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FUN FACT: A 1″ rainfall equals 22,651 gallons of water per acre, weighing over 100 tons.

Whether in a smaller sedan like your new 2012 Dodge Journey or 2012 Dodge Avenger, or a larger vehicle like a 2012 Dodge RAM truck or a 2012 Jeep Liberty, it is important to stay safe when driving in rainy conditions.

To start, ensure that you have the following:

• Quality tires and windshield wipers
• Rain dispersant
• Awareness of driving conditions
• Patience

In a down pour, the pavement often becomes slippery and visibility becomes reduced. Use these tips to help:

Be prepared:

• Check your tires and windshield wipers for wearing on them. Keep your tires in proper condition.
• Replace your windshield wipers every year
• Buy new tires when tread grooves reach less than 2/32″ deep
• Treat your windshield with a rain dispersant
• Pay attention to changes in driving conditions during rainy conditions, as traction and visibility will [...]

Ever experience those days when seems as if people forget how to drive as soon as it starts to rain? The weather man keeps saying how desperately we need rain, so when it comes you should know how to stay safe while driving in wet weather conditions.
Whether in a big SUV like your new 2012 Jeep Compass or 2012 Dodge Journey, or a smaller sedan like your new 2013 Dodge Dart or 2012 Chrysler 200, it is important to know how to drive in all types of weather.

1. Similarly to winter snowy weather, make sure to keep a little extra distance between you and the car in front of you. A good rule to follow is keeping 4-5 seconds in between the car in front.
2. Watch for spray from larger vehicles, like semi-trucks.
3. Make sure to turn on [...]

Quadra-lift is a vehicle air suspension system equipped in some Jeep Grand Cherokees. It is a technology that allows you to adjust your vehicle’s height by just the push of a button! Normal Ride Height (NRH) is the standard suspension height, for normal driving.

Click the “up” button to raise your Jeep Grand Cherokee for off-road ground clearance. Clicking “up” on your Jeep Grand Cherokee’s Quadra-lift will raise your vehicle to “sand/mud” or “rock.”

By clicking the “down” button, you will lower your vehicle for open-road driving to be more aerodynamic.

Finally, by pressing the “park” button, your vehicle will be lowered for ease of entry, exit, and cargo loading.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Selec-Terrain

Selec-Terrain is a system that gives you the ability to control and fine-tune your 4WD capabilities to suit the terrain and condition in which you are [...]

One of the most popular things to do with a Jeep Wrangler, or any other kind of Jeep, is to take it off-roading! While this can be fun, there are some tips and techniques to keep in mind to stay safe.

Before going off-roading, always make sure to check your vehicle over. Make sure your battery is fastened, all hoses and belts are in good condition, and that oil and fluids are full (this includes fuel!). Next, make sure that all four tires are in good condition with proper tire pressure.

When in your vehicle, make sure to put your vehicle in 4-wheel-drive when you anticipate being in, or are in, a situation that will demand the additional traction. This is especially important because it is difficult to engage 4-wheel-drive after you are stuck.

Drive as [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]