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1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL s xmKu TUNING y aha suma pansa w waqa Fr SOR Ren 138 Eject is aod aaa eR ente sta A 143 PTY Program Type Button 139 DUTTON aiios peces ated oe ga heels ces 143 Balance a ete RS Sol RR ae ewe Aes 140 Changing Tape Direction 143 saepe aee 140 Metal Tape Selection 143 Tone Conttols acs nu sa essi Sn 140 Pinch Roller Release 143 AM FM Selection 141 Noise Reduction 143 Scan Button sein ea ea Git s g 141 Operating Instructions CD 144 To Set The Radio Push Button Memory 141 Inserting The Compact Disc 144 To Change From Clock To Radio Mode 142 Seek Button 2 2 aie dh hy ee ee este RR 145 Operating Instructions Tape Player 142 EJT CD Eject Button 145 Seek Button crece ep wen ama 142 EE Tune RW as ache sh em ake ae ad 145 Fast Forward FF 142 Program Button 4 Random Play 145 Rewind 142 Padded RES d x 146 Dw mOF UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Tape CD Button isa er pne amaya Re 146 Radio Operation
2. Folding Front Passenger Seat If Equipped 84 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 96 Adjustable Head Restraints 85 Lights On Reminder 96 Heated Seats If Equipped 85 Fog Lights If Equipped 97 Folding Rear Seat a aw cach eR eR Rs 86 Turn SIGN AIS pann a ua pae er dos 97 Tumbling Rear Seat 88 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 97 Rear Seat Removal i204 ese ee 90 Passing Light 2 1 40 wauu Re x Ca Q 97 H To Open And Close The Hood 92 W Windshield Wipers And Washers 98 Me T es ENR eel EES eee eRe eRe xo 93 Windshield Washers 98 Overhead Console Map Reading Lights If Mist Feature 45 8 a bee S X EXCERPT ede 98 5 Windshield Wiper Operation 99 s Intermittent Wiper System 99 Multi Function Control 95 BI Tit Steering Column uy uu esee 100 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel I MUR ONE 96 Traction Control Switch If Equipped 100 w s uIIrImm a UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 H Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 101 Outside Temperature
3. Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Exhaust Gas ade Rr u ER de n 59 Restraint System SRS Airbag 41 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Child Restraint use io ee aee E ds 50 Vehicle i e uc ete Sede RR CR eae aure te cd ll Engine Break In Recommendations 59 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make WM Safety Tips 59 CUEING NOME Ghee 61 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up 808cd4d8 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift knob push button has returned to the out position Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position then to the LOCK position and remove the key w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder If this occurs rotate the key to the right slightly then remove the key as described If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to
4. 154 Time Button cee seise 146 CD Player Operation 157 Scar Button wes diene cas ee eat Rr EAR 146 Bl Sales Code RB1 AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Changer Control Capability If DVD GPS Navigation System 161 Equipped ida sace RR e paka 146 W Satellite Radio If Equipped H Sales Code RBK AM FM Stereo Radio With System Activation u usu raria Ey ee 5 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Radio Operation 148 Number 5 510 162 CD Player Operation 150 Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK CD Changer Control Capability If RadieS cx et Sales Re ERU arbe are 162 Equipped is dete net tame 152 Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP RBU RAZ Radio Display Messages 154 ANd RBG RAN 162 Selecting a Channel u u sas cua e ea ga 163 ll Sales Code RBO AM FM Stereo Radio With 6 Disc CD Changer 154 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 163 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w cwcais Using The PTY Program Type Button Bl Climate Controls aessa siese a ae 166 idi Air Conditioning 166
5. 107 To Activate esso ah ew en 102 W Power Sunroof If Equipped 108 To Set At A Desired Speed 102 Express Open Feature 108 lo Deactivate ues eae pen 102 Wind Buffeting Resume Speed 103 Sunroof 110 To Vary The Speed Setting 103 W Electrical Power Outlets 110 Manual Transaxle 103 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 112 To Accelerate For Passing 104 W Console Features 112 ll Overhead Console If Equipped 1M aibiDlape lass SR 114 Compass Temperature Display 105 Front Seat Storage Bin If Equipped 114 Automatic Compass Calibration 106 Storage Pockets em cmd 114 Compass Variance Selection 106 W Rear Shelf Panel 114 Manual Compass Calibration 107 Position 1 cec ER 115 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww l l D l l D lD l l l l D l l Dd l Position 2 Middle Position 3 Floor aaa pig a ee APER y 116 Position 5 Table lll Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped Position 4 Vertical w i UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 MIRRORS Inside Day Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to
6. M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 308 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w CC Miles 108 000 114 000 120 000 Kilometers 173 000 182 000 192 000 Months 108 114 120 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty i This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts a rrA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 309 SCHEDULE A 2 4L TURBOCHARGED ENGINES Miles 5 000 10 000 15 000 20 000 25 000 30 000 Kilometers 8 000 16 000 24 000 32 000 40 000 48 000 Months 6 12 18 24 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Replace the PCV make up air filter Adjust the generator drive belt tension 24 2 lt gt gt lt gt lt T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 310 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES wi Miles 35 000 40 000 45 000 50 000
7. 184 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 59 Bulb Replacement 286 287 Bulbs Light sya cese emer aes 286 Calibration Compass 107 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 290 Capacities Fluid scs vee Seba guna cars 290 Caps Filler Fuel 221 Radiator US 267 Carbon Monoxide Warning 220 Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrief uywas sya mua Sangu Swa pa 119 Carrier Luggage 9 s m ua ren 119 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 165 Cassette Tape Player Catalytic Converter Caution Exhaust Gas 328 INDEX w ww C c s s lt s ai CD Ch ngef see Ree REIS ace oul 146 152 CD Players macha REV 144 148 150 154 157 CD Player Maintenance 166 Cellular Phone i o Yer RS 70 166 Center High Mounted Stop Light 289 Central Door Locks 20 Chains life sa ose Ea e RES CY E 214 Changing A Flat 230 Chart Tire Sizing issues Rr 199 Child Restraint s av payaa bea 50 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 55 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts 54 Child Safety Locks i105 vice epe CR 21 Seat ease ecce deb anre RV T ER 56 Clean Air Gasoline 217 Climate Control a 22 yaa sh gus ee 166 Clock anat as ine d 136 Coin Holder i 2d er aa Rot
8. 248 Dimmer Switch Headlight 97 Disposal Engine wauu aa wa 255 Door Ajar usasapa esses c3 G n sake g saco usa s s 133 Door Locks z yasa Re RR asua 18 Door Locks Automatic 20 Downshifting 425g eie en e ra 191 Drive Belts uda Sans s d rims 256 Driving On Slippery Surfaces sce eevee ee 238 Electric Rear Window Defrost 173 Electric Remote Mirrors 68 Electrical Power Outlets 110 Electronic Power Distribution Center 282 Electronic Speed Control 101 Emergency In Case of Jacking capac wR der e d Lace Aw ERU Cares 230 JUMP Starting ue a ei ae baw BES ee ee w giaa 235 TOWING sow hh POR a a eps 240 Emergency Trunk Release 29 Emission Control System Maintenance 249 294 ENGINE eret tad soa TR ERES 246 247 Break In Recommendations 59 Checking Oil Level 330 INDEX wawww ss s w a Exhaust Gas Caution 220 Fuel Requirements vereri erpisstisreras 216 Jump Starting x uos ades RR d ps 235 2 due truc a 251 290 291 Oil Change Interval 252 Oil Filt r 60 344 pus em em eee REESE Bos 291 Oil Selecti n rues i RR 9x EY 253 OilSynthetie lie e giaa awa a ite eius 255 Overheating neg pere e g
9. CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher 228 H If Your Engine Overheats 228 H Jacking And Tire Changing 230 Jack Location 231 Spare TireStowage 231 Preparations For Jacking 232 Jacking Instructions 233 H Jump Starting Procedures Due To Low Battery PED Cm 235 lll Driving On Slippery Surfaces 238 Acceleration srs reres tyi aoe HS AS GUN as 238 Traction 422 96 RR GERE ES wasa H Freeing A Stuck Vehicle E Towing A Disabled Vehicle 240 With Ignition Key sese n 240 Without The Ignition Key 241 228 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ww HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on top of the steering column just behind the steering wheel Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc tional signals will flash Depress the switch again to turn Hazard Warning Flashers off Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
10. 282 Service Contract iss sss oe ek ae a hua Front Seat sony fic be Ded de teh PA reirs 33 Service Manuals e ness neis PretensI ner eas saa sas done eS 41 Setting the Clock uvas ce anna Rm Rear Seat secet cesset ob ete E aod Palen d o 33 SERVICE sus ei arti p ere ass h eats Reminder iia ska dae epar ten RAO ansa 131 Shift Speeds Manual Transaxle Untwisting Procedure 39 Shotilder Belts bedei erene EP E 338 INDEX w wwAsa lt mqOs lt sahaima ui Side Autbag a ce a aes pare re ae a Sia mk 47 Side Window Demisters 173 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 238 Snow pepanen aeq Db Rr ex ae 214 Spare Tire y as dese deos ones Goa es es ed 231 Spark Pl gs pa senes ee dees ee Rs 256 Speed Control e e ssie 101 133 Speedometer cee ROS a Yup ese 130 Speedometer and Odometer 126 ease pes gone edes RU Hee aad v ds 180 Automatic Transmission 180 Engine Fails to Start 181 Manual Transmission 180 Starting 180 Steering RO ac NUS UE RO 196 261 23002 soe aede 100 Wheel Lock 17 Storage Storage BiN adus sie guayas s RR sc SOROR a 114 Stuck Freeing e PRESE RUIN 239 Sulfur Gasoline
11. 24 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to about 1 8 tank the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound The light will remain on until fuel is added If the fuel level drops to approximately 1 0 gallon 3 75 Liter the fuel symbol will flash several times and the chime will sound several times 25 AutoStick Gear Position If Equipped This vacuum fluorescent display indicator illuminates when the gearshift lever is moved to the AutoStick position and shows the current gear selection 26 Fuel Door Reminder This symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the front passenger s right side of the vehicle 27 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Knob Press the knob to switch between the odometer and trip odometer While the trip odometer is being displayed press and hold this knob for a few seconds to reset the trip odometer to zero miles kilometers 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ww Ia ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and the time button is pressed When the ignition switch is in the OFF position or when the radio frequency is being displayed time keeping is accurately maintained Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position and press the time button Using the tip of a
12. RPM xagoo CRUISE DOOR TRAC TRIP 16 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 15 27 14 13 12 810a4d89 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1 Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank 2 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving it means that there is a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 3 Liftgate Ajar This light comes on if the liftgate is not com fm pletely closed UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 4 Oil Pressure Light 9771 Shows low engine oil pressure The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position and the light will turn off after the engine is started If the bulb does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer If the light comes on and remains on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine This can be determined using the procedure shown in Section 7 5 Theft Alarm Light If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the alarm system
13. When prompted say the name of the new entry Next enter the number designation e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to have multiple numbers for each phonebook entry Recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names into the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Phonebook Edit You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation that you wish to edit The choices are home work mobile or pager Recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Phonebook edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s
14. weaned EUREN 316 Canada 321 Prepare For The Appointment 216 Bl Publication Order Forms 322 Prepare ees eme x oe 3 316 ll Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Be Reasonable With Requests 316 Quality Grad s e Re mx 323 If You Need Assistance 316 Treadwear iss ke 8b eS Rex 323 B Warranty Information 319 Traction Grades meret e la Mopar Parts s ess RR 321 Temperature Grades 316 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE www aI a SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you re having warranty work done be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder AII work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty discuss additional charges with the service manager Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many dealers you may obta
15. wn UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING To avoid tipping lock the shelf securely in all positions Do not drive this vehicle with the liftgate open or use the shelf as a seat Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious or fatal injury Position 1 Top Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the top guides and slide forward Press down on the back WARNING of the shelf panel to lock it into place Do not load objects on the shelf in position 1 top In an accident objects could strike occupants causing serious or fatal injury 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE w sOq Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the middle guides and slide forward Press down on the Do not load objects over 100 Ibs 45 kg in position 2 back of the shelf panel to lock it into place middle Failure to follow this warning could cause j s cm the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury Position 3 Floor Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the bottom guides and slide forward NOTE To carry items that may soil the carpeting the rear shelf panel may be inverted in position 2 or position 3 w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Position 4 Vertical WARNING Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the When in the vertical posit
16. In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion e On the highways Slow down e In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed ww m lt m lt sInTFa WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 229 If the pointer rises to the H red mark the instrument cluster will sound a chime Pull over and stop the vehicle COU RON Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until Driving with a hot cooling system could damage the pointer drops back into the normal range If the your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull pointer remains on the H red mark turn the engine off over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the immediately and call for service air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down back into the normal tange After appropriate action an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner has been taken if the pointer remains on the H is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to turn the engine off immediately and call for service the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
17. maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h 210 STARTING AND OPERATING was r naKUI NNNM Radial Ply Tires Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more than 5 mph 80 km h Temporary use spare tires have limited tread life When two or more tread wear indicators poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs appear in adjacent grooves the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control wass ssq lt ss lt w lt T an IoOIO STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tir
18. werany Covers MEN Basic Limited Warranty Coverage Special Extended Warranty Coverage Powertrain Limited Warranty 100 deductible Anti Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty All Panels Outer Panels Federal Emission Warranty Federal Emission Warranty Specified Components California Emission Warranty California Emission Warranty Specified Components NOTE Vehicles used as a police vehicle taxi limousine postal delivery vehicle ambulance or rental vehicle are covered only under the 3 year 36 000 mile Basic Limited Warranty 8132c269 wa YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 321 MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or
19. 202 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE Some vehicles have a Tire and Loading Infor mation placard located on the driver s side B pillar 811adOdO Tire and Loading Information Placard SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL 5 FRONT 2 Tett 1 THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCC NEVER EXCEED XXX F 2 T125 70D15 3 420kPa 60PSI SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 43109268 J 811b5a9a This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires ww STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWR s for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing see the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of
20. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together ws THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to internal injury in a collision The belt forces won t allow the belt to retract fully be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli
21. Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Or ganic Additive Technology Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil Refer to oil viscosity chart for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Non Turbo Mopar 4105409 or equiv Turbo Mopar 4781452AA or equiv Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Fuel Selection 91 Octane for High Output 2 4L Turbo and 87 Octane for 2 4L Standard Turbo and 2 4L Standard Non Turbo Engines 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE w w sVrKrrrran Chassis Component Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ll Emission Control System Maintenance 294 Schedule A 2 4L Non Turbo Charged Bl Maintenance Schedule 294 Engines cae toned eae nese en three dead 305 Schedule B All Engines 297 Schedule A 2 4L Turbocharg
22. Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the rear of the center console near the floor the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Down Feature The driver s and passenger s front window switches have an auto down feature Press the window switch past the detent release and the window will go down auto matically Press the switch a second time in either direc tion to stop the window To open the window part way press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w I Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all pass
23. SIZES taedet sma MEER RENI RENE P dr 199 Snow Tires 233 63 puq abu a s b os 214 Spare De uada sn paei Oe p sos a mus 231 SPINNING ka p asnus qw pa 211 Tread Wear Indicators 212 Towing Disabled Vehicle 240 Traction lied ede uer ek 6 REN Ede ES 238 Traction Control 100 132 134 196 Traction Control Switch 100 196 Trailer IOWIng 23 2er gue ve XS E 223 Minimum Requirements 224 Trailer and Tongue Weight 224 Wampu ca u dee tC Res diari g e Transaxle la PES Automatic Su ade a JNUtosteK eree dp Raw b aie Manual uaa ade etr eat SOR d Operation aal xs e Roe a Qasa s OvetrdflVe uasa kurere Ed pa Selection of Lubricant 340 INDEX a _si nW mia Transmitter Battery 25 Transmitter 24 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 22 Transporting Pets 6 6 amana saat a 58 Tread Wear Indicators 212 Trip Odometer Reset Button 133 135 Trunk Release Emergency 29 Turbo Cool Down sese 182 Turn Signals xe reb REE E 97 130 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 125 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 323
24. Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light Truck tire based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Milimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code R means Radial Construction D means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 200 STARTING AND OPERATING w Ss lt r EXAMPLE Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un der specified operating conditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this
25. Unleaded Gasoline ie mece erm 216 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 39 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 269 Vanity Mirrors eet Fea ke 69 Variance Compass gt 106 Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Loading ses eee ERROR 203 223 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage osx RR E RS 285 Vehicle Theft Alarm 26 Warning Door isate aaa as aneda is 133 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 129 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information oss 319 Washer Adding Fluid 175 Washer Rear llle 174 Washers Windshield 98 Washing Vehicle cae knee ey ees 277 Wheel Alignment and Balance 213 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 279 Wind Buffe ng uu walas Za Saw e 32 109 Window POBging c5 4 che rk iederas 172 Windows aedes genie B Roo ra RB o dedos 30 Windshield Washers 98 Dw sVT Tr INDEX 341 Windshield Wipers 98 263 Wipet usos ace Ree Fr f a 174 Wiper Blade Replacement 263 Wipers Intermittent s ssis 99
26. and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion additional information refer to w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING e Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child re straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se vere or fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint e Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinching latch plates or switchable seat belt retractor
27. ce Operating Tips 00000 171 ELE DUO Hes Seen dude d ll Rear Window Features 173 Pu DD ROS Uae es Ai Electric Rear Window Defroster 173 FECE om QUA NEY elisha loa Rear Wiper Washer Switch 174 H Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 165 Adding Washer l l sa inh 175 E CD DVD Disc Maintenance 166 H Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 166 w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 32 3 1 4 1 5 1 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 Air Outlets 6 Glove Compartment 11 Rear Window Defrost Switch 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Power Outlet 12 Radio 3 Turn Signal Indicators 8 Trac Off Switch 13 Trip Odometer Button 4 Power Window Switches 9 Storage Bin 14 Power Mirror Switch 5 Climate Control 10 Rear Wiper Washer Switch 80ca52a0 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CRUISE DOOR TRAC me 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 810a4d41 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURBO WITH AUTOSTICK 2 4L TURBO RPM xagoo trac IN D me 988888 IT 26 24 23 22 21 20 15 18 17 16 25 27 14 19 13 12 810a4d5d 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURBO WITHOUT AUTOSTICK 2 4L TURBO
28. docking station so UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase UConnect allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system and it is available in English French or Spanish formats as equipped w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons Individual button behavior is discussed in the Operation Section 8105b20d The UConnect system can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone If your cellular phone has a different profile i e headset profile you will not be able to use any UConnect features The UConnect system is fully integrated into your vehicle including your vehicle s stereo system All voice prompts as well as the other party s voice in a conversa tion will be played over your vehicle s stereo system The volume of the UConnect system can be controlled through your normal stereo controls The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as caller ID 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Far Operation Voice commands can be used in the operation of the UConnect system and to navigate through the UCon nect menu structure Voice commands should
29. si the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key symbol or battery symbol indicating power source All outlets are protected by a single 20 Amp fuse The standard outlet in the front of the center floor console is a conventional cigar lighter outlet It will accept a cigar lighter unit which is part of the optional Smokers Package To preserve the heating ele ment of the cigar lighter unit do not hold the lighter in the heating position As a child safety precaution this outlet is powered by the ignition switch only when the switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY positions Gwa r UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 There are two optional power outlets One is in the Accessory Switch Bank in the center of the instrument panel POWER OUTLET This outlet is powered directly by the battery regardless of the ignition switch position All accessories connected to this outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge The second is in the right rear cargo area Since this outlet is remote from
30. 112 Compact Disc Maintenance 166 Compact Disc 138 144 Compact Spare Tire iia ore 9 e a 210 COMPASS 4 3 ed aces RR ew XR CR EROR ew IRR 105 Compass Calibration 107 Compass Variance 106 Console seien threes BEER OR 112 Console Overhead 104 Contract Service 318 Cool Down Turbo 182 Coolin ege bos gan as 290 291 Coolant Pressure 267 Cooling System nea 265 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 267 Coolant Level 266 268 Disposal of Used Coolant 266 Drain Flush and Refill 266 Inspection es oeste ER e wea 268 Points to Remember 268 Pressure Cap ii obe tetes Pad babes 267 w ss 6 wnrr n INDEX 329 Radiator Cap esae d 267 Selection of Coolant 267 Corrosion Protection 276 Crankcase Emission Control System 258 Cruise Light sssri ec zs re 133 Cup Holdet 225 024 244 6 ee bads 112 Customer Assistance 316 Dealer Service 250 Defroster Rear Window 173 Defroster Windshield 60 168 169 Delay Wipers es sme see Pea oe LEES 99 Diagnostic System Onboard
31. 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 322 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE E w sasKn ss wNs PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals No P O Boxes e Service Manuals These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintaining servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts e Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it
32. AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station in either AM or FM pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next Pressing the AM FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band To stop the search press SCAN a second time To Set The Radio Push button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the push button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL aa To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time Operating Instruc
33. Brake System 194 Anti Lock Warning Light 131 Anti Theft Security Alarm 26 Appearance Care ids hey dine Valse yee 276 Auto Down Power Windows 31 Automatic Door Locks 20 Automatic Transaxle 12 180 183 273 Fluid and Filter Changes 275 Fluid Level Check 273 274 Interlock System sek hee puma tire 18 184 Reset Mode 0 00 eee eee eee 184 Selection Of Lubricant 273 HUANG Sai iain tec wile praese nies woe Soe 185 Special Additives eas dead nad s n hana 276 w ssss ray Y INDEX 327 AUtOSUCK yuy yr uhu thua ga RE 135 187 Back Up Lights 289 Ball Joints tarte EM ed Wer acti ae Ea 262 Battery mostras nae eta Reb Ee xa ebd 259 Keyless Transmitter Replacement 25 Belts Drive iiis wa eee Rhea CREE ERE 256 Belts Engine s u sa s RV RR Rm C ae 258 Body Mechanism Lubrication 262 B Pillar Location 202 Brake Fluid leen 292 Brake Parking ay yan per resta 192 Brake System 4 4 2 vex d eta a ae es 194 270 Antt Bock DR rie RC Rede 194 FOSES 222222 RR uba RR REY 270 Master Cylinder iss koe c sm s 271 Parking vanis errata bm ine ceres 192 Warning Light isse t amphi 132 Brakes iced oe RI e IS dua 194 270 Brake Transmission Interlock
34. Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww uaIrrst Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or shoulder belt They will also have tether straps and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle Installing the Child Restraint System While there are LATCH anchorages at all three rear seating positions do not install child restraints at all three positions at the same time The anchorages are not designed to restrain three child restraints at one time Instead you may install one child restraint at the center position or two child restraints at the right and left positions WARNING Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments at all three rear seating posi tions at one time The LATCH anchorages are de sig
35. H Traction Control If Equipped 196 And Bali c a oc ves aevi 213 H Tire Safety Information 197 B Tire Chains 214 Snow Tires ccs oie 214 ww STARTING AND OPERATING 179 I Tire Rotation Recommendations 215 Materials Added To Fuel 219 a Fuel Requirements 216 Fuel System Cautions 219 2 4L Standard Engine And 2 4L Standard Carbon Monoxide Warnings 220 TDG HORNE at EE 216 E Adding Fuel 221 eee Sig Oulpue AB Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 221 Reformulated Gasoline 217 E Vehicle Loading E nals ends eae reeset a IB Trailer Towing MMT In Gasoline 218 Warranty Requirements 224 Sulfur In Gasoline llle 218 180 STARTING AND OPERATING w ssaosi sa STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle adjust your seat adjust both inside and outside mirrors and fasten your seat belts CAUTION Long periods of engine idling especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera tures which can damage your vehicle Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running WARNING Do
36. If equipped with a center cap that covers the wheel nuts pry off the cap using the small end of the lug wrench To reinstall the cap make sure it is properly lined up before pushing it on to the wheel 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on the crossmember below the radiator on the front sus pension crossmember or on the rear axle assembly 3 There are two front jacking locations on each side of the body and rear jacking locations located on the trailing arm bracket under the triangular cut out symbol Turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed REAR 80c4f55b 234 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES a Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 5 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where appl
37. Indicator ipn ERRA Brake System Warning Indicator LED Center Console Floor Lamp T37 Climate Controls 0 6 0 ce eee eee 6233137 Console Gear Selector PC194 Cruise Indicator 1 si pea a yucatan ri VFD Dome Lights 1579 Door VFD Front Fog Indicator 0 0 LED High Beam Indicator 74 Instrument Cluster Illumination 74 Liftgate Indicator LED Low Fuel LED Low Oil Pressure Indicator LED Overhead Reading Light Overhead Console T1037 LIGHT BULBS Inside Bulb No Overhead Reading Light Rearview Mirror T192 Rear as cec dd ee ordi aueia T906 Seat Belt Indicator LED Security Alarm Indicator sss s s aaa asa LED Malfunction Indicator Light LED Temperature Indicator LED Trac Active Indicator VFD TRAC OFF Indicator arenu teratas LED Trip Indicator em oS WS ex ik VED Turn Signal Indicator a y Qara aaa 103 Visor Vanity o esaia teses a ed PE eh ack 6501966 Voltage Indicator qasata puya LED NOTE Vacuum Fluorescent Display All the inside bulbs ar
38. Infant Restraint sesser apus an kasu ee eee 51 Inside Rearview Mirror 67 Instrument Cluster 126 129 Instrument Panel and Controls 125 Instrument Panel Cover 281 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 281 Integrated Power Module 282 Interior Appearance Care 280 Interior Fuses ukukana as 285 Interior Lights reper X qua q 94 Intermittent Wipers asss saqsa wa s saqku 99 Introduction pa my 4 Jack Location Zaa a nm de Ae awa RE 231 Jack Operation 52e bae unas 230 233 Jacking Instructions 233 Jump Starting a3 eurem a suaqqa Sound Ya 235 Key Programming 16 Key Release 13 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry cocer de eee vals 14 Key In Reminder 2 2 0522 82s RR e 14 Keyless Entry System 22 KEYS bas ii ceguera w papua a dedos 12 Knee Bolster 45 47 Lane Change and Turn Signals 130 Lap Shoulder Belts 33 Dw w ns lt rrrVI INDEX 333 Latches Hood oe CER PEORES PIPER eee ne 92 Lead Free Gasoline 216 Liiteate t sg mre ee e ers 28 Light Bulbs ena Gees 286 287 HI
39. Lever upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights Dome Light Position 8093e5f6 tion Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dim mer control is in this position With the ignition key in the OFF position the interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8 minutes if the dimmer control is left in the Dome light posi w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Interior light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the ex treme bottom OFF position The in terior lights will remain off when the doors are open OFF 8093e60e Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent white semi circle This feature brightens the odometer and radio dis play when the parking lights or head lights are on during daylight condi OFF tions 8093e650 Multi Function Control Lever The Multi Function Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights parking lights turn signals headlight beam selection instrument panel light dimming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww nA Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi Function Control Lever to the first detent for
40. OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 e Lift up the release levers to disengage the seat from the NOTE Small rollers on the bottom of the folded seat floor attachments and a handle at the top allow the seat to be easily moved um when removed from the vehicle To reinstall the rear seat insert the seat into the floor attachments Lower the release levers of the seat to latch the front floor attachments and rotate the seat rearward to latch the seat Lift the seat back to its upright latched position WARNING In an accident you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched e Using the handle on the seat the seat assembly can now be lifted and removed from the vehicle 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver s side of the To open the hood two latches must be released First pull engine compartment to secure the hood in the open the hood release lever located under the left side of the position Place the hood prop at the location stamped into instru the inner hood surface To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20 cm 8 inches and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the
41. OFF for both vehicles 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive jump start terminal located near the Power Distribution Center of the vehicle with the discharged battery ws WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 237 WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam mable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts Negative Jump Start 6 If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi lizer turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START of the booster battery and then to the negative jump start position terminal located near the hood release latch of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact 238 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger
42. The CRUISE indicator will turn off The system should be turned OFF when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when notin use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press down on the lever and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever While in the AutoStick mode speed control will only operate in third and fourth gear To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever towards you CANCEL or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory Dw UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the ACC RES lever up and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is ON speed can be increased by pushing up and holding ACC RES Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed
43. Vehicles equipped with four speed automatic transaxles may experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing uphill or descending downhill This downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED This feature has a compass temperature display and two map lamps The overhead console is located on the headliner between the sun visors 808cd7b9 ww ssuSu UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Compass Temperature Display STEP Button Functions This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing WARNING Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32 F 0 C the road surface may be icy particularly in woods or on bridges Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per sonal injury or property damage 80cab076 US Metric Off Magnetic Zone Selection Og WN Manual Compass Calibration 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Compass Calibration The automatic calibrating feature of the compass elimi nates the need to calibrate the compass due to normal varying conditions Compass Variance Selection Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North For proper compass functi
44. a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL wC_rv You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push button twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressively ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to o
45. after soaking with warm water Rear Wiper Washer Switch A push button at the center of the instrument panel below the radio turns the rear wiper ON or OFF When a this switch is pressed the rear wiper will operate at a Press and hold the switch as long as spray is fixed interval of about 4 seconds between wipes desired If the switch is depressed while the wiper is on the wiper will operate for a few seconds after the switch is released then resume the previously set mode of intermittent wiper wasan r lt Ha e UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radia tor antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water Information Provided by DEALER STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS IB Starting Procedures 180 W Automatic Transaxle If Equipped 183 Automatic Transaxle 180 Brake Transmission Interlock System Manual Transaxle 180 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock Normal Starting 180 PPE aca tena Extremely Cold
46. air in side the passenger compart ment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler tem peratures while the red area indicates warmer tempera tures WARM TEMPERATURE CONTROL 80bbdb6c 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Circulation Control Use this control to choose be tween outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle Only use the re circulate mode to temporarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather CIRCULATION CONTROL 80bbdb6d This control only operates in the Outside Air and Recir culate modes there is no in between position Do not place the control between these positions NOTE Continuous use of the recirculate mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maxim
47. and Loading Information 202 Power Distribution Center 282 Door LOCKS 19 Outlet Steering 336 INDEX i wsaArF Steering Checking asse dr 261 SunrfOOf ia sutuy hime tide P 108 Wind OWS esce etx RD RR 30 Power Steering Fluid 292 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 41 Preparation for Jacking 232 Pretensioners Seat un ae puma ced 41 Programming Transmitters 24 Radial Ply Tires 210 Radiator Cap essere bb eee e ae oes 267 Radio rex rdc e OE e 138 148 154 Radio Broadcast Signals 136 Radio Op erdti n eig Reb RE 148 166 Radio Satellite 161 Rear Lifteate o kn oed ra des d 28 Rear Seat Folding 86 88 Rear Seat Removal 90 Rear Shelf Panel 114 Rear Wit dOW 234312494 040440 OPER 31 Rear Window Defroster 173 Rear Window Features 173 Rear Wiper Washer 174 Reclining Front Seats 84 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts rho s he a saben aes dob dre Swe CR eU 291 Remote Keyless Entry 22 Replacement Bulbs 286 Replacement Keys 1
48. and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h wa sswu v lt sC sB a STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Tire Rotation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the Maintenance Schedules Section of this manual More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the diagram TIRE ROTATION PATTERN FRONT OF VEHICLE ue E MM 3 4 TIRE ROTATION 80ba79fe 216 STARTING AND OPERATING www rs IAMoK ss mw FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2 4L Standard Engine and 2 4L Standard Turbo Engine Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gaso
49. are the paint e Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation e Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing Stone and gravel impact that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish e Insects tree sap and tar 278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE mCsw CAUTION e Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials match the color of your vehicle such as steel wool or scouring powder which will your vehicle is damaged due to accident scratch metal and painted surfaces similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible Special Care The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner e If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriageatleastonce If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers a month deicer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed e t is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept e If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider clear and open mud or stone shields behind each wheel e If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owne
50. be given after each UConnect system prompt You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options There are two ways to give commands to the UConnect system You can say Dial at the Ready prompt When prompted for the phone number you wish to dial say the phone number 123 456 7890 Alternatively as you become familiar with the UCon nect system you can combine the commands and say Dial 123 456 7890 Pairing a Cellular Phone to the UConnect System To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled cellular phone To complete the registration process you will need to refer ence your cellular phone owner s manual e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Setup Phone Pairing e You will be asked to say a four digit pin number into the UConnect system which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone during the cellular phone pairing process You can enter any four digit pin number You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial registration process The UConnect system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone Please see your cellular phone user s manual for instructions on how to complete this step ww ssssF maa OaGTms mWru UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 For identification purposes you will b
51. be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so the correct mileage can be determined 18 Trip Indicator This vacuum fluorescent display indicator will illuminate when the Trip Odometer is in use By pushing the trip button located next to the instrument cluster the odometer will toggle between total distance and trip distance In the trip odometer mode holding the trip button for more than 2 seconds will reset the trip odometer to 0 19 Cruise Indicator If Equipped CRUISE This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON NOTE The word SET will not illuminate when the Speed Control System is on 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Ta 20 Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on during starting stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 21 Trac Off Light If Equipped The TRAC OFF light will illuminate momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on have the system checked BAG The light will also come on if e The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system off e There is an anti lock system failure e There is a Traction Control system failure e The system has been automatically deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due
52. benzine thinner cleaners or antistatic sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do notstore the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel above the radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Fan and Air conditioning Control Use this control to regulate AC or the amount of air forced Z 59 8 through system mode you select The fan t speeds to the left of the OFF position are for Air Condi tioning Choosing one of these speeds turns on the air conditioning compressor The fan speed increases as you move the control to the left from the OFF position 80bbdb6e The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R 134a a re
53. change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word SCAN will appear in the display between each channel change Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Channels that may contain objectionable content can be blocked Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888 539 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock ing Please have your ESN SID information available Storing and Selecting Pre Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre set stations you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CC Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button SCAN When the desired program type is obtained press the SCAN button within five seconds The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search Pressing a pre set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the
54. compatible with remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection Exxon Mobil Speed Pass additional Sentry Keys or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key related transpon der fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle Cell phones pagers or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w nwuI nwHPaO All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it can not be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number This number is required for dealer replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer Sentry Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you
55. desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Folding Front Passenger Seat If Equipped The passenger front seat may be folded fully forward to provide additional cargo space To fold the seat forward pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat wA UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the button and push down on the head restraint Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the front driver s and passenger s seats The control for the heater is located on the out board side of each seat After turning on the ignition you may choose from HIGH or LOW heat settings An indicator on the switch shows which setting has been chosen 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE www Press the switch once to select a heat setting high or low and press the switch a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within 2 to 3 minutes Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area each rear seatback can be folde
56. engine cooling system 230 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES w ssSwas rss Ca WARNING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or WARNING others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your e Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you hood yourself refer to Section 7 Maintenance of You could be crushed Never put any part of your this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start System Pressure Cap paragraph or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas w ssFFus WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 231 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and jack handle are stowed behind the right rear The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the side trim panel in the cargo area vehicle by means of a hook basket mechanism To re move or stow the compact spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the rear scuff plate at the right re
57. for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons e Excessive vibration e Disc inserted upside down e Damaged disc e Water condensation on optics 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w Ts SALES CODE RBK AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS 80e571f6 Radio Operation Power Volume Control Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume NOTE Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up a
58. h If the transaxle is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100 miles 160 km the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground to avoid damage to the transaxle Manual Transaxle Your vehicle may be towed if the gearshift lever is in NEUTRAL If the transaxle is not operative the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground wasu WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 241 All Transaxles CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the OFF position not in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing When securing vehicle to flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transaxle remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam age to the vehicle Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle it may be towed at any legal highway speed for an
59. housing Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance Use only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid 274 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE i w w rcqnau Procedure For Checking Fluid Level To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level the following procedure must be used 1 The vehicle must be on level ground 2 The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds 3 Fully apply parking brake 4 Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P PARK 5 Remove the dipstick and d
60. is arming The light will begin to flash slowly indicating that the system is armed 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL wt 6 Engine Temperature Warning Light E This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion If the engine is critically hot a warning chime will sound 10 times After the chime turns off the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out 7 Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal when using the turn signal lever NOTE Turn signal bulbs are located in the Instrument Panel 8 Temperature Gauge E The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem CURT perature Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows that the engine cooling system is operating properly The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather up mountain grades in heavy stop and go traffic or when towing a trailer If the pointer rises to the H red mark the instrument cluster will sound a chime Pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H red mark turn the engine off immediately and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning of
61. is held down the wipers will continue to operate w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 CAUTION In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Windshield Wiper Operation Move the lever upward to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation or to the third detent for High speed operation Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Move the lever to the DEL position then select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever Rotate the knob upward clockwise to decrease the delay time and downward counterclock wise to increase the delay time The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww n Onarr miss s TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column push down on the lever below the multi function control lever and move the steering wheel up or down as desired Pull the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose contr
62. leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor Allow the belt to return into the retractor pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint Follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacture NOTE To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt All three rear seating positions have exclusive lower anchorages located at the rear of the seat cushion They are round bars part of the seat and body structure and are readily visible In addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the rear surface of the seat back pes B f eSaf
63. may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock This lock prevents steering the vehicle with out the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1 2 turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch the steering wheel will lock If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running turn the steering wheel upside down turn off the engine and remove the key Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine If the key is difficult to turn move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w ws lt as is wC aaaaa h NOTE If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push button is out It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or ON positions DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure
64. oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X fy Change the brake fluid If vehicle is used for X E trailer towing Fg Inspect the engine air cleaner filter Replace X M as necessary Change the manual transaxle fluid t X DE Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as X 1 necessary E S 8 N MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 301 Miles 57 000 60 000 63 000 66 000 69 000 72 000 N Kilometers 91000 96 000 101 000 106 000 111 000 115 000 Change engine oil engine oil filter X X X X X X N Inspect the brake linings X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X E Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X 5 Inspect the valve and replace if neces X Not required if previously changed t E Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as X D necessary Adjust the generator drive belt tension X E Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil X S ter 8 302 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES c Css s lt sss lt s lt wI y 3 Miles 75 000 78 000 81 000 84 000 87 000 90 000 Kilometers 120 000 125 000 130 000 135 000 130 000 144 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and re place as necessary Replace the engine air cleaner filte
65. or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage will also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly FUSES Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment next to the air cleaner filter A label iden tifying the components and circuits is located on the underside of the cover MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 RADIATOR ELECTRONIC FAN RELAY AUTOMATIC LOW SPEED TRANSAXLE EATX RELAY D F AIR RADIATOR B STARTER RELAY CONDITIONING FAN RELAY 17 RELAY HIGH SPEED HORN RELAY FUEL PUMP AUTO SHUT RELAY DOWN ASD RELAY 809cc391 Power Distribution Center Cover 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE sau cs lt suww saOa rra FUSE Amp Color Items Fused FUSE Amp Color Items Fused 1 30 Amp Pink _ Ignition Start 13 20 Amp Fuel Pump Auto Shut 2 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brake ABS Yellow Down ASD Pump 14 15 Amp Lt Horn 3 40 Amp Green Ignition Run Blue 15 20 Amp Electronic Automatic mp Elde Pede Yellow Transaxle ETAX 5 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 16 15 Amp Lt Hi Beam 6 20 Amp Blue Power Height Adjuster Blue 7 30 Amp Blue Anti Lock Brake ABS So 1
66. replace bulb Tail Stop and Rear Turn Signal Lights 1 Remove the screw attaching the tail light housing and remove the housing from the vehicle 2 Twist the bulb socket 1 4 turn to remove it from the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace 80 41469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 Back Up Light Bulb 1 Remove the screws attaching the back up light to the rear fascia and remove the housing 2 Remove the socket from the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace Center High Mounted Stop Light 1 Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL cover 2 Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching the two side latches 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE w asGsrs n FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate 15 Gallons 56 7 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2 4 Liter Engines SAE 5W 30 API Certified Engine Oil 5 0 qts 4 8 Liters Cooling System 24 Liter Turbocharged Engines Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 8 1 qts 7 7 Liters Year 100 000 Miles Formula 2 4 Liter Non Turbocharged Engines Mopar Antifreeze 6 5 qts 6 2 Liters Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Miles Formula ncludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level Dw 6F lt cwiO MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts
67. ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to the section on Child Restraint You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate 4 If your vehicle has side airbags do not lean against the door airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door ww PsF lt uwmw sss w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING The front airbag system consists of the following e Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more En s SECO severe injuries in a collision The airbags work e AIRBAG Readiness Light with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you Unique Steering Wheel and Column have airbags e Driver and Passenger Front Airbag Inflator Units e Unique Instrument Panel Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate e Seat Belt Pretensioners Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the
68. s lt s lt STARTING AND OPERATING 225 WARNINGI NOTE Check the automatic transaxle fluid level before towing Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic NOTE For vehicles equipped with Autostick By using the Autostick modes and selecting a specific gear range frequent shifting can be avoided The highest gear range should be selected that allows for adequate performance For example choose 4 if the desired speed can be e Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact maintained Choose 3 or 2 if needed to maintain the spare tire desired speed brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident e Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer NOTE Extended driving at high RPM should be size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are avoided to prevent excess heat generation A reduction in recommended for motoring safety vehicle speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle e The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be speed when road conditions and RPM level allows changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transaxle fluid change intervals Information Provided by DEALER WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
69. search PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained press the SEEK button within five seconds The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons e The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle waw sIII w s UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 e Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition take the following precautions 1 Do not use cassette tapes longer than C 90 otherwise sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin ished 2 Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use 3 Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight heat and magnetic fields such as the rad
70. seen 218 SUN Roof 624 4 6 08 b er ENS d heme Ea 108 Sun Visor Extension sad er EXE RR 70 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag A1 Synthetic Engine Qile uuu s sa eee 255 System Navigation 161 Tachometer o aces 2 oe8n 131 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 130 229 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 55 Theft Alarm 26 Theft System si ia ae ace deg apie RO arie 26 Tilt Steering Column memes 100 Tire and Loading Information Placard 202 Tire Identification Number TIN 201 Tire Markings pomi Rs 197 Tire Safety Information 197 wau I INDEX 339 jb ED CPI 61 206 323 Au Press re 223422 494 gratar 5 206 Alienmetit e d Re eee 213 Chains 4 x va anb WR a ae a ta ee Ge ee tia 214 Changing m a n erg 230 Compact Spare 210 asalera o ene AE ace anes i 235 General Information 206 High Speed iei e Re ax ERR 209 Inflation Pressures 207 Jacking ot Sac Sgt tions uy in aha tied idt 230 Load Capacity 202 203 Quality Grading usa XE Rer 323 Radial seus S RE 210 Replacement rres sd 3a be idR pi ERE a 212 x us IRE RR aie E RR SU US UR 215 Safety sab tthe ceed dua URP epe e ur 197 206
71. the child Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat e Make sure that the child is upright in the seat e Thelap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible e Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position e f the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts wass THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle accele
72. the system during the winter months make sure the air intake directly in front of the wind shield is free of ice slush snow or other obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only a low blower speed for the first few minutes of vehicle operation waw s lt u f UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster Eee The push button is located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio Press this but ton to turn on the rear window defroster and the optional electric remote control heated mirrors An amber light shows that the defroster is on NOTE The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes of operation Each following activation of the defroster will last for five minutes 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ME CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window Labels can be peeled off
73. the two halves of the transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal 809dd6c1 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves together Make sure there is an even gap between the two halves Test transmitter operation 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE www SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors liftgate and ignition switch for unauthorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal for about 18 minutes For the first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlights park lights tail lights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes If the monitored system which triggered the alarm is deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until 3 minutes of alarm time is reached If the monitored system which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the alarm has been on for 3 minutes the alarm will shut off immediately To set the alarm 1 Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle 2 Lock the door using either the door key power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors 3 The indicator light in the instrument cluste
74. tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire wasu NN STARTING AND OPERATING 201 Tire Identification Number TIN Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side Tires the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including of the tire date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire 5 safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only oy bea to have 1 number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
75. to over heated brake temperatures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC OFF Light This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC OFF Light 22 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system it called OBD that monitors emissions engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condi tion checked promptly ww sss UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the engine is running serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs 23 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped O This light shows when the front fog lights are ON
76. to play 10 seconds of each selection Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel side being played press the PTY button The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON OFF switch are turned off the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage When power is restored to the tape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on whenever the tape player is on but may be switched off To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System Press the Dolby button button 2 after you insert the tape The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each time a tape is inserted Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL nA Operating Instructions CD Player NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC po
77. trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation NOTE Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte nance schedules If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed 276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE www usCc vu Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition of any fluid additives to the transaxle The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks The use of transmission sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals Manual Transaxle Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3 16 4 7 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Fluid changes are not necessary unless the following conditions exist e The lubricant has become contaminated with water If contaminated with water the fluid should be changed immediately e If severe usage has occurred refer to Maintenance Schedul
78. warn you that this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service Manual Transaxle Depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel Turn the igni tion switch to the LOCK position and remove the key 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w sSv H lt caE Wsw WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger ous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector lever Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up To lock the door turn the key rearward to unlock the door turn the key forward See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key NOTE With the driver s door open and the key in the ignition the power door locks will not function SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized operation of the vehicle by disabling
79. will be set Tapping ACC RES once will result in a 2 mph 3 km h speed increase Each time the lever is tapped speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 6 mph 10 km h etc To decrease speed while speed control is ON push down and hold COAST SET Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping the COAST SET button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the button is tapped speed decreases Manual Transaxle Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed control disengages is normal Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww vain To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Speed Control On Hills NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal
80. will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E S 8 M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 206 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES wv a Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo nents Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition Check the coolant level hoses and clamps Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule A NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES 6 000 miles 10 000 km Schedule A TURBO CHARGED ENGINES 5 000 miles 8 000 km or every other interval shown on Schedule B ALL EN GINES 6 000 miles 10 000 km waw ssssw lt f C lt s lt lt w MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 297 SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES e Short trips of less than 10 miles 1
81. work number later through phonebook edit Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Phonebook Delete e After you enter the phonebook delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you can choose To select one of the entries from the list press the Voice Recogni tion button while the UConnect system is playing the desired entry and say Delete e After you enter the name the UConnect system will ask you if you wish to delete the home work mobile or pager number for this entry Delete All Entries in the UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Phonebook Delete All e The UConnect system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook e After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Phonebook List Names 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww cC e The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recog
82. your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ibs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu m pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 204 STARTING AND OPERATING sassa 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ib 1400 750 5 x 150 650 Ib 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on
83. 117 000 120 000 Kilometers 173 000 178 000 183 000 188 000 193 000 Ng Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as X necessary E Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X IE Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as nec X H X essary bl Adjust the generator drive belt tension X L Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter gt X E S 8 Inspection and service should also be performed anytime i This maintenance is not required if previously replaced malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re t This maintenance is required only for police taxi limousine type operation trailer towing wass rsvWa MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 305 SCHEDULE A 2 4L NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES Miles 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000 30 000 36 000 Kilometers 10 000 19 000 29 000 38 000 48 000 58 000 Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Replace the PCV make up air filter Adjust the generator drive belt tension x 2 lt gt gt lt lt M A T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E
84. 55 000 Kilometers 56 000 64 000 72 000 80 000 88 000 Months 30 36 42 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Gw MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 311 Miles 60 000 65 000 70 000 75 000 80 000 85 000 Kilometers 96 000 104 112 120 128 136 000 000 000 000 000 Months 48 54 60 66 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals 2 lt gt gt gt gt gt Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed 1 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months regardless of mileage Replace the PCV make up air filter Adjust the generator drive belt tension X M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 2 lt M A l N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 312 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w ww FaO Miles Kilometers Months 90 000 144 000 72 95 000 156 000 78 100 000 160 000 105 000 168 000 84 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs Adjust the generator drive belt tension Inspect the
85. 6 Replacement Parts 250 Replacement Tires 423400 AER RR X eras 212 Reporting Safety Defects 321 Restraints Child 1252s hr bu Sunqupa 50 56 Restraints Infant 51 Root Rack 4 Re See ee 119 Rotation Tires deep Reed s ke ata 215 ww sW s INDEX 337 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 60 Sedis ke ak puas eae os RR ACER Ea a WS Redon Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 61 Adjustment 452205404 g Safety Defects Reporting 321 Head Restraints Safety Information Tire 197 Heated sese eet hie quienes Daley TIPS des ea 59 Height Adjustment Satellite Radio ul anun bio 161 Rear Folding b baa RR Satellite Radio Antenna 164 e ees Schedule Maintenance 294 Removal iudice E ENDURO RH IU Seat Belts oson 922 Security Alam u s se RP ER Adjustable Shoulder Belt 98 penty Key usss paqam OR yaar a Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 38 Sentry Key Programming And Pregnant Women 41 Service and Maintenance Child Restraint BE 50 Service Assistance csse ay reneadi eris Cleaning
86. 6 2 km Follow schedule B All Engines if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following condi tions e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every Taller owe 60 000 miles 96 000 km if the vehicle is usually operated e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser under one or more of the conditions marked with an vice t Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48 000 miles 77 e Off road or desert operation 000 km if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more ot the condibone marked Hak ont e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel Day a iempertures are NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your e Stop and go driving engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B AIl En gines of the Maintenance Schedules section of this e Driving in dusty conditions manual M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 e Extensive engine idling 208 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w If none of these apply to you and your vehicle is If none of these apply to you and your vehicle is equipped with a Non Turbo Charged Engine then equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your change your engine oil at every interval shown on engine oil at every interval shown on schedule sche
87. 7 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings SERVICE MAXIMUM DESCRIPTION LOAD 95H M mM V KA SIZE Sy lt MAXIMUM DESIGNATION PRESSURE TREADWEAR U S DOT TRACTION SAFETY AND STANDARDS a TEMPERATURE CODE GRADES TIN i 811b44e8 NOTE e P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Ex ample P215 65R15 95H 198 STARTING AND OPERATING ww c w European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LI Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 e Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT wr STARTING AND OPERATING 199 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE
88. 7 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw IOD lenoid Yellow 8 40 Amp Green Electric Back Light EBL 18 15 Amp Lt Hazard 9 Spare Blue 10 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting Remote 19 20 Amp Power Outlets Keyless Entry Alarm and Yellow Door Locks 20 Spare 1 10Amp Red Air Conditioning A C 21 20 Amp Fog Lights Build Up Ex 12 15 Amp Lt Stop Lights Yellow port Only Blue 22 Spare waw YIFS5Si5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 Interior Fuses n The fuse access panel is on the left side of the instrument CAUTION panel next to the steering column To remove the panel When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use pull it out as shown A label identifying the components only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The and circuits is located on the inside of the cover use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it shows a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery You may 7 e Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD Ignition Off Draw e Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE w swwu rrrxr aI REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Inside Bulb No ABS Indicatog qua EI ed LED Airbag
89. 9 Place the deflated flat tire in the cargo area have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immedi ately 10 Check the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is on You can be hurt by the fan 236 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES E rUUOOII T lt s wusaatmwsai WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow this procedure carefully 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal Jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set parking brake place auto matic transaxle in PARK manual transaxle in NEU TRAL and turn ignition to
90. AKING SYSTEM tS exen lt S D 4 Ce FUELFILL SIDE REARWINDOw WINDSHIELD WASHER FRONTFOG LIGHT HOODRELEASE LOWER AIR OUTLET RECIRCULATION WASHER FLUID LEVEL SEAT BELT P cy lt i ENGINE OIL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD EXTERIORBULB LIFTGATE RELEASE DEFROST AND VENTILATING FAN PROS ELECTRICALLY AIRBAG E ANDLIFTGATE LOWER AIR OUTLET HEATED OPEN BATTERY WINDSHIELD DOME LIGHT TRUNK DECK RELEASE AIR CONDITIONING HEATED MIRROR ND SEELI b SLIDING DOOR p S 2 005 gin ENGINE COOLANT CHILO SEAT WINDSHIELD WIPER EMERGENCY TEMPERATURE TETHER ANCHOR AND WASHER HAZARD PARK LIGHTS SLIDING DOOR CONVERTIBLE TOPUP RELEASE HANDLE lt SRS Re AIRBAG Pad Je 2 LOWER ANCHORS i MALFUNCTION AND TETHERFOR SUPPLEMENTAL PASSENGER INDICATOR LIGHT CHILDREN LATCH RESTRAINT SYSTEM WINDOW LOCK LIGHTER DOORAJAR CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN AIRBAG OFF DOORLOCK ADJUSTABLE PEDALS WINDOW LIFT TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR e VOICE RECOGNITION BUTTON SX UGONNECT BUTTON CONVERTIBLE 4 WINDOW DOWN POWER STEERING FLUID LI SEE OWNER S TRACTION CONTROL MANUAL ISO INSTUMENT PANEL WARNING ILLUMINATION BAS 1 BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM NO 812ccfd5 INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION ww FOai WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS
91. ARTING AND OPERATING 217 Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engine performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system com ponents Problems that result from using methanol gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and 218 ST
92. ARTING AND OPERATING www r s may not be covered by the vehicle warranty While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recom mends using gasolines without MMT Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines Sulfur In Gasoline Your vehicle may have been designed to meet California low emission standards with cleaner burning California reformulated gasoline with low sulfur This vehicle may be sold nationwide Your vehicle will operate satisfacto rily on fuels meeting Federal specification but emission control system performance may be adversely affected Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels which may affect the performance of the vehicle s c
93. CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System will improve acceleration and steering on slippery surfaces by reducing tire spin The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels by engaing the brake on the wheel that is losing traction When this occurs the TRAC indicator light located above the instrument cluster odometer will flash The system operates at speeds below 40 mph 64 km h 8 eem 003 A push button at the center of the instrument panel below the radio turns the Traction Control System ON or OFF The system is always in the ON mode unless e The TRAC OFF switch has been used to turn the system off e There is a Anti Lock Brake System malfunction e There is a Traction Control System malfunction e The system has been automatically deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC OFF Light located in the instrument cluster This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The sytem will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC OFF light If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Control System Off before attempting to rock the vehicle free STARTING AND OPERATING 19
94. DERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww pin This method can also be used in instances where you are pressing a number on your keypad to navigate through a menu structure or to enter a number for a pager Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing Would you like to pair a phone clear a you could press the Voice Recognition button and say Pair A Phone to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using press the Phone button and say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espafiol or Frangais as equipped After selecting one of the lan guages all prompts and voice commands will be in the selected language Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the UConnect sys tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Setup Confirmation The UConnect system will play the current confir mation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it wa UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Low Signal Battery Strength and Roam Notification
95. E The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these starting the engine after it has sat overnight engines CAUTION Overfilling the crankcase as indicated by an oil level above the Max mark on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil MAX OIL MARK 80975264 Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will interval at which your oil should be changed Check the improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain following list to decide if any apply to you the oil level between the MIN MAX markings on Day and night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and Go driving waw d sMws MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 253 Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing e Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service e Off Road or desert operation NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 4 800 km or 3 months whichever com
96. GHS et pasaspaqa qaq kapa saa 61 93 Airbag 2x pinti crer 45 50 60 134 Anti Lock ssi nk Gute yama g RA Ee 131 back Dp occus enar ote eos uha sassa awa 289 Brake Warning llle 132 Center Mounted Stop 289 Courtesy Reading 93 Daytime Running u ai a 96 Dimmer Switch Headlight 95 Engine Temperature Warning 130 D Am 97 135 288 Front Replacement uuv cx eren 287 Headlight Switch gt eee 96 Headlights PES 96 High Beam Indicator 131 Instrument Cluster ysi ss sss we ca wawaq w 96 TCT ORs remp Xe a do 94 weedeat SCR 129 Lights On Reminder 96 Low Fuel 14 23 Rer ovis q IG 135 Malfunction Indicator 134 Oil Pressure mer 8 cave PR Ae Oe eR Sales 129 Rear uuv otu yt eas eek e 288 Seat Belt Reminder 131 Security Alarm 0 cee eee eee eee 26 SEPVICE ass ub aS aco a em au CEA 287 Theft Alam uet rures ee Uer ERES 129 Traction 132 134 197 Tuin Signal cic dobbs eho Rn 95 97 130 288 Voltage aces Oh ee teque Jor as 129 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 129 Loading Vehicle Tires 334 INDEX i w sr Locks Central eR PvE Se
97. GINE COMPARTMENT WASHER POWER STEERING COOLANT BRAKE MASTER AIR CLEANER BOTTLE FLUID CHECK BOTTLE CYLINDER FILTER N BATTERY COOLANT ENGINE ENGINE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE LOCATED UNDER PRESSURE CAP X OILFILL FLUID CHECK FLUID CHECK AIR CLEANER BOX soscdaas 248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE a rrnaii ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II This system monitors the performance of the emissions engine and automatic transmission control systems When these systems are operating properly your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy as well as engine emis sions well within current government regulations If any of these systems require service the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION e Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be per formed If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic con verter damage and power lo
98. ICK When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position it can be moved from side to side Moving the lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The gear position will be shown in the transmission gear display located in the instrument cluster 188 STARTING AND OPERATING w Kk ws w You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal If you choose the Overdrive mode the transmission will oper ate automatically shifting between the four available gears When you wish to engage autostick simply move the shift lever to the AUTOSTICK position The transmis sion will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen Move the lever back to the Overdrive position to shift out of the Autostick mode Autostick General Information e The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph 119 km h and from second to first gear above 41 mph 66 km h will be ignored You can start out in first second or third gear Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions While in the Autostick m
99. Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name e Vehicle identification number e Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 318 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE wawwww C cw rra In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico 915 729 1248 or 729 1240 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 or 729 1240 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDDITTY To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex pected repairs after your manufacturer s new vehicle limited warranty expires The manufacturer stands be hind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service C
100. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change or lubrication Replace as required ww sa lt T G6s nWNI MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265 Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually e When working near the radiator cooling fan dis poison you Follow the above precautions to keep connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition your exhaust system as safe as possible switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood don t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot 266 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wwswhs lt c Ww lt c s s vs sc rrA Coolant Checks Check coolant protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator for an accumulation of bugs leaves etc Clean the radiator by gently spraying water from a garden hose
101. SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE E INTRODUCTION 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hh hh hh nnn 5 STARTING AND OPERATING e qs TE e T SOS e WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2 cece ce ec cece cece cence cree eee hh htt 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2 cece cece 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES cc cece ccc crn e nn 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 10 MIND dT Information Provided by DEALER INTRODUCTION CONTENTS introduction 4 Vehicle Identification Number 6 How To Use This Manual 4 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 lal Warnings And Cautions 6 4 INTRODUCTION wc ss KaI INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents You are urged to read these publications carefully Following the instruc tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After you read the manu
102. SEEK TRACK ROM LN SEEK TRACK ROM M MT ro 78 AMi _ mgg 4758 DISPLAY EXPLANATION WHAT TO DO E rn ul Deadlock problem See your dealer for service E p NE i LI Disc eject problem See your dealer for service E B i LI Elevator problem See your dealer for service E na ae n LI Magazine eject problem Check that magazine is OK if not see your dealer for service 3 No discs in magazine Load discs in magazine Player overheating V Allow to cool down gt SALES CODE RBQ AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 DISC CD CHANG ER BASE TREB DISC CHANGER v uu Radio Operation Power Volume Control 80f1ee0e Press the PWR VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume w m sssEMOiIX UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 NOTE Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM FM the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped The display will show ST when a stereo station is received To select Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The fol lowing will be displayed in this order After three sec onds the current channel name and number will be disp
103. Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped direction you want the mirror to move An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights turn on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect V allows you to dial your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call Mike Work or Dial 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s stereo system the system will automatically mute your radio before receiving or sending a call UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s micro phone for private conversations The UConnect V phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name This system is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth technol ogy the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a
104. The UConnect system will provide notification to inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status has low signal strength or has a low battery when you are trying to place a phone call Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect system By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s stereo sys tem The UConnect system will work the same as if you dialed the number using voice recognition Mute Unmute When you mute the UConnect system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect system press the Voice Recognition button and say Mute In order to unmute the UConnect system press the Voice Recognition button and say Unmute Help If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt say Help The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help Cancel At any prompt you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the previous menu Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency say Dial Emergency or Call Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct your cellular phone to call 911 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistan
105. Weather Four Speed Automatic Transaxle 184 Below 20 F 29 181 Reset Mode 184 If Engine Fails To Start 181 Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic After Starnes re Sas aE ares 182 DOWN 182 Bl AutoStick If Equipped 187 AutoStick Operation 187 178 STARTING AND OPERATING www srss ra A AutoStick General Information 188 Tire Identification Number TIN 201 H Manual Transaxle Operation 189 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 202 2 4 Liter Turbo If Equipped 190 WMiTires General Information 206 Recommended Shift Speeds 190 Tire Pressure pas ae Sra eating Ab ag e 206 Downrshif ng css wages WE ES 191 Tire Inflation Pressures 207 B Parking Brake uu 192 RadialPly Tires yaa aasawa sata 210 NN Brake System od eve isa casa nus w takut sa 194 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 210 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If lire Spinning usse xc Rep RERO 211 EEE ns Tread Wear Indicators 212 Power Assisted Steering 196 densi esas sal 212
106. Wiring System The ignition cables should be kept clean and properly connected Terminals should be fully seated Cracked damaged or faulty cables should be replaced Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage Gw MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex haust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any thing that can burn resulting in possible damage to the converter and the In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning vehicle engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and ab
107. Your dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself was NsF wc4xwwssR lt s MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 251 NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if a malfunction of these items does occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop 252 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL
108. against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the driver s front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the 80ba78a8 vehicle registration or title nnw INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death Information Provided by DEALER THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Locking Doors With The Key 14 Key In Ignition Reminder 14 Key u usr ray eee oe eee ee ee 14 Replacement Keys 16 Sentry Key Programming 16 General Information 17 ll Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped 17 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel RE qas PER EAR 17 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 17 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 18 Locks oe eo ok pee SRO eRe
109. al it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire The detailed index at the rear of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner s manual BRAKE TURN SIGNALS REARWINDOW WIPER WINDSHIELD WIPER BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH BEAM HORN UPPER AIR OUTLET HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WARNING Low PARKING D 1 2 y 1 FUEL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD LOW BEAM KEY ACTIVATE UPPER AND LOWER HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WIPER WASHER FAILURE OF ANTI LOCK POWER OUTLET AIR OUTLET HIGH BR
110. al injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size w sa av cnc a THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE www cC wu ss lt srshsOs lt Oncwhia WARNING 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if itis too tight protect you properly The lap portion could ride too tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt high Alw DP salai erg eddie ed reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision you A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger ous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury
111. an also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder Once unlocked the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key To open the liftgate pull out on the outside handle and lift up with one fluid motion WARNING e Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather waw srsxwhaR rsrr m THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 Top or position 2 Middle either by climbing into the liftgate from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the liftgate when your vehicle is unattended Once in the liftgate area young chil dren may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the liftgate children can die from suffocation or heat stroke As a security measure a Seat Back Emergency Rel
112. ar of the cargo area just inside the liftgate opening CESS SESS ARIS TUA DE Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack 232 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ww nriaOn WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Spare Tire Removal Lift up the cover and fit the jack handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the left until you can remove the swivel hook from the stowage basket Swing the basket down to remove the compact spare tire CAUTION The hook is designed for use with the jack handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK automatic transaxle or REVERSE manual transaxle Turn OFF the ignition vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel e Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher e Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel BLocx e Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked ww WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 233 Jacking Instructions 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the stowage bag NOTE
113. at are permanently lubricated Inspect these ball joints when ever under vehicle service is done Damaged seals and their corresponding potentially damaged ball joints must be replaced Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder wa rO V YF MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent This will remove accumulations of salt waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always
114. at the back of the core Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the coolant will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle Do not remove the cap when the cooling system is hot Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules the system should be drained flushed and refilled If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Discard old antifreeze solution Engine Coolant Disposal Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately a MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267 Selection Of Coolant Use
115. atalytic converter This may cause the Malfunction Indicator light to illuminate The manufac turer recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service STARTING AND OPERATING 219 CAUTIONI Fuel System Cautions CAUTION E If the Malfunction Indicator light is flash ing immediate service is required See the paragraph on the Onboard Diagnostics Sys tem in section 7 of this manual Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance Materials Added to Fuel e The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law All gasoline sold in the United States is required to Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance mm contain effective detergent additives Use of additional damage the emission control system and could result detergents or other additives is not needed under normal in loss of warranty coverage conditions and would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel e An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance 220 STARTING AND OPERATING www sTT saa The use of fuel addi
116. ate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the LED is not lit during starting have it checked If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing
117. ate for three seconds or until the engine is started whichever comes first The light should then go out unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected and serviced as soon as possible The light will also come on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application If the parking brake is off and the light remains on have the brake system inspected as soon as possible 15 Trac Indicator If Equipped The TRAC Light will come on momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 The light will flash when the Traction Control System is controlling traction 16 Door Ajar Indicator This vacuum fluorescent display indicator illuminates the word DOOR when a door is not completely closed If the door is open for more than 8 minutes the light will turn off 17 OdometerlTrip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven The trip odometer shows the trip distance since the last reset U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven There fore if the odometer reading changes during repair or replacement
118. attery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories con tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive 4 and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion Apply grease to posts and clamps after tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables be fore connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage as battery damage can result wa sUsw rssTs sFcKu MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 261 Air Conditioner Check the air conditioning system at the start of the warm weather season NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser as required Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance WARNING The air conditioning system contains refrigerant und
119. ballpoint pen or similar object press either the hour H or minute M buttons on the radio 2 Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set minutes The time setting will increase each time you press a button RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however car radios have performance limitations due to mobile op eration and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you understand and save you concern about these ap parent malfunctions you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainly affect the wave amplitude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Rece
120. ce If you need towing assistance say Dial Towing Assis tance or Call Towing Assistance Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Motors Company 24 Hour Towing As sistance Program Guide SEATS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats near the floor Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING e Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Driver s Power Seat Height Adjuster If Equipped The power seat height adjuster is on the outboard side of the driver s seat Use this switch to move the seat up or down 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly before lifting the lever then lean back to the
121. ced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturers engines have a full flow type disposable oil filter Use a filter of this type for replace ment The quality of replacement filters varies consider ably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended 7 256 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE C Fnnu Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules check all drive belts for condition and proper tension Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts cracks or glazing and replace them if there is any sign of damage which could result in belt failure If adjustment is re quired see your authorized dealer for service Special tools are required to properly measure tension and to restore belt tension to factory specifications Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interference between the belts and other engine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor mance and emission control New plugs should be in stalled at the specified mileage The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug Refer to the Engine data Label located under the hood for the proper type of spark plug for use in your vehicle Ignition
122. center on the view through the rear window A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror 68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Outside Mirror Passenger s Side Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the Use the mirror select switch located to the left of the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the steering column on the instrument panel to adjust the vehicle view obtained in the outside mirrors Press the L or R button for Left or Right mirror selection Use the center WARNING off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Gw UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69
123. cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less that the maxi mum loaded vehicle condition These pressure condi tions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section of this manual 811adOdO B PILLAR 208 STARTING AND OPERATING iww Ccwrrvan The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap if equipped This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1mile 1 km after a 3 hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject t
124. compact spare is in use w s f STARTING AND OPERATING 195 During stops where ABS is activated a vibration of the WARNINGI brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises may be heard e Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu NOTE Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the ral laws of physics from acting ER the vehicle nor effectiveness of Anti lock brakes and may lead to an con increase braking pt steering FIBDIeHCY be accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer yond frat afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others 196 STARTING AND OPERATING www WW w nrua POWER ASSISTED STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort TRACTION
125. conditions replace the filter at the intervals shown on Schedule A It however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe conditions Dw ssso c rmsrwsaIs sna MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 259 the filter element should be inspected periodically and Maintenance Free Battery replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule You will never have to add water nor is periodic main B tenance required WARNING CAUTION The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or When servicing the battery always reinstall the battery thermowrap The thermowrap provides bat tery heat protection and will extend overall battery life Failure to reinstall the thermowrap can result in evaporative loss of the battery fluid maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury 260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ww svusaiu va WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the b
126. cular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose rout ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear 270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wah i a x Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure the are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure Fuel System Connections Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with tubes and special connects connections and clamps which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deterio rated gasoline You are urged to use only the manufactures specified tubes connections and clamps or their equivalent in material and specification in any fuel system servicing Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Section WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braki
127. d The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a Random Play RND Program Button 4 Press the RND button 4 button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to provide an interest ing change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press the RND button 4 button a second time to stop Random Play Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio if equipped When Satellite Radio if equipped is selected SA will appear in your radio display A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Push Button While the CD changer is playing press the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played w sn m a UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Seek Button P
128. d forward Push and hold the buttons shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks Gw UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 e If the seatback is properly latched and the rear center lap shoulder belt still does not operate properly check e It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area and see if the Automatic Locking retractor ALR inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision system is activated people riding in these areas are more likely to be WARNING seriously injured or killed The rear center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a lock out feature to ensure that the seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied If Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using seat belt properly the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor the vehicle should immediately be NOTE taken to your dealer for service Failure to follow this e If the rear center lap shoulder belt appears to be warning could result in serious or fatal injury locked into place check to verify that the seatback is fully latched 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Tumbling Rear Seat e Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold To provide additional storage in the cargo area each rear d
129. d hold the Unlock button on the transmitter between four and ten seconds 3 Continue to hold the Unlock button and press the Panic button A chime will sound to indicate that the transmitter programming mode has been entered 4 Press a button on all transmitters to be programmed to the system including any previously programmed trans mitters A chime will sound when each transmitter has been programmed 5 Turn the ignition switch off to exit the transmitter programming mode General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation If your transmitter fails to operate from a normal dis tance check for these two conditions 1 Weak batteries in transmitter The expected life of batteries is from one to two years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios ww srssw lt w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is 2016 or its equivalent NOTE Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 With the transmitter buttons facing down use a thin coin to pry
130. de Regardless of whether the CAL indicator is already illuminated Outside Temperature Because engine temperature can increase the displayed temperature temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving If the display shows 49 F 45 C or 140 F 60 C see your authorized dealer for repair 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww v lt assa POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console 80cbb2a4 Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the sunroof The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full open Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature causing the sunroof to open automatically Press and hold the button in the center of the sunroof switch to open the vent The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent To close the sunroof from the vent position press and hold the switch forward Releasing the switch will stop the movement of the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partial vent position until the switch is pushed forward again Express Open Feature During the Express Open operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position Again momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature To close the sunroof hold the switch in the f
131. dule A NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES A TURBO CHARGED ENGINES in the maintenance the maintenance schedule section of this manual schedule section of this manual Miles 3 000 6 000 9 000 12 000 15 000 18 000 Kilometers 5000 10000 14000 19 000 22000 29 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter Replace X as necessary Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as X necessary M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 a CAwwssrmswC_cwwvO ga MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 299 M A Miles 21 000 24 000 27 000 30 000 33 000 36 000 N Kilometers 34000 88 000 43 000 48 000 53 000 58 000 Change engine oil engine oil filter X X X X X X N Inspect the brake linings X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X E Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X S Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces X C sary a Replace the PCV make up air filter X D Adjust the generator drive belt tension X L 5 8 300 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES s c sss lt sw m M A Miles 39 000 42 000 45 000 48 000 51 000 54 000 Kilometers 62 000 67 000 72 000 77 000 82 000 86 000 Ng Change engine
132. e B in Section 8 of this manual Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking waw VauIIY MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants e Salt in the air near sea coast localities road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under Washing body protection e Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants e Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve The following maintenance recommendations will enable hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap and you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion rinse the panels completely with clear water resistance built into your vehicle A e If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu What Causes Corrosion lated on your vehicle wash it as soon as possible Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle e Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scratch The most common causes
133. e Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal 184 STARTING AND OPERATING wa Brake Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON positions Always depress the brake pedal first before moving the gear selector out of PARK Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push button is out It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or ON positions NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service Four Speed Automatic Transaxle The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule The transaxle electronics are self calibrat ing therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and preci sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transaxle shifts automatically into second gear The transaxle remains in second gear despite
134. e brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHTS BULBS Outside Bulb No Low Beam Headlight 9006XS High Beam 9005XS Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Light 4157NAKX Front Fog Light ys ee Rath 9006 Center High Mounted Stop Light Y EE Se aaa 921 W16W Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Light 3157 27 ZW Backup Light zu oss Rh 3157 P27 ZW license Light 5 2 a s asas Rb 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement CAUTION Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 1 Remove the headlight access cover splash shield located in the front wheel well opening 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 80c4f468 3 Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and replace the bulb 288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE a cwvaOy Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Lights 1 Remove the headlight access cover splash shield located in the front wheel well opening 2 Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn to replace and replace the bulb 80c4 466 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 1 Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash shield to gain access to the fog light 2 Twist and remove the bulb from the fog light housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and
135. e door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww aa WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock plunger up unlocked position roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held transmitter The trans mitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system 809dd723 To Unlock The Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate the park lights will also flash twice The interior lights also come on and remain on for about 30 seconds when you unlock the doors Gw wSs s THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE You may turn off this feature and unlock all doors with one press of the button by following the procedure shown in the Central Locking Unlocking paragraph To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors and liftgate The park lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the si
136. e lubri cant is warm you may experience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle 190 STARTING AND OPERATING 2 4 Liter Turbo If Equipped 80f7bc54 The neutral position of the shift lever is located between THIRD and FOURTH gear This is the position the shifter lever will return to automatically when neutral is se lected When shifting into FIFTH gear be sure to press the shifter lever all the way to the right to avoid acciden tally selecting THIRD gear Also use care when selecting FIRST gear to avoid accidentally selecting REVERSE When moving the shifter lever into REVERSE press the lever to the left until the resistance is overcome When the ignition switch is in the ON position a chime will sound to confirm that reverse has been selected and the backup lights will illuminate NOTE Listen for the audible chime to confirm RE VERSE gear is properly selected Never shift into RE VERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in table 1 TABLE 1 MANUAL TRANSAXLE NORMAL ACCELERATION AND CRUISE SHIFT SPEEDS IN mph km h ENGINE 1to2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4to5 SIZE 2 AL 15 25 33 44 24 40 53 70 w ssaso IKIw w STARTING AND OPERATING 191 For improved performance your manual transaxle may Downshifting be upshifted up to
137. e on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install more than one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed 212 STARTING AND OPERATING iwww CCsFFrs Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characte
138. e prompted to give the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 having the highest priority You can connect up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system and the priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if a priority 3 and priority 5 cellular phone are both in the vehicle the UConnect system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time Making a Phone Call Using Digit Dialing e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Dial or Call followed by the phone number you wish to dial For example you can say Dial 123 456 7890 The phone number that you enter must be a valid length Making a Phone Call Using Your UConnect Phonebook e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Dial or Call followed by the name and designation of a phonebook entry that you wish to dial For example you can say Call John Doe Work 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Phonebook New En try
139. e same selected PTY name The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode The radio display will flash SEEK and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station If no station is found with the selected PTY program type the radio will return to the last station If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will stop at every PTY station on the band and list each corresponding program type in the radio display Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 SALES CODE RB1 AM FM STEREO RADIO SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED WITH DVD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers up to 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios ma FM 100 3 System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com Please hav
140. e slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con trol module see Airbag Section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten sioners both must be replaced Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove com
141. e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show ejecting when it is being ejected If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will continue to play the non removed CD If the CD is removed and there are other CD s in the radio the radio will play the next CD If the CD is removed and there are no other CD s in the radio the radio will return to the last selected AM or FM mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing w wwwHFa UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Random Play SET RND Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press TUNE FF to fast forward thro
142. e the following informa tion available when activating your system TRUE 1 The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification The navigation system provides maps turn identifica Number ESN SID tion selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes Refer to your Navi gation User s Manual for detailed operating instruc 3 Your Vehicle Identification Number tions 2 Credit card information 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ENS SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With RBB and RBK Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the Tape Eject or CD Eject depend ing on the radio type and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The first four digits of the twelve digit ESN SID number will be displayed Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN SID digits have been displayed The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access Wit
143. e turbine housing to cool to normal operating temperature The following chart should be used as a guide in deter minning the amount of engine idle time required to sufficiently cool down the turbocharger before shut down depending upon the type of driving and the amount of cargo TURBOCHARGER COOL DOWN CHART Driving Conditions Idle Time in minutes Before Shut Down Normal Driving Not required Aggressive Driving or Heavily Loaded 3 Trailer Tow 5 w STARTING AND OPERATING 183 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IF EQUIPPED NOTE You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down CAUTION while shifting out of Park WARNING Itis dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed e Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re complete stop verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit e Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has someone or something Only shift into gear when come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle the engine is idling normally and when your right speed foot is firmly on the brake pedal e Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed
144. eaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may scratch the elements Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in the vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content of abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE a CC hD 2 Dry with a soft tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents
145. ear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance 324 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE w WARNING WARNING The traction grade is based on braking straight The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning performance speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A highest B and C repre senting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fa
146. ease lever is built into the left side rear seat back latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 Top or position 2 Middle the left side rear seat back can be unlatched by pulling down on the glow in the dark lever attached to the left rear seat back m latching mechanism Once unlatched the seat back can be pushed forward to gain access into the interior of the vehicle 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww lt B lt s3aqwcswsaaRO NOTE Make sure that the elastic loop is around the emergency release handle at all times If the handle is pulled downward entirely through the elastic loop the handle will not return to its original position and the seat back may not operate properly POWER WINDOWS The power window switches are located on the instru ment panel above the A C controls The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger s window and the lower right switch controls the right rear passenger s window The window lock switch located between the window switches allows you to disable the rear window switches that are located at the back of the center floor console wna THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING Rear Window Switches There are also rear passenger window switches located at
147. easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips wa F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 323 Call Toll Free at 1 800 890 4038 U S or 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at www techauthority daimlerchrysler com or www daimlerchrysler ca manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would w
148. ed Engines 309 M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 294 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w wAYs sEx E vsWcw EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system These and all other maintenance services included in this manual should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability More frequent main tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected NOTE Maintenance replacement or repair of the emis sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE There are three maintenance schedules that show re quired service for your vehicle First is Schedule B ALL ENGINES It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule e Day and night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and go driving e Extensive eng
149. edial e The UConnect system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone This may not be the last number dialed by your UConnect system Advanced Phone Connectivity Transferring an Active Call between the UConnect System and Your Cellular Phone The UConnect system allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred to your cellular phone or to the UConnect system without terminating the call To transfer an ongo ing call from your cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa press the Voice Recognition button and say Transfer Call Delete Paired Cellular Phones e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Setup Phone Pairing e At the next prompt say Delete e You will be asked to say the name of the phone that you wish to delete You can either say the name of the phone that you wish to delete or you can say to delete all the phones Connect or Disconnect the Connection between the UConnect System and Your Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue tooth connection between a paired cellular phone and the UConnect system follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellu
150. ee 18 Manual Door Locks 18 Power Door Locks If Equipped 19 Central Locking Unlocking If Equipped 20 Automatic Door Locks If Equipped 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE i swr O Child Protection Door Lock System Security System Manual Override 27 21 Wilifigate 28 Oo s ae Bl Emergency Seat Back Release 29 To Times S DOES ARCHIE porosity npe la Power Windows 30 TO TOUS Tela setts eae aptis id Auto Down Feature 31 Horn Chirp 23 Rear Window Switches 1 31 Using The Panic Alarm 23 Wind Buffeting ccce 32 i u 2 Occupant Restraints ax aseo 32 General Information 24 Lap Shoulder 33 Transmitter Battery Service 25 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 38 Gs Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 39 To Sor IDS MANN Updated US MA vi pii but 6 Seat Belt Pretensioners A1 To Disarm The 27 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 4 Dw wsInm saus THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11
151. el tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2 inches 50 mm inside the opening If using a portable container it should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the passen ger s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler cap door reinforcement CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on 222 STARTING AND OPERATING www sa aa Trm w rTITII CAUTION WARNING e Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling The volatility of some gasolines may cause a build up of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive This pressure can result in a spray of gasoline and or vapors when you remove the cap from a hot vehicle Removing the cap slowly allows the pressure to vent and prevents fuel spray NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks
152. engers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped side airbags for both the driver and front passenger If you will be carrying children too small for adult size seat belts your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Dw THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equ
153. er cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow the procedure carefully See section 6 of this manual for jump starting instructions Extremely Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater available from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded Leave the ignition key in the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the NORMAL STARTING procedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury 182 STARTING AND OPERATING www sA s R sws w sa CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up Turbocharger Cool Down NOTE Letting the engine idle after severe operation allows th
154. er high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced repairman Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R 134a a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be done by facilities using refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment that meets SAE standard J1991 Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified W DaimlerChrysler Dealership 262 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wc cwsFwWm u WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid types Front Suspension Ball Joints There are two front suspension lower ball joints th
155. es cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 e It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the Maintaining Your Airbag System airbags have deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags and seat belt pretensioners will WARNING not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot e Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there t
156. es first and follow maintenance schedule B ALL ENGINES in the maintenance schedule sec tion of this manual If none of these apply to you and your vehicle is equipped with a Non Turbo Charged Engine then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES in the maintenance schedule section of this manual If none of these apply to you and your vehicle is equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A TURBO CHARGED ENGINES in the maintenance schedule section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 254 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wc Fwa n American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY CHART This symbol means that the oil has I I 1 1 been certified by the American 5W 30 Preferred Petroleum Institute APD The Kkw lt manufacturer only recommends 1 1 API Certified engine oils 10 20 32 60 80 100 18 42 7 0 16 27 38 Temperature range anticipated before next oil change Engine Oil Visc
157. etermine if the fluid is hot or warm Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 24 km 15 miles The fluid cannot be comfortable held between the finger tips Warm is when the fluid is between 85 to 125 F 29 to 52 C 6 Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Remove dipstick and note reading If the fluid is hot reading should be in the cross hatched area marked HOT between the upper two holes in the dipstick ww s wsssS cM MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 275 If the fluid is cold the fluid level should be between the lower two holes into the area marked LOW If the fluid level shows low add sufficient transmission fluid to bring to the proper level CAUTION Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transaxle can cause serious damage To prevent dirt and water from entering the transaxle after checking or replen ishing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is seated properly Fluid And Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows Maintenance schedule A Non Turbo Charged En gines No change necessary Maintenance schedule A Turbo Charged Engines No change necessary Maintenance schedule B All Engines Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km change fluid and filter under the following conditions e Police taxi limousine commercial type operation or
158. f the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system 9 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 10 High Beam Indicator gt This light shows that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer ing wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam 11 Tachometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions per minute rpm x 1000 for each gear range Before reaching the red area ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage 12 Anti Lock Warning Light ABS If Equipped This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System fes ABS described elsewhere in this manual This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 is not functioning and that service is required however the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti Lock Brakes The warning lig
159. frigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere NOTE The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds Fan speeds to the right of OFF are for heater or ventila tion operation The fan speed increases as you move the control to the right from the OFF position The controls are as follows 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w cw F swww Mode Control Air Direction The mode control allows you to choose from several pat terns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols or a blend of two of these modes The center point between modes gives an even blend of both modes The closer the control is to a par ticular mode the more air distribution you receive from that mode Panel 2 Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow FLOOR Mat id BI LEVEL f 7 Y 80bbdb6b Bi Level a Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets NOTE There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort The warmer air goes to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet Mix Ge Air is directed through
160. g the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing trailers use the 3 range wasu wvssss s lt ss xs_ STARTING AND OPERATING 187 3 Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive The transaxle will operate normally in first and second while in this range NOTE Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance fuel economy and extend transaxle life by reduc ing excessive shifting and heat build up Use the 3 range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress 1 Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades In this range up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts from 2nd to first will occur as early as possible AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Overdrive posi tion and is identified by the word AUTOST
161. ght 135 Octane Rating 216 Requirements 0 0 eee eee 216 System Hoses 1 eee eee eee 270 Tank Capacity scs duro Ee en saq 290 Fueling esy zg yay ein ad be ee n guns 221 FUSES erp 282 Gas Cap 88 RR DU P ote pas 221 Gasoline lees 216 290 Gasoline Clean Air 217 Gasoline Reformulated 217 Gauges Coolant Temperature 130 Entum a E 129 Tachometer uowadeWoea me ha CRY ERE ra 131 Gearshift iussa aco RR RR E 185 General Information 17 24 General Maintenance 251 Glass Cleaning c ede iw 281 Hands Free Phone 70 Hazard Warning Flasher 228 Head Restraints 85 Headlights Bulb R placement sessie gsi ass 287 Cleaning 64 5242 Manges pie tk pad 281 High Beam aene Rut awpa 97 131 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 97 Passing Switch 332 INDEX sI ss lt sr w lt rcL am Heated Seats 85 Hood Release 224 92 FOSES 269 ree mex x Reale uA 12 Key 22ekibee p ph sepa ee aqa bee 12 Wiring System 6 eee ee 256 Immobilizer 2 a ee es 14 27 Indicator Traction Control 132 134
162. gnal Horn Chirp Feature The horn chirp that signals that the doors have been locked can be turned on or off by using the following procedure 1 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position 2 Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter for between four and ten seconds 3 Continue to hold the Unlock button and press the Lock button 4 Release both buttons A chime will sound to signify that the process is com plete Using The Panic Alarm To turn on the panic alarm feature press and release the PANIC button When the panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you press the PANIC button a second time or until vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h NOTE When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE mwa To Program Transmitters Up to four transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle Your new vehicle was shipped with two trans mitters See your dealer for additional transmitters Additional transmitters can be programmed to the sys tem by using the following procedure 1 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position 2 Press an
163. gs to inflate The side airbag control module will not detect roll over front or rear collisions The Side Airbag Control Module monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the igni tion switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items listed under The Side Airbag System on vehicles equipped consists of the follow ing In moderate to severe side collisions the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas The inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE wwwrw Su s vwaaO injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side airbag inflates This especially applies to children If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control modules detect a moderate to severe col lision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then immediately deflate NOTE A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur e The nylon airbag material may sometim
164. h RBP RBU RAZ and RBO Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds All twelve ESN SID num bers will be displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB and RBK Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until S A appears in the display A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP RBU RAZ and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SIRIUS appears in the display These radios will also display the following wf UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 e After 3 seconds the current channel name and channel number will be displayed for 5 seconds e The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for 5 seconds e The current channel number will then be displayed until an action occurs A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically
165. have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure 1 Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank s to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code 2 Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key was sss r iaia THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys If you do not have a programmed sentry key contact your dealer for details General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation STEERING WHEEL LOCK IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle
166. he vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con trol turn the system OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear Usually the least accelerator pedal pres sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55km h when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed 240 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES unra CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55km h TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Four Speed Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The steering column must be unlocked and the gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be towed must not exceed 100 miles 160 km and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph 72 km
167. hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood near the center and slightly to the right and raise the hood Gw UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 LIGHTS Overhead Console Map Reading Lights If Equipped These lights are mounted between the sun visors in the overhead console Each light is turned ON by pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn the light OFF The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened With the ignition key in the OFF position the interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome light position Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the interior light operation Dimmer Control 8093e5e9 With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi Function Control
168. how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 Ibs 392 Kg Occupants TOTAL FRONT REAR EXAMPLE 1 Combined weight of occupants and cargo from Tire Placard 865 ibs MINUS EXAMPLE 2 Combined Occupant s weight Occupant 1 200 ibs Occupant 2 130 Ib STARTING AND OPERATING AVAILABLE Cargo Luggage and Trailer Tongue Weight 195 Ibs Occupant 1 210 Ibs Occupant 2 180 tos Occupant 3 150 Ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 165 540 Ibs 325 Ibs EXAMPLE 3 2 865 165 Occupant 1 200 ibs Occupant 2 200 ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 400 165 400 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 205 206 STARTING AND OPERATING w rrns WARNING 1 Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION damage that results in tire failure Tire Pressure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob Proper tire inflat
169. ht should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer 13 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will come on for about six seconds A chime will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt out of the retractor This is a reminder to buckle up If you do not buckle up the light will remain on 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w nvsaian 14 Brake System Warning Light BAKE This light monitors various brake functions D including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light comes on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied or there is a low brake fluid level On vehicles equipped with Anti lock brakes ABS it may also indicate an ABS malfunction that could lead to reduced braking perfor mance WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous A significant decrease in braking performance or vehicle stability during braking may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control You could have an acci dent Have the vehicle checked immediately The operation of the Brake Warning light can be checked by turning the ignition key from the OFF to the ON position The light should illumin
170. ic can add sudden upward loads This is espe cially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in personal injury or property damage Follow the roof rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Bl Instrument Panel Features 125 Mi Instrument Cluster 126 Bl Instrument Cluster Turbo With AutoStick 127 Bl Instrument Cluster Turbo Without AutoStick 128 Bl Instrument Cluster Descriptions 129 IB Electronic Digital Clock 136 Clock Setting 136 Bl Radio General Information 136 Radio Broadcast Signals 136 Two Types Of Signals Electrical Disturbances AM Reception EM Reception ccs et 444 bas Ren 137 H Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer Controls If Equipped 138 Operating Instructions Radio 138 Power Switch Volume Control 138 Seek Button Radio Mode 138 122
171. icable off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges NOTE The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts When reinstalling original wheel properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem place the wheel cover onto the wheel then install the wheel nuts 6 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 7 Finish tightening the nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice Correct wheel nut torque is w WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 235 WARNING A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard 100 ft Ibs 135 N m If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station 8 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Stow the lug wrench and jack in their designated location Secure all parts using the means provided WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle AIways stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided
172. icle into P Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shiftlever is locked in the P Park position securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Further more you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle 186 STARTING AND OPERATING ww ssO oTAia The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P Park position e When shifting into P Park depress the button on the shift lever and firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops Look at the shift indicator window on the console to ensure it is in the P Park position e When engaged in P Park you will not be able to move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of P Park you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released Otherwise damage to the steering column or shifter could result R Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N Neutral Engine may be started in this range D Overdrive This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy When frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the Overdrive range such as when operatin
173. ilure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law INDEX 326 INDEX w sss MF lt lt ww vr Oh ABS Anti Lock Brake System 194 Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze 267 Adding Fuel SEN ena 221 Adding Washer Fluid 175 Additives Fuel 0 0 000 cee eee nee 219 Air Cleaner Engine 258 Air Conditioning eese 261 Air Conditioning Controls 166 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 171 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 261 Air Conditioning System 166 261 Pressure Tires sostu pie 929r ERREA 207 ceu eR RS Pe coke gae A 41 Airbag Deployment 48 Airbag Light Res 45 50 60 134 Airbag Maintenance 49 Airbag Side csi seca ee dore ene rre BEL 47 Adarm Panti aea eh AG dr pea 23 Alarm System potes see 26 129 Alignment and Balance 213 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 164 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 267 290 291 Capacities setir di aa ub te das Sata 290 Anti Lock
174. in a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or related matter that you may experience The manufactur er s dealers have the facilities factory trained techni cians special tools and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner w Tsr lt xw IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 317 The manufacturer has empowered its dealers to make warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not inconvenienced There is no need for you to wait for a decision from the manufacturer If a special circumstance occurs that requires information from the manufacturer we have asked the dealer s service management to make the contact on your behalf This is why you should always talk to your dealer s service manager first Most matters can be resolved with this process e If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership They want to know if you need assistance If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Customer Center Any communication to the
175. ine idling e Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing t e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice t w MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 295 e Off road or desert operation Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol interval that occurs adt fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule En gines of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule B ALL ENGINES Second is Schedule A NON TURBO CHARGED At Each Stop for Fuel e Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while ENGINES It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule B ALL ENGINES Third is Schedule A TURBO CHARGED ENGINES It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule B ALL ENGINES the vehicle is on level ground
176. io speakers 4 Before inserting a tape make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette 5 Aloose tape should be corrected before use To rewind a loose tape insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions Maintain your cassette tape player The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport The other adverse condition is low or muddy sound from one or both channels as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down To prevent this you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w Fwsraara dirty noticeably poor sound it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD DVD discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper paper CD labels or tape to the disc avoid scratching the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as
177. ion the rear shelf panel floor and slide downward Push the shelf panel forward should not be used as a barrier for large objects in to lock it into place the cargo area when the seatbacks folded down In an accident objects could strike the seatbacks or occupants causing serious or fatal injury Position 5 table With the liftgate open the rear shelf panel can be moved rearward to act as a serving counter 1 Install the front corners of the shelf panel into the top rear guides Press down on the shelf panel to lock it into place 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww s ss aIaO 2 Twist the knob on the underside of the panel and lower the shelf leg WARNING 3 Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as Do not load objects over 100 Ibs 45 kg in position 5 labeled on the rear scuff plate table Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury ws UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack The load must not exceed 150 Ibs 68 kg and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars Use both adjustable crossbars assemblies to support the load and distribute the load as evenly as possible To adjust the crossbars with latch style releases release the latches on the inboard
178. ion pressure is essential to the safe and leme rou could lace controlat your vehic P P e Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect satisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in areas are affected by improper tire pressure loss of vehicle control Overloading of your tire is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure waww STARTING AND OPERATING 207 2 Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption 3 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the
179. ion with the same selected PTY name The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode The radio display will flash SEEK and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station If no station is found with the selected PTY program type the radio will return to the last preset station If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station Pressing PTY then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station The PTY icon will then turn off Balance The Balance control adjusts the left to right speaker bal ance Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Tone Control Slide the Bass and or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone The treble and bass will be displayed and continuously updated while the slide is moved w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from
180. ipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING e It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w sruwTOII WARNING Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and e Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat adjust the seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front body and can take the forces of a collision the seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out best the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer intern
181. lar Phone Names e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Setup List Phones and the UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from highest prior ity to lowest priority Select a Lower Priority Paired Cellular Phone e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say Setup Select Phone e When prompted say the phone name of the cellular phone you wish to use or say List Phones to hear a list of all the phones that have been paired to your UConnect system To select a phone from the list press the Voice Recognition button and say Select e The lower priority phone will only be used for the next phone call After that the UConnect system will return to using the highest priority phone in the vehicle UConnect System Features Barge In Touch Tone Phone Inputs You can use your UConnect system to access a voice mail system an automated service or any other phone number that you can dial with any phone When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push the Voice Recogni tion button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by Send For example if required to enter your pin number you can press the Voice Recognition button and say 3 7 4 6 Send or whatever you have made your 80 UN
182. layed for five seconds The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs CD s may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If the button is pressed and held the radio will continue to tune until the button is released The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed Balance BAL The Balance control adjusts the left to right speaker bal ance Press the BAL button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL wc Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Tone Control The tone controls affect the Bass and Treble frequency bands Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid position Moving a control up or down increases or decreases amplifica
183. line with an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended The use of premium gaso line will provide no benefit over high quality regular gasolines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance 2 4L High Output Turbo Engine Your engine is designed to meet all emis sion regulations and provide excellent fuel 9 1 economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an B00dfabs Octane rating of 91 The purchase of higher octane is not required REGOMMENDED OCTANE RATING IReMy2 METHOD REGOMMENDED OCTANE RATING IReMy2 METHOD The use of high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 91 is recommended but not required High quality unleaded gasoline having a minumum octane rating of 87 may safely be used for your vehicle Use of these lower octane gasolines however may result in reduced acceleration performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Engine damage resulting from operating with a heavy spark knock may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline with the ap propriate octane rating for your engine before consider ing service for the vehicle waw OEEIE s ST
184. nd the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it w ssws mF w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed Balance The Balance control adjusts the left to right speaker bal ance Press the BAL button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands The bass band is on the left and the treble band is on the right Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid position Moving the control up or down in creases or decreases amplification of that band The mid position provides a balanced output AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received To Set The Radio Push Button Memory When you are receiving
185. ned to restrain no more than two child restraints at a time in the event of a collision We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap Gw THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 In general you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seat back Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the Seat Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here Again carefully follow the instruc tions that come with the child restraint system NOTE If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com patible install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww O WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to
186. ng capacity in an emergency Brake And Power Steering System Hoses When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard and waw ssssssSsssssatG _s sSuGo MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particu lar attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed NOTE Often fluids such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings There fore oil wetness at the hose coupling area is not neces sarily an indication of leakage Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure during vehicle operation should be noted before a hose is replaced based on leakage NOTE Inspection of brake hoses should be done when ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of cracking scuffing or worn spots have the brake hoses replaced immediately Brake Master Cylinder The fluid le
187. nition button during the playing of the desired name and say Call e The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call e The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following feature s can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone the UConnect system will interrupt the stereo audio and will ask if you would like to answer the call by pressing the Phone button Press the Phone button to answer the call To reject the call press the Phone button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call To reject the incoming call you can disregard the call and continue with your current conversation w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial
188. nition switch 2 Cycle the ignition switch ON OFF four times ending in the OFF position 3 Press the interior door lock switch to the UNLOCK position 4 A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully disabled the double activation feature You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure Automatic Door Locks If Equipped The doors will lock automatically if 1 all doors are closed 2 vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 3 the accelerator pedal is depressed The Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure NOTE Steps 2 and 3 must be completed within 10 seconds 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch wa THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 Cycle the ignition switch ON OFF four times ending in the OFF position 3 Press the interior door lock switch to the LOCK position 4 A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat the rear doors have the child protection door lock system To use the system open each rear door and move the control UP to engage When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be opened by using the outsid
189. normal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool 7 Service including a tune up to manufacturers specifica tions should be obtained immediately 258 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE w vssn To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage e Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle e Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for prolonged period Engine Timing Belt Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described in the appropriate maintenance schedule Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits As vehicle mileage builds up the PCV valve and passages may accumulate deposits If a valve is not working properly replace it with a new valve DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits Replace if necessary Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent filter replacement may be necessary The fuel filters are located inside the fuel tank See your dealer for service Air Cleaner Element Filter Under normal driving
190. not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Automatic Transaxle The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear NOTE You must press the brake pedal before shifting out of Park Manual Transaxle Before starting the engine tully apply the parking brake press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Simply turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not waw STARTING AND OPERATING 181 started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the ignition switch to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery boost
191. nt passenger Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions If your vehicle is equipped the side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions In certain types of collisions both the front and side airbags may be trig gered But even in collisions where the airbags work you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE wF Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt see Section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must
192. nt systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck led up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front wj THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Infants And Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat owner s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child e Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system The infant carrier is only used rearwa
193. ntain acids that may harm the wheel surface NOTE Replacement costs for components damaged as a result of not following the recommended cleaning practices are considered the responsibility of the cus tomer Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and vinyl trim Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm wawa a lt s Ts X MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cl
194. o protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do protect you in another collision Have the airbags and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho rized dealer as soon as possible not modify the front bumper vehicle body struc ture or frame You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE waww Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately e The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restrai
195. o 20 Child Protection ua a asas eae 21 DOr mv maia E ch e Yu 18 Power DOOr 2 224 x3 Rr 19 Steering Wheel lt i prenosis gs saan uapa apa 17 Lubrication Body 262 Luggage Rack eee 119 Maintenance Free Battery 259 Maintenance General 251 Maintenance Procedures 251 Maintenance Schedule Schedule AY ee ees 305 309 Schedule BY 3 2204 2644 Saeed 297 Maintenance Schedules 294 Malfunction Indicator Light 134 249 Manual Service 322 Manual Transaxle 180 189 276 Downshifting Kaea a aik 191 Fluid Level Check 276 Frequency of Fluid Change 276 Lubricant Selection 276 Master Cylinder 1 0 271 feo yau eae EG 67 Electric Remote ee eee 68 Outside eR GRACE GOES E 67 RearvieW sorier eed ec cipra evan nea 67 Vanity ida centies ioi deed edu dei bab oa des 69 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Parts s sises g tie Lea een WEN ES 250 321 Multi Function Control Lever 95 Navigation System cee eee ees 161 New Vehicle Break In Period 59 Occupan
196. o a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition wass su STARTING AND OPERATING 209 Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the
197. ode Speed Control will only function in third or fourth gear Downshifting out of third gear will turn off the speed control If the system detects powertrain overheating the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off If the system detects a problem it will disable the Autostick mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected ww vssss rc c i STARTING AND OPERATING 189 MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION NOTE The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving the vehicle especially on an incline Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal 80f7bc4b Use each gear in numerical order do not skip a gear Be sure the transaxle is in FIRST gear not THIRD when starting from a standing position Damage to the clutch can result from starting in THIRD For most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears For steady highway driving with light accelerations 5th gear is recommended Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop NOTE During cold weather until the transaxl
198. ol of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH IF EQUIPPED The TRAC indicator located in the instrument cluster will flash when the Traction Control System is in use The TRAC OFF switch is located on the instrument panel below the radio To turn the system OFF press the TRAC OFF switch until the TRAC OFF indicator in the instrument cluster lights up waw UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 NOTE The Traction Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when the system is in operation ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel To turn the system back ON press the switch a second time until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF NOTE The Traction Control System indicator TRAC OFF will illuminate momentarily as a bulb check each time the ignition switch is turned ON This will occur even if you used the TRAC OFF switch to turn the system OFF 808cd795 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE www s scrrcssso lt tss am sa lt n To Activate Push the ON OFF button The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system OFF push the ON OFF button a second time
199. on Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 PTY Program Type Button Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for Radio Display 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to Oldies Oldies be selected Many radio stations do not currently broad Personality Persnlty cast PTY information Public Public Rhythm and Blues R amp B Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types Religious Music Rel Musc Program Type Radio Display Religious Talk Rel Talk Adult Hits Adlt Hit Bork Rock Classical Classicl Soft Soft Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Rock Soft Rck College College Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R amp B Country Country Sports Sports Information Inform Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Moo Foreign Language Language Weather Weather 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL naa By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency stat
200. on the correct variance zone must be set Refer to the variance map for the correct variance zone To check the variance zone the ignition switch must be on and the compass temperature displayed Press and hold the STEP button for about 5 to 10 seconds until ZONE and the number appears in the display The number displayed is the variance zone used by the compass To change the zone press the STEP button to scroll through numbers 1 through 15 When the correct variance is selected release the step button and the Compass Temperature display will re turn to normal after approximately 15 seconds COMPASS VARIANCE MAP 8040bf97 A UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic inaccurate abnormal or the vehicle is new you may calibrate the compass Prior to calibrating the compass make sure the proper zone is selected Refer to Magnetic Zone Selection Find an open area away from large metal objects With the vehicle running press and hold the STEP button for about 10 to 15 seconds The display will illuminate the CAL indica tor Drive slowly about 5 mph in 3 complete 360 circles The CAL indicator will turn off and the compass will be calibrated NOTE e The compass needs to go through a manual calibration to insure proper operation when taking vehicle deliv ery e The STEP button must be pressed for 10 to 15 seconds to place the compass into CAL mo
201. only the manufacturers recommended coolant refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Failure to use the proper antifreeze could cause radiator plugging and engine overheating Do not mix antifreeze brands or use plain water alone or alcohol based antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator coolant and may plug the radiator Adding Coolant When adding coolant a minimum solution of 50 eth ylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water should be used Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if tempera tures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to insure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle 268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wc swcoOm
202. ontract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s Service Dw IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 319 Contract and you require service after your manufactur er s new vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty 320 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 1 Yr 2 Yri 3 Yri 3 Yr 3 Yri 5 Yri 7 Yri 8 Yri DESCRIPTION 42 000 24 000 36 000 50 000 Unimta 100 000 70 000 80 000
203. opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressively ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CD Player Operation NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power Volume control pushed ON before the CD player will operate Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds then go out If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w rnaA show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 LOAD EJT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded After the radio displays load insert the CD into the player Radio display will show loading when it is being loaded LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the button with the corresponding number wher
204. or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress Putting a Call on Hold and Retrieving a Call from Hold To put a call on hold press the Phone button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold To bring the call back from hold press the Phone button Toggling Between Two Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Phone button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call When the second call is established press the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress press the Phone button All calls in progress will be terminated 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Phone Redial e Press the Phone button to begin e After the Ready prompt say R
205. or a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch Pull the Multi Function Control Lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the control lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi Function Control Lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS yx The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Move the con trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed 80c4b7a0 Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever
206. or about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the 250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE sai ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD system is ready or not ready if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE
207. or shuts off the fuel tank is full Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will cause the malfunction indi cator light to turn on wwaw uhHmw YF STARTING AND OPERATING 223 NOTE Tighten the gas cap about 1 4 turn until you hear one click This is an indication that cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tighten properly the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants 2 Rear Seat O c Dantsu 4 ec se perds erepti 3 Luggage 25d eua pace Y eee ee 115 Ibs 52 kg Rated Vehicle Capacity 865 Ib 392 kg TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used fo
208. orward position Again any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again w swH UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are The sunshade can be opened manually It will also open as the sunroof opens The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE sn a
209. osity SAE Grade The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be e SAE 5W 30 engine oil is preferred SAE 5W 30 engine selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart oils improve low temperature starting and helps ve hicle fuel economy Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used waww Y MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 255 Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi synthetic If you chose to use such a product use only those oils that are American Petroleum Institute API Certified and SAE viscosity standard Follow the service schedule that describes your driving type Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad ditives Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from your vehicle Used oil indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be repla
210. ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of 7 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 8 When removing the jumper cables reverse the se quence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy waw ssuassa a Gu WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 239 2 Slow down if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and t
211. own the rear seatback seat can be tumbled forward CAUTION Itis important that the front seats be pulled forward to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact between the rear seat and the front seatback If the front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will make contact during the tumbling motion and cause damage to the rear seat material After the rear seat is tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then be repositioned to the preferred position ww UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 e Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward e Attach the elastic strap located at the base of the seat cushion onto the hook bar on the center trim panel to hold the seat in place To return the rear seat to it s upright latched position rotate the seat cushion rearward to latch the seat Then lift the seatback to its upright latched position NOTE The elastic strap should be reinstalled in the clip on the base of the seat cushion before returning the seat to its normal position 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww Rear Seat Removal e Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of The rear seats can be removed to provide more cargo the seat Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward space e Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold down the rear seatback w A uzs w UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES
212. parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation 80c4f4a7 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights rotate the center portion of the Multi Function Control Lever up or down Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The front turn signal lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on the headlights are off and the parking brake is off The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped O The front fog light switch is on the Multi Function Control Lever To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check f
213. partment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AIRBAG PASSENGER AIRBAG If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG KNEE BOLSTER 808cd5bd NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment ws s THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING e Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may dam age the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de signed to open only when the airbags are inflating If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags the perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door The inflating side airbag could drive the object into occupants causing serious injury Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with seat belts and pretensioners front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and fro
214. perate the equipment CD Player Operation NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate wa UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eJect a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If the power is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection EJT Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The unit will continue in radio mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is release
215. ption Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio NOTE On vehicles so equipped the radio steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAZ AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED PUSH ON VOL Qr ATE Ces Operating Instructions Radio 80ef1609 NOTE Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Power Switch Volume Control Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed Seek Button Radio Mode Press and release the Seek button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down Holding the button will by pass stations until you release the butt
216. pull up firmly on the lever Also place the gear selector in the Park position automatic transaxle or Reverse manual transaxle To release the parking brake apply the brake pedal pull up slightly on the lever then depress the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the floor NOTE The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position wwaw ssssSHOoII KI I E ww STARTING AND OPERATING 193 When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking WARNING brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism e Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park As gerous for a number of reasons A child or others an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the could be injured Children should be warned not curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a to touch the parking brake or the gear selector uphill grade Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle You should always apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident 194 STARTING AND OPERATING w ssac rw v BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power a
217. r ww C NscascsIrF MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with flame or woodgrain graphics it is recommended that special care be taken when using hand held pressure washers to clean your vehicle The pressure of these hand held car wash wands can vary greatly and could possibly cause damage to the surface of the graphic Hold the tip of the wand at least 12 inches away from the graphic surface when cleaning the vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially Aluminum and Chrome plated should be cleaned regularly when cool using mild soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion Wash them with the same soap solu tion as the body of your vehicle Rinse wheels thor oughly When cleaning extremely dirty wheels care must be taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemi cals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended DO NOT USE any of the items listed below which can damage your wheels and wheel trim DO NOT USE e Any abrasive cleaner e Any abrasive cleaning pad such as steel wool or abrasive brush e Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react with and discolor the chrome surface e Chrome polish e Oven cleaner e A car wash that uses carbide tipped wheel cleaning brushes or acidic solutions 7 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rra n CAUTION Many wheel cleaners co
218. r Replace the spark plugs Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces sary Not required if previously changed t Replace the engine timing belt Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as necessary Adjust the generator drive belt tension KJ x gt lt M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 gt Dwar MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 303 essary Miles 93 000 96 000 99 000 102 000 105 000 Kilometers 150 000 154 000 159 000 164 000 168 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Change the brake fluid If vehicle is used for trailer X towing Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as X necessary Change the manual transaxle fluid t X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months X or 102 000 miles Inspect the PCV make up air filter Replace as nec X M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 304 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w w SFw 8 This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer This maintenance is required only for police taxi to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis limousine type operation or trailer towing sions warranty M A Miles 108 000 111 000 114 000
219. r and turn the air conditioning on Set the Circulation control to ESS Set the Mode control at or near la If it is sunny you may want more upper air In this case set the Mode control at or between and 2 In very cold weather if you need extra heat at the windshield set the Mode control at or near the og d 64650 6 RA COLD DRY CONDITIONS 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL w Window Fogging Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather To clear the windows use the A C PANEL and blower controls Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows Do not use recirculate without A C for long periods as fogging may occur Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re moved by using the defrost position If the fogging problem persists clean the inside window surfaces The cause of undue fogging may be dirt collect ing on the inside surface of the glass NOTE In cold weather the use of the recirculate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maximum defogging use the Outside Air position Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A 50 concentration is recommended Outside Air Intake When operating
220. r trailer towing 224 STARTING AND OPERATING www nnar Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main tenance schedules manual When your vehicle is used for trailer towing never exceed the gross axle weight rating GAWR by the addition of e The tongue weight of the trailer e The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle e Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Warranty Requirements The Manufacturer s Passenger Vehicle Warranty will apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non commercial use However the following conditions must be met e The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 20 square feet 1 86 square meters If using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage e The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the Tire Safety Information Section in this manual e The D range can be selected when towing However if frequent shifting occurs while in this range the 3 range must be selected NOTE Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up ww ss lt
221. r will flash rapidly for 16 seconds This shows that the system is arming During this period if a door is opened the ignition switch is turned ON or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner the system will automatically disarm After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed Gw THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To disarm the system Unlock a front door liftgate using either the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm the system A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle A valid key will disarm the system an invalid key will trigger the alarm Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter the alarm has been activated Check the vehicle for tamper ing Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cc pO LIFTGATE NOTE The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate To open the liftgate insert the key into the lock and turn to the left The liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors The central locking unlocking feature if equipped c
222. ration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine 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 viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow the safety tips below Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww ssW i ss OnI sO If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the deck lid liftg
223. rd facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 9 kg 20 Ibs but are less than one year old 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE waw Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and who are older than one year These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system NOTE For www nhtsa dot gov or www seatcheck org e The belt positioning booster seat is for children weigh ing more than 40 Ibs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat The child
224. re from rain snow or high ww ssIAT C YY G MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 humidity accumulation on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot water to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate e Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle e Check coolant freeze point in the system e If frequent coolant additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks e Maintain coolant concentration at 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze minimum in water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components e Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed e Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle has air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean also e Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Pay parti
225. ress the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons e Excessive vibration e Disc inserted upside down e Damaged disc e Water condensation on optics 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player leer QH I ae RM A
226. ristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment tire Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety han dling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi cations or capability ww ssr STARTING AND OPERATING 213 WARNING CAUTION Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than Replacing original tires with tires of a different size that specified for your vehicle Some combina tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause Alignment And Balance unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control mH and have an accident resulting in serious injury or e Fast tire wear may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings Poor suspension alignment may result in death Use only
227. rrent channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode Tape CD Button Press this button to select between CD player and Tape player Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day Scan Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Push Button While the CD changer is playing press the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order
228. rt nra The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an over heated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Coolant Level The coolant recovery bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is ad equate With the engine idling and warm to normal operating temperature the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the FULL and ADD marks The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant recovery bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few kilome ters a few miles of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is normally a result of moistu
229. s which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE www Fraai If the seat belt has a switchable retractor it will have a distinctive label e n the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions e When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Don t
230. s 8 M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E s 8 306 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES w s cCC ss Miles 42 000 48 000 54 000 60 000 66 000 Kilometers 67 000 77 000 86 000 96 000 106 000 Months 42 48 54 60 66 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months X regardless of mileage Replace the PCV make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X ww sssuP rr MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 307 M A Miles 72 000 78 000 84 000 90 000 96 000 102 000 M Kilometers 115 000 125 134 144 154 000 63 000 000 000 o0 Months 72 78 84 90 96 102 A Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X n Inspect the brake linings X X E Replace the engine air cleaner filter X S Replace the spark plugs X C Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not X D required if previously changed 1 1 Replace the PCV make up air filter X E Adjust the generator drive belt tension X S Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months X 8 or 102 000 miles
231. s These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster instrument panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the OFF you in a collision If the light does not come on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have the airbag system checked right away w s lt KK F wa THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 e When the front airbag control module detects a colli sion requiring the front airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags The front airbag covers sepa rate and fold out of the way as the front airbags inflate to their full size The front airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes The front airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through the airbag material towards the instrument panel The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the front airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle e The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbags Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System SRS If Equipped The side airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airba
232. side of the crossbar supports on each side of the vehicle then move the crossbars to the desired position Once the crossbar is in the desired position return both latches to the locked position To adjust the crossbars with botton style releases depress the button and slide the crossbar to the next locking position Alternate sides until the crossbars are posi tioned correctly for your cargo and the stanchions are locked square to the slide rails External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle plus the load on the luggage rack do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity NOTE When the luggage rack is not in use place the crossbars together at the rear of the vehicle In this position they are designed to improve the vehicle aero dynamics and reduce wind noise 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ww ssswwa CAUTION To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 Ibs 68 kg Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traff
233. sion if they 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing 4 comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor etc will withdraw any slack in the belt 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE wa Rear Center Lap Shoulder Belt Retractor Lock Out This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever the rear seat back is not fully latched This prevents someone from wearing the rear center lap shoulder belt when the rear seat back is not fully latched NOTE e If the rear center lap shoulder belt can not be pulled out check that the rear seat back is fully latched e If the rear seat back is properly latched and the rear center lap shoulder belt still can not be pulled out the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR system may be activated To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor WARNING The rear center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a lock out feature to ensure that the rear seat back is in the fully upright and locked position when occu pied If the rear seat back is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor the vehicle should imme diately be taken to your dealer for service Failure to follow this warning could result in serio
234. sition and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi disc changer and will only accept one CD Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player If the volume control is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one NOTE e You may eject a disc with the radio OFF The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a disc with the radio OFF e If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds then go out Gw UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection EJT CD Eject Button Press this bu
235. spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately Information Provided by DEALER UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS a Mirrors coeur dere 67 Inside Day Night 67 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 67 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 68 Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped esses nae a maed 68 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 69 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 70 ll Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped s sedit ber RES m cabana 70 Operation e on Phone Call Features Front Seat Adjustment Driver s Power Seat Height Adjuster If Equipped sas wasasapa wasa seers Reclining Bucket 64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE www
236. ss will soon occur Immediate service is required EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and W Maintenance requirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD On Board Diagnostic system is ready for testing Normally the OBD system will be ready The OBD system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced if you recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 249 Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 3 If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 As soon as you turn your key to the ON position you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 5 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash f
237. ssisted brakes as standard equipment In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function How ever the effort required to brake the vehicle willbe much greater than that required with the power system oper ating WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops the brake warning indicator will light Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer However the system will compensate when the
238. t Restraints 32 Octane Rating Gasoline was au ccssS I rwr INDEX 335 Odometer a ua gaa ih satuan S Sa 133 THp sapa sapa ET PY ER RE 133 135 OENE cose eere epe 251 290 Capacity uti cem e ote ole ewe ae US 290 Change Interval vo wu sassa ee X mts 252 Checking us esee tie eres euo des 251 Disposal secera bere Sie toate acetate 4 255 Filtet lt lt 0 3 sais eaten yun cina PER Ae ae a QQ 255 Identification 254 Materials Added to 255 Quality icons e ransp ER eR 254 Recommendation 253 290 Synthete aa re ecd dis 255 254 Oil Pressure Light cs recs 129 Onboard Diagnostic System 248 249 Operator Manuals ur cse RAE RR 4 Outside Air Intake 172 Overdiive i4 uni sb bh P x pep E Se 186 Overhead Console 104 Overhead Travel Information Center 104 Overheating Engine 228 Owner s Manual 4322 Paint Care eseas dex he ERR ea es 276 Panel Rear Shelf 114 Panic Alarm sx taeda foe 4 RACE Ea EAS 23 Parking Brake i erii 192 Passing Light 34 004 cine diag 97 sd e ERG ER AXXa AREE 58 Phone Yu 70 Phone Hands Free 70 Placard Tire
239. the forward gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will continue to operate This second gear limp in feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle In the event that the problem has been momentary the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears Stop the vehicle and shift into Park P waww ssssscsaoa c_ssw uww STARTING AND OPERATING 185 Turn the Key to OFF then restart the engine Shift into D and resume driving NOTE Even if the transaxle can be reset it is recom mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transaxle cannot be reset dealer service is required Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic Transaxle DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range P Park Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis sion The engine can be started in this range Never use P Park while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply the parking brake first and then place the selector in P Park position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the veh
240. the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle ww THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks If Equipped A door lock switch is on each front door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors mm 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE www CaOi Central Locking Unlocking If Equipped All vehicle doors and liftgate are locked with the first turn of the key to the LOCK position The double unlock activation feature requires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock two times within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doors and liftgate at once You may turn this feature off and unlock all the doors and liftgate with one turn of the key by following these instructions NOTE Steps 2 and 3 must be completed within 10 seconds 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ig
241. the driver it is powered by the ignition switch only when it is in the ON or ACCESSORY positions to protect the battery against discharge Note Neither of the power outlets will accept a cigar lighter unit They are intended only for accessory usage 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wna Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CONSOLE FEATURES The console has two front cup holders a coin holder 12 volt power outlet and a front storage tray There are additional cup holders one is molded in the center of the e Many accessories that can be plugged in draw console to hold large cups and the other is at the rear of power from the vehicle s battery even when not the console to serve passengers in the rear seat The floor in use ie cellular phones etc Eventually if console power outlet will also operate a conventional plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will cigar lighter unit if equipped with an optional Smoker s discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life Package and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge
242. the engine The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic ww THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 chip transponder embedded into them Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked During normal operation the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light will come on for three 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check Afterwards if the bulb remains on this indicates a problem with the electronics If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two 2 seconds of running Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible NOTE e The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not
243. the floor defrost and side x window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost W Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the fan switch is not in the A C position This dehumidi fies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary Air Outlets The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can be adjusted for direction and turned on or off to control air flow A knob attached in the center of each instrument panel outlet is used to adjust the airflow direction and a knob UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 on the outer edge of each instrument panel outlet grille opens or closes a shutter to turn airflow on or off through that outlet NOTE For maximum airflow to the rear seat passen gers the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the
244. the maximum speeds listed in table2 Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and within legal speed limits prolong engine life TABLE 2 MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE SHIFT SPEEDS CAUTION IN mph km h ENGINE 1to2 2 to 3 3to4 4to5 If you skip more than one gear while downshifting SIZE or downshift at too high an engine speed you could 30 60 85 115 damage the engine transmission or clutch 48 97 136 185 If you exceed these speeds you may notice the engine cut Io maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life shift in and out This is caused by an electronic limiter in the down to 2nd or Ist when descending a steep grade engine computer The engine will run normally when When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade you reduce engine speed downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur dened 2 4L 192 STARTING AND OPERATING wwwcn PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on BRAKE D NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is on It does not show the degree of brake application If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving a chime will sound to alert the driver The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is set To set the parking brake
245. the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle e Uneven tire wear such as feathering and one sided Never use a tire with a smaller load index or wear capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right You could lose control and have an accident Alignment will not correct this condition See your dealer Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having for proper diagnosis adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control e Vehicle pull to right or left 214 STARTING AND OPERATING w Fia Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance tire chains are not recom mended CAUTION Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M S designation on the tire side wall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety
246. the vehicle s battery w ausrrITN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 CAUTION e Many accessories that can be plugged into the 12 volt power outlet draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine start ing Accessories that draw higher power such as cool ers vacuum cleaners lights etc will discharge the battery even more quickly Only use these intermittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ws ss ssFs lt ara STORAGE Storage Pockets There are also Storage pockets located on each door trim Front Seat Storage Bin If Equipped panel REAR SHELF PANEL The rear shelf panel attaches to guides in the rear cargo area The rear shelf panel may be installed in one of five different positions NOTE The liftgate may be opened or closed with the rear cargo shelf panel in position 1 position 2 position 3 or position 4 The storage bin is located under the front passenger s seat To open lift up on the handle and pull the storage bin forward
247. tie rod ends and boot seals Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed t 2 lt lt gt Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months Replace the PCV make up air filter Replace the engine timing belt Dw MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 313 Miles 110 000 115 000 120 000 Kilometers 177 000 185 000 193 000 Month 90 96 102 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X Inspect the PCV Valve and replace if necessary X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer WARNING to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty You can be badly injured working on or around a i This maintenance is not required if previously replaced motor vehis te Doroniy that Sexvice wor for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me ceipts chanic Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re M A N T E N A N C E s C H E D U L E s 8 Information Provided by DEALER IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS lll Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ll Reporting Safety Defects 321 Vehicle uasa ERR
248. tion of the band The mid position provides a balanced output To Set The Radio Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET RND button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the 1 6 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be locked into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the corresponding push button twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed Time Button Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time wa UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
249. tions Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position NOTE When subjected to extremely cold temperatures the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc Fast Forward FF Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Rewind RW Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction w UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio Scan Button Press this button
250. tives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under the New Vehicle Warranty NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning e Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle waww STARTING AND OPERATING 221 ADDING FUEL The fu
251. tton and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The radio mode will continue to appear The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the se lected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature If TUNE RW is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL wa MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player CD player or satellite radio if equipped To select Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The following will be displayed in this order After three seconds the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds The cu
252. u e RES 228 Temperature Gauge 130 Belt 258 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 254 Exhaust Gas Caution 28 59 220 264 Exhaust 5 xus dre e deae dong 264 Filler Location Fuel 135 Filters Air Cleaner 2 0 asas gia aasawa eee 258 Engine Fuel Engine Oll dii arena sie RR RR RU 255 291 Flashers mereri eos tae 228 Hazard Warning 228 Flat Tire Stowage usu eee m es 235 Flooded Engine Starting 181 H id Brake sso REI ewe dats 292 Fluid Capacities 290 Fluid Leak ide n yp Oe ue RSS 61 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle 273 Fog Light Service 2 esa acusa gagu gu 288 Fog Lights sees sues erem anal das waya 97 135 Folding Rear seat aee sexe es E er vus 86 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 239 Fuel sQ oa Big bad RES AS ead ake ds 216 291 Adding aberen hae Sars Ru ERR Reed oe eae 221 JI EV eS once ta ntc aue es eo ee eed 219 Capacity w aa ara oar CRAS wk ads 290 Clean E Quite Putus 217 waww INDEX 331 Filler apse see KR dne 135 221 FillejdoOf os mde we be SES P PRESS 135 Piller MMC Mx a uya 258 Gasoline Wh a aoe Ge ee UE 216 Ga g occa cage o ee ee ea eee 129 HOSES 24 6 nase dex eh ERR Red 270 Li
253. ugh the tracks Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature If TUNE RW is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press the SET RND button a second time to stop Random Play PTY Program Type Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broad cast PTY information Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Emergency ALERT Emergency Test Test Information Inform Jazz Jazz 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ra Program Type Radio Display Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R amp B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R amp B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with th
254. um defogging select the Outside Air position If the mode control is in the range between Mix and Defrost and you choose the recirculate mode the mode control knob will automatically move to the left of the Mix position NOTE If you choose Defrost mode and the Circulation control is in the recirculate Mode the system will auto matically switch to the Outside Air mode and the knob will move to that position UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Operating Tips WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS HOT WEATHER Open the windows start the vehicle and place the Circulation control at 2 AND VEHICLE INTERIOR IS Setthe Fan control to the high A C position full counterclockwise position Set the VERY HOT Mode control at or between and Z Set the temperature control to full cool NL After the hot air is flushed from the vehicle turn the Circulation control to and roll up the windows Once you are comfortable place the Circulation control at and adjust the temperature control for comfort Set the Circulation control to ES If it s sunny set the Mode control at or near and turn the air conditioning on If it s cloudy or dark set the Mode control at or near WARM WEATHER po s ies COOL OR COLD HUMID CONDITIONS Set the Circulation control to 2 If it s sunny set the Mode control at or between and then turn the air conditioning on If it s cloudy or dark set the Mode control at or nea
255. us or fatal injury Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push up or down on the anchorage button to release the anchorage and move it up or down to the position that serves you best ww wa c w THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 S0bc4e3e i As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the B anchor point 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE w rvrOai 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 to create a The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the fold that begins immediately above the latch plate latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Gw CG THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remov
256. use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 2 Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide the wiper blade assembly down along the arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield 3 Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place 264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wr ai Windshield Washer Reservoir The washer fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze Eg Eum SESS eg d Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts
257. vehicle has side airbags they also need The Side Airbag System on vehicles equipped consists room to inflate Do not lean against the door Sit of the following center of the sot e AIRBAG Readiness Light shared with the front airbag system e Interconnecting Wiring e Knee Impact Bolster e Side Airbag in the driver s seat 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ww e Side Airbag in the passenger s seat position in the ACC position or not in the ignition e Airbag Control Module shared with the front airbag W O system Al The front airbag control module also turns on BAG the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first e Interconnecting Wiring turned ON then turns the light off If the front or side airbag control modules detect malfunction HOW T ipa als part ot the system the airbag light will turn on cies The front airbag control module determines if a frontal momentarily or continuously impact is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front control module will not detect side WARNING roll over or rear collisions Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won t have the airbags to protect e Side impact sensors The front airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system when ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position
258. vel in the master cylinder should be checked F when performing under hood services or immediately if the brake system warning lamp is on Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake 272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE w rsds ars Www w00wwwsws sTmT aas fluid reservoir Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level may be Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial caused by a leak and may be needed boiling point or unidentified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard pro longed braking You could have an accident WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the for correct fluid type brake fluid as seal damage will result Gw a aswsm wa w MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273 Automatic Transaxle All front wheel drive vehicles have a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single
259. wu wa ee aw pes 276 5g ME Fuses eel 282 Body Lubrication 262 s A GEB rone 282 ku aa e Interior Fuses isses ERRORES ER 285 TU ads Vehicle Storage 285 n Bi Replacement Bulbs 286 d E aci W Bulb Replacement 287 Poses And sS v victa 268 Headlight Bulb Replacement 287 M a di Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Lights 288 Brake Systemi se Ke RRS RN eee 270 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 288 Automatic Transaxle 273 Tail Stop And Rear Turn Signal Lights 288 Manual Transaxle 276 Back Up Light Bulb 289 w sI crWV MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 Center High Mounted Stop Light 289 ENGINE a dca as wa a ua Pas aS 291 B Fluids And Capacities 290 Chassis xoig ka 4 Ode ea a e acd 292 ll Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 2 us apawata ee exa x Y PES 291 246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE wn 2 4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE WASHER COOLANT BRAKE MASTER AIR CLEANER OIL FILL BOTTLE BOTTLE CYLINDER FILTER COOLANT POWER STEERING ENGINE OIL BATTERY PRESSURE CAP FLUID DIPSTICK 80f1075b wasa wWssss lt craw a MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 247 2 4L EN
260. y distance if the transaxle is in neutral If the ignition key is not available vehicles with auto matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time Information Provided by DEALER MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS B 2 4L High Output Turbo Engine Compartment 246 E 2 4L Engine Compartment 247 ll Onboard Diagnostic System OBDII 248 Bl Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs uae eee ex eade RE X Rede d 249 la Replacement Parts 250 II Dealer Service 250 Maintenance Procedures 251 Engine i sese bee REY RE 251 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 256 Spark Plugs Ka aetna EC RR 256 Ignition Wiring System 256 Catalytic Converter 256 Engine Timing Belt Crankcase Emission Control System 258 Fuel Filter 55 9 55 S255 49452 AL 258 Air Cleaner Element Filter 258 Maintenance Free 259 244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ww mH sr Air Conditioner area 261 Appearance Care And Protection From Power Steering Fluid Check 261 COMOSION icd eo

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