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Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 355 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 10 INDEX 385 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m How To Use This Manual 4 m Warnings And Cautions 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 4: ... knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopart 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 cer tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of c...

Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1 ...

Page 6: ...ation Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identificat...

Page 7: ...FICATIONS 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 9: ...ntry Key Programming 15 General Information 16 m Illuminated Entry System If Equipped 16 m Door Locks 17 Manual Door Locks 17 Power Door Locks If Equipped 18 m Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 20 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 22 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 22 Using The Panic Alarm 22 To Program Transmitters 23 General Information 25 Transmitter Battery Service 26 2 ...

Page 10: ...t Belt Pretensioners 48 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 49 Seat Belt Extender 49 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 50 Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System SRS If Equipped 56 DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat If Equipped 59 Child Restraint 59 m Rear Seat Delete Feature Commercial Vehicles Only If Equipped 68 Restraining Infants And Small Children Wi...

Page 11: ...m Safety Tips 73 Exhaust Gas 73 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 74 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...he 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 Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the OFF position then the LOCK position Remove the key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 13: ...d 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 Key In Ignition Reminder If you open the driver s door and the key is in the ignition switch a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System pre...

Page 14: ...p 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 The Sentry ...

Page 15: ... 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 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...

Page 16: ...will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed 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 This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be r...

Page 17: ...tem will not operate if the dimmer control is in the defeat position extreme downward position DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2 ...

Page 18: ... per sonal injuries and death Power Door Locks If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition and any front door is open the power locks will not operate This prevents you from acciden tally locking your keys in the vehicle Removing the key or closing the door...

Page 19: ... in the ignition switch 2 Cycle the ignition switch ON OFF four times ending in the OFF position do not start the engine 3 Within 10 seconds of the final cycle press the interior driver s 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 Auto U...

Page 20: ...ut 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE If the key is in the ignition switch then all buttons on that transmitter will be disabled The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work If the vehicle is shifted out of PARK all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys Two 2 transmitters may be supp...

Page 21: ... Close the optional power liftgate left power sliding door or right power sliding door Other options of the system allow you to turn ON OFF the Sound Horn On Lock Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st and Flash Lights On Lock Unlock features Three Button Transmitter Six Button Transmitter THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 22: ...vated by repeating this procedure To lock the doors and liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal If desired the Sound Horn On Lock feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the Overhead Console section or by following these steps 1 Press the LOCK butto...

Page 23: ...s to open close the power liftgate The liftgate will beep for 2 seconds and then open close If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed the liftgate will reverse to the full open position If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate pressing the button will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the lift...

Page 24: ...f desired the Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the Overhead Console section or by following these steps 1 Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds 2 While the LOCK button is pressed after 5 seconds press the UNLOCK button Release both buttons The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be reactivated by repeating th...

Page 25: ... received including interference that may cause undesired op eration If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios THINGS T...

Page 26: ...halves of the transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal 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 transmitt...

Page 27: ...n on the keyless entry transmit ter After the last door is closed or if all doors are closed the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds During that time the Vehicle Theft Alarm Immobilizer light will flash If it does not illuminate the system is not arming If you open a door during this arming period the system will cancel the arming process You must repeat one of the previously described armi...

Page 28: ... designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the system The alarm system will be activated when the battery...

Page 29: ...hat is activated when the sliding door is fully opened This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline To close the sliding door after the hold open latch is activated you must push the button on the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside sliding door handle Use the grab handle on the inside of the sliding door to assist you in closing and securing the door Always make sure that ...

Page 30: ...essing the switches on the overhead console or the switch located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door To keep your door operating properly observe the fol lowing guidelines Always open the door smoothly Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open ing the door manually This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhi...

Page 31: ...d console to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers NOTE If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is closing or opening the door will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance The driver s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to...

Page 32: ...ld Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system WARNING To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a colli sion Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door whe...

Page 33: ...ing door regardless of the child lock lever position To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats press the button located in the overhead console to disable the switches for the rear seat passen gers NOTE The power sliding door switches will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h The power sliding door will operate from t...

Page 34: ... doors Once unlocked on vehicles equipped with power locks the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key To open the liftgate depress the liftgate release switch located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate pressing the button on the remote keyless entry transmit...

Page 35: ... remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds to open the power liftgate Once the liftgate is fully open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the button located on the overhead console When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is pressed and the Lamp Flash feature is enabled the ta...

Page 36: ...o the open position The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions it must be opened or closed manually If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing the liftgate will reverse to the full open position The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehi...

Page 37: ...se 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...

Page 38: ... Power Windows You can control either front window using switches on the driver s door trim panel There is a single switch on the passenger s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 39: ...ized 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 passen...

Page 40: ...hey 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 outboard seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts T...

Page 41: ...bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal 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 b...

Page 42: ...he seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 43: ...y Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury 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 strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed...

Page 44: ...jury in a collision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos 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 5 Position the shoulder belt on you...

Page 45: ...ately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck The upper anchorage can be adjusted u...

Page 46: ...er 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 anchor point 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ...eate a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2 ...

Page 48: ... allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision A belt that is too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen not to the stronger hip bones In either case the risk of internal injuries is greater Wear a lap belt low and snug Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt...

Page 49: ...e 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 Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat bel...

Page 50: ...ssenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment in low speed collisions The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on coll...

Page 51: ...s 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 be tween you and the side airbags the performance 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 ...

Page 52: ... 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat 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 refer to section on Child Restraint should be secured in t...

Page 53: ...in a collision The airbags work 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 have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel ...

Page 54: ...sion severity the front airbag control module determines the proper rate of inflation The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation The front airbag control module will not detect roll over or rear collisions 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 ...

Page 55: ...gnals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different front airbag inflation rates are possible these rates are determined by the front airbag control module based on collision severity The front airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size The front airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds Th...

Page 56: ...rts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions 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 position in the ACC position or not in the ignition switch the side airbags are not on and will not inflate In moderate to severe side collisions the side airbag inflator on the...

Page 57: ...used 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...

Page 58: ...ntaining Your Airbag System WARNING 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 to 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 not modify the front bumper vehi...

Page 59: ...er Corporation Integrated Child Seat If Equipped Operating instructions for this seat are included with the seat If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner s Manual Package replacement instructions can be obtained To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instructions Use the order form at the back of this manual and specify publication number 81 016 1950 Child Restraint Everyone ...

Page 60: ...orn 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 right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child 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 rearwar...

Page 61: ...on are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs 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 Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH later in this section The belt positioning booster seat is for children weigh ing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the...

Page 62: ...ecommend 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 passe...

Page 63: ...ing 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 When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the...

Page 64: ...Anchors and Tether for CHildren Two LATCH child restraint anchor age systems are installed on all second row seats Second row seats also feature tether strap anchorages located in the rear surface of the seatback In addition all 3 passenger bench seats are equipped with a child re straint tether anchor at the center seating position 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 65: ... to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers wi...

Page 66: ...ided with your child restraint in any vehicle Installing the Child Restraint System If your fleet vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchorages on the 3 passenger bench seat do not install three child restraints at the same time in this seat The anchorages in this seat are not designed to restrain three child restraints at one time Instead you may install one child restraint at the center position or ...

Page 67: ...hild 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 WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufactu...

Page 68: ... belts REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat However if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based ...

Page 69: ...E FEATURE Commercial Vehicles Only The forward facing child seat is for children from about 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and more than one year old A convertible child seat one that is designed to be used for children who are too heavy for a rear facing infant seat may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELE...

Page 70: ...nder their arm Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle follow the instructions shown 1 Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor just behind the front passenger seat 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 71: ...raint to the extended tether strap 4 If necessary raise the passenger seat head restraint to allow the tether strap to be routed under the head restraint 5 Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint between the two head restraint posts Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the two head restraint posts THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 2 ...

Page 72: ...straint tether strap in its original position when not in use WARNING The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only It should not be used for any other purpose Before use inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks abrasions discoloration and loose threads If these or any other condition that might effect the performance of the strap is ob served DO NOT USE personal in...

Page 73: ...ume 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 C...

Page 74: ...tor 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 ...

Page 75: ...s 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2 ...

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Page 77: ...s Folding Feature 82 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 83 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 83 Power Remote Control Mirrors 84 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 84 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 84 m Seats 85 Manual Front Seat Adjuster 85 8 Way Driver s Power Seat If Equipped 86 4 Way Passenger s Power Seat If Equipped 86 Adjustable Head Restraints If Equipped 87 Heated Seats If Equipped ...

Page 78: ...50 50 Seating Flexibility 99 m Driver Memory System If Equipped 101 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 102 Memory Position Recall 103 To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory 104 m To Open And Close The Hood 105 m Lights 106 Interior Lights 106 Park Lights 107 Headlights 107 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 108 Daytime Running Lights Canada Fleet Vehic...

Page 79: ...d 116 m Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 117 To Activate 118 To Set At A Desired Speed 118 To Deactivate 118 To Resume Speed 118 To Vary The Speed Setting 119 To Accelerate For Passing 119 m Overhead Console If Equipped 120 Courtesy Reading Lights 120 Sunglass Storage 121 Compass Temperature Display 121 Mini Trip Computer 124 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 125 Customer ...

Page 80: ...al Power Outlets If Equipped 138 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 139 m Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders 140 Instrument Panel Cup Holders 140 Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker s Package Kit 140 Rear Cupholders 141 m Storage 142 Front Seat Storage Bin If Equipped 142 Removable Floor Console If Equipped 142 Rear Compartment Storage Bins 145 Cargo Area Storage 145 Cargo Organizer If Eq...

Page 81: ...tem allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Page 82: ...ny cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Driver s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors a...

Page 83: ...est to the vehicle This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear and especially of the lane next to your vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging th...

Page 84: ...ns can be con trolled by the optional Memory Seat Feature Refer to the Memory Seat paragraph in section 3 of this manual Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun...

Page 85: ...be sure the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked 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 Your vehicle may be equipped with side airbags Refer to section 2 Occupant Restraints Side Air bags for more in...

Page 86: ...t If Equipped The passenger s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat The front switch controls forward and rearward adjustment The rear switch con trols the seatback recline adjustment CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obs...

Page 87: ...ear Pull up or push down on the head restraint 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 release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 3 ...

Page 88: ...w when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat...

Page 89: ... collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Manual Lumbar If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest To increase the support rotate the handle down UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 3 ...

Page 90: ...he seat fully forward To return the seat lower the seat and ensure that it is latched WARNING In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched Middle Quad Fold Tumble Seat Removal 1 Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat 2 Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and ensure that the cupholder is closed 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 91: ...ard side of the seat and fold the seatback down If the head restraint contacts the rear of the front seat move the front seat forward on its tracks 4 Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully forward UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3 ...

Page 92: ...Align the seat in the floor tracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floor attachments then tilt the seat rearward and push down to engage the rear attachments Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats...

Page 93: ...ble Rear Seat Removal 1 Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever 1 to fold the seatback down 2 Pull up on release lever 2 and tumble the seat fully forward UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 3 ...

Page 94: ... seat forward and engage the front floor attachments then tilt the seat rearward to engage the rear attachments Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always ...

Page 95: ... the vehicle and moved on its Easy Outt Rollers To reinstall the seat align the seat into the detent posi tions on the floor Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle WARNING If not properly latched the bench seats could be come loose Personal injuries could result After reinstalling these seats be sure the red indicator button on the rele...

Page 96: ...ight of the bagged goods Rear Most Bench Seat The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of three positions normal rearward intermediate and full forward In this way varying needs for legroom and cargo space behind the seat can be accommodated The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from the front and back of the seat 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 97: ...n its tracks while installed in the vehicle The bench seat may also be moved to the second seating position or removed from the vehicle 1 Normal Seating The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed The 3rd row bench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks 2 Increased Storage Increased storage area is provided by adjusting 3rd row bench seat to the intermediate track position Rear seat ing for 3...

Page 98: ...the full forward position on the tracks and one or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down 4 Auxiliary Seating The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle The 3 passenger bench seat can be installed in either the second or third row 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...ing for another occupant is still provided Either or both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more storage space For maximum storage remove the head restraint and place on the seat cushion then fold the seatback over the head restraint by lifting lever 1 and tumble the seat forward by lifting lever 2 NOTE Driving with the 2nd row seats in the tumbled position is not recommended when passengers o...

Page 100: ... obtain additional cargo space To fold the seatback forward pull the handle labeled 1 located behind the seat on the passenger side The seatback will latch in the folded position To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position additional downward pressure on the seatback may be required when folding The same lever is used to return the seatback to the upright position NOTE The head restra...

Page 101: ...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 DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Once programmed the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver ...

Page 102: ...he system will recall any stored settings Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3 3 Adjust the driver s seat recliner and driver s side view mirror to the desired positions 4 Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions 5 Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set 6 Turn the ignition switch...

Page 103: ...sition Recall NOTE The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in Park a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC To recall the memory settings for driver one press memory button number 1 on the driver s door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to memory position 1 To reca...

Page 104: ...ton 1 on the driver s door A chime will sound signaling to you that the driver memory has been set 5 Within 5 seconds press and release the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter A chime will sound signaling to you that the transmitter link has been successfully disabled To disable another transmitter linked to either memory position repeat steps 1 5 for each transmitter NOTE Once p...

Page 105: ...er the front edge of the hood near the center Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 inches 30 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEH...

Page 106: ...zard warning lights are controlled by switches to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel Interior Lights Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened the keyless entry transmitter is activated or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top NOTE On long wheel base vehicles the dome lights for the second row seat passenger s can be turned on or off 106 UND...

Page 107: ...t be in the OFF position for this feature to operate Park Lights Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park lights on This also turns on all instrument panel lighting Headlights Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to turn the headlights and park lights on This also turns on all instrument panel lighting To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights rotate the dimmer co...

Page 108: ...en the doors or liftgate are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent This feature brightens the odometer radio and overhead displays when the park lights or headlights are on Automatic Headlights If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels To turn the system ON turn the headlight switch to the...

Page 109: ...n This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing down the battery if the headlights park lights or front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position After 3 minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK posi tion and the headlight switch in any position other than OFF or AUTO the lights will turn off automatically until the nex...

Page 110: ... headlight switch control knob An indicator in the headlight switch shows that the front fog lights are on Pressing the headlight switch control knob in will turn the front fog lights off MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of the front and rear t...

Page 111: ...ch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever Rotate the end of ...

Page 112: ... spray for a maximum of 20 seconds or until the lever is released If another washer cycle is desired the end of the lever must be pressed again to get another 20 second washer cycle If the lever is depressed while in the delay range the wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval pre viously selected If the end of the lever is depre...

Page 113: ...r System Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 20 seconds between cycles to a cycle every 2 seconds The time delay will be doubled if t...

Page 114: ...red Release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ... OFF indicator below the instrument cluster odometer lights up 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 comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF The Traction Control will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation UN...

Page 116: ...a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The switch is located on the right side of the steering column Press the button forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF The pedals can be adjusted while driving 116 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 117: ...l Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes over the a...

Page 118: ... system OFF when you aren t using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press and release the SET button Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set speed memo...

Page 119: ...and the new speed will be set Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the button is tapped speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is n...

Page 120: ...PPED The overhead console can contain courtesy reading lights an optional universal garage door opener HomeLinkt storage for sunglasses compass temperature display a mini trip computer optional elec tronic vehicle information center EVIC power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch Courtesy Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy reading lights Press ...

Page 121: ...ss the door latch to open the compartment The door will slowly rotate to an open position Compass Temperature Display 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...

Page 122: ...d US M buttons for 10 seconds Release the RESET button and complete three 360 turns in an area free from large metal objects The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally CAUTION Do not place any external magnets such as magnetic roof mount antennas in the vicinity of the compass Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the over head console Compass Variance Compass Variance ...

Page 123: ... will light and the last variance zone number will be displayed Press the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass Mini Trip Computer or the US M button on vehicles equipped with Compass Temp to select the proper vari ance zone as shown in the map Press the RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass Mini Trip Com puter or the C T button on vehicles equipped with Compass Temp to set th...

Page 124: ...ed ignition ON time since the last reset Off Mode Shows a blank display Step Button Push this button to cycle through all the Compass Mini trip Computer displays US M Button Press this button to convert the display from U S to metric To Reset The Display Pressing the Reset button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed Resettable functions are average fuel economy trip od...

Page 125: ...ction 1 2 3 OR 4 HIGH TIRE S PRESSURE Refer to Start ing And Operating Tire Section SERVICE TIRE PRESS SYSTEM SEE OWNER S MANUAL Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section TIRE PRESSURE NOW AVAILABLE Refer to Start ing And Operating Tire Section SPARE TIRE IN USE YES NO Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section ALL 5 TIRES...

Page 126: ... in the selected units Service Interval When this feature is selected a service interval between 2 000 miles 3 200 km and 6 000 miles 9 600 km in 500 mile 800 km increments may be selected Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select distances between 2 000 miles 3 200 km and 6 000 miles 9 600 km in 500 mile 800 km increments Reset Service Distance Displays Only if Service Interval wa...

Page 127: ...select Yes or No Auto Unlock On Exit Available Only When the AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On When this feature is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock whenever any door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Park or N Neutral position Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When this feature is selec...

Page 128: ...mory recall function will operate again when this feature is selected Refer to Driver Memory System for more information Pressing the 9STEP9 button when in this mode will select between 9Yes9 or 9No9 Sound Horn On Lock When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry Lock button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on LOC...

Page 129: ...ect Yes or No Power Accessory Delay When this feature is selected accessory power will be supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows radio power vent windows power outlets and remov able center console when the ignition switch is turned off or until the key is removed and either front door is opened GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver replaces up to three re...

Page 130: ... When programming a garage door opener it is advised to park outside the garage Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second or 9accessories9 position for programming and or opera tion of HomeLink It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of t...

Page 131: ... people or pets are in the path of the door or gate A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 3 8 cm away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand held trans mitter b...

Page 132: ...g two HomeLink but tons begin with 9Programming9 step two Do not repeat step one If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Program ming steps 6 8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the 9learn9 or 9smart9...

Page 133: ...ame manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the 9Program ming9 procedures regardless of where you live replace Programming HomeLink step 3 with the following NOTE If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the 9cycling9 process to prevent possible overheating 3 Continue to press and hold th...

Page 134: ...is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with 9Programming9 step 2 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink...

Page 135: ...es or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLinkt is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the sunroof The sunroof can be stopped at any...

Page 136: ...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 forward 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 The sunshade can be opened manually It will als...

Page 137: ...ed 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 buffetin...

Page 138: ...er s Package A third outlet is located on the driver s side just to the rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the ignition switch The lower and rear outlets will not accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source The lower instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the battery items...

Page 139: ...r phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life 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 intermittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehic...

Page 140: ...ide variety of container types and sizes including those with handles The arms of the cupholder can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent mechanism NOTE Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely otherwise the adjustable arm detents will not engage and the container will not be held stable Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker s Package Kit Located between the instrument panel cupholde...

Page 141: ...the key slightly Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in the passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup holder on the driver side rear trim panel There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat passengers With a bench seat in the 2nd seat position these cupholders slide out from under the center of the seat If your vehicle is equipped with quad sea...

Page 142: ...k is folded forward STORAGE Front Seat Storage Bin If Equipped The storage bin is located under the front passenger s seat If equipped with a lock it can be locked with the ignition key Removable Floor Console If Equipped The removal floor console has a power outlet storage tray light cell phone holder tissue holder and a map holder It can be placed between either the front seats or middle seats N...

Page 143: ... the rear lid and remove the storage tray 2 Pull the release handle located inside the floor console reinstall the storage tray and close the rear lid 3 Using the front and rear grab handles slide the console rearward to disengage the front of the console and lift up to remove the console from the floor 4 Place the rubber mat on the floor tray UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3 ...

Page 144: ... firmly attached NOTE When the removable floor console is located between the middle seats the power outlet only has power supplied to it when the ignition switch is ON Cell Phone Holder 1 Open the front lid and remove the cell phone holder by pulling rearward and up on the lower edge of the holder 2 Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into the outlet located in the bottom of the forward...

Page 145: ...he generator to recharge the vehicle s battery Rear Compartment Storage Bins Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins located in each rear trim panel or your vehicle may be equipped with storage bins located under the armrest in each rear trim panel Cargo Area Storage The seats in your vehicle are in line which enables you to stow long objects such as lumber or skis on the floor without...

Page 146: ... conditioning may be equipped with a cargo organizer that mounts on the floor behind the rear seat Items may be placed on the flat surface or stored in the three storage compartments 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 14...

Page 147: ...zer into the supports located on the rear trim panel Press down on the back of the cargo organizer to lock it into place WARNING Do not load objects over 20 lbs 9 kg in the upper position Failure to follow this warning could cause the cargo organizer to collapse resulting in personal injury UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 3 ...

Page 148: ...tion Failure to follow this could cause damage to the cargo organizer To Open Storage Compartments 1 Pull up on the center opening of the cargo organizer 2 Lift up on the storage compartment dividers and lock into place 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ...third row seat 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 lbs 68 kg and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YO...

Page 150: ... ensure that it has properly locked into position NOTE To help control wind noise when installing the cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle Also when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side rails This will help reduce the amount of wind noise when the crossb...

Page 151: ...at reduced speeds and turn corners care fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward loads This is especially 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 parti...

Page 152: ...If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system WARNING Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti Lock Brakes Ve hicles without Anti Lock Brakes ABS have a height sensing proportioning valve Installing a lev eling system will render this system ineffect...

Page 153: ...uipped 168 Turn Signal Indicators 168 High Beam Light 169 m Electronic Digital Clock 169 Clock Setting Procedure 169 m Radio General Information 169 Radio Broadcast Signals 169 Two Types Of Signals 170 Electrical Disturbances 170 AM Reception 170 FM Reception 170 m Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer Controls If Equipped 171 Operating Instructions R...

Page 154: ... Change From Clock To Radio Mode 175 Operating Instructions Tape Player 175 Seek Button 175 Fast Forward FF 175 Rewind RW 175 Tape Eject 176 Scan Button 176 Changing Tape Direction 176 Metal Tape Selection 176 Pinch Roller Release 176 Noise Reduction 176 Operating Instructions CD Player 177 Inserting The Compact Disc 177 Seek Button 178 EJT CD Eject Button 178 FF Tune RW 178 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR...

Page 155: ...183 m Sales Code RBK AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD Changer Controls 188 Radio Operation 188 CD Player Operation 191 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 192 Radio Display Messages 194 m 6 Disc CD Changer If Equipped 195 Loading The CD Changer 195 Playing Discs 196 Seek Button 196 FF Tune RW 196 Mode Button 196 Program Button 1 196 Program Button 4 Random Play 196 Program Button 5 1...

Page 156: ...uctions Headphones 203 Operating Instructions MP3 Player 205 Operating Instructions Video Games Camcorders 205 m Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 206 Radio Operation 206 Tape Player 207 CD Player 207 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 207 m CD DVD Disc Maintenance 208 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 209 m Climate Controls 209 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System 209 Front M...

Page 157: ...rol Only 230 Rear Washer Operation Manual Temperature Control Only 230 Rear Wiper Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 231 Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 231 Rear Washer Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 231 Electric Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 4 ...

Page 158: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 159: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 4 ...

Page 160: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 161: ...Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anit lock brake system The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic syst...

Page 162: ... of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position The light should illuminate for approxi mately four seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking br...

Page 163: ...es not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 9 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute r p m x 1000 for each gear range Before reaching the red area ease up on the accelerator 10 Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage The light should turn on momentar...

Page 164: ...ormal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H ...

Page 165: ...he light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood 18 Malfunction Indi...

Page 166: ...ontrol is in use The TRAC OFF Indicator will illuminate if The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system OFF There is a Traction Control System malfunction The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake tem peratures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC and the OFF indicator...

Page 167: ... vacuum fluorescent display indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON 22 Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer The word TRIP will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers The odometer must be in trip mode to reset 23 Tire Pressure Monitor Warn...

Page 168: ...n also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the tire and loading information placard and owner s manual INFORMATION CENTER IF EQUIPPED Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn sign...

Page 169: ...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 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 You...

Page 170: ...equency 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 Reception 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...

Page 171: ...isplayed 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 button Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you...

Page 172: ... select the following format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language Program Type Radio Display News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft ...

Page 173: ...ion 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 pressed Fade The Fade control provides for b...

Page 174: ...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 rep...

Page 175: ... 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 ...

Page 176: ...ower 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 P...

Page 177: ...tically 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 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 If you insert a disc...

Page 178: ...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 ...

Page 179: ...n 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 ...

Page 180: ...rder 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 ...

Page 181: ...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 chan...

Page 182: ...ency 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 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 b...

Page 183: ...h 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 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...

Page 184: ... from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will 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 loa...

Page 185: ...s within the first second of the current selection Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing 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 o...

Page 186: ...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 Program Type Radio Display Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc R...

Page 187: ...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...

Page 188: ...ed 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 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...

Page 189: ...eft 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...

Page 190: ...ed 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 inter...

Page 191: ...sert 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 selectio...

Page 192: ...tton 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 Th...

Page 193: ...ND 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...

Page 194: ...ata for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 195: ...if the radio is on wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc To insert additional CDs into the changer the instructions follow 1 Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it 2 Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated 3 Upon insertion th...

Page 196: ...d Press the RW rewind button and the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re leased Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc ...

Page 197: ... there is a single CD in the changer press the EJT button and the CD will eject If the CD is not removed within 15 seconds it will automatically reload into the CD changer To eject additional CDs from the changer first select the numbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJT button CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ig...

Page 198: ...ger with the label facing up The disc will automatically be pulled into the CD DVD changer To insert additional discs into the changer follow the instructions shown 1 Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it 2 Insert the disc while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the light below the loading slot is illumi nated 3 Upon insertion the disc will begi...

Page 199: ...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 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the DVD will automatically be pulled into the DVD changer and the display will show the time of day EJECT EJT Button If there is a single disc in the changer press the EJT button and the disc will eject The unit wi...

Page 200: ...y functions in the DVD video mode Press this button once to go to the on screen menu press the button a second time to go to the main menu When the DVD is in stop mode pressing the menu button for 3 seconds will display the set up screen PAUSE STOP PLAY Button This button only functions in the DVD video mode Press this button once to pause the video press a second time to play the video Press and ...

Page 201: ...racks FF RW Button CD DVD changer Press and hold FF Fast Forward once and the CD DVD changer will begin to fast forward until the FF button is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Program Button PROG No Function Channel Button Press this button to select between channel A or channel B or if interference is heard through the headphones Remote Control Battery Service To replace t...

Page 202: ...to lower the video screen 1 Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture 2 Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on screen menu 3 Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 203: ...proximately 2 minutes when the radio or rear audio video system is turned off The rear audio video system must be turned ON before sound can be heard from the headphones Volume Control Rotate the volume control upward to increase the vol ume Scan Button Pressing the scan button will automatically find the audio signal that is transmitted from the CD DVD changer when the rear audio video system and...

Page 204: ...iving the audio signal When the RED LED is showing the headphones are searching for the audio signal Headphone Battery Service Using a key or similar flat object insert into the slot Pry on the release tab to open the cover Replace the batteries and reinstall the cover The replacement batteries for the headphones are three AAA batteries 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 205: ...n be connected to the audio system Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the front of the CD DVD changer NOTE Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables Operating Instructions Video Games Camcorders A video game unit or camcorder can be connected to the rear audio video system Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the front of the C...

Page 206: ...io from AM to FM to Tape or CD mode depending on which radio is in the vehicle The left hand rocker switch has a push button in the center The function of the left hand switch is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand rocker switch operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and press...

Page 207: ... the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition take the following p...

Page 208: ...cially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very 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...

Page 209: ...t is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Front Blower Control The Front Blower Control selects whether the Cli mate Control System is ON or OFF When the blower control is set to the O OFF ...

Page 210: ...Dual Zone Temperature Control System each front seat occupant can independently control the tem perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle This is accomplished by having a separate temperature control lever for both the driver and front seat passenger The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures 210 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 211: ...ositions are iden tified by the small dots Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down will close off the air flow from the center outlets The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets...

Page 212: ...ndow demister outlets NOTE In many temperature lever positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 213: ...comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this setting when necessary to defrost your windshield and side windows NOTE For improved safety the compressor is activated and the recirculation mode is deactivated when Mix or UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 4 ...

Page 214: ...seconds If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the A C air filter and the front of the A C condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects The A C condenser is located in front of the radiator The A C air filter is located under the instrument panel on the passenger side Fabric type fascia protectors tend to block the amount of air to the condenser and may reduce air...

Page 215: ... recirculation is not allowed A C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF and will reset to outside air mode when the ignition key is turned ON The frequent use of outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air conditioner heater housing It is recommended that the recirculation mode be ...

Page 216: ...t is not lit the recirculation mode will reset to the outside air mode when the engine is started The programmed status can be changed back and forth by following the above mentioned procedure Manual Rear Zone Climate Control If Equipped The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating po...

Page 217: ...wer speeds Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in the REAR position do the second seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed The rear blower control located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle has an OFF position and 3 blower speed positions This allows the second seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 218: ...n cold air will be delivered from the headliner outlets As the rear temperature knob is turned towards hot the air will get warmer and the air will be delivered from both the headliner and floor outlets When the rear temperature knob reaches the full hot position all of the air will be delivered from the floor outlets When the center knob on the front climate control unit is set to any position ot...

Page 219: ...the air temperature the air flow volume and amount of outside air recirculation This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing condi tions Operation of the system is quite simple Begin by press ing the auto rocker switch to the HI or LO position the word AUTO will illuminate in the front ATC display along with HI or LO The system will then automatically regulate the amount of air flo...

Page 220: ...mable Features in Section 3 of this manual To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode during cold start ups the blower fan will remain off and DELAY will appear in the front ATC display until the engine warms up Also an estimate of the time remaining until the DELAY is over will appear peri odically in the display However the fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is select...

Page 221: ...g the knob from low to high This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the AUTO mode The operator can also select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode control knob to one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow ...

Page 222: ... window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 223: ...st in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this setting when necessary to defrost your windshield and side windows UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 4 ...

Page 224: ...C feature if rapid cooling is desired Push in on the buttons a second time to turn the systems off NOTE In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the Mix and Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected Auxiliary Rear Automatic Temperature...

Page 225: ...e second seat occu pants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle Operation of the rear system is quite simple Begin by rotating the rear system center control knob on the front ATC control unit to the REAR CONTROL position this illuminates an UNLOCK symbol in the rear disp...

Page 226: ...ature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Overhead Console Customer Program mable Features in Section 3 of this manual Rear Blower Control The rear blower control located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle has an OFF AUTO and a range of blower spe...

Page 227: ...d overload causing damage to the blower motor Rear Temperature Control To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle press the temperature control button down for cold and up for heated air Rear Mode Control The Rear Mode Control located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle can be used to select between Auto Headliner Bi Level and Floor modes Auto Mode The rear system automatical...

Page 228: ...st engine overheating A 50 solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended Refer to section 7 Maintenance Procedures of this manual for proper coolant selection Winter Operation The air from the heater system will heat faster in cold weather if you use only low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of vehicle operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months ...

Page 229: ...g may occur Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re moved by using the defrost mode Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice sl...

Page 230: ...ain with turn the wiper off Rear Washer Operation Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Tempera ture Control head above the front blower control Press and hold the button for as long as spray is desired If the button is depressed and held while the Intermittent wiper is on the wiper will operated for a few seconds after the button is released then resume inter mitt...

Page 231: ...te at a fixed interval of about 8 seconds As vehicle speed increases the time delay will shorten The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the wiper is ON Rear Washer Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only Press and hold the button as long as spray is desired If the switch is depressed while the wipers are on the wipers will operate for a few seconds after the switch i...

Page 232: ...he front 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 The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMEN...

Page 233: ...ur vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three Zone Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster sym bol will show in the display screen when the rear window defroster is on CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled off after soaking wi...

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Page 235: ...240 m Engine Block Heater If Equipped 240 m Automatic Transmission 241 Brake Transmission Interlock System 241 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 242 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 242 m All Wheel Drive If Equipped 244 m Parking Brake 245 m Brake System 246 Anti Lock Brake System If Equipped 247 m Power Steering 249 m Traction Control If Equipped 250 5 ...

Page 236: ...r Indicators 266 Replacement Tires 266 Alignment And Balance 267 m All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 268 m Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped 268 1 2 3 Or 4 Tire s Low Pressure 269 1 2 3 Or 4 Tire s High Pressure 269 Service Tire Pressure System See Owner s Manual 269 Tire Pressure Unavailable 269 Tire Pressure Now Available 270 Spare Tire In Use Yes No 270 All 5 Tires With Car Yes No 270 Gene...

Page 237: ...7 Materials Added To Fuel 277 Fuel System Cautions 278 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 278 m Adding Fuel 279 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 279 m Vehicle Loading 281 Vehicle Certification Label 281 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 282 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 282 Overloading 282 Loading 283 m Trailer Towing 284 Warranty Requirements 284 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 5 ...

Page 238: ...y driving gear Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the key to the OFF po...

Page 239: ...can be dangerous if done improperly See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully 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 If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed t...

Page 240: ...s of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the NORMAL STARTING procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire...

Page 241: ...hift 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 vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Brake Transmission Interlock Syst...

Page 242: ...l condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles Reset Mode Electronic Transmission The transmission is monitored electronically for abnor mal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transmission automatically shifts into sec ond gear The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will conti...

Page 243: ...aving vehicle in this range 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 For most city and highway driving it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the D Overdrive position such as when operating the vehicle under heavy lo...

Page 244: ...e overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections NOTE The vehicle computer will over ride Overdrive and 3 Drive ranges by changing shift points if the transmission operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating ALL WHEEL DRIVE IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time on demand All Wheel Drive AWD The syst...

Page 245: ... brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position To release the parking brake pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear sel...

Page 246: ...her controls or move the vehicle WARNING Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with ...

Page 247: ...t will come on when the ignition switch 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 while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light...

Page 248: ... panic stops You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti lock The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop the clicking sound of solenoid valves brake pedal pulsations and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti...

Page 249: ...of others All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power a...

Page 250: ...nd should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction spinning The system operates at speeds below 35 mph 56 km h The system is always in the stand by mode unl...

Page 251: ...stem to deactivate and turn on the TRAC and the OFF indicators 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 system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and the OFF indicators If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the T...

Page 252: ...15 65R15 96H LT 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 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have...

Page 253: ...e 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 9R9 means Radial Construction 9D9 means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in STARTING AND OPERATING 253 5 ...

Page 254: ...onditions 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 loa...

Page 255: ...l certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire 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 Numb...

Page 256: ... side B pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard 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 256 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 257: ...t of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs 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 pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s pl...

Page 258: ...s reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on 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 t...

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Page 260: ... 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 damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fa...

Page 261: ...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 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 ...

Page 262: ...n 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 to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Ti...

Page 263: ...rect 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...

Page 264: ...dial tire repairs 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 original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more tha...

Page 265: ...t 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 3...

Page 266: ...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 ...

Page 267: ...ty other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad equate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result i...

Page 268: ...or tire pressure levels EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the overhead console NOTE The tire pressure monitoring system on your vehicle will warn you when one of your tires is signifi cantly underinflated and when some combinations of your tires are significantly underinflated However there are ...

Page 269: ... proper inflation pressure once proper tire pressure has been set the TPM system warning will reset automatically once ignition switch has been turned ON SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM SEE OWNER S MANUAL The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPM system requires service See your authorized dealer for service TIRE PRESSURE UNAVAILABLE The TPM system function is temporarily unavailable due to external elect...

Page 270: ...e spare tire or non TPM sensor equipped wheel rim is NOT in active use mounted on the vehicle answer NO and the TPM system will resume normal operation ALL 5 TIRES WITH CAR YES NO The TPM system requires more information to determine the correct mode of operation one or more of the vehicle active tires has been replaced by the spare a wheel rim not equipped with a TPM sensor or the TPM system requ...

Page 271: ...a low tire pressure condition of 28 psi 1 9 bars 193 kPa or less or high a tire pressure condition of 48 psi 3 3 bars 330 kPa or more The TPM system is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance nor to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPM system should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure The TPM system must be retrained after a ti...

Page 272: ...utions Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Broken chains can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then retigh...

Page 273: ...se snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety 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 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different...

Page 274: ... sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gasoline 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 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine Howev...

Page 275: ...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 durab...

Page 276: ...o 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 as...

Page 277: ...ndicator 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 CAUTION If the Malfunction Indicator light is flash ing immediate service is required Refer to the paragraph on the Onboard Diagnostics System in section 7 of...

Page 278: ...re immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are 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 are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under the N...

Page 279: ...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 ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Ga...

Page 280: ...verter has a restricting door about 50 mm 2 inches inside the opening If using a portable fuel container it should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened If the ...

Page 281: ...gine is running 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 The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated If seats are removed for carrying cargo d...

Page 282: ...e front wheels drive and steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR...

Page 283: ... driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been ex...

Page 284: ...weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle 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 The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 20 square ...

Page 285: ...mpt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for motoring safety The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be 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 chang...

Page 286: ...s 2993 kg MAX COMBINED WEIGHT OF VE HICLE AND TRAILER NOT TO EXCEED 8 600 lbs 3900 kg MAX COMBINED WEIGHT OF VE HICLE AND TRAILER NOT TO EXCEED 6 600 lbs 2993 kg MAX COMBINED WEIGHT OF VE HICLE AND TRAILER NOT TO EXCEED 8 600 lbs 3900 kg FWD FWD AWD AWD UP TO 2 PERSONS LUGGAGE 1 800 lbs 816 kg 3 800 lbs 1723 kg 1 550 lbs 703 kg 3 550 lbs 1610 kg 3 TO 5 PERSONS LUGGAGE 1 350 lbs 612 kg 3 350 lbs 15...

Page 287: ...uld have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic 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 STARTING AND OPERAT...

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Page 289: ... Instructions 295 m Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 298 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 299 Acceleration 299 Traction 300 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 300 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 301 With Ignition Key 301 Without The Ignition Key 302 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 302 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolley ...

Page 290: ...traffic of an emer gency Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF...

Page 291: ...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 engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over ...

Page 292: ...HANGING WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that 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 li...

Page 293: ...er Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism To remove or stow the spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the plastic cover at the center rear of the cargo floor area just inside the liftgate opening WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 293 6 ...

Page 294: ...nd can damage the winch When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel 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 Turn OFF the ignition WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic P...

Page 295: ...handle from stowage 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the body see illustration 4 These locations are on the sill flange of the body and consist of a pair of downstanding tabs The jack is to be located engaging the flange between the pair of tabs closest...

Page 296: ...emove the cover from the wheel by hand Do not pry the wheel cover off Then pull the wheel off the hub 7 Install the spare wheel for vehicles with wheel covers align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel Install the cover on the wheel by hand only and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid the risk of...

Page 297: ...ior to flat tire stowage Store the center cap inside the glove box or other storage compartment Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle Using the jack handle rotate the drive nut...

Page 298: ...harged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully 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 flus...

Page 299: ...e terminal of the booster battery 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine 6 Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 When re...

Page 300: ...y the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 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 sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehic...

Page 301: ...s The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the dis tance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles 160 km and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph 72 km h Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmission geartrain failure 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 All Wheel Drive I...

Page 302: ...on not in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions 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 The only ap proved method of towing with out the ig...

Page 303: ...CLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLEY The manufacture does not recommend that you tow an All Wheel Drive AWD or front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolley Vehicle damage may occur WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 6 ...

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Page 305: ...acement Parts 311 m Dealer Service 311 m Maintenance Procedures 312 Engine Oil 313 Engine Oil Filter 316 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 316 Spark Plugs 317 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 317 Engine Fuel Filter 318 Catalytic Converter 318 Maintenance Free Battery 319 Air Conditioner 321 Power Steering Fluid Check 322 Front Suspension Ball Joints 323 7 ...

Page 306: ...linder ABS Brakes Brake Fluid Level Check 333 Fuel System Hoses 334 Automatic Transmission 335 All Wheel Drive AWD 337 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 339 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 339 Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat Cup Holders 343 m Integrated Power Module IPM 344 m Vehicle Storage 345 m Replacement Light Bulbs 346 m Bulb Replacement 347 Headlights 347 Front Park Tu...

Page 307: ... Turn Signal Side Marker And Back Up Lights 350 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL 351 License Light 351 m Fluid Capacities 351 m Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 352 Engine 352 Chassis 353 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 7 ...

Page 308: ...3 3L 3 8L ENGINES 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 309: ...ndicator 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 Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light on could cause further damage to the emis sion control system It could also affect fuel economy ...

Page 310: ...a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test 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 ...

Page 311: ...dy 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 Mopart parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly ...

Page 312: ...hicle 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 adver...

Page 313: ...ff or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aerat...

Page 314: ...operation If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 4 800 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best pe...

Page 315: ...ing the specifi cation MS 6395 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 engine oil is preferred SAE 5W 30 engine oils improve low temperature starting and helps ve hicle fuel economy Lubricants which do not have both the e...

Page 316: ...l and oil filters 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 and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer s engines have a full flow type oi...

Page 317: ... to a faulty spark plug malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata lytic converter For proper type of replacement spark plugs refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label in the engine compartment Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule A If however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con...

Page 318: ...owever it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage 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 ue...

Page 319: ...o cool Thereafter service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ob tained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or re...

Page 320: ...amps 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 and negative and identified on the battery case Cable cl...

Page 321: ...approved by the manufac turer for your air conditioning system Some un approved refrigerants are flammable and can ex plode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Never add air conditioning refrigerant to correct a non cooling problem unless pressure gauges are connected to the system by a certified technician Lack of cooling could be due t...

Page 322: ... orienta tion Align the black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the direction of airflow away from the blower motor and towards the center of the car Recommended Filter Replacement Interval 12 000 Miles 19 000 km 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 abnorma...

Page 323: ...cturers recom mended lubricant refer to Recommended Fluids Lubri cants and Genuine Parts for correct lubricant type Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic maintenance Drive Shaft Universal Joints Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints Peri odic lubrication of these joints is not required However the joint boots should be ins...

Page 324: ...quality lubricant such as Mopart Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accu mulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wip...

Page 325: ...r a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compa...

Page 326: ...rking near the radiator cooling fan turn the ignition key to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time when the ignition key 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 s...

Page 327: ...erature but not running check the coolant pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing prop erly the coolant will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown in the maintenance sched...

Page 328: ...based coolants is not recommended Adding Coolant When adding coolant or refilling the system a minimum of 50 solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water should be used Higher concentrations not to exceed 70 are required if temperatures below 237 F 238 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water antifreeze solution The use of l...

Page 329: ...sed 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...

Page 330: ...e safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cool...

Page 331: ...ration of the rubber Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any heat source or moving component which may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make su...

Page 332: ...he exhaust manifold Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present NOTE Often fluid such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings Therefore oil wetness at the hose coupling are...

Page 333: ...luid to bring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a...

Page 334: ...omplete brake fail ure Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with hoses and clamps which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline You are urged to use only the manufacturers specified hoses and clamps or their equivalent in material and specification in any fuel system servicing It is m...

Page 335: ... perfor mance Use only manufacturers recommended transmis sion 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 ...

Page 336: ...ick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transmission 5 Remove the dipstick and determine 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 15 miles 24 km The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the finger tips Cold is when the fluid is below 27 C 80 F 6 Wipe the dipstick cl...

Page 337: ...efer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte nance Schedules If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Special Additives Do not add any fluid additives to the transmission 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 All...

Page 338: ...uid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubri cants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type To assure performance it is important that the proper lubricant be used Rear Carrier The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler hole opening if it becomes necessary to add or replace the fluid use only the manufacturers recommended fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for ...

Page 339: ...ccording 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 which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will hav...

Page 340: ...t Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that...

Page 341: ...tive fin ish If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner t...

Page 342: ...e an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de icer Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrumen...

Page 343: ...ning The Instrument Panel and Underseat Cup Holders Removal Remove the ash receiver from the convenience tray if there is a smoker s package in your vehicle With your index finger locate the stop tab located at the rear of the convenience tray Press the stop tab slide the entire drawer out and remove it from the instrument panel Cleaning Soak the drawer with the drawer front facing up in a mixture...

Page 344: ...hanism to dry Installation Align the drawer so the plastic tracks on the drawer fit into the steel retainer in the instrument panel Push the drawer forward You may want to cycle the drawer open and closed a few times to ensure proper operation INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery This center contains fuses and relays A label t...

Page 345: ... Floor Console when in the front position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only serviceable by an authorized dealer The power seats are fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver s seat The Power Windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located under the instrument panel near the steering column If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see you...

Page 346: ... 578 Instrument Cluster Lights PC74 Liftgate Light s 578 Overhead Console Reading Lights PC579 Removable Console Light If Equipped 194 Visor Vanity Lights 6501966 NOTE For lighted switches see your dealer for replace ment instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exter...

Page 347: ...NT Headlights 1 Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod ule 2 Turn the bulb socket retaining ring counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 7 ...

Page 348: ...ntamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Front Park Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1 Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod ule 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 349: ...ehind the front fascia from under the vehicle 2 Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light module 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 7 ...

Page 350: ...iftgate 2 Remove the two light assembly push in type fasteners 3 Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket 5 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the light assembly 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 351: ...the two lens assembly mounting screws 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with filter 3 3 3 8 Liter Engines 5 0 qts 4 7 Liters Cooling System 3 3 3 8 Liter Engines 13 4 qts 12 6 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level Add 2 9 quarts 2 8 liters if...

Page 352: ...ula HOAT Hybrid Or ganic Additive Technology Engine Oil Use API Certified meeting material standard MS 6395 GF 3 Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade Oil Filter 3 3 3 8 liter engines Mopar 5281090 or equiv Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Fuel Selection 87 Octane 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 353: ...D Overrunning Clutch Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid AWD Rear Carrier Mopart Gear Lubricant 75W 90 Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 or DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 7 ...

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Page 355: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 356 m Maintenance Schedules 356 Schedule B 359 Schedule A 369 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 356: ...vices 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 SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that a...

Page 357: ...At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground 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 Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or da...

Page 358: ...t the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo nents Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps Tire Rotation Rotate the tires at 6 000 miles 10 000 km 358 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 359: ...re of the conditions marked with an L Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing L Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice L Off road or desert operation SCHEDULE B 35...

Page 360: ...X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 360 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 361: ... X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces sary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE B 3...

Page 362: ... engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 362 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 363: ...d ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the...

Page 364: ... X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X X Replace the spark plugs on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Replace the ignition cables 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X 364 SCHE...

Page 365: ... 000 Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X SCHEDULE B 365 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 366: ...ir cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles X Replace the air ...

Page 367: ...V valve and replace as necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to mai...

Page 368: ...eipts NOTE The AWD power transfer unit fluid and the AWD overrunning clutch rear carrier fluid must be changed at the intervals shown in schedule B if the vehicle is operated under any of the conditions noted by a diamond at the beginning of the schedule 368 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 369: ...36 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X SCHEDULE A 369 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 370: ...ner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if neces sary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months regardless of mileage X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X 370 SCHEDULE A 8 M...

Page 371: ...filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Replace the spark plugs 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Replace the ignition cables 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100 000 miles if not done at 60 months X Replace t...

Page 372: ...ot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles 160 000 km X Replace the air conditioning filter X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warr...

Page 373: ...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 right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic SCHEDULE A 373 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 375: ... 376 Prepare A List 376 Be Reasonable With Requests 376 m If You Need Assistance 376 m Warranty Information 379 m Mopart Parts 379 m Reporting Safety Defects 380 In Canada 380 m Publication Order Forms 380 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 382 Treadwear 382 Traction Grades 382 Temperature Grades 383 9 ...

Page 376: ...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 obtain 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 inte...

Page 377: ... 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 Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle...

Page 378: ...r 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 Contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you h...

Page 379: ...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 MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids lubricants parts and accessories are...

Page 380: ...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 ...

Page 381: ...s 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 y...

Page 382: ...aded 150 would wear 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 a...

Page 383: ...can lead to sudden tire failure 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 WARNING The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Exces...

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Page 386: ...ssure Tires 261 Airbag 50 Airbag Deployment 57 Airbag Light 54 59 74 162 Airbag Maintenance 58 Airbag Side 56 Alarm Light 164 Alarm System 27 Alignment and Balance 267 All Wheel Drive 244 268 337 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Disposal 329 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 327 328 Anti Lock Brake System 247 Anti Lock Warning Light 163 Anti Theft Security Alarm 27 Appearance Care 339 Ashtra...

Page 387: ...26 Saving Feature 109 Bearings 339 Belts Drive 316 Body Mechanism Lubrication 324 B Pillar Location 256 Brake Parking 245 Brake System 246 331 Anti Lock 247 Fluid Check 333 353 Hoses 332 Warning Light 161 Brake Transmission Interlock 241 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 72 Bulb Replacement 347 Bulbs Light 346 Calibration Compass 122 Capacities Fluid 351 Caps Filler Fuel 279 Radiator 329 Car Wa...

Page 388: ...fety Locks 32 Child Seat 59 66 Clean Air Gasoline 275 Climate Control 209 Clock 169 Compact Disc Maintenance 208 Compact Disc Player 171 177 Compact Spare Tire 264 Compass 121 Compass Calibration 122 Compass Variance 122 Computer Trip Travel 124 Console Overhead 120 Console Removable 142 Contract Service 378 Coolant Pressure Cap 329 Cooling System 326 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 328 Coolant Capacity...

Page 389: ...atic Transaxle 336 Disposal Antifreeze 329 Domelight 108 Door Ajar Light 161 Door Locks 17 Door Locks Automatic 19 Door Opener Garage 129 Drive Belts 316 Drive Shaft Universal Joints 323 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 299 DVD Player 197 Electric Remote Mirrors 84 Electrical Power Outlets 138 Electronic Speed Control 117 Electronic Vehicle Information Center 125 Emergency In Case of Jacking 292 Overh...

Page 390: ...g 291 Temperature Gauge 164 Exhaust Gas Caution 37 73 278 326 Exhaust System 325 Exterior Folding Mirrors 82 Filters Air Cleaner 317 Air Conditioning 230 322 Automatic Transaxle 337 Engine Fuel 318 Engine Oil 316 352 Engine Oil Disposal 316 Flashers Hazard Warning 290 Turn Signal 168 348 350 Fluid Capacities 351 Fluid Leaks 75 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle 336 Brake 353 Power Steering 322...

Page 391: ...ener 129 Gas Cap 279 Gasoline 274 Gasoline Clean Air 275 Gasoline Reformulated 275 Gauges Coolant Temperature 164 Fuel 161 Speedometer 161 Tachometer 163 Gearshift 243 General Information 16 25 272 Glass Cleaning 342 Grocery Bag Retainer 96 Gross Axle Weight Rating 282 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 282 Hazard Warning Flasher 290 Head Phones 203 Head Restraints 87 Headlights 107 Bulb Replacement 347 ...

Page 392: ...traint 60 Information Center 125 168 Information Center Vehicle 125 168 Inside Rearview Mirror 81 Instrument Cluster 159 160 161 Instrument Panel and Controls 158 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 342 Integrated Child Seat 59 Integrated Power Module 344 Interior Appearance Care 341 Interior Fuses 344 Interior Lights 106 107 Intermittent Wipers 113 230 231 Introduction 4 Jack Location 293 Jack Operati...

Page 393: ...lights 108 Back Up 350 Battery Saver 109 Brake Warning 161 Bulb Replacement 346 347 Center Mounted Stop 351 Cruise 167 Dimmer Switch Headlight 107 Door Ajar 161 Engine Temperature Warning 164 Fog 110 349 Hazard Warning Flasher 290 Headlight Switch 107 Headlights 347 Headlights On Reminder 109 High Beam Indicator 169 High Beam Low Beam Select 111 Illuminated Entry 16 Interior 106 107 License 351 Li...

Page 394: ...id 165 Load Leveling System 152 Loading Vehicle 145 281 283 Capacities 283 Tires 256 Locks Door 17 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 64 Lubrication Body 324 Luggage Rack 149 Lumbar Support 89 Maintenance Free Battery 319 Maintenance Procedures 312 Maintenance Schedule 356 Light Duty Schedule 9A9 369 Light Duty Schedule 9B9 359 Schedule 9A9 369 Schedule 9B9 359 Malfunction Indicator Light...

Page 395: ... Vehicle Break In Period 72 Occupant Restraints 39 Octane Rating Gasoline 274 Odometer 167 Oil Engine 313 352 Change Interval 314 Checking 313 Disposal 316 Filter 316 352 Filter Disposal 316 Identification Logo 315 Materials Added to 316 Recommendation 314 Synthetic 316 Viscosity 315 Onboard Diagnostic System 309 310 Opener Garage Door 129 Operator Manuals 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 81 Overdrive 2...

Page 396: ...Mirrors 84 Outlet 138 Seats 86 Sliding Door 30 Steering 249 Steering Checking 322 Sunroof 135 Windows 38 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 49 Pretensioners Seat Belts 48 Programmable Electronic Features 126 130 134 Programming Transmitters 23 130 134 Radial Ply Tires 264 Radiator Cap 327 329 Radio 171 181 188 Radio Broadcast Signals 169 Radio Operation 209 Radio Remote Controls 200 206 Rear Air Condit...

Page 397: ...porting Safety Defects 380 Restraint Head 87 Restraints Child 59 66 Restraints Infant 60 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 300 Roof Rack 149 Rotation Tires 273 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 74 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 74 Safety Exhaust Gas 37 Safety Information Tire 252 Safety Tips 73 Schedule Maintenance 356 Seat Belt Maintenance 343 Seat Belts 39 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 45 Adjustable Upper Shoulde...

Page 398: ...2 Sentry Key 13 Service Assistance 376 Service Contract 378 Service Engine Soon Light 165 Service Manuals 380 Setting the Clock 169 Shoulder Belts 40 Side Airbag 56 Signals Turn 110 168 348 350 Sliding Door 28 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 299 Snow Chains 272 Snow Tires 273 Spare Tire 293 Spark Plugs 317 Speed Control 117 Speedometer 161 Starting 238 Engine Fails to Start 239 Starting and Operating...

Page 399: ...ag 50 Synthetic Engine Oil 316 Tachometer 163 Temperature Control Automatic 219 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 164 291 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 64 Theft Alarm 27 Theft System 27 Tilt Steering Column 114 Tire and Loading Information Placard 256 Tire Markings 252 Tire Safety Information 252 Tires 74 260 382 Alignment 267 Chains 272 Changing 292 Compact Spare 264 High Speed 263 Inflation Press...

Page 400: ...saxle 241 335 Automatic 241 335 Filter 337 Operation 241 Overdrive 243 Selection of Lubricant 335 353 Transmission See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service 26 Transmitter Garage Door Opener 129 Transmitter Programming 23 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transporting Pets 68 Tread Wear Indicators 266 Trip Odometer 167 Trip Odometer Reset Button 167 Turn Signals 110 168 348 350 Uniform Tire Qual...

Page 401: ...97 Warning Flasher Hazard 290 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 379 Washer Adding Fluid 232 324 Washer Rear 230 231 Washing Vehicle 340 Wheel Alignment and Balance 267 Wheel and Wheel Trim 341 Wheel Bearings 339 Wind Buffeting 39 137 Window Fogging 229 Windows 38 Power 38 Rear Vent 38 Windshield Washers 111 324 Windshield Wiper Blades 324 Windshield Wipers 111 Wiper Blade Replacement 32...

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