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Charging System Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,38,40,41
Child Restraint Tether Anchors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236,237
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cleaning

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Instrument Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Wood Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Coin Holder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Compact Disc Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Compact Disc Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,107
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convertible Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convertible Top Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,223
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Pressure Cap

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rubber and Plastic Components . . . . . . . . . . 224
Selection of Coolant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,246,247

Corrosion Protection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . 213

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INDEX

Summary of Contents for 2005 Sebring Convertible

Page 1: ...EHICLE 7 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 47 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 141 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 185 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 199 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 249 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 267 10 INDEX 277 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 4: ...fac turer s dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 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 certa...

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

Page 6: ...tion number VIN is on a stamped plate on the left front corner on the body of the vehicle visible through the windshield This number also ap pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label as a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterat...

Page 7: ...amming 11 General Information 12 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 12 䡵 Door Locks 12 Power Door Locks 13 Central Locking If Equipped 14 Door Ajar Warning 14 Automatic Rolling Door Locks 14 Automatic Unlock On Exit Only Available If Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled 15 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 16 To Unlock The Doors 16 To Lock The Doors 17 To Unlock The Trunk 17 Panic Alarm 17 To Use The Panic A...

Page 8: ... Shoulder Belts 24 Seat Belt Pretensioners 27 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert 28 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 29 Seat Belt Extender 29 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 30 Child Restraint 35 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 43 䡵 Safety Tips 44 Exhaust Gas 44 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 44 Periodic Safety Checks You ...

Page 9: ...e doors and close the windows when leaving the vehicle unat tended Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position Turn the key to the Lock position and remove the key Ignition Key Positions THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 2 ...

Page 10: ...nition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition and is in the OFF LOCK or ACC position sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key SENTRY KEY IF EQUIPPED With this system an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics If the electronics recognizes the signal the vehicle will start and continue to run If the system does not recognize the...

Page 11: ...system electronics All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it can not be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digi...

Page 12: ... with FCC rules part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will come on when you open either door unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry or central unlock ...

Page 13: ...le or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door located to the front of each door handle Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 2 ...

Page 14: ...he driver s door to the unlock position once will unlock only the driver s door Locking the driver s door with the key will lock both doors Door Ajar Warning If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely closed the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis play and a chime will sound once The odometer display will reappear once the door is closed Automatic Rolling Door Locks The doors will lo...

Page 15: ...rs 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Automatic Unlock on Exit Only Available if Automatic Door Locks are Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position This function is disabled as delivered from the factory Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or disabled by performing the following ...

Page 16: ...tton twice within 5 seconds to unlock all doors If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi nated Entry the interior lights also come on and remain on for about 30 seconds when you unlock the doors NOTE The system may be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button To toggle between the first press unlock of the driver s door to unlock of all doors perform the following...

Page 17: ...ut no longer than 10 seconds then press the Unlock button 3 Release both buttons To unlock the trunk Press and hold the Trunk button on the transmitter to unlatch the trunk NOTE The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk immediately upon activation of the Trunk button without pressing and holding by performing the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit t...

Page 18: ...gnal that you can proceed with programming the new transmitter 3 Press and release the Lock and Unlock buttons simul taneously followed by a press and release of ANY button on each new transmitter to be programmed as well as the original transmitter You will hear a chime when a transmitter has been successfully programmed You will have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmit ters A chime...

Page 19: ... battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 Reassemble the transmitter case Snap the halves together and test transmitter operation VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors trunk and ignition for unauthorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal for up to 18 minutes For the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash T...

Page 20: ...ed but there is a problem in the trunk circuit After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed To disarm the system Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter the alarm had been triggered Check the...

Page 21: ...n place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed With the key in lock position or key out the deck 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 insi...

Page 22: ...n the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism See picture WINDOWS Power Windows WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the power windows while operating the power window switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Emergency Release Power Window Switc...

Page 23: ... the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers and front airbags for both the driver and front passenger 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 Plea...

Page 24: ... the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the...

Page 25: ... on the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2 ...

Page 26: ...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 used together...

Page 27: ...elt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Seat Belt Pr...

Page 28: ... km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by 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 t...

Page 29: ...ross the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This exte...

Page 30: ...t put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are in flating Do not drill cut or tamper with knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster suc...

Page 31: ...belt see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats appropriate for the size and age of the child Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 t...

Page 32: ...airbag system consists of the following Airbag Control Module AIRBAG Readiness Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Interconnecting Wiring Knee Impact Bolsters Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works The front airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate T...

Page 33: ...as you drive have the airbag system checked right away When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas exits the airbag inflator and inflates the airbag Two levels of airbag inflation rates are possible These rates are determined by the airbag control module based on collision severity The airbag covers separat...

Page 34: ...permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If yo...

Page 35: ...ell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protection 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 flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ...

Page 36: ...ecommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either ...

Page 37: ...recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it Buckle t...

Page 38: ...belt Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit period...

Page 39: ...r child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retro fit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle Both rear seating positions have lower anchor ages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats These are round bars located at the lower area of the seat back des...

Page 40: ...hat 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 In addition there are tether strap a...

Page 41: ...hild restraint Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight howev...

Page 42: ...t 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 seat 3 Attach the tether strap hook A of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the tether strap B according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions Child Tether Anchor Location Tether Strap Mounting 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...

Page 43: ... The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long break in period 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 throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and sho...

Page 44: ...he engine running adjust your heating or cooling con trols to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle close the trunk while driving However if for some reason it must remain open close all windows Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed Safety Checks You Should Ma...

Page 45: ...u Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall 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 ...

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Page 47: ...Day Night Mirror If Equipped 58 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 59 Electric Remote Control Mirrors 60 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 61 䡵 Seats 61 Manual Front Seat Adjustments 61 Power Driver s Seat 63 Heated Seats If Equipped 63 To Fold The Front Seatback Forward 64 Easy Entry System 64 Adjustable Head Restraints 65 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 65 䡵 Lights 67 Front Map Reading Lights 67 Interio...

Page 48: ...t Wiper System 72 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 73 䡵 Traction Control If Equipped 73 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 74 To Activate 74 To Set At A Desired Speed 75 To Deactivate 75 To Resume Speed 75 To Vary The Speed Setting 75 To Accelerate For Passing 76 Using Speed Control On Hills 76 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 77 Programming The Universal Transceiver 78 Rolling Code Programming 79 Canad...

Page 49: ...ponents your vehicle is equipped with a feature that prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph 16 km h CAUTION To avoid damage to the sunvisors rotate the driver s and passenger s sunvisor to the forward against glass position before raising or lowering the con vertible top CAUTION To fully insure that no damage occurs be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear sel...

Page 50: ...andles NOTE The Power Top Switch has two detent positions for lowering the convertible top Pressing and holding the Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position will automatically lower the convertible top Pressing and holding the switch in the second detent position will lower all four windows and the top to the full down position Unlatching Convertible Top Power Top Switch 50 UNDERSTAND...

Page 51: ...y pulling the top until it meets the windshield and open both front latch handles Pull the top until the two pins are seated in the windshield header Using the center pull cup pull down and hook each latch hook to its striker Latch both sides This may require a considerable amount of physical effort CAUTION To fully insure that no damage occurs be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop with t...

Page 52: ... to the convertible top mechanism as they will damage the top Top Cover Installation With the top down and the convertible top latch handles in the closed position there are two ways to install the convertible top cover Lay the unfolded convertible top cover across the convertible top and choose the way that suits you best 52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 53: ...rear seat and tuck the rear edge and side edges of the top cover under the black molding near the trunk 2 Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in between the seatback and seatback bracket UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 3 ...

Page 54: ...trim panel snaps The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap 4 Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to engage the hook and loop fasteners Top Cover Flap Hook and Loop Fasteners 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 55: ...ide of the vehicle and tuck as much of the top cover as possible under the black molding 2 Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap Top Cover Flap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 3 ...

Page 56: ...ket 4 Walk to the other side of the vehicle and finish tucking the top cover under the black molding Insert the remain ing tab between the seatback and the seatback bracket 5 Snap the remaining top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap Top Cover Flap 56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 57: ...ers slide the tabs from the rear seat and then from the rear of the top storage area Remove the top cover fold and store in the trunk or a dry secure area CONSOLE FEATURES The front console hastwo cup holders An optiona l removable ashtray may be located in the driver s side cup holder Hook and Loop Fasteners Console UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 3 ...

Page 58: ...ey Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin Both can also accommodate various combinations of different types of coins includ ing some international currencies The slot on the far left side is not for coins but for an optional power outlet if so equipped MIRRORS Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window...

Page 59: ...r If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head light glare from vehicles behind you Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 60: ...light overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Right Side Mirror Adjustment Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you t...

Page 61: ...ror cover turns off the lights SEATS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward Rearward If Equipped The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats near the floor Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched Illuminated Vanity Mirror Manual Seat Adjuster UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VE...

Page 62: ...be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support If Equipped This feature allows you to incre...

Page 63: ...wn The rear lever controls the seatback reclining angle The seatback may have to be readjusted if the seat cushion position is changed CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats on models equipped with leather seats The controls for the heated seats are located in t...

Page 64: ...back reaches the full forward position a soft click will be heard This is a signal that the seatback is unlocked and can be raised without the use of the release handle Raise the seatback until it locks into position Easy Entry System How to operate the passenger front seat 1 Rotate front seat handle rearward until seat back releases 2 While holding the handle push seat back forward until a click ...

Page 65: ...ractical To raise pull up on the head restraint To lower depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Adjustable Head Restraint Hood Release Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 3 ...

Page 66: ...he underside of the hood To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage 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 driving Hood Safety Catch 66 UNDERSTAN...

Page 67: ...es have been turned to the OFF position so be sure that they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle Interior Lights The console rear light map courtesy lights and the optional under door courtesy lights come on when a door is opened and the panel lamp dimmer switch located on the turn signal control stalk is in any detent except fully counter clockwise dome lamp ON position or fully clock...

Page 68: ...el lights Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dim mer control is in this position Interior light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the ex treme bottom full circle position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open Daytime Mode Daytime Brightness Featur...

Page 69: ...er to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights turn the center portion of the lever up or down Turning the dimmer control to the full up position also turns on the courtesy lights Turning the dimmer control to the full down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming on when a door i...

Page 70: ...tion switch is turned on The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned off a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The fog light switch is in the multi function le...

Page 71: ...a To activate the delay turn off the ignition while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights The delay interval begins when the ignition is turned off If the headlights are turned off before the ignition they will go off in the normal manner WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever Turn the end of the control leve...

Page 72: ...er warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind shield washer use Mist Use this feature when weather conditions make occa sional usage of the wipers necessary Pull down and release the control lever for a single wiping cycle Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desi...

Page 73: ...table steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off press the switch located on the top of the steering column to the right of the hazard switch until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster ligh...

Page 74: ...r turning the ignition to Lock ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device will control the throttle op eration to maintain a constant vehicle speed between 30 mph 48 km h and 85 mph 137 km h The controls are on the steering wheel To Activate Press the ON OFF switch to turn the speed control system ON To turn the system OFF press the ON OFF switch again The system should be turne...

Page 75: ...p on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake or clutch pressure will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory Pushing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases the memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push and release the RESUME ACCEL button Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h To Vary...

Page 76: ...ol This feature operates when travelling up or down hills with the Speed Control engaged and the driver s foot off of the accelerator When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph 5 km h below the Speed Control set speed the transaxle will downshift to third gear Under severe conditions the transaxle may down shift again to second gear The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicl...

Page 77: ...e control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button...

Page 78: ...opener located in the garage is equipped with an antenna make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down 1 Turn off the engine 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 WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal...

Page 79: ...conds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out return to step 1 and repeat the procedure To train the other buttons repeat steps 3 and 4 Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the Universal Transceiver NOTE If you do not successfully program the Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph...

Page 80: ...n and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer If you have difficulty in locating the training button check your garage door opener manual or call 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com 2 Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit This will activate the training light NOTE After completing step 2 you have 30 seconds to start step 3 ...

Page 81: ...hat the signal is being transmitted The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time Reprogramming A Single Button 1 Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed Do not release until step 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter one to three inches away from the button to be trained 3 Pres...

Page 82: ...f Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these i...

Page 83: ...ed 97 Control Buttons 97 Trip Conditions 98 Compass Temperature Display 98 䡵 Cigar Lighter Ashtray 100 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 100 To Set The Clock 101 䡵 Radio General Information 101 Radio Broadcast Signals 101 Two Types Of Signals 101 Electrical Disturbances 101 AM Reception 101 FM Reception 101 䡵 Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer Controls 10...

Page 84: ...105 Seek Button 105 Fast Forward FF 106 Rewind RW 106 Tape Eject 106 Scan Button 106 Changing Tape Direction 106 Metal Tape Selection 106 Pinch Roller Release 106 Noise Reduction 106 Operating Instructions CD Player 107 Inserting The Compact Disc 107 Seek Button 108 EJT CD Eject Button 108 FF Tune RW 108 Program Button 4 Random Play 108 Mode 108 Tape CD Button 109 Time Button 109 Scan Button 109 C...

Page 85: ...peration 115 CD Player Operation 117 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 119 䡵 Sales Code RB1 AM FM Stereo Radio With DVD GPS Navigation System 121 䡵 6 Disc CD Changer If Equipped 121 Loading The CD Changer 122 Playing Discs 122 Seek Button 122 FF Tune RW 122 Mode Button 122 Program Button 1 123 Program Button 4 Random Play 123 Program Button 5 123 Time Button 123 Changing Modes 123 Removing...

Page 86: ...25 CD Player 6 Disc CD Changer 125 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 126 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance 126 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 127 䡵 Climate Controls 128 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 128 Manual Air Conditioning Heater Control If Equipped 134 86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 87: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 4 ...

Page 88: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STANDARD 88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 89: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 4 ...

Page 90: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GTC MODEL 90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 91: ...ystem due to overheated brake tem peratures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction Control indicator This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control i...

Page 92: ...n off some of the vehicle s electrical devices such as the Fog Lights or Rear Defroster If the Charging System Light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDI ATELY See your local authorized dealer 10 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transm...

Page 93: ...he pointer rises to the H mark stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode contro...

Page 94: ... the trunk is not completely closed the word DECK will replace the odometer display The odometer display will reappear when the trunk is closed 16 Anti Lock Warning Light If Equipped This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System described elsewhere in this manual This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position and may stay on for several seconds If the light does not c...

Page 95: ...brake system inspected as soon as possible WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the RUN position ...

Page 96: ...tion for more information 20 Theft Alarm Light If Equipped The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds This shows that the system is arming If the light comes on but does not flash the system is still armed but there is a problem in the trunk circuit After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed 21 Low Fuel Light When t...

Page 97: ...omy ODO ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed press and release the STEP and US M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds To reset all trip conditions hold down the STEP and US M buttons simultaneously about 2 seconds until a second chime sounds and then release the buttons NOTE The screen must display one of the trip condi tions above in order to reset either or all of these...

Page 98: ...time since the last reset Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing WARNING Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32 F 0 C the road surface may be icy particularly in woods or on bridges Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per sonal i...

Page 99: ...t Drive the vehicle in circles in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished When the CAL indicator goes off the compass is cali brated and should display correct headings Verify proper calibration by checking North N South S East E and West W If the compass does not appear accurate repeat the calibration procedure in another area Compass Variance Variance is the di...

Page 100: ...built into the radio A digital readout indicates the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position Whenever the radio is turned on it first comes up on either tape cd or radio whichever was previously on and will revert back to Time Clock after a few seconds If Time Clock was not previously selected the display will revert back to whichever was previously on a...

Page 101: ...reception of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They ...

Page 102: ...button will by pass stations until you release the button Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed Radio Data System RDS The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting sta tions to ...

Page 103: ...pes Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language Program Type Radio Display News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rh...

Page 104: ...he balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Tone Control Slide the Bass and or Treble controls up or down to adjust the...

Page 105: ...be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time Operating Instructions Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the pla...

Page 106: ...ion Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel side being played press the PTY button The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol wi...

Page 107: ...anism Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi disc changer and will only accept one CD Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player If the volume control is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play The display will show the track number and index time in m...

Page 108: ...this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the se lected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature If TUNE RW is pressed the current track will reve...

Page 109: ...de Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Disc Up Program Button 1 Press the DISC up button 1 button to play the next available disc Disc Down Program Button 5 Press the DISC down button 5 button to play the previous disc Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the displ...

Page 110: ... Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBB AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY Radio Operation Power...

Page 111: ...ns without stopping until you release it Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If the button is pushed and held the radio will continue to tune until the button is released The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pushed To Set The Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button m...

Page 112: ...to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received in the FM mode Mode Button Press the MODE button to select betwe...

Page 113: ...he SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation Music Search shuts off automati cally when a selection has been located Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing the TUNE b...

Page 114: ...ss the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can b...

Page 115: ...indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PL...

Page 116: ...ton memory press the SET button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure w...

Page 117: ...xt to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any i...

Page 118: ... the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection EJT Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The unit will continue in radio mode The disc can be ejec...

Page 119: ...e mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Disc Up Program Button 1 Press the DISC up button 1 button to play the next available disc Disc Down Program Button 5 Press the DISC down button 5 button ...

Page 120: ...ay skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol wi...

Page 121: ... Navigation system and the CD Player simultaneously Always remove the Navigation DVD before inserting another disc 6 DISC CD CHANGER IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel The changer plays only 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs The changer holds up to 6 discs Each disc is loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the changer Each disc has a numbered button w...

Page 122: ...ditional CDs are loaded Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number the CD track number and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode If more than one CD is loaded in the changer the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc Seek Button Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the next track Press the bottom of t...

Page 123: ...utton to play the previous disc Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time Changing Modes While in the radio mode if a cassette is loaded press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode If a CD is loaded press the Mode button to select the CD mode If neither a tape nor CD is loaded the radio will ignore the command Inserting either a tape or CD automatically sta...

Page 124: ...The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center and controls the volume and mode 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 P...

Page 125: ... or down twice it plays the second selection three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD Player Single Disc in Radio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD 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...

Page 126: ...r tape deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport The other adverse condition is low or muddy sound from one or both channels as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down To prevent this you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning ca...

Page 127: ...ou may have a problem with CD R recordable and CD RW recordable and writable disks RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor mance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio perform...

Page 128: ...rature Sen sor is mounted behind the ATC control panel These sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior temperatures to enhance system performance CAUTION Do not cover either sensor with any foreign material as improper operation of the system will result Level Of Automatic Control 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary...

Page 129: ... control You can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest levels The system adjusts to bring the interior temperature to the desired comfort level All comfort settings are auto matic even Hi and Low NOTE You can change the display from U S to metric units by pressing the Mix and Panel mode buttons simultaneously or by pressing ...

Page 130: ...ns These buttons should be used only when you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto opera tion A symbol in the display window will show which mode is operating Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow This mode is not recommended when heat is required Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amo...

Page 131: ...on once to turn on the Rear Window Defroster and a second time to turn it off An indicator light in the control shows that the defroster is on NOTE The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes of operation Each later activation will allow 7 1 2 minutes of operation CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the...

Page 132: ...e side windows through which you view the outside rearview mirrors Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the front seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor Bi Level or Mix modes Outside Air Intake Make sure that the air intake directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions Leaves snow etc c...

Page 133: ...Operating Tips ATC only UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 4 ...

Page 134: ...ayer in the upper atmosphere The controls are as follows Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the sys tem in any mode you select The 0 Setting represents OFF and the 4 Set ting is the greatest amount of air flow Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning choose the direction of the air through the outlets by selecting betwee...

Page 135: ...of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution Recirculation Air Conditioning Recirculated interior air is cooled and sent through the instrument panel vents Upon initial start up of the vehicle in very h...

Page 136: ...feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort ...

Page 137: ...tion Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST modes A small amount of air is directed to the side window demisters in BI LEVEL mode as well The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Wi...

Page 138: ...Operation The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of operation During engine warm up in cold weather use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from vehicle occupants Use of the Recirculate Air Conditioning Mode during winter months is not recommended due to the possibility of window fogging NOTE See Operating Tips chart ...

Page 139: ...Operating Tips Manual A C Control Only UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 4 ...

Page 140: ...directly in front of the wind shield is free of ice slush snow or other obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains Air Intake 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 141: ...ing 146 䡵 Battery And Engine Block Heaters If Equipped 146 䡵 Automatic Transaxle 147 Brake Transmission Interlock 147 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 148 Four Speed Automatic Transaxle 149 Reset Mode 149 Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic Transaxle 149 䡵 Parking Brake 151 䡵 Brake System 153 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 153 䡵 Power Steering 155 䡵 Traction Control If Equipp...

Page 142: ...ar Indicators 169 Replacement Tires 170 Alignment And Balance 171 䡵 Tire Chains 171 䡵 Snow Tires 171 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 172 䡵 AutoStick If Equipped 173 AutoStick Operation 173 AutoStick General Information 173 䡵 Fuel Requirements 174 Spark Knock 174 Reformulated Gasoline 175 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 175 MMT In Gasoline 176 Materials Added To Fuel 176 Fuel System Cautions 176 Carbon M...

Page 143: ...e Fuel 2 7L Engines With Automatic Transmission Only 181 E 85 General Information 181 Ethanol Fuel E 85 181 Fuel Requirements 181 Selection Of Engine Oil 182 Starting 183 Cruising Range 183 Replacement Parts 184 Maintenance 184 STARTING AND OPERATING 143 5 ...

Page 144: ...r PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear Manual Transaxle Fully apply the parking brake press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL before starting the engine Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Simply turn the key to ...

Page 145: ... engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow the procedure carefully See section 6 of this manual for jump starting instructions Extreme Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To insure reliable starting at these tem...

Page 146: ...y to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the NORMAL STARTING or EX TREME COLD WEATHER procedure should be re peated After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up At cooler ambient temperat...

Page 147: ... Before exiting a vehicle you should shift the transmission into Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the park brake Once the key is removed 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 t...

Page 148: ...is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK an...

Page 149: ... that the problem has been momentary the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears Stop the vehicle and shift into Park P Turn the Key to LOCK then restart the engine Shift into D and resume driving NOTE Even if the transaxle can be reset it is recom mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could ...

Page 150: ...d for most city and highway driving It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy When frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the 3 range 3 Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive The tr...

Page 151: ...ly as possible WARNING Never use Park position on an automatic transmis sion as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on the brake light in the instrument cluster will come on NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is...

Page 152: ... toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade You should always apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could o...

Page 153: ...m will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops the brake warning indicator will light Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The ABS gives increased vehi...

Page 154: ... 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 The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must nev...

Page 155: ...g tire spin The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction When this occurs the traction control indicator light located in the instrument cluster will flash The system operates at speeds below 35 mph 56 km h A push button located on the top of the steering column turns the Traction Control System ON or OF...

Page 156: ...ndition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the traction control light If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Control System Off before attempting to rock the vehicle free TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design stan...

Page 157: ...16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE S...

Page 158: ...n 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un der specified operating conditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions...

Page 159: ... The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the ...

Page 160: ...number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are liste...

Page 161: ...ssures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWR s for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing see the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of ...

Page 162: ... Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE ...

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Page 164: ...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 165: ...hicles 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 Tire Pres...

Page 166: ...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 167: ...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 168: ...r rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same tire replace or repair the original tire and reinstall on vehicle at the first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 ...

Page 169: ...heel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced Many stat...

Page 170: ...have on tire specifi cations or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combina tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension comp...

Page 171: ...sult of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance tire chains are not recom mended CAUTION Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requireme...

Page 172: ... be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the Maintenance Schedules Section of ...

Page 173: ...ition it can be moved from side to side Moving the lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift 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 transaxle will operate automatically shifting between the four available gears When you wish to engage autostick simply move the autosti...

Page 174: ...problem it will disable the Autostick mode and the transaxle will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended The use of premium gaso line will pro...

Page 175: ...ulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate rials called oxygenates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fue...

Page 176: ...als Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded ...

Page 177: ...ne running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carb...

Page 178: ...ube may have a restricting door about 50 mm 2 inches down from the opening If fuel is poured from a portable container the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to turn on WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the ta...

Page 179: ... rating GAWR by the addition of The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Towing Requirements The maximum trailer load is 1 000 lbs 450 kg The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 20 square feet 1 86 square meters If using a manual tran...

Page 180: ...n 45 minutes of continuous operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transaxle fluid change intervals NOTE Check the automatic transaxle fluid level before towing Fluid discoloration or a burnt odor shows the need for a transmission fluid and filter change NOTE For vehicles equipped with Autostick By using the Autostick modes and selecting a specific gear range frequent shifting can...

Page 181: ... a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements Your vehicle will operate...

Page 182: ...se only crankcase engine oils that meet the following re quirements American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identi fication Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API We only recommend API Certified en gine oils that meet the require ments of DaimlerChrysler s Mate rial Standard MS 9214 Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specificati...

Page 183: ... engine wear may be increased significantly This may void your warranty Engine Oil Selection for Operating on Gasoline If you operate the vehicle on regular unleaded gasoline ONLY use Mopar oil or an equivalent that meets certified API American Petroleum Institute Quality Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range...

Page 184: ...lacing fuel system components with non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle and may void the warranty Maintenance If you operate the vehicle using E 85 fuel follow Sched ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability 184 STARTING AND OP...

Page 185: ... Preparations For Jacking 188 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 193 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 196 Acceleration 196 Traction 196 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 197 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 197 䡵 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 198 Automatic Transaxle 198 6 ...

Page 186: ...and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ...

Page 187: ...Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle in Park 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 burne...

Page 188: ... jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Preparations for Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas and set the parking brake Place the gear selector in PARK Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher...

Page 189: ...Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack 1 Block wheel diagonally op posite flat tire 2 Remove the spare tire scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 189 6 ...

Page 190: ...ile the wheel is still on the ground WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges and retention teeth 4 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 5 Raise the vehicle just enough to remove flat tire and install spare tire Center C...

Page 191: ...Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 6 ...

Page 192: ...k and tools 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 12 Wheel cover installation if required Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a compact spare align valve notch in wheel cover with valve stem on wheel Snap cover into place NOTE When reinstalling ...

Page 193: ... the fan NOTE The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle...

Page 194: ...have a good contact on the engine WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brou...

Page 195: ...oster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam mable and...

Page 196: ...r traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 S...

Page 197: ...g the wheels is most effective CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method If a flat bed towing vehicle is not available a wheel lift towing vehicle may be used Rear towing is not recommended wi...

Page 198: ...If the transaxle is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles 25 km the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the OFF position not in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ...

Page 199: ...䡵 Maintenance Procedures 206 Engine Oil 206 Crankcase Emission Control System 213 Maintenance Free Battery 213 Air Conditioner 214 Power Steering Fluid Check 215 Suspension Ball Joints 216 Body Mechanism Lubrication 216 Windshield Wiper Blades 218 Windshield Washers 218 Exhaust System 219 Cooling System 220 Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 224 Brakes 224 Fuel System Hoses 227 Automatic Transmissio...

Page 200: ...nterior Fuses 237 䡵 Vehicle Storage 239 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs 239 䡵 Bulb Replacement 240 Headlight Bulb Replacement 240 Park Turn Signal Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 242 Fog Light Bulb Replacement 243 Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 244 Rear Light Bulb Replacement 244 License Plate Bulb Replacement 245 Headlight Aiming 245 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 246 䡵 Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuin...

Page 201: ...2 4L ENGINE 2 4L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 201 7 ...

Page 202: ...2 7L ENGINE 2 7L Engine Compartment 202 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 203: ...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 Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy ...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...ail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled main tenance and repairs is highly recommended to insure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified se...

Page 206: ...s occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle s engine 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 oil level is about 5 minute...

Page 207: ... idling Driving 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 Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service 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 ...

Page 208: ...nditions we recommend engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler s Material Standard MS 6395 Use Mo par or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API We only recommend API Certified en gine oils tha...

Page 209: ...ither full or part time use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W 30 engine oil or an equivalent that meets the manufacturers Standard MS 9214 Equivalent commercial Flexible Fuel engine oils may be labeled as Flexible Fuel FFV or Alternate Fuel AFV These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet the manufacturer s standard CAUTION If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using E 85 engine wear may be...

Page 210: ...considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules check all drive belts for condition and proper tension Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Inspect the drive belts for evidence...

Page 211: ...or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent filter replacement may be neces...

Page 212: ...icle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any thing that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service to the manufacturer s specifications should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of ca...

Page 213: ...dication of damage or plugging deposits Replace if necessary Maintenance Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE FREE battery is perma nently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel Remote battery terminals are located in the engine com...

Page 214: ...ttery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion Apply grease to posts and clamps after tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect bot...

Page 215: ...an Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Seale...

Page 216: ...pect these ball joints whenever under vehicle service is done If the seals are damaged the ball joint should be replaced Body Mechanism Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the part...

Page 217: ...ng more lubricant Repeat this procedure three or four times Wipe all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth to avoid soiling clothing If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly into the lock cylinder apply a small amount of the lubricant to the key Insert the key into the lock cylinder then proceed as described above to distribute the lubri cant within the lock cylinder Pay att...

Page 218: ... blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Lift the wiper arm away from the glass Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem bly away from the wiper arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place Windshield Washers The fluid reservoi...

Page 219: ...rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING ...

Page 220: ...ator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or cap is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation o...

Page 221: ...rd or recycle as facilities exist in your area Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer s recommended coolant refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified engine coolant may result in engine damage and de crease corrosion protection If a non HOAT cool ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency...

Page 222: ...ill return to the radiator from the coolant reserve tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an over heated engine Heat causes pressur...

Page 223: ...for coolant freeze point adding or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month Heater performance may also be adversely affected by low coolant levels When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Spec...

Page 224: ... mileage and increased emissions Hoses and Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub ber Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose rou...

Page 225: ... as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed NOTE Often fluids such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings There fore oil wetness at the hose coupling area is not neces saril...

Page 226: ... needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type WARNING Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard or pro longed braking You could have an accident WARNING Overfilli...

Page 227: ...smission and differential assembly contained within a single housing This is referred to as a Transaxle Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only manufacturers recommended transmis sion fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type It is important that the...

Page 228: ... with the lever in P PARK Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Remove dipstick and note reading If the fluid is cold 80 F 27 C the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked COLD between the lower two holes in the dipstick If the fluid is hot 180 F 82 C the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked HOT between the upper two holes in the dipstick If the fluid level sho...

Page 229: ...l Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 4 0 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Fluid chan...

Page 230: ...air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle wash it as soon as possible Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish your veh...

Page 231: ... owner Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads or metal polishes Avoid auto matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective fin ish Your painted and chrome aluminum wheels should be treated as you would treat the ...

Page 232: ...ease the reflectivity in the windshield that could decrease visibility under bright light driving conditions WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Leather Seat Care and Cleaning CAUTION Never use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean the lea...

Page 233: ...ndows equipped with electric defrosters Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may scratch the elements Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Wood Trim You...

Page 234: ... the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance and make successive cleanings easier Do not subject the top to excessive heat Frequently vacuum the top and storage compartment Washing Hand washing is highly recommended Automatic ca...

Page 235: ...p and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chrome surfaces Allow the top to dry before lowering Vacuuming the top with a wet dry shop vacuum will decrease the top s drying time ensure removal of all dirt and delete streaks in the material Multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stubborn stains If stains persist contact your local dealership for further sugges tion...

Page 236: ...Avoid getting Scotchguard威 on the surrounding weather strips moldings paint or glass Damage to these items might occur Weather Strip Care Lubricate all top and door glass weather strips periodi cally with Mopar Weather Strip Lubricant part number 4773427 to keep them soft and pliable FUSES Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine Power Distribu...

Page 237: ...lower Motor 2 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Head light High Beam Indica tor 3 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Headlight 4 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Switch Illumination Power Top Switch Transmission Range Switch Daytime Running Light Module Canada Power Win dows Anti lock Brake System Module 5 10 Amp Red Power Door Lock and Door Lock Arm Disarm Switches Vanity Reading Map Rear Seating Igni tion and Trunk ...

Page 238: ...t Fog Light Switch 14 10 Amp Red Radio Cavity Fuse Circuit 15 10 Amp Red Turn Signal and Hazard Flashers Wiper Switch Seat Belt Control Module Wiper Relays Rear Win dow Defroster Relay 16 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module 17 10 Amp Airbag Control Module 18 20 Amp C BRKR Power Seat Switch Re mote Trunk Release 19 30 Amp C BRKR Power Windows CAUTION When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use ...

Page 239: ...ion to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Instrument Cluster PC 194 ABS Indicator PC 161 Fog Indicators PC 161 Floor Console Courtesy Light Door Courtesy Light Trunk Light 562 Climate Control Light 37 Traction Control Light PC161 LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Headlight 9007 Park Turn Signal Fron...

Page 240: ...T Headlight Bulb Replacement 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount ing screws 2 Remove the push in fasteners by prying under the head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool 240 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 241: ... from the vehicle 4 Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life 6 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241 7 ...

Page 242: ... Bulb Replacement 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem bly mounting screws Pull the headlight assembly away from the vehicle 2 Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the fender as shown in the picture This will free the ball stud from its retainer in the fender Pull the headlight assem bly away from the vehicle 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 243: ...d socket to the headlight assembly Reinstall the headlight assembly Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1 Remove the screw securing the light assembly to the front fascia 2 Pull the bulb and socket assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb and socket assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 7 ...

Page 244: ...lb Replacement You may wish to see your dealer for service of this light A detailed service procedure is contained in the manu facturer s Service Manual Information on purchasing a Service Manual can be found at the back of this Owner s Manual Rear Light Bulb Replacement 1 Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers 244 MAINTAININ...

Page 245: ...t back into place on the housing of the chrome appliqué Headlight Aiming The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory The factory setting was made at a no load setting A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it may be necessary to readjust the headlights if carrying an excessive amount of weight in the trunk rear seats or pulling a trailer To readjust the headlights f...

Page 246: ...iter Engines Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade 5 qts 4 7 Li ters Cooling System 2 4 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 8 qts 7 5 Li ters 2 7 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 9 5 qts 9 0 Li ters Includes 1 qt for coolant tank 246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 247: ...ngine oil SAE 5W 20 and SAE 5W 30 are recommended Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label under the engine hood Oil Filter 2 4L Engine Mopar威 Oil Filter P N 4105409 or equivalent Oil Filter 2 7L Engine Mopar威 Oil Filter P N 5281090 or equivalent Fuel Selection 87...

Page 248: ...tic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 Brake Fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Steering Gear Linkage Ball Joints Prop Shafts Yokes Wheel Bearings Mopar威 Multi Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 249: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 250 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 250 Schedule B 253 Schedule A 261 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 250: ... performed by any automotive repair establish 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 ar...

Page 251: ...listed under Sched ule B Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 months or 6 000 miles 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...

Page 252: ...he engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake linings hoses and calipers Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the brake master cylinder fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps NOTE In 2 7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine FFV change engine oil every 5 months or 5 000 miles whichever ...

Page 253: ...stained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vices 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 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manua...

Page 254: ...ange engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Rotate the tires X X X 254 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 255: ...d replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine X Rotate the tires X X X SCHEDULE B 255 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S...

Page 256: ...Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Rotate the tires X X X 256 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 257: ...iter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X X Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter engine X Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2 7 liter engine X Replace the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter en gine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Rotate the tires...

Page 258: ...X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired X Replace the engine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Rotate the tires X X X 258 SCHEDULE...

Page 259: ...replace if necessary X X X X X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Replace the spark plugs on the 2 7 liter en gine X Check and retension accessory drive belts on 2 7 liter engine X Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 4 liter engine X Rotate the tires X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 60 months X SCHEDULE B 259 8 M A I N T E N ...

Page 260: ...rs rear drums and shoes X X Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 7 liter engine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil ter X Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles X Rotate the tires X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warra...

Page 261: ...e oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X SCHEDULE A 261 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 262: ...wer steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 100 000 miles X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter en gine X Replace the accessory drive b...

Page 263: ...spect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine X Replace the spark plugs on 2 7 liter engine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2 7 liter engine X Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 4L en gine X Rotate the tires X X X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not...

Page 264: ...the engine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine X Replace the accessory drive belts in 2 7 liter engine X Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter engine X Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles X Rotate the tires X X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not requ...

Page 265: ...tor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic SCHEDULE A 265 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 267: ... 268 Prepare A List 268 Be Reasonable With Requests 268 䡵 If You Need Assistance 268 䡵 Warranty Information 270 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 272 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 272 In Canada 272 䡵 Publication Order Forms 272 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 274 Treadwear 274 Traction Grades 274 Temperature Grades 275 9 ...

Page 268: ...isor and list the items in order of priority At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be don...

Page 269: ...uburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico 915 729 1248 or 729 1240 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 or 729 1240 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist customers who have ...

Page 270: ...r s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s Service Contract and you require service after your manufactur er s new vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you hav...

Page 271: ...U S ONLY IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 271 9 ...

Page 272: ...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 Department imme diately Canadian customers ...

Page 273: ... problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific ...

Page 274: ...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 275: ...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 278: ...ht 33 35 45 91 Airbag Maintenance 35 Alarm Light 96 Alarm Panic 17 Alarm System 19 96 Alignment and Balance 171 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 6 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 221 222 246 Capacities 246 Disposal 223 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 153 Anti Lock Warning Light 94 Anti Theft Security Alarm 19 Appearance Care 229 Automatic Dimming Mirror 59 Automatic Door Locks 14 15 Automatic Headlights 70 ...

Page 279: ...g Light 95 Brake Transmission Interlock 147 149 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 43 Bulb Replacement 240 Bulbs Light 239 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 246 Capacities Fluid 246 Capacity Cargo Weight 179 Caps Filler Fuel 177 Oil Engine 209 Radiator Coolant Pressure 222 Car Washes 230 Carbon Monoxide Warning 177 Carpeting 232 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 126 Cassette Tape Player 10...

Page 280: ...intenance 126 Compact Disc Player 102 107 Compact Spare Tire 167 Compass 97 Compass Calibration 98 Console 57 Console Floor 57 Contract Service 270 Convertible 49 Convertible Boot 52 Convertible Top 49 Convertible Top Maintenance 234 Coolant Pressure Cap 222 Cooling System 220 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 222 Coolant Capacity 246 Coolant Level 220 223 Disposal of Used Coolant 223 Drain Flush and Refi...

Page 281: ... Opener Garage 77 Drive Belts 210 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 196 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary 82 Electrical Power Outlets 82 Electronic Speed Control 74 Emergency Brake 151 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 197 Jacking 188 Jump Starting 193 Overheating 186 Towing 197 Emergency Trunk Release 21 22 Emission Control System Maintenance 204 250 Engine 201 202 Air Cleaner Filter 211 Block...

Page 282: ...e Oil Disposal 210 Flashers Hazard Warning 186 Turn Signal 92 Flash To Pass 71 Flat Tire Changing 188 Flexible Fuel Vehicles 181 Cruising Range 183 Engine Oil 182 209 Fuel Requirements 181 Maintenance 184 Replacement Parts 184 Starting 183 Floor Console 57 Fluid Brake 248 Fluid Capacities 246 Fluid Leaks 45 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle 228 Capacities 246 Cooling System 220 Engine Oil 206...

Page 283: ...4 Gasoline Clean Air 175 Gasoline Reformulated 175 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 175 Gauges Coolant Temperature 93 Fuel 91 Speedometer 92 Tachometer 92 Voltmeter 92 Gearshift 149 General Information 12 18 Glass Cleaning 233 Hazard Warning Flasher 186 Head Restraints 65 Headlights 240 Aiming 245 Automatic 70 Bulb Replacement 240 Cleaning 233 High Beam 71 92 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 71 Passing 7...

Page 284: ...33 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 233 Interior Fuses 237 Interior Lighting 67 Interior Lights 67 68 Introduction 4 Jack Location 188 Jack Operation 188 Jump Starting 193 Key Programming 11 Key Replacement 11 Key Sentry 10 Key In Reminder 10 Keyless Entry System 16 Keys 9 Lap Shoulder Belts 24 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 38 40 Latches Hood 65 Lead Free Gasoline 174 Leaks Fluid 45 Li...

Page 285: ...96 Malfunction Indicator 92 Map Reading 67 Oil Pressure 94 Park 242 Reading 67 Rear Servicing 244 Seat Belt Reminder 96 Security Alarm 20 Service 239 240 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 92 Theft Alarm 96 Traction Control 156 Turn Signal 69 70 92 Voltage 92 Loading Vehicle 179 Capacities 179 Tires 160 Locks Central 14 Door 12 Ignition 9 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 38 40 Lu...

Page 286: ...stem 121 Occupant Restraints 23 Odometer 93 Tampering 93 Trip 93 Oil Engine 206 246 247 Capacity 246 Change Interval 207 Checking 206 Disposal 210 Filter 210 247 Filter Disposal 210 Identification Logo 182 208 Materials Added to 210 Pressure Gauge 94 Quality 182 208 Recommendation 208 246 Synthetic 209 Viscosity 209 246 Onboard Diagnostic System 203 204 Opener Garage Door 77 Operator Manuals Owner...

Page 287: ...smitters 18 78 81 Radial Ply Tires 167 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 222 Radio Broadcast Signals 101 Radio Operation 110 115 125 127 Radio Remote Controls 124 Radio Sound Systems 102 110 115 Rear Window Defroster 137 Rearview Mirrors 58 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 247 Reformulated Gasoline 175 Refrigerant 215 Reminder Lights On 70 Reminder Seat Belt 28 Remote Keyless Entry ...

Page 288: ...retensioners 27 Reminder 96 Seats 61 Adjustment 61 Cleaning 232 Head Restraints 65 Lumbar Support 62 Power 63 Reclining 62 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Selection of Coolant 221 247 Sentry Key 9 10 Service Assistance 268 Service Contract 270 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 92 Service Manuals 272 Setting the Clock 100 Side Window Demisters 132 137 Signals Turn 92 Slippery Surfaces D...

Page 289: ...eft Alarm 19 Theft System 19 Tilt Steering Column 73 Time Delay Headlight 71 Tire and Loading Information Placard 160 161 Tire Identification Number TIN 159 Tire Markings 156 Tire Safety Information 156 Tires 45 164 274 Air Pressure 164 Alignment 171 Chains 171 Changing 188 Compact Spare 167 Flat Changing 188 General Information 164 High Speed 166 Inflation Pressures 165 Jacking 188 Load Capacity ...

Page 290: ...ttery Service 19 Transmitter Garage Door Opener 77 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 16 Transporting Pets 43 Tread Wear Indicators 169 Trip Computer 97 Trip Odometer 93 Trip Odometer Reset Button 93 Trunk Release Emergency 21 22 Trunk Release Remote Control 21 Turn Signals 70 92 Underhood Fuses 236 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 274 Universal Transmitter 77 Unleaded Gasoline 174 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses...

Page 291: ... Adding Fluid 218 Washers Windshield 71 218 Washing Vehicle 230 Waxing and Polishing 230 Wheel Alignment and Balance 171 Wind Buffeting 23 Window Fogging 131 Windows 22 Power 22 Windshield Washers 71 218 Windshield Wipers 70 71 218 Wiper Blade Replacement 218 Wipers Intermittent 72 Wood Trim Cleaning 233 INDEX 291 10 ...

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