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Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 185

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Load/Eject Button
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Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
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Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 188

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Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
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PTY Button

Scan

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PTY Button

Seek

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Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 192

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Summary of Contents for 2005 300

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 263 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 335 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 351 10 INDEX 361 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 certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of c...

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

Page 6: ... Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is located near the left front corner of the windshield The VIN is 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 identif...

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: ...mming 14 General Information 14 m Illuminated Entry System 15 m Door Locks 15 Manual Door Locks 15 Power Door Locks 16 Child Protection Door Lock 19 m Remote Keyless Entry 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 21 To Unlock The Trunk 22 Using The Panic Alarm 22 General Information 23 Transmitter Battery Service 23 m Vehicle Theft Alarm If Equipped 24 m Windows 25 Power Windows 25 2 ...

Page 10: ...System BeltAlert 35 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 36 Seat Belt Extender 36 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 37 m Engine Break In Recommendations 57 m Safety Tips 58 Exhaust Gas 58 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 58 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 59 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 11: ...emoval The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the LOCK position then remove the key NOTE The power window switches radio power sunroof and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC if equipped Refer to Per so...

Page 12: ...LOCK or ACC positions SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic chip transponder embedded into them Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can ...

Page 13: ...er transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key related tran sponder fault unless the additional part is physi cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle Cell phones pagers or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Repl...

Page 14: ... 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys If you do not have a programmed sentry key contact your dealer for details NOTE If a programmed ...

Page 15: ... on from the LOCK position NOTE None of the courtesy lights will 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 knob on each door trim panel If the lock knob 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 THING...

Page 16: ...ere per sonal injuries and death Power Door Locks 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 will all...

Page 17: ...eyless entry transmitter The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place t...

Page 18: ...smission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped section of this...

Page 19: ...ors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming NOTE Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision Remember that th...

Page 20: ...allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 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 i...

Page 21: ...onal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC section of this manual or simply follow these steps 1 Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds 2 While the UNLOCK button is pressed after 4 sec onds press the LOCK button Release both buttons The Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure To lock the doors Press and release the LOCK butto...

Page 22: ...ill stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 15 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off when the ignition is switched to the ACC or ON position after the panic alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on NOTE When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a sec...

Page 23: ...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 Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the ...

Page 24: ...off the horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light only operation the system will then rearm itself To arm the system Remove the key from the ignition switch and either 1 Press a power door lock switch while the driver s or passenger s door is open 2 Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit ter After the last door is closed or if all doors are closed the system will arm itse...

Page 25: ...ve 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 is connected if the system was previously armed The exterior lights will flash the horn wil...

Page 26: ... off Open ing either front door will cancel this feature The time is customer programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Per sonal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Auto Up Feature with Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch to the s...

Page 27: ...feature perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored Pull the window switch up to close window com pletely then hold the switch for a second Push the window switch firmly down to second detent to open the window automatically until the window is fully open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears ...

Page 28: ...t the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed With the key in lock position or key out the trunk open symbol will be displayed until the trunk is closed TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is un...

Page 29: ...and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if so equipped left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window If you will be carrying children too small for adult size belts your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the informati...

Page 30: ...and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Bel...

Page 31: ...ould never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your ...

Page 32: ...rn 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 behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be ...

Page 33: ...ble and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt syst...

Page 34: ...ur neck Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restra...

Page 35: ...your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler does not recom mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warnin...

Page 36: ...he 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 so equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove th...

Page 37: ...ent panel above the glove com partment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvio...

Page 38: ...stallation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instru ment panel knee bolsters to provide im...

Page 39: ... seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint See the section on Child Restraint 2 You should read the instructions provided with your ...

Page 40: ...y extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has left and right side curtain airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Airbag System Components The front airbag system consists of the following Airbag Control Module AIRBAG Readiness Light PASS AIRBAG OFF Readiness Light Front Impact Ac...

Page 41: ...r the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instrument panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light and the Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicat...

Page 42: ...ters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control module detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate NOTE A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the syst...

Page 43: ...e electrical system remains functional vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically In addition approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving the interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility NOTE The interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is driven Side Airbag System The airbag control module de...

Page 44: ... 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 vehicle body struc ture or frame You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate...

Page 45: ...D Indica tor lamp illuminates the words 9PASS AIRBAG OFF9 to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags This light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat In this case the airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs The PAD Indica tor Light is also turned off when the sea...

Page 46: ...of the front passenger seat Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down on the seat will also be sensed The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on In this case the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position with their feet on or near the floo...

Page 47: ...ning Light Once the lodged object is removed the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time The Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the fr...

Page 48: ...ocated between the seat and the floor pan The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec tion in an impact While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system promptly The AIRBAG light does not come on or flicke...

Page 49: ...al data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US government and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver vehicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be dis closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party e...

Page 50: ... seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s si...

Page 51: ...the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an...

Page 52: ... Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 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 ...

Page 53: ...traint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle s seat belts instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH compatible child restraint systems are now avail able However because the lower anchorages are to be introduced ov...

Page 54: ...ollow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces...

Page 55: ... and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anc...

Page 56: ... 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 To attach a child restraint tether strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child s...

Page 57: ...ecured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throt...

Page 58: ...ce outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the trunk open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts ...

Page 59: ...k for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight...

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Page 61: ...ding Feature If Equipped 66 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 66 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 66 Power Remote Control Mirrors 67 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 67 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 68 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 68 Operation 70 Phone Call Features 75 UConnect System Features 77 Advanced Phone Connectivity 81 Things You Should Know About Your UConne...

Page 62: ...pen And Close The Hood 99 m Lights 101 Overhead Console Map Reading Lights 101 Interior Lights 101 Headlight Switch 102 Multi Function Lever 103 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights 103 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 104 Headlamps On With Wipers Available With Auto Headlights Only 104 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 104 Lights On Reminder 104 Headlight Time Delay 104 Fog Lights I...

Page 63: ...e Assist System BAS If Equipped 112 m Electronic Stability Program ESP If Equipped 113 Synchronizing ESP 115 m Electronic Speed Control 115 To Activate 116 To Set At A Desired Speed 116 To Deactivate 116 To Resume Speed 116 To Vary The Speed Setting 116 To Accelerate For Passing 117 m Overhead Console If Equipped 118 Courtesy Reading Lights 118 Sunglasses Storage 118 m Garage Door Opener If Equipp...

Page 64: ...aintenance 126 m Electrical Power Outlets 127 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 128 m Cupholders 129 Front Seat Cupholders 129 Rear Seat Cupholders 130 m Storage 130 Console Features 130 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 131 m Load Leveling System If Equipped 132 64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 65: ...vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror If Equipped If the switch is in the AUTO position the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you The mirror will normally be in the AUTO mode unless OFF is pressed on the switch at the base of the mirror A green light in the base of the m...

Page 66: ...ove back to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE This feature is disabled from the factory but can be enabled by the electronic vehicle information center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in this manual for details Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged and may move either forward or rearw...

Page 67: ...r trim panel next to the power door lock switch A rotary knob selects the left mirror right mirror or off position After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature Refer to Seats section f...

Page 68: ... 9Call Mike Work9 or 9Dial 248 555 12129 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UCon nect system NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 9Hands Free Profile 9 version 0 96 or higher For UConnect Customer Support call 1 877 855 8400 or visit the UConnect we...

Page 69: ...stem is available in English Spanish or French languages as equipped The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons Individual button behavior is discussed in the 9Operation9 section NOTE For the best performance of the hands free system s audio and voice re...

Page 70: ...pound commands can be used For example instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing 9 the following compound command can be said 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 For each of the feature explanation in this section only the combined form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can either use the c...

Page 71: ...he brand of phone that you have NOTE www chrysler com uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect System pairing instructions Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 When prompted after the voice on beep say 9Pair a Phone 9 You will be asked to say a four digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellul...

Page 72: ...r Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Dial 9 System will prompt you to say the number you want call For example you can say 9234 567 8901 9 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination The UConnect limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers For example 234 567 890 is nine digits long which is not a valid p...

Page 73: ...e say 9Robert Smith9 or 9Robert9 instead of 9Bob 9 When prompted enter the number designation e g 9Home 9 9Work 9 9Mobile 9 or 9Pager9 This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add m...

Page 74: ...in After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Delete 9 After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the li...

Page 75: ... on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone the UConnect system will interrupt the vehicle audio system...

Page 76: ...m hold press and hold the Phone button for 1 to 3 seconds Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Phone button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold ...

Page 77: ...r of the call to the mobile phone After ignition key is switched to LOCK a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain dura tion after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to LOCK Vehicles such as Pacifica support this approach UConnect System ...

Page 78: ...lightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect system Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Re...

Page 79: ...3 7 4 6 Send 9 Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by 9Send9 is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing 9Would ...

Page 80: ...nds of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect system to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un mute Mute off When you mute the UConnect system you will still b...

Page 81: ...onnect the Blue tooth connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup List Phones9 When prompted say 9List Phones9 The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cel...

Page 82: ...ing beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 At the next prompt say 9Delete 9 You will be asked to say the name of the phone that you wish to delete You can either say the name of the phone that you wish to delete or you can say 9All9 to delete all the phones Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just a...

Page 83: ...d the name in the phonebook You can say 9O9 letter 9O9 for 909 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fu...

Page 84: ...h 9on9 mode Reset In rare instances it may be necessary to reset the UCon nect system The reset feature is exercised by pressing and holding the UConnect and Voice Recognition buttons simultaneously for 15 seconds Normally you do not need to exercise this feature Power Up After switching ignition key from LOCK to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at least five 5 seconds prio...

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Page 88: ...stem Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing up Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs that can be viewed from the driver seat using the rear view mirror Each side of the vehicle has its own warning LEDs The...

Page 89: ...f this manual for details NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system If Service Park Assist System appears in the EVIC after making sure the rear bumper is clean please see your authorized dealer SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard s...

Page 90: ...ht not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Reclining Seats The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat Power Seat Recline Switch 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 91: ... and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support Turn the control lever for ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support Lumbar Support Control Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3 ...

Page 92: ...ed near the bottom center of the instrument panel After turning on the ignition you can choose from High Off or Low heat settings Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two LEDs are illumi nated for high one for low and none for off Pressing the switch once will select high level heating Pressing the switch a second time will select low level heating Pressin...

Page 93: ...will be felt within two to five minutes Memory Feature If Equipped This feature allows the driver to store up to two memory profiles Each memory profile will include the seat side mirror adjustable pedal if equipped power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped settings as well as radio station presets The memory feature switch is located on the driver s door panel The memory switch allows...

Page 94: ...to a memory profile when the Unlock button is pressed and released To program your transmitters perform the following 1 Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the Run position 2 Select desired memory profile 1 or 2 3 Press and release the Set S button on the memory seat switch then press and release button 1 or 2 9Memory Profile Set 1or 2 will be displayed in the instrument cluster o...

Page 95: ...rned on The seatbelt is fastened the seat moves when the seat belt buckle is buckled The seat moves when the seat belt buckle is buckled This feature can be turned off by performing the follow ing procedure 1 Press and hold the Set S button on the memory seat switch located on the driver s door panel 2 Move the horizontal seat switch rearward 3 Release the Set S button and the horizontal seat swit...

Page 96: ...grammable Features Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center Personal Settings for de tails Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjustable restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint The restraint...

Page 97: ...e upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seat back above the seat strap WARNING The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper res...

Page 98: ... with the ignition OFF The pedals can be adjusted while driving The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R Reverse or when the Speed Control is ON If the vehicle is equipped with memory seats a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be ad justed when the system is locked out Adjustable Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Eng...

Page 99: ...edal controls Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 3 ...

Page 100: ...ood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6 inches 15 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before ...

Page 101: ...on when a door is opened The interior lights will automatically turn off 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position if they are switched on manually or if a door is left open to protect the battery This includes the glove box but not the trunk Turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the switchable lamp that was left on to restore the interior light operation Dimmer Control The...

Page 102: ...Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center if equipped and radio when the parking lights or head lights are on Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking l...

Page 103: ... side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight park light and instrument panel light operation Multi Function Lever Headlight Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Page 104: ...osition The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature This feature can be turned on or off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If equipped Refer to Headlamps On With Wipers in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The high beam headlights will come on...

Page 105: ...on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the fog lamp switch NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn ...

Page 106: ...ers and washers are operated by the multi function lever The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed Windshield Washers To use the front washer push the lever in and hold while spray is desired If the lever is released while in the delay range the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is release...

Page 107: ...ther than OFF NOTE A customer programmable feature in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC allows the Rain Sense feature to be turned off Refer to Personal Set tings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center sec tion of this manual for details Mist Feature Push the wiper lever in to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is ...

Page 108: ...tely 23 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the 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 radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washe...

Page 109: ...e telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED The power tilt telescoping steering column lever is lo cated below the multi function lever on the steering column To tilt the column move the l...

Page 110: ...Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TCS IF EQUIPPED WARNING TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The TCS cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilit...

Page 111: ... may cause serious damage to the drive train and is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty The TCS OFF switch is located on the center of the instrument panel To turn the traction control system OFF press the TCS OFF switch until the traction control Indicator in the instrument cluster lights up To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand ...

Page 112: ...he system you must apply continuous braking power during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure WARNING BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excess...

Page 113: ...nning a malfunction has been detected in either the BAS or the ESP system If this light stays illuminated have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ESP IF EQUIPPED WARNING ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents includ ing those ...

Page 114: ...es out Avoid spinning one drive wheel This may cause serious damage to the drive train and is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel switch off the ESP system by pressing the ESP OFF switch With the ESP system switched off the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled Therefore the e...

Page 115: ...Turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The ESP BAS malfunction indica tor light should go out If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or discharged the BAS malfunc tion indicator light may be illuminated with the engine running Turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The BAS malfunction indicator light should go out ELECTR...

Page 116: ...ar when in the Autostick Mode if equipped NOTE The speed control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel such as the compact spare tire To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the lever away from you CANCEL or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory Pushing and releasing the lever ON OFF or turning ...

Page 117: ...NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal Four speed automatic transmissions will experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing uphill or descend ing downhill This downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without ...

Page 118: ...a second time to turn the lights off The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is opened The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a 9push push9 design Push the finger depression o...

Page 119: ...the path of the door People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener mod els manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or o...

Page 120: ... display shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run the vehicle s exhaust while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death Ele...

Page 121: ... 4 The EVIC display will show Channel X Training where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 Release both buttons after the EVIC display shows Channel X Trained NOTE If the EVIC display shows Did Not Train repeat steps 2 4 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the EVIC display If the EVIC display shows Channel X Transmit where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 programming is complete and your device s...

Page 122: ...nk should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with 9Programming9 step two Do not repeat step one For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Canadian Programming Gate Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to 9time out9 or quit after several seconds of tr...

Page 123: ...tons To erase programming from the three buttons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be 9reprogrammed9 note below follow the step noted Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the EVIC display shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train or learning mode and can be pro grammed at...

Page 124: ...that may cause undes ired operation NOTE Changes 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 switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open ...

Page 125: ...eature The sunroof is equipped with an intermediate stop or comfort stop position This feature is designed to elimi nate wind buffeting at vehicle speeds between 20 40 mph 32 64 km h To operate this feature momentarily press the switch rearward to activate the Express Open Feature and the glass will automatically stop at the comfort stop position Pressing the switch rearward again will fully open ...

Page 126: ... body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the...

Page 127: ...ckage has power available only when the ignition is on This outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit WARNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray A fire leading to bodily injury could result NOTE If desired the power outlet next to the ash tray receiver if equipped can be converted by your autho ...

Page 128: ...ngine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with acces sories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to ...

Page 129: ...orward edge of the center console Push down on the cover 300 Touring and 300C only as shown to expose the cupholders Close the cover when the cupholders are no longer needed Front Seat Cupholders Front Seat Cupholders 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3 ...

Page 130: ...f the bin provide clearance for power cords to pass conveniently out of the bin with the lid closed This feature is ideal for games laptops cell phones or other electrical equipment A four slot coin holder can hold US dollar coins or Canadian one and two dollar coins as well as quarters dimes and nickels The bin has a Front opening lid for easy access inside by either the driver or front passenger...

Page 131: ... injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback Th...

Page 132: ...n the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions 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 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ... 149 Compass Display 150 Telephone If Equipped 152 Navigation If Equipped 154 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 154 m Setting The Analog Clock 158 m Sales Code REF AM FM CD Single Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability 159 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 159 Operation Instructions CD Mode 162 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 164...

Page 134: ... CD Mode For MP3 Play 174 m Sales Code RAK AM FM Cassette CD 6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone Video MP3 And WMA Capabilities 175 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 176 Operating Instructions Tape Player 179 Seek Button 179 Fast Forward FF 179 Rewind RW 179 Tape Eject 180 Scan Button 180 Changing Tape Direction 180 Metal Tape Selection 180 Pinch Roller Release 180 Noise Re...

Page 135: ...88 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 188 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 189 PTY Button 9Scan9 189 PTY Button 9Seek9 189 Satellite Antenna 189 Reception Quality 189 m Remote Sound System Controls 190 Radio Operation 191 Tape Player 191 CD Player 191 Satellite 191 m Radio General Information 191 Radio Broadcast Signals 191 Two Types Of Signals 192 Electrical Disturbances 192 AM R...

Page 136: ... Controls 194 Climate Controls Manual 194 Automatic Temperature Control If Equipped 197 Summer Operation 202 Winter Operation 203 Vacation Storage 203 Window Fogging 203 Outside Air Intake 203 A C Air Filter If Equipped 203 Operating Tips 204 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 137: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 4 ...

Page 138: ...STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 139: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 4 ...

Page 140: ...t Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are ON 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate che...

Page 141: ...BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 10 Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light Electronic Stability Program ESP Warning Light If Equipped The yellow...

Page 142: ... 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 anti 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 system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the bra...

Page 143: ... position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the preva...

Page 144: ...ragraph 15 Trip Odometer Button Trip Odometer Button Standard Cluster The word 9TRIP9 will appear when this button is pressed Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the trip odometer is displayed to reset it to 0 miles or kilometers A second press of the button will display the outside temperature in the odometer Trip Odometer Button Premium Cluster Press this button to change the displa...

Page 145: ...e the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable how ever see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced perfo...

Page 146: ...lectrical system volt age The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started If the light stays on or turns on while driving it indicates a problem with the charging system Immediate service should be obtained 23 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illumin...

Page 147: ...essing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following System Status Vehicle information warning message displays Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped Personal Settings customer programmable features Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions UConnect hands free communication system dis plays If Equipped Navigation system screens If Equipp...

Page 148: ...which radio is in the vehicle This button can also be used to return to a previous navigation menu selection When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal ...

Page 149: ...s Cleared Channels Defaulted Did Not Train Left Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Left Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Right Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Right Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section C...

Page 150: ...ion Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Display Units of Measure in Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until US or METRIC appears to make your selection To Reset The Display Pressing and releasing the FUNCTION SELECT button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed Reset will only occur if a rese...

Page 151: ...Mode Turn on the ignition switch Press and hold the compass button for approxi mately 2 seconds Use the SCROLL buttons until Cali brate Compass is highlighted Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration The message CAL will appear in the EVIC Complete one or more 360 turns in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL message turns off The compass will now functi...

Page 152: ...ding to the map Press and release the compass button to exit Telephone If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until Telephone is displayed in the EVIC When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC pro vides the following telephone information Phone status idle voice mail roaming battery strength and signal strength in increments of 20 per cent Call status Incoming call connecting connected...

Page 153: ...l to indicate that the U Connect phone is currently in analog mode The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the U Connect phone is currently in roaming The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that you have voice mail The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a text message The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the battery strength of the U Connect phone The EVIC displays this symbol to...

Page 154: ...ation Unit Display to the Menu Turn By Turn Directions If Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings the Navigation System will provide turn by turn directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC display The name of the approaching road is displayed at the top of the screen followed by an arrow to show the direction of the turn and the remaining distance to the turn counted...

Page 155: ... P Park or N Neutral position Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When DRIVER S DOOR 1ST is selected only the driv er s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS ...

Page 156: ...ed the driver can choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until 0 30 60 or 90 appears to make your selection Headlamps On With Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approxi mately 1...

Page 157: ...he outside rearview mirrors will tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the RUN position The mirrors move back to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE Press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Park Assist System If Equipped When ON is selected and the driver...

Page 158: ...exit the vehicle The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press...

Page 159: ...ases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played For your convenience the volume can be turned down but not up when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player or Satellite Radio if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to se...

Page 160: ...tuner to scan through preset stations in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for 5 seconds at each preset station before continuing to the next To stop the search press PSCAN a second time Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by tu...

Page 161: ...t side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will be displayed Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the tune control again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone balance and fade SET Button Radio Mode To SET The Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button...

Page 162: ...ically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If the volume control is ON the unit will switch to CD mode and begin to play The display will show the track number and play time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one NOTE You may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition switch OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON...

Page 163: ... Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds RW FF CD Mode Press and hold the 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 NOTE RND Button Random Play Button CD Mode Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random ...

Page 164: ...nual SALES CODE RAQ AM FM CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS VES CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Power Switch Volume Control Rotary Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio ON Press the ON VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio 164 UNDERSTA...

Page 165: ... side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec tion Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it MUTE Button Radio Mode Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers 9MUTE9 will be displayed Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers wil...

Page 166: ... rewind fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM FM or Satel lite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Radio Mode Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the frequency AM FM Button Radio Mode Press the button to select AM or FM Modes Setting the Tone Bala...

Page 167: ...s taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button or turning the TUNE rotary knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adult_...

Page 168: ...memory press the SET DIR button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET DIR button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating th...

Page 169: ...CD icon will illuminate on the radio display CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the t...

Page 170: ...the disc is loading and READING DISC when the radio is reading the disc LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the LOAD EJT button f...

Page 171: ...MODE For CD Audio Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature Press the RND b...

Page 172: ...re supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as 9keep disc open after writing9 are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 file formats The radio will recognize only files with t...

Page 173: ...les Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session di...

Page 174: ...oved CD If the CD is removed and there are other CD s in the radio the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout If the CD is removed and there are no other CD s in the radio the radio will remain in CD mode and display 9INSERT DISC for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode MSG or INFO Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Press and MSG or INFO button while playin...

Page 175: ...a folder Buttons 1 6 CD Mode For MP3 Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VESt If Equipped Refer to separate Vid...

Page 176: ...adio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remained tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button and will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Radio Mode Pressing the SC...

Page 177: ...frequency AM FM Button Radio Mode Press the button to select AM or FM Modes Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones Pres...

Page 178: ...t the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None News News Information Information Sports Sports Talk Talk Rock Rock Classic Rock Classic_Rock Adult Hits Adult_Hits Soft Rock Soft_Rock Top 40 Top_40 Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues S...

Page 179: ... mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to sk...

Page 180: ...ape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on whenever the tape player is on but may be switched off To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System Press Preset 1 after you insert the tape The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license ...

Page 181: ... return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection SCAN Button CD MODE For CD Audio Play Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode For CD Audio Play LOAD EJECT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The ...

Page 182: ...MODE For CD Audio Play Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE For CD Audio Play Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner TUNE Control CD MODE For CD Audio Play Pressing th...

Page 183: ... and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of directory levels 15 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders 100 Max...

Page 184: ...64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 and WMA files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files o...

Page 185: ...he radio displays 9INSERT DISC9 insert the CD into the player The radio display will show 9LOADING DISC9 when the disc is loading LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the us...

Page 186: ... Control allows the adjustment of Tone Balance and Fade AM FM Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Switches back to Radio mode RND PTY Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing this button plays files randomly SET DIR Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Press the SET DIR Button to display folders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or move throu...

Page 187: ...fication Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ENS SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and Time buttons simultaneously for ...

Page 188: ...r the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word 9SCAN9 will app...

Page 189: ...button within five seconds The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible Do not place items...

Page 190: ...ls depending on which radio is in the vehicle The VOLUME switch controls the volume of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume The AUDIO MODE SELECT button changes the mode of the radio from AM to FM to Tape to CD or to Satellite SAT depending on which radio is in the vehicle The FUNCTION ...

Page 191: ... Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to 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 Satellite Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable satellite channel and ...

Page 192: ...leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio NOTE On vehicles so equipped the radio steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off and the driver door has not been opened This feature is programmable through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC if equipped Refer ...

Page 193: ... periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very 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 ...

Page 194: ...or the heating air conditioning and venti lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions The instrument panel features four dual vane airflow registers Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument panel and two are located in the center of the instrument panel These registers can be closed t...

Page 195: ...e interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls the blower and can be set in one of four speeds and OFF The blower fan mo tor will remain on until the system is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF Temperature Control The temperature of air can be selected by rotating the temperature con...

Page 196: ...lets located under the instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats Bi Level Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to partially block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets...

Page 197: ...o matically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger This is accomplished by a dual sun sensor in the top of the instrument panel and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit There are also various sensors monitored by this system which take account for vehicle speed A C pressure outside temperature and engine cooling temperature The infrared senso...

Page 198: ...ke 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation The air conditioning in this system is automatic Pressing this button while in AUTO mode will cause an audible beep and the LED will flash three times and remain off This indicates that the sy...

Page 199: ...ain conditions after the vehicle is turned off the climate control system may recalibrate and a noise may be heard for 20 seconds This is part of normal operation Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the customer can override the blowe...

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Page 201: ...r flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel Air flows through the regis ters in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Depress this button to turn on and off the air cond...

Page 202: ...re separately NOTE Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog If the interior of the windows begins to fog press the Recirculate icon button to return to outside air Some temp humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and ham per visibility For this reason the system will not allow Recirculate to be selected while in the defrost or defrost floor mo...

Page 203: ...The Defrost Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the...

Page 204: ...Operating Tips 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 205: ...n General Information 219 m AutoStick If Equipped 222 AutoStick Operation 222 m Parking Brake 222 m Brake System 224 Anti Lock Brake System 225 m Power Steering 227 m Tire Safety Information 228 Tire Markings 228 Tire Identification Number TIN 231 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 232 m Tires General Information 236 Tire Pressure 236 Tire Inflation Pressures 237 Radial Ply Tires 239 Compact Spare Tir...

Page 206: ...ons 249 m Fuel Requirements 250 Reformulated Gasoline 251 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 251 MMT In Gasoline 252 Sulfur In Gasoline 252 Materials Added To Fuel 253 Fuel System Cautions 253 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 253 m Adding Fuel 254 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 254 m Vehicle Loading 256 Vehicle Certification Label 256 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 257 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 257 Overloading 257 ...

Page 207: ... 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 pos...

Page 208: ...ine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 second...

Page 209: ...iver side of the vehicle It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution TRANSMISSION SHIFTING 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D Drive to P Park or R Reverse or from P or R to D should be done only after the accelerator pe...

Page 210: ... in P Park position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into P Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked ...

Page 211: ...est up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy Select the 3 range when frequent transmission shifting occurs when us ing the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly ter rain traveling into strong head winds or while tow ing heavy trailers NOTE If the vehicle is started in cold outside tempera tures shifts into Overdrive may be delayed Normal ...

Page 212: ...gear range selec tions CAUTION Never race the engine with the brakes on and the vehicle in gear and never hold the vehicle on an incline without applying the brakes These prac tices can cause overheating and damage to the transmission When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween First and R Reverse do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Torque Converte...

Page 213: ... converter will refill within 5 seconds of shifting from P Park into any other gear position Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transmission automatically shifts into second gear The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will continue ...

Page 214: ...oved from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the Park position securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Furthermore you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the Park position When shifting into Park move the lever all the way forward until it stops ...

Page 215: ...n switch only with the selector lever in the PARK position With the key removed the selector lever is locked in the PARK position For electrical system malfunctions there is an override for the interlock system In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or ON positions Remove the rubber storage tray from the bin located to the right of the shifter l...

Page 216: ...characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick mode and select the 3 range AutoStickt Gear selection The transmission gear can be selected by pressing th...

Page 217: ...ed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation you may notice de layed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could r...

Page 218: ...ur earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equip ment to determine if the problem could recur Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible If the problem has been momentary the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the transmission enters temporary Lim...

Page 219: ...gine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal The automatic transmission selects individual gears au tomatically dependent upon Altitude Vehicle Loading Driving Style Selector lever position Accelerator position Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted de pendent on the driving style the driving situation and the road...

Page 220: ... NEUTRAL 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 reverse 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 foot is firmly on the brake pedal The selector lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position...

Page 221: ...unc tion indicator light to come on Turn off the engine and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system BTSI that holds the gearshift lever in the P Park position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position To move the gear selector lever out of the P Park position th...

Page 222: ...t triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The gear position will be shown in the transmis sion gear display located in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal If you choose the Overdrive mode the transmission will oper ate automatically shifting between the five available gears When you wish to eng...

Page 223: ...he instrument panel When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade Parking Brake Parking Brake Release START...

Page 224: ...ake 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 the power system operating Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems If either of the two hydraulic systems lose nor...

Page 225: ...al laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents...

Page 226: ...hat the ABS system is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions ABS inducing conditions can in clude ice snow gravel bumps railroad tracks loose debris or panic stops You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti lock The ABS motor...

Page 227: ...will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers NOTE Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others ...

Page 228: ...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 229: ...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 229 5 ...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ... 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 232 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 233: ...rmation 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 placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in y...

Page 234: ...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 the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs...

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Page 236: ...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 prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fa...

Page 237: ... 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 Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Ti...

Page 238: ...his in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduc...

Page 239: ...the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial 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 Tempor...

Page 240: ...re installed Damage to the vehicle may result Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do ...

Page 241: ...nspected 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 b...

Page 242: ...index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate 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 in false speedometer and odometer read ings Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment ma...

Page 243: ...all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster and an au dible chime will be activated when one or more tire pressures is low The Tire Pressure Monitoring Indi cator Lamp will flash on and off for ten seconds when a system fault is detected The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until t...

Page 244: ...equipment that is not of the same size type and or style After market wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPM system as damage to the sensors may result CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which c...

Page 245: ...s low The Tire Pressure Monitoring Indi cator Lamp will flash on and off for ten seconds when a system fault is detected The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is removed and reset The Tire Pressure Monitoring System consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 5 Wheel Sensors 4 Wheel Sensor Trigger Modules Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display Messa...

Page 246: ... removed reset NOTE The Indicator Lamp will only illuminate for the four active road tires A low spare tire pressure will not cause the Indicator Lamp to illuminate When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following messages LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE One or more of these messages will be displayed in the EVIC i...

Page 247: ...ll the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the wheel rim sensor NOTE The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tire pressure condition 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 adju...

Page 248: ...ken 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 rear wheels as tightly as pos sible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehi...

Page 249: ...ent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety 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 veh...

Page 250: ... all emis sions regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane of 87 The manufacturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recom mended Continued heavy spark knock can cause engine damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such...

Page 251: ... lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxyge...

Page 252: ...olines Sulfur In Gasoline Your vehicle may have been designed to meet California low emission standards when using cleaner burning California reformulated gasoline with low sulfur This vehicle may be sold nationwide Your vehicle will oper ate satisfactorily on fuels meeting Federal specification but emission control system performance may be ad versely affected Gasoline sold outside of California ...

Page 253: ...lytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance 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 perfo...

Page 254: ...r 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 trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler...

Page 255: ...rfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not secured properly the Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will turn on Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the veh...

Page 256: ...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 the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR V...

Page 257: ...ading 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 and front and rear GAWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commercial scale to insure that it is not over the GVWR Figure out the weight on the f...

Page 258: ...ehicle is shown in the illustration Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been exceeded Front Axle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2054 lbs 932 kg 1805 lbs 819 kg Load Including driver pass sengers and cargo 271 lbs 123 kg 579 lbs 263 kg Total 2325 lbs 1055 kg 2384 lbs 1081 kg GAWR 2546 lbs 1155 kg 2708 lbs 1228 kg NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label attached to the rear of the d...

Page 259: ...ng 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 32 square feet 2 97 square meters The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of the combined weig...

Page 260: ... of continuous operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transmission fluid change intervals NOTE For vehicles equipped with Autostick By using the Autostick modes and selecting a specific gear range frequent shifting can be avoided The highest gear range should be selected that allows for adequate performance For example choose 4 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 3 or 2...

Page 261: ... 000 lbs 907 kg CAUTION If the trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg loaded it should 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 m...

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Page 263: ...are Tire 272 Wheel Cover Installation If Required 273 m Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 273 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 276 Acceleration 276 Traction 276 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 277 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 278 With Ignition Key 278 Without The Ignition Key 279 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 279 Towing This Vehicle Behin...

Page 264: ...uld 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 NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning Flash ers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the foll...

Page 265: ...the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look ...

Page 266: ...where it can be raised on a lift 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 Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking positi...

Page 267: ...ver in the trunk Follow these steps to access the jack NOTE The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack Open the trunk Lift the access cover using the pull strap Remove the fastener securing the spare tire WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 6 ...

Page 268: ...astener securing the jack Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under an access cover in the trunk Follow these steps to access the spare tire Open the trunk Lift the access cover using the pull strap 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 269: ...cle is being jacked 2 Remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench 3 Before raising the vehicle use lug wrench to carefully pry off wheel cover if equipped with steel wheels or center cap if equipped with aluminum wheels WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges and retention teeth WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 6 ...

Page 270: ...s counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 5 Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange use the lift area closest to the flat tire 6 Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire 270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

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Page 272: ...slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on ...

Page 273: ...n the wheel 3 Install the cover by hand snapping the cover over the two lug nuts Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover 4 Return to Changing a Tire Section Item 9 above JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is on You can be hurt by the fan WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 274: ...hydrogen gas which is flam mable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting NOTE The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be dis...

Page 275: ...he booster battery and then to the engine ground B of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections 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 removing the ju...

Page 276: ...re is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainsto...

Page 277: ...CS if equipped before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Stability Program or Traction Control System in your Owner s Manual for Details WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck And don t let a...

Page 278: ...the drive shaft disconnected at the rear axle drive flange CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result The only approved method of towing is with a flat bed truck Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damag...

Page 279: ... prevent damage to the vehicle TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the limitations described in this section TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLEY The manufacture does not recommend that you tow this vehicle on a tow dolley Vehicle da...

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Page 281: ...acement Parts 289 m Dealer Service 289 m Maintenance Procedures 290 Engine Oil 290 Engine Oil Filter 295 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tensioner 295 Spark Plugs 295 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 295 Fuel Filter 296 Catalytic Converter 296 Maintenance Free Battery 297 Air Conditioner Maintenance 299 A C Air Filter 300 Power Steering Fluid Check 300 Front Rear Suspension Ball Joints 301 7 ...

Page 282: ...From Corrosion 311 Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 300 315 Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 300C 300 Touring 315 m Power Distribution Centers 315 Front Power Distribution Center 315 Rear Power Distribution Center 318 m Vehicle Storage 321 m Replacement Light Bulbs 322 m Bulb Replacement 323 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Inner Park Lamp And Outer Park Lamp 300 3...

Page 283: ...l Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp And Backup Lamp 300C 329 License Lamp 331 m Fluids And Capacities 332 m Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 333 Engine 333 Chassis 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 7 ...

Page 284: ...2 7L ENGINE 284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 285: ...3 5L ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 7 ...

Page 286: ...5 7L ENGINE 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 287: ...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 288: ...hich you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 3 If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 As soon as you turn your key to the ON position you will see your MIL sy...

Page 289: ...uled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopart parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available wh...

Page 290: ...proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off 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 lev...

Page 291: ... 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 in the SAFE range Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE range will result in an oil level at the top of the SAFE range on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aera...

Page 292: ...ervice Off Road or desert operation NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule 9A9 of the 9Mainte nance Schedules9 section of this manual NOTE Under n...

Page 293: ...t oil meeting the specifi cation MS 6395 Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 2 7L Engines SAE 5W 30 and SAE 5W 20 engine oils are recom mended for all operating temperatures These engine oils improve low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy Refer to your engine oil filler cap for the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi ficati...

Page 294: ...el economy in vehicles equipped with 5 7L engines Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the recommended oil quality requirements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine...

Page 295: ...per belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts cracks glazing or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt failure Low gen erator belt tension can cause battery failure Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer ence between the belts and other engine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs m...

Page 296: ...nly Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in...

Page 297: ...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 298: ...Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable cla...

Page 299: ...ce test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs The air conditioning system contains refrigerant...

Page 300: ...t and arrows on the filter indicate this Refer to the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement intervals Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning ...

Page 301: ...ody pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors trunk and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood ...

Page 302: ...ield Washers The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with wind shield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and oper ate 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 ...

Page 303: ...ING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO fol low the preceding safety tips Cooling System Inspection WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan turn the ignition key to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any t...

Page 304: ... and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of old antifreeze solution Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturers recommended coolant refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than the specified HOAT coolant may result in decreased...

Page 305: ...coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes Coolant Pressure Cap The coolant pressure cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to insure that coolant will return to the coolant bottle from the overflow tank The coolant pressure cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT O...

Page 306: ...n the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill See your authorized dealer to properly fill the cooling system Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is normally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulat ing on the radiator and bein...

Page 307: ...king tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling indicate deterioration 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 Ins...

Page 308: ...t 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 area is not necessarily an indication of leakage Actual dripping...

Page 309: ... 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 leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spillin...

Page 310: ...d during service Care should be taken in installing quick connect fittings to insure they are properly installed and fully connected See your authorized dealer for service Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction have your authorized dealer c...

Page 311: ...or any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed No regular maintenance is required for these compo nents Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable i...

Page 312: ...par auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scratch the paint 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 dus...

Page 313: ...aled 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 to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with a mild detergent then ...

Page 314: ...ments 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 Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used...

Page 315: ...maining debris Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth Carefully tuck the front followed by the rear then side edges of the cup holder into the center console Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 300C 300 Touring Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cup holder in the ...

Page 316: ...other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Front Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 20 Amp Yellow Left High Beam Headlight 2 20 Amp Yellow Right High Beam Headlight 3 15 Amp Dk Blue Adjustable Pedal 4 20 Amp Yellow Horn 5 25 Amp Clear Headlamp ...

Page 317: ...Pink Antilock Brake System ABS Valves 18 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper Washer 19 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan Cavity Fuse Circuits 20 20 Amp Lt Blue Starter 21 50 Amp Red ABS Pump Motor 22 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan High Low 23 50 Amp Red High Intensity Lighting 24 25 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left High Beam Right Low Beam 26 20 Amp Lt Blue Transmission 27 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left Low Beam Right High Beam MA...

Page 318: ...Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 319: ...rous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 60 Amp Clear Ignition Off Draw 2 40 Amp Green Battery Cavity Fuse Circuits 3 4 40 Amp Green Battery 5 30 Amp Pink Heated Seat Steering Column 6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 7 8 15 Amp Dk Blue Ignition Start R...

Page 320: ... Airbag Occupant Classifica tion Module Cavity Fuse Circuits 28 10 Amp Red Curtain Airbag if equipped 29 5 Amp Orange Sentry Key Remote Keyless Entry Powertrain Control Module Ignition Feed 30 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module Power Mirrors if equipped 31 32 33 34 35 5 Amp Orange Power Antenna Garage Door Opener Ignition Delay 36 20 Amp Yellow Radio Navigation 37 15 Amp Dk Blue Transmission 38 5 A...

Page 321: ...GE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system ...

Page 322: ...gh Beam Headlamp 9005 Front Park Turn Lamp 3757AK Front Inner Park Lamp 194NA Front Outer Park Lamp 194NA Front Fog Lamp If Equipped 9145 H10 Serviced at Dealer Front Sidemarker W5W Serviced at Dealer Tail Stop Turn Lamp 3057 Rear Sidemarker 168 Backup Lamp 3057 Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED License 168 LIGHT BULBS Exterior 300C Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp Standard Halogen 9006XS Low Bea...

Page 323: ... bulb socket assembly counter clockwise and pull out Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver s side head lamp assembly Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly Reinstall the socket assembly and turn clockwise MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 7 ...

Page 324: ...arge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlight switch off and the key removed Because of this you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb yourself If a headlight bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned O...

Page 325: ...onds as the system charges Open the hood Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter clockwise and pull out Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver s side head lamp assembly Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly Reinstall the socket assembly and turn clockwise MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 326: ...ean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Backup Lamp Side Marker Lamp and Tail Stop Turn Lamp 300 1 Open the Trunk 2 Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 327: ...6 Disconnect the electrical connector 7 Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs Turn bulb sockets counter clockwise to remove MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 7 ...

Page 328: ...8 Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket 9 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the tail light assembly 10 Close the trunk 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 329: ... two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 6 Disconnect the electrical connector MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 7 ...

Page 330: ...7 Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs Turn bulb sockets counter clockwise to remove 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 331: ... tail light assembly 10 Close the trunk License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the bulb from the socket 3 Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 4 Reattach the light to the rear fascia MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7 ...

Page 332: ...ngines SAE 10W 30 API Certified 6 0 qts 5 7 liters 5 7 Liter Engines SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 0 qts 6 6 liters Cooling System 2 7 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 9 5 qts 9 0 liters 3 5 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 10 3 qts 9 75 liters 5 7 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 14 0 qts 13 3 lit...

Page 333: ...d Refer to the en gine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Engine Oil 5 7 Liter Use API Certified engine oil SAE 5W 20 is recommended Refer to the en gine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com par...

Page 334: ...t ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Mopart SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 335: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 336 m Maintenance Schedules 336 Schedule B 339 Schedule A 347 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 336: ... ment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of California 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 are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the sc...

Page 337: ...stances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle 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...

Page 338: ...roper fit At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 338 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 339: ...riving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 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 vices L Off road or desert operation If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000...

Page 340: ... oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X 340 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 341: ...nspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X SCHEDULE B 341 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 342: ...ne oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Replace the rear axle fluid X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X 342 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 343: ...leaner filter X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the power steering fluid X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X SCHEDULE B 343 ...

Page 344: ... cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X X Rotate the tires X X X 344 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 345: ...er filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Flush and replace the engine coolant X Replace the engine timing belt Federal Emis sions 3 5L Engine X Replace the engine timing belt California Emissions 3 5L Engine X Replace the spark plugs 2 7L 3 5L Engines X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Change the rear axle fluid X Replace the a...

Page 346: ...t required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts 346 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 347: ...and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X SCHEDULE A 347 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 348: ... Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months or 102 000 miles X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X 348 SCHEDU...

Page 349: ...the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Replace the spark plugs 2 7L 3 5L Engines X Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the engine timing belt Federal Emissions equipped vehicles only 3 5L En gine X Replace the engine timing belt California Emissions equippe...

Page 350: ... not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts 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 abo...

Page 351: ... 352 Prepare A List 352 Be Reasonable With Requests 352 m If You Need Assistance 352 m Warranty Information 355 m Mopart Parts 356 m Reporting Safety Defects 356 In Canada 356 m Publication Order Forms 356 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 358 Treadwear 358 Traction Grades 358 Temperature Grades 359 9 ...

Page 352: ...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 interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to provide prompt resolution for any wa...

Page 353: ...omer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 80...

Page 354: ...ithin three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you pur...

Page 355: ...WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 355 9 ...

Page 356: ... the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 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 Departme...

Page 357: ...ts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering speciali...

Page 358: ...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 359: ...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 362: ...tions Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 189 Antifreeze Disposal 306 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 304 305 332 Anti Lock Brake System 225 Anti Lock Warning Light 141 Anti Theft Security Alarm 24 Appearance Care 311 Auto Down Power Windows 26 Auto Up Power Windows 26 Automatic Dimming Mirror 65 Automatic Door Locks 17 18 Automatic Headlights 104 Automatic Temperature Control 197 Automatic Transaxle 310 ...

Page 363: ...lb Replacement 323 Bulbs Light 322 Calibration Compass 151 Capacities Fluid 332 Caps Filler Fuel 254 Radiator 305 Car Washes 312 Carbon Monoxide Warning 253 Cargo Tie Downs 131 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 192 Catalytic Converter 296 CD Player 159 164 175 Cellular Phone 68 Chains Tire 248 Changing A Flat Tire 265 Chart Tire Sizing 229 Child Restraint 50 52 54 55 Child Restraint Tether Anch...

Page 364: ...e Control 115 Cup Holder 129 315 Customer Assistance 352 Data Recorder Event 48 Dealer Service 289 Defroster Rear Window 195 Defroster Windshield 59 196 201 Delay Wipers 108 Diagnostic System Onboard 287 Dimmer Switch Headlight 106 Disposal Antifreeze 306 Door Locks 15 Door Locks Automatic 17 Door Opener Garage 119 Drive Belts 295 Drive Shaft Universal Joints 301 Driver s Seat Glide Feature 95 Dri...

Page 365: ... Selection 292 332 Oil Synthetic 294 Overheating 264 Temperature Gauge 143 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 43 Event Data Recorder 48 Exhaust Gas Caution 58 253 303 Exhaust System 302 Exterior Folding Mirrors 66 Filters Air Cleaner 295 Air Conditioning 203 300 Engine Fuel 296 Engine Oil 295 333 Engine Oil Disposal 294 Flashers Hazard Warning 264 Turn Signal 140 Flash To Pass 106 Flat Tire Changi...

Page 366: ...e Reformulated 251 Gauges Coolant Temperature 143 Fuel 145 Speedometer 140 Tachometer 141 Gear Ranges 210 General Information 14 23 247 Glass Cleaning 314 Gross Axle Weight Rating 257 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 257 Hands Free Phone 68 Hazard Warning Flasher 264 Head Restraints 96 Headlights 324 High Beam 106 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 106 On With Wipers 104 107 Passing 106 Switch 103 Time D...

Page 367: ...ipers 108 Introduction 4 Jack Location 267 Jack Operation 266 269 Jacking Instructions 269 Jump Starting 273 Key Programming 14 Key Replacement 13 Key Sentry 12 Key In Reminder 12 Keyless Entry System 20 Keys 11 Knee Bolster 37 Lap Shoulder Belts 30 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 54 Latch Plate 31 Latches Hood 99 Lead Free Gasoline 250 Lights 59 101 Airbag 41 58 142 Anti Lock 141 Auto...

Page 368: ... Service 322 323 Service Engine Soon 146 Turn Signal 103 105 Voltage 146 Load Leveling System 132 Loading Vehicle 256 257 Capacities 257 Tires 232 Locks Door 15 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 54 Lubrication Body 301 Lumbar Support 91 Maintenance Free Battery 297 Maintenance Procedures 290 Maintenance Schedule 336 Light Duty Schedule 9B9 339 Schedule 9A9 347 Schedule 9B9 339 Malfunctio...

Page 369: ...2 Checking 290 291 Disposal 294 Filter 295 333 Filter Disposal 294 Identification Logo 293 Materials Added to 294 Recommendation 292 332 Synthetic 294 Viscosity 293 294 332 Onboard Diagnostic System 287 288 Opener Garage Door 119 Operator Manuals 4 Overhead Console 118 Overhead Travel Information Center 118 Overheating Engine 144 264 Owner s Manual 4 356 Panic Alarm 22 Parking Brake 222 Parking On...

Page 370: ... Radio Operation 159 164 175 194 Radio Remote Controls 190 Radio Satellite 187 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 107 Rear Seat Folding 97 Rear Window Defroster 195 Rearview Mirrors 65 Reclining Front Seats 90 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 333 Recorder Event Data 48 Recreational Towing 261 Refrigerant 299 Reminder Seat Belt 35 Remote Keyless Entry 20 Remote Sound System Controls 190 Rem...

Page 371: ...31 Reminder 145 Seats 89 Glide To Exit 95 Heated 92 Lumbar Support 91 Power 89 Rear Folding 97 Reclining 90 Security Alarm 24 Selection of Coolant 333 Self Sealing Tires 243 Sentry Key 12 Service Assistance 352 Service Contract 354 Service Engine Soon Light 146 Service Manuals 356 Setting the Clock 158 160 166 176 Settings Personal 154 Shift Speeds 209 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 34 Side Airbag ...

Page 372: ...rature Control Automatic 197 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 143 265 Theft Alarm 24 Theft System 24 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 131 Tilt Steering Column 109 Tire and Loading Information Placard 232 Tire Identification Number TIN 231 Tire Markings 228 Tire Safety Information 228 Tires 59 236 358 Air Pressure 236 Alignment 242 Chains 248 Changing 265 269 Compact Spare 239 Flat Changing 265 General Informa...

Page 373: ...ssion Automatic 209 214 Shifting 209 Transmission See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service 23 Transmitter Garage Door Opener 119 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transporting Pets 57 Tread Wear Indicators 241 Trip Odometer Reset Button 144 Trunk Release Emergency 29 Trunk Release Remote Control 28 Turn Signals 105 140 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 358 Universal Joints 301 Universal Transmitter 1...

Page 374: ... Washing Vehicle 312 Wheel Alignment and Balance 242 Wheel and Wheel Trim 313 Wheel Bearings 311 Wind Buffeting 27 126 Window Airbag 37 43 Window Fogging 197 203 Windows 25 Power 25 Windshield Defroster 196 201 Windshield Washers 106 302 Windshield Wiper Blades 301 Windshield Wipers 106 Wiper Blade Replacement 301 Wipers Intermittent 108 Wipers Rain Sensitive 107 374 INDEX ...

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