficient burning of fuel resulting in fewer emissio...

Page 95: ...be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended...

Page 96: ...longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid t...

Page 97: ...Gallons 30 3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3 0 Liter Diesel Engine SAE 5W 30 Synthetic ACEA C3 Certified Low Ash 8 Quarts 7 7 Liters Cooling System 3 0L Turbo Diesel Engine MOPAR Engine Coolant Antifr...

Page 98: ...tic Low Ash engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS 11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W 30 motor oil Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Fuel Filters...

Page 99: ...our diesel engine This vehicle is compatible with biodiesel blends greater than 5 but no greater than 20 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals are fo...

Page 100: ...d 3353 Transfer Case Two Speed Quadra Trac II We recommend you use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Axle Differential Front We recommend you use MOPAR GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 85...

Page 101: ...We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir 3 0L Engine We recommend you us...

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Page 103: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 102 Maintenance Chart Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel 105 ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE B6 To B20 BIODIESEL 107 6...

Page 104: ...d Severe Operat ing Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3 500 miles 5 600 km since last reset Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles...

Page 105: ...remove the filter and use a suction gun to remove any residual oil left in the housing or wait about 30 minutes for the oil to drain back into the engine Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip Check engi...

Page 106: ...st sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with d...

Page 107: ...2 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the CV joints X X X X X...

Page 108: ...00 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Inspect transfer case fluid X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace fuel filters and drain water from the fuel filter assembly X X X X X Replace engin...

Page 109: ...ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE B6 To B20 BIODIESEL NOTE Under no circumstances should...

Page 110: ...00 000 110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 150 000 Or Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 16 000 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208...

Page 111: ...d the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result i...

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Page 113: ...INDEX 7...

Page 114: ...8 Axle Fluid 98 Battery 85 Brake Fluid 98 Brake System 92 Fluid Check 92 Master Cylinder 92 Warning Light 15 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 95 Capacities Fluid 95 Caps Filler Oil Engine 75 Radia...

Page 115: ...Instrument Cluster 20 Instrument Cluster Display 20 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 18 Engine 72 Air Cleaner 76 Block Heater 36 Break In Recommendations 7 Compartment 72 Coolant Antifreeze...

Page 116: ...uges Coolant Temperature 14 Fuel 16 Speedometer 12 Tachometer 11 Voltmeter 39 Gross Axle Weight Rating 50 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 49 High Beam Indicator 12 Hitches Trailer Towing 52 Instrument Clu...

Page 117: ...le Break In Period 7 Odometer 18 Trip 18 Oil Engine 74 Capacity 95 Change Interval 75 Dipstick 74 Disposal 76 Filter 76 Filter Disposal 76 Materials Added to 76 Recommendation 74 Viscosity 75 Overheat...

Page 118: ...e Warning Light 16 Trailer Towing 57 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 54 Towing 49 Guide 53 Weight 53 Trailer Towing 49 Cooling System Tips 61 Hitches 52 Minimum Requirements 55 Trailer and Tongue Weight...

Page 119: ...ection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

Page 120: ...Chrysler Group LLC 15WK741 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A...

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