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Here are some more tips and techniques to keep in mind when off-roading in your Jeep. It can be fun and thrilling, but different terrains require different driving techniques. Keep these tips in mind and stay safe!

Hills

One of the first things to remember when driving on hills is to go straight up or down. Make sure to never drive up or down a hill at an angle because it may cause you to slide or roll the vehicle. When approaching the base of the hill, use more power and let up on the power as you draw near the top, before reaching the top. If you find that you have stalled when driving up a hill, put your vehicle in reverse and back straight down, while remembering to not apply a lot of pressure on the brakes. Going down hills in low range and first gear will help prevent your vehicle’s [...]

Many questions have been floating around about what certain indicators and symbols on the dashboard mean in the 2012 Chrysler 2012, specifically about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Change Oil Message, and Gas Cap Message.

One of the things that make the 2012 Chrysler 200 unique is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. TPMS is an electronic system that is designed to measure the pressure inside the four road tires and alert the driver when the pressure is getting low. But what do you do when the indicator light comes on?

The TPMS light is located in the instrument cluster. It will turn on and a chime will sound if the pressure is low in one or more of the tires. Once the light is illuminated, one or more of your tires is underinflated and should be inflated to meet the recommended standards of the tire manufacturer. This information is located on [...]

Home Link replaces up to THREE remote controls or handheld transmitters, like garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, and even home security systems. The buttons are located in the headliner or sun visor.

It is recommended that the battery be replaced in the handheld device(s) being programmed to Home Link for maximum efficiency. Additionally, Home Link is powered via your vehicle’s battery, so it does not require battery charge or replacement.

Before you can sync the Home Link buttons to your remote controls, you first must erase any pre-programed information. To do this, hold down the two outside buttons at the same time until the red buttons flashes. It may take up to 20 seconds.

When programming the system, your vehicle should be parked [...]

Here instructions for common questions about removing various parts of the soft top of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The guides below will answer how to partially remove the soft top, how to remove the rear window, how to remove the quarter window, and how to lower the full soft top. For the first few times, having an extra set of hands might be beneficial for you, until you get the hang of it.

1. Unclip the sun visors and move them out of the way
2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame
3. Take the header and soft top and fold them back
4. Locate the straps to secure the side bows
5. Wrap the straps around the bows, on both sides
6. Reposition the sun visors
7. Enjoy!

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What was the most surprising about the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country was not the storage space or the entertainment system, but the 42 safety and technology features that come standard. Of course, there is comfort in knowing the Town & Country is equipped with supplemental side-curtain, advanced multistage front, and front seat-mounted side airbags, but the innovative technological safety features are even more impressive.

At one time or another, everyone has had trouble with blind spots, but the Blind Spot Monitoring is a radar technology that will alert you of proximity danger while you drive. An illuminated icon appears on the side view mirror (or you can choose to hear an audible warning) when another vehicle is next to you. Furthermore, the Rear Cross Path Detection will alert you of approaching low-speed vehicles when backing out of a parking spot. This is perfect for places like the grocery store parking lot on a busy [...]

Well, take a seat in it and you’ll know! I was impressed with this luxury sedan as soon as I opened the door. The first things that stood out to me, being a detail person, were the beautiful black leather seats that were accented with double-stitched white trim. After I adjusted the power seats, I used the integrated controls on the four-spoke steering wheel to choose a radio station via uconnect (touch screen media hub).

As soon as I left the Paul Sherry dealership parking lot, I drove about a quarter mile before I hit the railroad tracks. Normally, I would slow way down before driving over railroad tracks, but I wanted to see how the Chrysler 200 handled a bumpy and uneven surface – to my surprise, it handled beautifully and perfectly smooth. When I turned onto the access road to merge onto the highway, I took the “S” curve at full speed. The [...]

Not only will it get your kids to soccer practice and school safely and comfortably, but it will pamper you while doing so. From the Nappa leather-trimmed, heated front and second row seats, to the Parkview rear back-up camera, to the sunroof air deflector, every detail and feature of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will take you from Soccer Mom to Super Mom.

This not-so-average minivan comes fully equipped with the UConnect touch screen hub for all of your technology (including Bluetooth, voice command, WiFi internet, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, storage for your iPod files, and navigation GPS), radar technology of blind spot monitoring, one-touch power-folding third-row seats, and 42 safety features. You will keep your kids safe with the supplemental side-curtain air bags, door alerts and dual power sliding doors that are equipped with power liftgate with obstacle detection.

Want a vehicle that spoils you when you are running those dreaded errands? How about [...]

First off, the Chrysler Town & Country that was test driven can be found for sale here.

Minivans can be a funny thing to shop for. Most previous car buyers have shopped for cars or trucks because of how they look or how fast they accelerate. But if your shopping for a minivan, they buying criteria is generally different, because now there is usually a family in mind. Minivan shoppers pick and choose based on functionality, convenience, and more often than not, safety. And having high standards is OK for the Chrysler Town & Country, because it will achieve and surpass all expectations. Lets face it, its a family vehicle, there is no denying it and it is what it does best. If you have a family, the Chrysler Town & Country is for you. This minivan sets a standard for the segment. It is constructed of the highest quality materials, and feels like it [...]

The Dodge Dart will soon be here, and we are looking forward to its release. It has been an exciting story following the Development of this ground breaking car. With so many industry firsts, it is hard to describe the excitement around the size efficient car.

If you click on the link below, it is a video with the Dodge Dart project manager, Cyril Benitah. He describes the trials and tribulations as well as the achievements and successes. It was very interesting to watch!

To follow some of the excitement follow the link here: http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com/entry/1769/_dodge_dart_the_inside_story_from_the_inside_guy