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Originally, 4-wheel drive (FWD) was developed to ensure that all four wheels on a vehicle work to pull their weight for maximum efficiency.

But what is traction? Traction transfers the twisting force of the engine into vehicle movement.

Jeep has made sure that the Jeep Grand Cherokee exceeds expectations by making sure that all possible engine power is usable and is evenly distributed.

For optimal traction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee advanced and sophisticated electronic technology to measure, monitor, and control power delivery. This is in reference to the Selec-tract II or Quadra Drive II 4-wheel drive systems.

While these technologies help affect traction, the driver’s input also counts. On low-friction surfaces such as mud or sand, it is important to be sensitive to the throttle to prevent wheels [...]

The Dodge Avenger is a great vehicle for long car trips, city driving, driving with the kids, or solo driving. This powerful mid-size car is a 4-door vehicle that comfortably seats 5 people.

Not only does this vehicle have comfortable seating, but there is generous storage space as well. The rear seats fold down and reveal a pass-through to give you even more room for longer cargo. The Dodge Avenger comes standard with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.

The trunk provides 13.5 cubic-feet of storage.

In addition to the impressive storage space in this mid-size vehicle, you’ll also be impressed with the luxury materials that the interior is made with. The Dodge Avenger features premium stitching and soft materials throughout the interior. These modern color schemes are available for your choosing.

The [...]

If your new Dodge Journey is equipped with a power sunroof, follow these instructions to learn how to operate it.

The power sunroof switch can be found between the two sun visors on the overhead console.

• Press and hold the sunroof switch in the rearward position.
• When the sunroof is in the desired position, release the switch and it will stop moving.
• If you continue to hold the switch in the rearward position, the sunroof will continue to open and will stop automatically when fully open.
• When the sunroof stops moving, release the sunroof switch.

• Press the sunroof switch rearward and release. Doing this will cause the sunroof to open automatically from any position
• It will open completely and stop automatically.
• Any movement of the sunroof switch will cause the sunroof to stop.

• Press and [...]

If the headlights on your new Jeep Grand Cherokee don’t seem to be illuminating the road properly, you may need to adjust them. Follow these steps to properly adjust the headlights on your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Phillips screwdriver, Torx tool head, or Allen wrench.

1. Park your Jeep Grand Cherokee on a flat surface that is approximately 25 feet away from a garage door or a flat wall.
2. Turn your engine off and your headlights on. Make sure that the low beams are on and the high beams are off.
3. Open the hood of your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
4. Lift the headlamp covers to expose the alignment screws on the headlamp.
5. Use the Phillips screwdriver, Torx tool head, or Allen wrench to rotate the alignment screws.
6. You should adjust the headlight beam to be approximately three feet above the ground.
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Opening and closing the hood is simple on the Jeep Patriot. Just remember, when opening the hood, two latches must be released.

First, pull the hood release level located on the left kick panel on the driver side of the vehicle.

Next, you will move the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, which you can find this near the center. Then raise the hood.

Clipped to the left side (when facing the hood) of the engine compartment is the hood prop rod. To secure the hood in the open position, lift the hood prop rod and place in the location stamped into the inner hood surface.

Note: to prevent potential [...]

Need some help setting the time on your new Jeep Patriot? Follow these simple instructions to set the time on your clock:

1. Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink
2. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours
3. Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink
4. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes
5. Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change
6. To exit, press any button/knob or wait for five seconds.

Note: You should not adjust the time while driving, as this can be a serious hazard to yourself and others.

What other questions do you have about the Media Center in your new Jeep Patriot? Let us know and we can answer your questions!

The Dodge Grand Caravan can hold up to 7 people.

The Dodge Grand Caravan is a cross-functional vehicle that is home to the industry-exclusive Super Stow ‘n Go seating. It converts the 7-passenger mini-van to a flat-load floor.

You have a choice of seating for seven, or lots and lots of cargo space – or somewhere in between. Not only can you fold the seats down to a flat-floor surface, but there are 81 possible seat configurations.

The seats are removable and collapsible and there is access to built-in storage tubs. The storage bins provide you with an additional 12 cubic feet of storage space. They are great for storing toys, sports equipment, grocery bags, diaper bags, and more.

With 143 cubic feet of storage, you are sure to [...]

There are two ways to lower the convertible top on your new Chrysler 200. You can lower the convertible top from the inside of your vehicle using the switch between the seats located at the font of the center console.

Of, you can lower the top remotely by pressing the button on your key fob.

Make sure to have your car in a stationary position, otherwise the top will not move. The cargo shield is found in the trunk.

Before you lower the convertible top, unfold the cargo shield and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the v-slots in the trunk liner. This is important because it closes a switch that allows the top to be operated. If the switch is [...]

Before adding transmission fluid to your Chrysler 300, you should make sure that your engine was running when you checked the transmission fluid levels. If the level is low, you need to add fluid by using the dipstick tube.

1. In the cabin of the Chrysler 300, locate the hood release lever. Pull to release the hood.
2. Release the safety catch and raise the hood up
3. Next, locate the transmission fluid cap. Some models do not have a transmission fluid dipstick. If that is the case, consult with your mechanic to check the transmission fluid level.
4. Remove the reservoir cap to add fluid.
5. Consult your owners’ manual to determine the type of transmission fluid your vehicle will need. You can generally find this information toward the back of the manual under a section called “fluid, capacities, and specifications” or something of the like.
6. Remove the dipstick from the dipstick tube and place a funnel in [...]

Need help changing the oil in your 2012 Jeep Patriot? Gather the materials you’ll need and follow these directions:
What you will need:

• Large funnel
• Filter changing tool
• Replacement filter
• Replacement motor oil
• Plastic bin
• Adjustable wrench
• Recommended: plastic or latex gloves
• Recommended: paper towels

Directions:

1. Monitor the temperature display in the instrument cluster. Wait until the oil gauge shows as lukewarm. You want to ensure you are not draining dirty oil that will scald your hands and result in an injury.
2. Put on the recommended plastic or latex gloves to keep your hands clean
3. Slide under the vehicle from the front. If you aren’t comfortable with this, use a car jack and two car jack stands to raise the car for more room
4. Find the oil pan. It looks like a large metal box and is located under the engine. There is a drain plug which sticks out from the [...]