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Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,179
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Warning, Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washer, Adding Fluid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,218
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Waxing and Polishing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,81

Window Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,39
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,218
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Windshield Wipers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68,217

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Wood Trim Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

INDEX

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Summary of Contents for 2005 Sebring

Page 1: ...EHICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 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 245 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: ...N CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Partial Zero Emission Vehicle PZEV For 2 4L If Equipped 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 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: ...rtant information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification 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 identificat...

Page 7: ...ic instructions regarding when to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the PZEV package Please refer to the Maintenance Sched ules section in your owner s manual for specific mainte nance instructions VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in ser...

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Page 9: ...Key Programming 14 General Information 14 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 15 䡵 Door Locks 15 Power Door Locks 16 Central Locking If Equipped 17 Door Ajar Warning 17 Automatic Rolling Door Locks 17 Automatic Unlock On Exit Only Available If Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled 18 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors 18 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 19 To Unlock The Doors 19 To Lock The Doors 20...

Page 10: ...r Windows 25 䡵 Occupant Restraints 26 Lap Shoulder Belts 27 Seat Belt Pretensioners 31 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert 32 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 33 Seat Belt Extender 33 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 34 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 48 䡵 Safety Tips 48 Exhaust Gas 48 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 49 Perio...

Page 11: ...hese numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal 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 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...hould be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector lever Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system preve...

Page 13: ...ry Key System but can cause a momentary problem when attempting to start the engine If a problem occurs remove the Sentry Key from the key ring and restart the vehicle Pagers cell phones walkmans etc have no effect on this system The Theft Alarm Light located on the instrument cluster to the right of the fuel gauge will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the...

Page 14: ... Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key 2 Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key 3 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition On within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Al...

Page 15: ...e ignition after you close all doors DOOR LOCKS WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive and when you park and leave the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of v...

Page 16: ...e in the ignition switch and the driver s door is open the doors will not lock If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle until you pull up the lock plungers Power Door Lock Switch Door Lock Plunger 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STA...

Page 17: ...nce The odometer display will reappear once the door is closed Automatic Rolling Door Locks The doors will lock automatically as programmed from the factory if 1 The transaxle is in gear 2 All doors are closed 3 Vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 4 The accelerator pedal is depressed The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re enabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors an...

Page 18: ...RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position 3 Depress the power door lock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat the rear doors of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system To use the system open each...

Page 19: ... you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet 7 meters using a transmitter You don t have to point the transmit ter at the vehicle to activate the system To unlock the doors Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver s door Press the button twice within 5 seconds to unlock all doors If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi nated Entry the interio...

Page 20: ... button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press the Trunk button 3 Release both buttons To lock the doors The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal NOTE The horn chirp can be enabled or disabled by the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter 2 Continue to hold the Lock button wait at least 4 but no longer t...

Page 21: ...he ON RUN position 2 Using a currently programmed transmitter press the Unlock button on the transmitter Continue to hold the Unlock button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press and hold the Panic button for at least one second Release both buttons simultaneously You will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with programming the new transmitter 3 Press and release the Loc...

Page 22: ...tter and some mobile or CB radios Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016 1 Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket material during removal 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch the battery clean...

Page 23: ...ey or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors 3 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 To disarm the system Unlo...

Page 24: ...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 inside of the vehicle Always...

Page 25: ...trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism See picture WINDOWS Power Windows Emergency Release Power Window Switches THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2 ...

Page 26: ...n the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be mini mized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your ve...

Page 27: ...away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shou...

Page 28: ... be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp...

Page 29: ...rm 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 30: ...able and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt sys...

Page 31: ...e seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These de...

Page 32: ...s 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 to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler does not recom mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert 1 Turn the i...

Page 33: ...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 34: ... above the glove com partment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with window bags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but...

Page 35: ... such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instru ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Left and right window airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types...

Page 36: ...ats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate 5 If your vehicle has left and right window bags do not lean against the door airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions ...

Page 37: ...nt rates of air bag inflation The airbag control module will not detect rollover or rear collisions The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instrument panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the of...

Page 38: ...nt hole in the rear of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control modu...

Page 39: ...otect you WARNING Deployed airbags can t protect you in another colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Side Airbag System The airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the airbag to inflate The control module receives the level of collision severity from the side impact sensors The airbag control module will not detec...

Page 40: ...ous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec tion in an impact While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system promptly The AIRBAG light does not come on or fli...

Page 41: ...ur child Use the restraint that is correct for your child Infants and Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg 20 lbs 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...

Page 42: ...t of your child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and he...

Page 43: ...er seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder 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 ...

Page 44: ...child re straint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower at tachments Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only Regard less of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two...

Page 45: ...onnector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so tha...

Page 46: ...e lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasion ally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect ...

Page 47: ...round the outboard side of the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook A of the child restraint to the anchor B and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secur...

Page 48: ...s under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section 7 of this manual Do not use non detergent or straight mineral oils A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation This is a normal part of the break in and not an indication of a problem SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They con...

Page 49: ...is not lit during starting have it replaced If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive ...

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Page 51: ...or If Equipped 56 Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 57 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 57 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 58 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 58 䡵 Seats 59 Manual Front Seat Adjustments 59 Power Seats If Equipped 60 Heated Seats If Equipped 61 Adjustable Head Restraints 61 Folding Rear Seat 62 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 63 䡵 Lights 64 Interior Lights 64 Front Map Rea...

Page 52: ...ive Intermittent Wiper System 69 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 70 䡵 Traction Control If Equipped 71 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 71 To Activate 72 To Set At A Desired Speed 72 To Deactivate 72 To Resume Speed 72 To Vary The Speed Setting 72 To Accelerate For Passing 73 Using Speed Control On Hills 73 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 74 Programming The Universal Transceiver 75 Rolling Code Progr...

Page 53: ...nual 80 Opening Sunroof Express 80 Closing Sunroof Manual 80 Venting Sunroof Express 80 Sunshade Operation 81 Wind Buffeting 81 Sunroof Maintenance 81 Sunroof Fully Closed 81 䡵 Electrical Power Outlet 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 3 ...

Page 54: ...e tapes There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers located directly in the back of the center console Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes nickels or pennies while the left side coin holder can hold quarters dimes nickels or pennies Both can also accommodate various combina tions of different ty...

Page 55: ...is also mounted inside the center console if equipped There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers and a rear courtesy lamp located directly in back of the center console Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes nickels or pennies while the left side coin holder can hold quarters dimes nickels or penn...

Page 56: ...ntrol under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror 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 Adjusting Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Mir...

Page 57: ... be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE Place the mirror selector switch in the center neutral position to prevent accidental movement of the mirrors Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Power Mirror Con...

Page 58: ... your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on automati cally Closing t...

Page 59: ...ase the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder...

Page 60: ...de crease the desired amount of lumbar support Power Seats If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use the front switch to move the seat up down forward rearward or to tilt the seat The rear switch controls the seatback recliner CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Seat Switches 60 UNDE...

Page 61: ...trols the heat level for the passenger s seat These switches feature several heat settings ranging from 0 to 6 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjust the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise pull up on the head restraint To lower depress the button on the post guide and push down on...

Page 62: ...right position be sure the seat back is latched WARNING The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Folding Rear Seats 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 63: ...he hood near the center and raise the hood Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole marked prop on the 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 Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATU...

Page 64: ...ockwise to prevent the lights from coming on when a door is opened NOTE The interior lights have a fade to off feature When the lights are turned off they gradually fade off Dimmer Control With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi Function Control Lever upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights Dome Light Posi...

Page 65: ...ghts are on during daylight conditions Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped These lights are mounted between the sun visors Each light has a push on push off switch NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure that they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle Front Map Reading Light Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 3 ...

Page 66: ...ction lever 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...

Page 67: ...ion 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 lev...

Page 68: ...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 turn 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 le...

Page 69: ...r 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 desir...

Page 70: ...ck the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose 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 Tilt Steering Column Control 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 71: ...ment cluster turns off NOTE The Traction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system off before powering down or 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 ...

Page 72: ...erate at the selected speed The speed control is now Engaged To Deactivate A soft tap 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 ...

Page 73: ...l 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 vehicle...

Page 74: ...se 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 butto...

Page 75: ...pener 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 76: ...econds 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 Paragrap...

Page 77: ... 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 3...

Page 78: ...that 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 Pre...

Page 79: ...Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Power Sunroof Controls UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 3 ...

Page 80: ...ch rearward and hold and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully then stop automatically During this opera tion any release of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully then stop automatically This is called Exp...

Page 81: ...open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Sunroof Fully Closed Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRI...

Page 82: ...ers lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for accessory plug...

Page 83: ... Conditions 96 Compass Temperature Display 97 䡵 Cigar Lighter Ashtray 99 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 99 To Set The Clock 100 䡵 Radio General Information 100 Radio Broadcast Signals 100 Two Types Of Signals 100 Electrical Disturbances 100 AM Reception 100 FM Reception 100 䡵 Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer Controls 101 Operating Instructions Radio ...

Page 84: ...n 104 Fast Forward FF 105 Rewind RW 105 Tape Eject 105 Scan Button 105 Changing Tape Direction 105 Metal Tape Selection 105 Pinch Roller Release 105 Noise Reduction 105 Operating Instructions CD Player 106 Inserting The Compact Disc 106 Seek Button 107 EJT CD Eject Button 107 FF Tune RW 107 Program Button 4 Random Play 107 Mode 107 Tape CD Button 108 Time Button 108 Scan Button 108 CD Changer Cont...

Page 85: ...peration 114 CD Player Operation 116 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 118 䡵 Sales Code RB1 AM FM Stereo Radio With DVD GPS Navigation System 119 䡵 6 Disc CD Changer If Equipped 120 Loading The CD Changer 120 Playing Discs 121 Seek Button 121 FF Tune RW 121 Mode Button 121 Program Button 1 121 Program Button 4 Random Play 121 Program Button 5 121 Time Button 122 Changing Modes 122 Removing...

Page 86: ...24 CD Player 6 Disc CD Changer 124 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 124 䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance 125 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 126 䡵 Climate Controls 126 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 126 Manual Air Conditioning Heater Control If Equipped 133 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: ...system 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 ...

Page 91: ... 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 transmi...

Page 92: ...the 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 contr...

Page 93: ...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 co...

Page 94: ... the 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 posi...

Page 95: ... pant Restraints section 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 L...

Page 96: ... display one of the trip condi tions above in order to reset either or all of these conditions US M Button Use this button to change the display from U S to metric measurement units Trip Conditions Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset Estimated Range DTE This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining i...

Page 97: ...he operator intervention under normal conditions If the CAL indicator is lit the compass needs to be calibrated A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free of large metal objects such as large buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Automatic Compass Calibration The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for nor...

Page 98: ...st W If the compass does not appear accurate repeat the calibration procedure in another area Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North For proper compass function the correct variance zone must be set Setting the Compass Variance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari ance zone To check the variance zone the ignition must be on and the...

Page 99: ...uilt 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 af...

Page 100: ... 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 101: ...utton 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 s...

Page 102: ...ypes 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 R...

Page 103: ...e 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 104: ... 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 pl...

Page 105: ...on 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 wil...

Page 106: ...hanism 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 ...

Page 107: ...ys the tracks on the se lected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature If TUNE RW is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press button 4 a second ...

Page 108: ...ation 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 display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast f...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...ons 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 ...

Page 111: ...o 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 betwee...

Page 112: ...The 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 ...

Page 113: ...s the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be...

Page 114: ... 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 P...

Page 115: ...on 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 wi...

Page 116: ...ext 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 ...

Page 117: ...o the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection EJT Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The unit will continue in radio mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OF...

Page 118: ...utton 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 display F...

Page 119: ...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 RB1 AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM The navigation...

Page 120: ...ed in that particular chamber Loading the CD Changer When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio is on wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc To insert additional CDs into the changer the instructions follow 1 Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it 2 Insert the CD while the light above the chosen bu...

Page 121: ... the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re leased Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc in random order to provide an in...

Page 122: ...ected Removing Discs from the CD Changer If there is a single CD in the changer press the EJT button and the CD will eject If the CD is not removed within 15 seconds it will automatically reload into the CD changer To eject additional CDs from the changer first select the numbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJT button CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer ...

Page 123: ...mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset push button Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the ne...

Page 124: ...ack or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player ...

Page 125: ...ery 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very dirty noticeably poor sound it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge or center avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wi...

Page 126: ... not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repo sitioning of the cellular antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple two step op eration ...

Page 127: ...omatic control operation The control also will show what Mode the system is in by the figure shown in the display NOTE The Mode can change when the system is in the Auto Mode This will be indicated in changes in the display window This shows automatic changes in air direction Fan Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select Turn the contro...

Page 128: ...the display shows that the compressor is on Compressor operation is automatic when you press the Auto button The compressor can operate at any temperature above 32 F 0 C With the compressor off and the temperature set at Lo air entering the vehicle will be slightly warmer than the air outside the vehicle NOTE The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for several seconds Slig...

Page 129: ...nt through the Defrost and side window demist outlets This mode is recommended when heat is desired Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets Use this setting in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield The compressor is on in this mode Bi Level Air is...

Page 130: ...rol 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 interior surface of the rear window Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm water Window Fogging In m...

Page 131: ... 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 co...

Page 132: ...Operating Tips ATC only 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 133: ...yer 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 between...

Page 134: ... 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 ...

Page 135: ...eature 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 w...

Page 136: ...ation 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 W...

Page 137: ...peration 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 f...

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Page 139: ...irectly 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 4 ...

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Page 141: ...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 Automati 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 Equipped 155 5 ...

Page 142: ...68 Tread Wear 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 174 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 1...

Page 143: ...0 䡵 Flexible Fuel 2 7L Engines With Automatic Transmission Only 181 E 85 General Information 181 Ethanol Fuel E 85 182 Fuel Requirements 182 Selection Of Engine Oil 182 Starting 184 Cruising Range 184 Replacement Parts 184 Maintenance 184 STARTING AND OPERATING 143 5 ...

Page 144: ...ry or death Automatic Transaxle The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear 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 the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not...

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 op...

Page 153: ...ydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops the brake warning indicator will light Anti Lo...

Page 154: ... natu ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent ac...

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: ...res 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 Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S...

Page 158: ...ol should only be achieved un der specified operating conditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified p...

Page 159: ...l certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Numb...

Page 160: ...her the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove com partment Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and ...

Page 161: ... placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your veh...

Page 162: ...table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs...

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Page 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: ... When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position it can be moved from side to side Moving the lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The gear position will be shown in the transmission gear display 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 oper...

Page 174: ...ontrol If the system detects powertrain overheating the transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off If the system detects a problem it will disable the Autostick mode and the 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 ...

Page 175: ...lended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate rials called oxygenates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygenates are ...

Page 176: ...T is prohibited in both Federal and California refor mulated gasolines Materials 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 Foll...

Page 177: ...exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard ag...

Page 178: ...NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secured Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full NOTE The fuel tank filler tube may have a restricting do...

Page 179: ...and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main tenance s...

Page 180: ...ting conditions will improve perfor mance and extend tranaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up WARNING Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Whenever you pull a t...

Page 181: ...RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows FLEXIBLE FUEL 2 7L Engines with Automatic Transmission Only E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those s...

Page 182: ... should be avoided When you do switch fuels it is recommended that you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 liters when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deterioration in drivability during wa...

Page 183: ... Fuel 5W 30 engine oil P N 4318086 or an equivalent that meets the Manufacturer s Standard MS 9214 Equivalent com mercial 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 Manu facturer s Standard The 5W 30 engine oil installed at the factory meets the manufacturer s requirements for Flexible Fuel engine oil S...

Page 184: ... your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle and may void the warranty ...

Page 185: ... Preparations For Jacking 188 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 192 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 195 Acceleration 195 Traction 195 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 196 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 196 䡵 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 197 Automatic Transaxle 197 6 ...

Page 186: ...lasher 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 ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner ...

Page 187: ...ure Cap paragraph JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lif...

Page 188: ...el surface Put gear shift in park automatic transmission or reverse manual transmission Set parking brake and turn off engine Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked Changing a Tire The spare wheel scissors jack and lug wrench are stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack 188 WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 189: ...heel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while 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 enou...

Page 190: ...Jack Engagement Locations 190 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 191: ... 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 t...

Page 192: ...y 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 vehicl...

Page 193: ...ave 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 broug...

Page 194: ...ooster 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 an...

Page 195: ... 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 Sl...

Page 196: ...ng 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 w...

Page 197: ...f 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 O...

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Page 199: ...䡵 Maintenance Procedures 206 Engine Oil 206 Crankcase Emission Control System 212 Maintenance Free Battery 212 Air Conditioner 214 Power Steering Fluid Check 215 Suspension Ball Joints 216 Body Mechanism Lubrication 216 Windshield Wiper Blades 217 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: ... Replacement 237 Headlight Bulb Replacement 237 Park Turn Signal Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 239 Fog Light Bulb Replacement 240 Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 241 Rear Light Bulb Replacement 242 License Plate Bulb Replacement 242 Headlight Aiming 243 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 243 䡵 Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 244 Engine 244 Chassis 244 200 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

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: ...ady for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 3 If you crank or start the engine you wi...

Page 205: ...icle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled 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 ...

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: ...llowing list to decide if any apply to you Day and night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and Go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 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 Engine Oil...

Page 208: ...months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions 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 m...

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: ... 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 of cuts cracks or glazing and replace them if there is any sign of damage whi...

Page 211: ... driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent filter replacement may be necessary Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im por...

Page 212: ...hicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for prolonged period Engine Timing Belt Replace the engine timing belt 2 4L Only at the intervals described in the appropriate maintenance schedule Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugg...

Page 213: ...ead compounds Wash hands after handling Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immedi ately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery ...

Page 214: ...eems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser as required Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air...

Page 215: ...hecking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified DaimlerChrysler Dealership Before removing the reservoir cap wipe the outside of the cap and reservoir so that no dirt can fall...

Page 216: ...ved Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated Hood Latch When performing other under hood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be inspected cleaned and lubricated It is important to maintain p...

Page 217: ...ges Hood hinges Trunk hinges Smooth White Body Lubricant Such as Mopar Spray White Lube Hood hinge springs and links Lock cylinders Parking brake mechanism Trunk latches Ash tray Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation...

Page 218: ...e fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield antifreeze not radiator anti freeze rated not to freeze at 25 F 31 C Operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised wh...

Page 219: ...tem 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 Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and o...

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: ...s 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 shows low add sufficient transmis sion fluid to bring to the proper level CAUTION Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transa...

Page 229: ...hange Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Fluid changes are not necessary unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water If con taminated with water the fluid should be changed im mediately Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body ca...

Page 230: ...auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty r...

Page 231: ...use a soft non abrasive cloth with a mild dish washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels Never use scouring pads steel wool or a bristle brush Never use cleaners that contain acid oven cleaners or any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma nent staining and or corrosion If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers deicer salt etc be sure that such materials are well pac...

Page 232: ...f dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is...

Page 233: ...y with a soft terry cloth Any harsh detergents abrasives abrasive cleaners cleansers or chemicals should be avoided as these will damage the wood trim Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution ...

Page 234: ...nformation ap plies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay num bering embossed on the Power Distribution Center Top Cover Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left side of the instrument panel To remove the panel pull it out as shown Power Distribution Center Fuse Panel Cover 234 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 235: ...Ignition and Trunk Lights Illuminated Entry Ra dio Power Antenna Data Link Connector Body Control Module Power Amplifier Cavity Fuse Circuit 6 10 Amp Red Heated Rear Window Indica tor 7 20 Amp Yellow Instrument cluster illumina tion Park and tail Lights 8 20 Amp Yellow Power Receptacle Horns Igni tion Fuel Start 9 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Motors Body Control Module 10 20 Amp Yellow Daytime Runn...

Page 236: ... a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it shows a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for tw...

Page 237: ...limate Control Light 37 Traction Control Light PC161 LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Headlight 9007 Park Turn Signal Front 3157A Side Marker Front 168 Fog Light 880L Tail Stop Turn Signal 3157 Back Up Light 921 Center Stop Light 921 License Light 2825 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount ing screws MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 237 7 ...

Page 238: ... the fasteners with a flat bladed tool 3 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 238 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 239: ...n bulb life 6 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 7 Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb 8 Reinstall the headlight assembly Park Turn Signal Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem bly mounting screws Pull the headlight assembly away from the vehicle M...

Page 240: ...ulb and socket to the headlight assembly Reinstall the headlight assembly Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1 Remove the screws securing the light assembly to the front fascia 2 Pull the light assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb and socket assembly 240 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 241: ...assembly reattach the wiring connector and reinstall the fog light assembly Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 1 Open the trunk Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241 7 ...

Page 242: ...and replace the bulb then reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 4 Reinstall the light housing and reconnect the wiring connector Push the trunk liner back into place License Plate Bulb Replacement 1 Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the license lamp Using a small screwdriver remove the entire housing 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing Pull the bulb...

Page 243: ...justments are necessary contact your manufacturer s dealer A detailed service procedure is contained in the manufacturer s Service Manual Information on purchasing a Service Manual can be found at the back of this Owner s Manual FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel approximate 2 4 and 2 7 Liter Engines 87 Octane 16 Gallons 61 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2 4 and 2 7 Liter Engines Re fer to the e...

Page 244: ...er 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 Octane Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 Brake Fluid DOT 3 Motor V...

Page 245: ...ULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 246 䡵 Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV For 2 4L If Equipped 246 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 247 Schedule B 250 Schedule A 260 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 246: ...time a malfunction is suspected NOTE Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems on your vehicle may be 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 Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV for 2 4L If Equipp...

Page 247: ...gh speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice 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 manual NOTE IF A...

Page 248: ...e oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir...

Page 249: ...nents 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 comes first This applies to both Maintenance Schedule A and B MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 249 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 250: ...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 251: ...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 SCHEDULE B 251 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 252: ...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 252 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S...

Page 253: ...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 SCHEDULE B 253 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 254: ...Liter Engine Adjust or replace if required X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings ro tors 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 engine X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil ter X Rotate the tire...

Page 255: ...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 SCHEDULE B 2...

Page 256: ...s on the 2 4 liter en gine X Replace the ignition cables on the 2 4 liter en gine 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 re...

Page 257: ...place the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter en gine X Replace the ignition cables on the 2 4 liter en gine X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors 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 filter X Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at ...

Page 258: ...ot 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 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 Rotate the tires X X X 258 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 259: ...s rotors rear drums and shoes X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Rotate the tires X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty Except for the 2 4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV 2 4 liter PZEV only This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be perform...

Page 260: ...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 260 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 261: ...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 262: ...lace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter en gine X Replace the spark plugs on 2 7 liter en gine 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 engine X Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 li...

Page 263: ...0 134 000 144 000 154 000 160 000 163 000 168 000 Months 78 84 90 96 102 105 Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter en gine X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 60 months X Rotate the tires X X X X X X SCHEDULE A 263 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 264: ... 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 Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace 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 en gine X Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 00...

Page 265: ...ngine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine X Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine 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 warranty Except for the 2 4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV 2 4 liter PZEV only This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also b...

Page 266: ...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 266 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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: ...ight 37 38 40 49 90 Airbag Maintenance 40 Airbag Side 39 Airbag Window 34 39 Alarm Light 95 Alarm Panic 21 Alarm System 23 Alignment and Balance 171 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 221 222 243 Capacities 243 Disposal 223 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 153 Anti Lock Warning Light 93 Anti Theft Security Alarm 23 Appearance Care 229 Automatic Dimming Mirror 56 Automatic Door...

Page 279: ...linder 226 Warning Light 94 Brake Transmission Interlock 147 149 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 48 Bulb Replacement 237 239 Bulbs Light 237 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 243 Capacities Fluid 243 Caps Filler Fuel 178 Oil Engine 209 Radiator Coolant Pressure 222 Car Washes 230 Carbon Monoxide Warning 177 Carpeting 231 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 124 Cassette Tape Player 101 109...

Page 280: ...Compact Disc Maintenance 125 Compact Disc Player 101 106 Compact Spare Tire 167 Compass 95 Compass Calibration 97 Console 54 Console Floor 54 Contract Service 270 Coolant Pressure Cap 222 Cooling System 220 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 222 Coolant Capacity 243 Coolant Level 220 223 Disposal of Used Coolant 223 Drain Flush and Refill 221 Inspection 220 Points to Remember 223 Pressure Cap 222 Radiator ...

Page 281: ...ing On Slippery Surfaces 195 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary 81 Electrical Power Outlets 81 Electronic Speed Control 71 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 196 Jacking 187 Jump Starting 192 Overheating 186 Towing 196 Emergency Trunk Release 24 25 Emission Control System Maintenance 204 246 Engine 201 202 Air Cleaner Filter 211 Block Heater 146 Break In Recommendations 48 Checking Oil Level...

Page 282: ...s Hazard Warning 186 Turn Signal 91 Flash To Pass 68 Flat Tire Changing 187 Flexible Fuel Vehicles 181 Cruising Range 184 Engine Oil 182 209 Fuel Requirements 182 Maintenance 184 Replacement Parts 184 Starting 184 Floor Console 54 Fluid Brake 244 Fluid Capacities 243 Fluid Leaks 49 Fluid Level Checks 228 Automatic Transaxle 228 Capacities 243 Cooling System 220 Engine Oil 206 Power Steering 215 Fl...

Page 283: ...e Oxygenate Blends 175 Gauges Coolant Temperature 92 Fuel 90 Speedometer 91 Tachometer 91 Gearshift 149 General Information 14 21 Glass Cleaning 232 Hazard Warning Flasher 186 Head Restraints 61 Headlights 237 Aiming 243 Automatic 67 Bulb Replacement 237 Cleaning 232 High Beam 68 91 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 68 Passing 68 Switch 66 Time Delay 67 68 Heated Seats 61 Heater 126 133 Heater Engi...

Page 284: ... 231 Interior Fuses 234 Interior Lighting 64 Interior Lights 64 Introduction 4 Jack Location 188 Jack Operation 188 Jump Starting 192 Key Programming 14 Key Replacement 13 Key Sentry 13 Key In Reminder 12 Keyless Entry System 19 Keys 11 Knee Bolster 34 Lap Shoulder Belts 27 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 45 Latch Plate 28 Latches Hood 63 216 Lead Free Gasoline 174 Leaks Fluid 49 Light...

Page 285: ...minder 67 Low Fuel 95 Malfunction Indicator 91 Map Reading 65 Oil Pressure 93 Park 239 Rear Servicing 242 Seat Belt Reminder 95 Security Alarm 23 Service 237 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 91 Side Marker 239 Theft Alarm 95 Traction Control 156 Turn Signal 66 67 91 239 Voltage 91 Load Limits 179 Loading Vehicle Capacities 179 Tires 160 179 Locks Central 17 Child Protection 18 Cylinder 21...

Page 286: ...cations Alterations Vehicle 7 Mopar Parts 205 272 Multi Function Control Lever 66 Navigation System 119 New Vehicle Break In Period 48 Occupant Restraints 26 Odometer 92 Tampering 92 Trip 92 Oil Engine 206 243 244 Capacity 243 Change Interval 207 Checking 206 Disposal 210 Filter 210 244 Filter Disposal 210 Identification Logo 182 208 Materials Added to 210 Pressure Gauge 93 Quality 182 208 Recomme...

Page 287: ...d 244 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 33 Preparation for Jacking 188 Pretensioners Seat Belts 31 Programmable Electronic Features 75 78 Programming Transmitters 21 75 78 Radial Ply Tires 167 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 222 Radio Broadcast Signals 100 Radio Operation 109 114 123 126 Radio Remote Controls 122 Radio Sound Systems 101 109 114 Rear Seat Folding 62 Rear Window Defroster 136 Rearview...

Page 288: ...at Belt Reminder 32 Seat Belts 27 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 31 And Pregnant Women 33 Child Restraint 40 41 46 Extender 33 Front Seat 28 Inspection 49 Operating Instructions 28 Pretensioners 31 Reminder 95 Seats 59 Adjustment 59 Cleaning 231 Head Restraints 61 Heated 61 Lumbar Support 60 Power 60 Rear Folding 62 Reclining 59 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 23 Selection of Coolant 221 244 Sentr...

Page 289: ...236 Storing Your Vehicle 236 Stuck Freeing 196 Sun Roof 79 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 34 Synthetic Engine Oil 209 System Navigation 119 Tachometer 91 Tape Player 123 Temperature Control Automatic 126 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 92 187 Theft Alarm 23 Theft System 23 Tilt Steering Column 70 Tire and Loading Information Placard 160 Tire Identification Number TIN 159 Tire Markings 156 T...

Page 290: ...r and Tongue Weight 180 Warnings 179 Transaxle 227 Additives 229 Automatic 147 149 227 Filter 228 Overdrive 150 Selection of Lubricant 227 Transmission Range Indicator 92 Transmission See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service 22 Transmitter Garage Door Opener 74 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 19 Transporting Pets 47 Tread Wear Indicators 169 Trip Computer 95 Trip Odometer 92 Trip Odometer Reset ...

Page 291: ...Door Ajar 17 Warning Flasher Hazard 186 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 270 Washer Adding Fluid 218 Washers Windshield 68 218 Washing Vehicle 230 Waxing and Polishing 230 Wheel Alignment and Balance 171 Wind Buffeting 26 81 Window Airbag 34 39 Window Fogging 130 Windows 25 Power 25 Windshield Washers 68 218 Windshield Wiper Blades 218 Windshield Wipers 67 68 217 Wiper Blade Replacemen...

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