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Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
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Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
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Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

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Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
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Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
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Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
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Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
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REC Setting The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
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Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
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Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 207

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Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
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PTY Button

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Summary of Contents for Caliber SRT4

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 345 10 INDEX 355 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 4: ...uld be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determi...

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Page 6: ... in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor mation Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration or title Vehicle Identification Number 6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 7: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 9: ...Keyt 13 Replacement Keys 14 Customer Key Programming 15 General Information 16 m Steering Wheel Lock 16 To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 16 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 17 m Door Locks 17 Manual Door Locks 17 Power Door Locks If Equipped 18 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors 21 m Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 22 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 23 2 ...

Page 10: ...ate 29 m Power Windows If Equipped 31 Power Window Switches 31 Auto Down 32 Window Lockout Switch 32 m Occupant Restraints 32 Lap Shoulder Belts 33 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 38 Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 39 Seat Belt Pretensioners 42 Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert 43 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 44 Driver And Front Passenger ...

Page 11: ...In Recommendations 65 m Safety Tips 65 Exhaust Gas 65 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 66 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...he LOCK position and remove the key Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up To lock the door turn the key rearward to unlock the door turn the key forward See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key NOTE With the driver s door o...

Page 13: ... even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle During normal operation after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it ind...

Page 14: ...ys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Sentry Keyt is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Keyst from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle una...

Page 15: ...h to the LOCK position and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds After 10 seconds a chime will sound In addi tion the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Keyt into the ignition swit...

Page 16: ...ion is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation STEERING WHEEL LOCK Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheel lock This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key If the steering wheel is...

Page 17: ...eft to engage the lock turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock t...

Page 18: ...ipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks If Equipped A door lock switch is located on the driver door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch Location 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST...

Page 19: ...ntry transmitter The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key i...

Page 20: ...sabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four...

Page 21: ...r Lock System Rear Doors Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position Child Protection Door Lock Location Inserting Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 22: ...dow and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a maximum of 66 feet 20 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects...

Page 23: ...ock Driver s Door 1st under Personal Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the following steps The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed key fob 2 Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds but not longer than 10 second...

Page 24: ...utton is pressed after 4 seconds press the PANIC button Release both buttons The Sound Horn On Lock and Flash Lamps With Lock feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce dure Using The Panic Alarm To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release When the panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flas...

Page 25: ...vate the Security Alarm Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters programmed only for that vehicle A to...

Page 26: ... be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was heard 8 Using the fob to be programmed press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously 9 A single chime will be heard 10 Within four seconds of hearing the chime press and release the UNLOCK button on the fob 11 A single chime will be heard 12 Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six additional fobs 13 T...

Page 27: ...sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 Weak batteries in transmitter The expected life of batteries is five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter military base and some mobile or CB radios Battery Replacemen...

Page 28: ...er case snap the two halves together NOTE If the key fob is equipped with a screw reinstall and tighten the screw until snug SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors hood liftgate and igni tion switch for unauthorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal with the horn for 30 seconds and the lights for 60 seconds If the triggering device is not dea...

Page 29: ...ing the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm the system A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle A valid key will disarm the system an invalid key will allow the engine to run for 2 seconds and stop Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger LIFTGATE NOTE The key that is used to start the vehicle i...

Page 30: ...er is inoperative insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right manual lock models only Using the liftgate handle pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction Liftgate H...

Page 31: ...OT use the recirculation mode Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The control on the left front door has up down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win dows There is a sing...

Page 32: ...ch in either the up or down direction and release the switch Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window lock button To enable the window controls press the window control button again OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features ...

Page 33: ...lways be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the wo...

Page 34: ...r vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly WARNING Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could ...

Page 35: ... seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Pulling Out The Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 2 ...

Page 36: ... belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will...

Page 37: ...ollision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so ...

Page 38: ...ts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push anchorage button to r...

Page 39: ...nter lap shoulder belt features a three point seat belt with a mini latch and buckle which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded The mini buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience 1 Remove the mini latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel 2 Grasp ...

Page 40: ...ert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a click 5 Sit back in seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Routing Rear Center Shoulder Belt 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 41: ...on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 8 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt Connecting Mini Latch to Buckle Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Page 42: ...g positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat bel...

Page 43: ...l be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler Corp...

Page 44: ...egnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Driver and Front Passenge...

Page 45: ... inflation that are based on collision severity This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG Inflatable Knee Bolster Side Curtain Airbag Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 46: ...upants causing serious injury Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with seat belts and pretensioners front airbags work with the driver inflatable knee blocker and the integrated passenger knee blocker non inflatable to provide im proved protection for the driver and front passenger Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed...

Page 47: ...lt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to the section on Child Restraint You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should wear their lap ...

Page 48: ...ng your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has side airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door Sit upright in the center of the seat The front airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Side Remote Acceleration Sensors If Equipped Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Front Passenger Airbag Supplemental Side Curt...

Page 49: ... the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds as a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Airbag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Ai...

Page 50: ...nt holes in the sides 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 Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags If equipped are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airbags ...

Page 51: ...s and position you for the best inter action with the front airbag The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully inflates in about 50 milliseconds this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes It then quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver s knees The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position everyone for the best interaction with the front airbag WARN...

Page 52: ...oor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These air...

Page 53: ...matically Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger side of the instrument panel Do not modify the ...

Page 54: ...vent of an accident your vehicle is designed to record up to 5 seconds of specific vehicle data param eters see list below in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment or near deployment and up to a quarter second of high speed deceleration data during and or after air bag deployment or near deployment EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and are ...

Page 55: ...or lessee before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US government and ...

Page 56: ...ing engine speed Transmission gear selection Cruise control status Traction stability control status Tire pressure monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecu...

Page 57: ...child Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and 9convertible9 child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint an chorage system The infant carrier i...

Page 58: ...at belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion NOTE For additional information refer to www...

Page 59: ...rtion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If the seat belt has a...

Page 60: ...lt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor Allow the belt to return into the retractor pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint Follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacture NOTE To reset ...

Page 61: ...ard positions only Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center positi...

Page 62: ...ed to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked...

Page 63: ...st loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seat back Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Not all child restr...

Page 64: ...upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the...

Page 65: ...ons under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TI...

Page 66: ...t assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the LED is not lit ...

Page 67: ...per pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid trans mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspe...

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Page 69: ... 74 Power Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 74 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 76 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 76 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 76 Operation 78 Phone Call Features 85 UConnect System Features 88 Advanced Phone Connectivity 93 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 94 General Information 103 m Seats 103 Front Seat Adjustment 103 3 ...

Page 70: ...11 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights 111 Lights On Reminder 112 Fog Lights If Equipped 113 Turn Signals 113 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 114 Passing Light 115 m Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 115 Functionality 115 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 115 Windshield Washers 115 Mist Feature 116 Windshield Wiper Operation 117 Intermittent Wiper System 117 Adding Washer Fluid 118...

Page 71: ...n Programming 126 Using HomeLinkt 127 Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkt Button 127 Security 127 Troubleshooting Tips 127 General Information 128 m Anti Lock Brake System ABS 128 m Electronic Brake Control System ABS TCS BAS ESP 129 Traction Control System TCS 129 Brake Assist System BAS 130 ESP Electronic Stability Program 131 m Power Sunroof If Equipped 134 Opening Sunroof Manual 135 Opening Sunro...

Page 72: ...gine Off 140 m Console Features 140 m Cargo Area Features 141 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped 141 Tonneau Cover If Equipped 143 Removable Load Floor 144 Cargo Tie Down Loops 144 Fold Down Speakers If Equipped 145 m Rear Window Features 146 Rear Window Wiper Washer 146 Rear Window Defroster 147 m Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 148 m Cooled Beverage Storage Bin Glove Comp...

Page 73: ...he small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of vehicle The mirror should be ad justed while set in the day position toward windshield Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the Flat drivers side outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to vehicle with your head close to the door glass Adjusting Rear View Mirror UNDERSTAN...

Page 74: ...convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver s door trim panel Re...

Page 75: ...revent accidentally moving a mirror WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Mirror Directions UNDERS...

Page 76: ...em UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g 9Call Mike Work9 or 9Dial 248 555 12129 Your cellular phone s audio is trans mitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect system NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 9Hands Free Profi...

Page 77: ...andard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect system The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system Only one linked or paire...

Page 78: ...me control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect system and to navigate through the UConnect menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect system prompts You will be...

Page 79: ...ns at any prompt say 9Help9 following the beep The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect system from idle simply press the Phone button and follow audible prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say 9Cancel9 ...

Page 80: ... phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect System The priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in t...

Page 81: ...the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say Call 9 System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say 9John Doe 9 where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnect Phoneb...

Page 82: ...eturn to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phone book accessible only in that language Phonebook Download UConnect allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth To use this feature press the Phone button and sa...

Page 83: ...ss the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Edit 9 You will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work mobile or pager that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phone book entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the p...

Page 84: ...he 9Voice Recognition9 button while the UConnect system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete 9 After you enter the name the UConnect system will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phone book entry in the current language is deleted Delete All Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone b...

Page 85: ...The following features can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you ...

Page 86: ... the Voice Recognition button and say 9Dial9 or 9Call9 followed by the phone number or phone book entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to 9Toggling Between Calls 9 To combine two calls refer to 9Conference Call 9 Place Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold press the 8Phone button until you hear a sin...

Page 87: ...have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the Phone button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and h...

Page 88: ...red from the UConnect system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off UConnect System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol o...

Page 89: ...mber dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UCon...

Page 90: ...your UConnect system to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as paging service or automated customer service Some services require immediate response selection in some instances that may be too quick for use of UConnect system When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push th...

Page 91: ...his feature Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing 9Would you like to pair a phone clear a 9 you could press the Voice Recognition button and say 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Tur...

Page 92: ...be played through your vehicle s audio system The UConnect system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect system to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even tho...

Page 93: ...ect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say 9List Phones 9 The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to th...

Page 94: ...Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 At the next prompt say 9Delete9 and follow the prompts You can also press the Voice Recognition button anytime while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System UConnect Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system...

Page 95: ...e only To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR For best performance adjust the rear view mirror to provide at least 1 2 inch 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as y...

Page 96: ...in the UConnect phone book UConnect phone book nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phone book You can say 9O9 letter 9O9 for 909 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance...

Page 97: ...mised with the convertible top down Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this happens the connec tion can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a language c...

Page 98: ...98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 3 ...

Page 100: ...100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 101: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 3 ...

Page 102: ...ring pairing phonebook phone book previous record again Voice Commands Primary Alternate s redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call UConnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration SEATS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats near the floor Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched Front Seat Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...

Page 104: ... seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Height Adjustment The driver s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position...

Page 105: ...ort rotate the handle up or down Driver s Seat Back Recline To recline 1 Lean forward before lifting the handle then lean back to the desired position and release the handle 2 Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...

Page 106: ...he rear Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the button and push down on the head restraint Head Restraint Adjustment 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ...o provide additional storage area each rear seatback can be folded forward Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat Folding Rear Seat Rear Seat Folded Flat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 ...

Page 108: ...It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Reclining The Rear Seat 108 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 109: ...ated under the front edge of the hood near the center and raise the hood Lift the hood prop rod clipped to the left side right side facing hood of the engine compartment to secure the hood in the open position Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface Primary Hood Latch Secondary Hood Latch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

Page 110: ...the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving LIGHTS Map Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror Each light is turned ON by pressing the button Press the button a second time to turn the light OFF The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer co...

Page 111: ...eadlights parking lights turn signals headlight beam selection instrument panel light dimming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operatio...

Page 112: ...ion of the Multi Function Control Lever up or down Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Dimmer Control 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...urn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Fog Light Control Turn Signal Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 114: ...light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi Function Control Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Push the Lever away from you again to switch the h...

Page 115: ...f the parking brake is off the turn signal is off and the gear shift is in any position except park NOTE On this vehicle the daytime running light will automatically turn off when the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are in operation and automatically turn back on when the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not operating WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are oper...

Page 116: ... turn OFF Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate Washer Control Mist Control 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ... vehicle is restarted Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever Rotate the knob upward clockwise to decrease the delay time and downward Wiper C...

Page 118: ...senger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol vent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever With one hand firmly on the wheel move the steering column up or down as ...

Page 119: ...PPED When engaged this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel To Activate Push the ON OFF button The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The CRUISE indicator will turn off The system should be turned...

Page 120: ...pressing the SET lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever towards you CANCEL or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RESUME...

Page 121: ...e RPM before the speed control disengages is normal Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy tr...

Page 122: ...rs that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLinkt unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLinkt buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLinkt channels NOTE HomeLinkt is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLinkt Buttons 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 123: ...k com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death Programming HomeLinkT Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outs...

Page 124: ...o change flash rates When it changes it is programmed It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section After training a HomeLinkt channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLinkt a...

Page 125: ...can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door 6 Firmly press and release the Learn or Training button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer NOTE There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the Learn button has been pressed 1 Garage Door Opener 2 Trai...

Page 126: ...hich may not be long enough for HomeLinkt to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator replac...

Page 127: ...t release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming Homelinkt Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLinkt Uni...

Page 128: ...ed operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica tions were met ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS This system ai...

Page 129: ...P If your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and Electronic Stability Program ESP All four systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are com monly referred to as ESP Traction Control System TCS This system monitors t...

Page 130: ...rak ing pressure during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS can...

Page 131: ...s the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position ESP TCS Indicator Light The ESP TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as ...

Page 132: ... ESP system has 2 available operating modes ESP ON This is the normal operating mode for ESP Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESP should only be turned to Partial ESP for specific reasons as noted below PARTIAL ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF button When in Partial ESP mode the TC...

Page 133: ...e while the vehicle is in motion ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Warning Lamp and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should both go out with the engine running If the ESP BAS Warn ing Lamp com...

Page 134: ...ON even if it was turned off previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading lamp Power Sunroof Switch 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 135: ...ening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Manual To open the sunroof press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Opening Sunroof Express mode By pressing the switch rearward and releasing the sun roof will fully open from any position and sto...

Page 136: ...struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs This allows the sunroof to move towards the close position NOTE Pinch protection is disabled while ...

Page 137: ...occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation The sunroof wi...

Page 138: ...ther low power devices NOTE Due to overload protection the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded WARNING To Avoid Serious Injury or Death Do not use a 3 Prong Adaptor Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure 138 UNDE...

Page 139: ...Power Outlet 12 Volts Power Outlet 115 Volts 150 Watt UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 3 ...

Page 140: ... accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CONSOLE FEATURES WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart ment lid in the open position Cell phones music players and other hand held electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can cause an accide...

Page 141: ...andheld devices should be properly stowed and the flip pocket and the console lid should be closed CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped The dual function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed The flashlight features two bright LED ligh...

Page 142: ...To operate the flashlight press the switch once for high twice for low and a third time to return to off Press and Release Removing Flashlight 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Three Press Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3 ...

Page 144: ...ild seat tether strap In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve hicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading ...

Page 145: ...his could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Fold Down Speakers If Equipped When the liftgate is open the speakers can swing...

Page 146: ... on the wash function The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed Upon release the wipers will cycle two times before returning to the set position If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the Park position if power accessory delay is active Power acces sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door if this h...

Page 147: ...ide of the blower control knob Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster An amber light shows that the defroster is on The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten minutes For five more minutes of operation press the switch again To prevent excessive battery drain use the defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Use care when washing the inside of the rear wind...

Page 148: ...inges and features two levels of storage the upper bin functions as a Cooled Beverage Storage Bin for vehicles equipped with air conditioning for storing up to four 20 ounce 0 6 Liter bottles or cans When desired cool air enters the compartment to keep the contents cool depending on ambient temperature and A C settings To operate the beverage cooler pull the slide control about 1 2 inch 12 mm towa...

Page 149: ...Glove compartment and Cooled Beverage Storage Positioning Slide Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 3 ...

Page 150: ...he lower bin holds the owner s manual and other important documents Another storage bin is lo cated on the outboard side of the steering wheel can hold small items like parking cards for easy access Slide Control Movement 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...Center EVIC 166 EVIC Functions 168 Performance Pages If Equipped 169 Compass Temperature Audio If Equipped 171 Average Fuel Economy 172 Distance To Empty DTE 172 Elapsed Time 172 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM If Equipped 172 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 173 m Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration 176 Compass Variance 176 Compass Calibration 178 4 ...

Page 152: ...ions Radio Mode 181 Operation Instructions CD Mode 185 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 187 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 188 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 188 m Sales Code RAK AM FM Cassette CD 6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone Video MP3 And WMA Capabilities 188 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 189 Operating Instructions T...

Page 153: ...r MP3 And WMA Play 200 m Sales Code REC AM FM CD 6 Disc Radio With Navigation System 202 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 203 REC Setting The Clock 203 m Satellite Radio If Equipped 205 System Activation 205 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 206 Selecting Satellite Mode In REF And RAQ Radios 206 Selecting a Channel 207 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Cha...

Page 154: ...ntrols If Equipped 209 Radio Operation 210 CD Player 210 m CD DVD Disc Maintenance 211 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 211 m Turbo Boost Gauge 212 m Climate Controls 213 Climate Controls 213 Air Filtration System If Equipped 217 Operating Tips 218 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 155: ...ets 5 Glove Box Beverage Cooler 9 Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 2 Demisters 6 Cubby Bin 10 Boost Gauge 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Climate Controls If Equipped 4 Radio 8 Passenger Airbag Disable Light UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 4 ...

Page 156: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 157: ...ses to the red mark 260 the instrument cluster will sound a chime Pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the red mark 260 turn the engine off immediately and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning...

Page 158: ...the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See your authorized dealer 7 Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on during starting stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 8 Theft Alarm Light If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for sev...

Page 159: ...cally hot a warning chime will sound 10 times After the chime turns off the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out Refer to Temperature Gauge later in this section for steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition 12 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 13 Odometer Trip Odometer This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven Also t...

Page 160: ...tinue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the fol lowing procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelera...

Page 161: ...shing when the engine is running you may experience power loss an elevated rough idle and increased brake pedal effort and your vehicle may require towing Immediate service is required The light will come on when the ignition switch is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check This is normal If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer 1...

Page 162: ...ing If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary Operating the vehicle in this condition is danger ous 19 Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal when using the turn signal lever 20 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This light shows when the front fog lights are ON 21 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light The malfunction l...

Page 163: ...s as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibili...

Page 164: ...utomatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condi tion checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays o...

Page 165: ... the benefit of Anti Lock Brakes The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer 25 High Beam Indicator This light shows that the headlights are on high beam Push the turn signal lever awa...

Page 166: ...d engine tem perature gauge The EVIC consists of the following System Status Vehicle information warning message displays Personal Settings customer programmable features Compass heading Outside temperature display Trip computer functions UConnect hands free communication system dis plays If Equipped Audio mode display Tire Pressure Monitor TPM EVIC Location 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 167: ... Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime RKE Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle is in motion Left Right Front Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph Door S Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Gate Ajar with a single chime Headlam...

Page 168: ...stance To Empty DTE Elapsed Time Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Personal Settings Performance Pages If Equipped To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed EVIC Step Button 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 169: ...nly a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents Performance Pages display in the EVIC the following performance data 1 8 Mile Time and Speed 1 4 Mile Time and Speed 0 60 MPH 100 kp h Time Braking Distance Speed and Distance Vehicle G Force Longitudinal and Lateral NOTE If any of the Performance Page Screens are active the trip button will not affect the odometer The trip button will...

Page 170: ...1 4 mile run To clear the current and vehicle best time and distance hold the trip button then press and release the EVIC button Braking Distance When the braking distance EVIC screen is active the vehicle braking distance and speed at which the brake was depressed will be displayed This feature is available for braking that begins at a speed over 30 MPH 48 kp h The mph kph and Ft m text will flas...

Page 171: ...lues G Force When the G Force Screen is active all four G force values will be displayed two longitude and two latitude When a force greater than 0 is measured the display will update the values as it climbs As the G Forces fall in value the peak forces are held After 0 G is measured in the vehicle the peak values will continue to be displayed for 3 seconds After 3 seconds the value will revert ba...

Page 172: ...actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 kilometers estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of 9LOW FUEL9 This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the 9LOW FUEL9 text and a new DTE value will be dis p...

Page 173: ...ge Selection in the HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED section of this manual for details Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH 24 km h When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 MPH 24 km h Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle...

Page 174: ...ry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Delay Turning Headlamps Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and hold the EVIC button when in...

Page 175: ...ng the remote keyless entry transmitter Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until OFF 30 sec 60 sec or 90 sec appears to make your selection Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the U Connect system are confirmed Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Display English or Met...

Page 176: ... switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geo...

Page 177: ...ighlighted The Compass Vari ance message and the current variance zone number will be displayed To change the zone press and hold longer than two seconds the EVIC button to increment the variance one step Repeat as necessary with individual long for at least 1 second EVIC button presses for each increment until the desired variance is achieved To exit the Variance Programming press the EVIC button...

Page 178: ...res menu Once in the Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features menu press and release less than one second the EVIC button several times until Calibrate Compass Yes is displayed Using a long button press more than one second pressing the EVIC button will place the Compass in calibration mode The Cal indicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display to indicate that the compass is now ...

Page 179: ... 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 mainly affect the wave amplitude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave ampli...

Page 180: ...is being displayed timekeeping is accurately maintained On the AM FM CD 6 disc radio the time button alternates the location of the time and frequency on the display On the AM FM CD single disc radio only one of the two time or frequency is displayed Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE AUDIO control knob 3...

Page 181: ...ontrol to turn the radio ON Press the ON VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played For your...

Page 182: ...urn Rotating the volume control turning the radio ON OFF or turning ON OFF the ignition will cancel the MUTE feature NOTE In Hands Free Phone if equipped mode the MUTE button mutes the microphone SCAN Button Radio Mode Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for five seconds at each listenable ...

Page 183: ...r AM FM or Satel lite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Radio Mode Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency AM FM Button Radio Mode Press the button to select AM or FM modes Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass...

Page 184: ...d press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and ...

Page 185: ...o or ignition switch OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks SEEK Button CD Mode Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current track or return to the beginning of the previous...

Page 186: ...Mode Press and hold the FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature If the RW button is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing RND SET Button Rando...

Page 187: ...itch is turned from the OFF LOCK posi tion to the ACC position the radio is turned on and the radio was previously in the AUX mode SEEK Button Auxiliary Mode No function MUTE Button Auxiliary Mode Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers 9MUTE9 will display Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return Rotating the volume control or turning off ...

Page 188: ...uipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE UConnectt sec tion of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual SALES CODE RAK AM FM CASSETTE CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE VIDEO MP3 and WMA CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate RAK...

Page 189: ...tellite or Vehicle Entertainment System VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remained tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button and will bypass stations without...

Page 190: ...tation FM mode only RW FF Radio Mode Pressing the rewind fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM FM or Satel lite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Radio Mode Turn the right side rotary control to increase or decrease the frequency AM FM Button Radio Mode Press the button to select AM or FM modes Set...

Page 191: ...ntrol again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button Radio Mode Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for five seconds If no action is taken during the five second time out the PTY icon will turn off Turning the tune knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information Turn the tune knob ...

Page 192: ... is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station NOTE If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob simply pressing the TUNE button in will go directly to a ...

Page 193: ...utton up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward one to six selec tions Press the SEEK button once to move one selection twice to move two selections etc Fast Forward FF Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the t...

Page 194: ... to the tape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on whenever the tape player is on but may be switched off To turn off the Dolby Noise Reduction System Press Preset 1 after you insert the tape The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off Dolby noise reduction is manufactured un...

Page 195: ...e SEEK Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first five seconds of the current selection SCAN Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the SCAN button to scan through each...

Page 196: ...o will play the next CD after a two minute timeout If the CD is removed and there are no other CDs in the radio the radio will remain in CD mode and display 9INSERT DISC for two minutes After two minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF TIME Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press this button to change the display from a large CD p...

Page 197: ... stop Random play Buttons 1 6 CD MODE for CD Audio Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD ROM CD R and CD RW ...

Page 198: ...sc open after writing9 are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the mp3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the mp3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not pla...

Page 199: ...ed the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 and WMA files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and f...

Page 200: ...NG DISC9 when the disc is loading LOAD EJT Eject Press the LOAD EJT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it wi...

Page 201: ... to move forward through the file or MP3 and WMA selection TUNE Control CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the TUNE control allows the adjustment of Tone Balance and Fade AM FM Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Switches back to Radio mode RND PTY Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing this button plays files randomly SET DIR Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press the SET DIR Button to display folders when playing a...

Page 202: ...l Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide SALES CODE REC AM FM CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 Capability REC combines a Global Positioning System based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps turn identification selection 202 UNDERSTA...

Page 203: ...ion User s Manual for detailed operating instructions REC Setting the Clock GPS Clock The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites The satellites clock is Greenwich Mean Time GMT This is the worldwide standard for time This makes the sys tem s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set ...

Page 204: ...s If you press CANCEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved User Defined Clock If you wish to set the clock to a time different than the system clock you can manually adjust the time by choosing the User Defined Clock option 1 At the Clock Setup screen highlight Displayed Clock User Defined Clock 2 To increase the clock by hours make sure HR is highlighted and press ENTER Press ENTER again to...

Page 205: ...IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers over 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios System Activation To activate your Sirius Satelli...

Page 206: ...its are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With RAQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds All twelve ESN SID num bers will be displayed The radio will exit the...

Page 207: ... equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word 9SCAN9 will appear in the display between each channel change Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Channels that may contain objectionable content can be blocked Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888 539 7474 to discuss opt...

Page 208: ... set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the search PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained press the 9SEEK9 button within five seconds The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objec...

Page 209: ...eception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRU...

Page 210: ...on 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 pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push buttons CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the curr...

Page 211: ...sc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high 8 Do not play discs that are small in size or have irregular shapes RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna T...

Page 212: ...s the intake manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure The engine management system in your vehicle intelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based on environmental ambient and engine operating condi tions Turbo Boost Gauge 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 213: ...in the upper atmosphere The controls are as follows Mode Control Air Direction The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols or a blend of two of these modes The closer the con trol is to a particular mode the more air distribution you receive from that mode Panel Air is directed through the outlets...

Page 214: ...ra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demister outlets Use this mode with maximum fan and temperature settings for best wind shield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if...

Page 215: ...t position Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or ins...

Page 216: ...window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maximum defogging select the Outside Air position NOTE Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor mix or defrost modes Air Conditioning Normal Use this button to engage the Air...

Page 217: ...ystem If Equipped An air filter is included in the optional Security Group Filter media includes a particle filtration layer and a charcoal layer The filter will reduce but not eliminate diesel and agricultural smells The filter acts only on air coming from outside the vehicle it does not filter air inside the passenger compartment See the maintenance schedule for the filter change interval The ai...

Page 218: ...Operating Tips 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 219: ...ndow surfaces The cause of undue fogging may be dirt collect ing on the inside surface of the glass NOTE In cold weather the use of the recircu late position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maximum defogging press the recirculation button until recirculate is off Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high qual...

Page 220: ...er drains The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only a low blower speed for the first few minutes of vehicle operation Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows ...

Page 221: ...r Below 220 F Or 229 C 225 If Engine Fails To Start 225 After Starting 226 Turbocharger Cool Down 226 m Manual Transaxle Operation 226 Downshifting 227 m Parking Brake 228 m Brake System 230 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 231 m Power Steering 233 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 234 Acceleration 234 Traction 235 5 ...

Page 222: ... 246 Tire Inflation Pressures 247 Radial Ply Tires 249 Tire Spinning 250 Tread Wear Indicators 250 Life Of Tire 251 Replacement Tires 251 Alignment And Balance 253 m Tire Chains 253 m Snow Tires 254 m Tire Rotation Recommendations 254 m Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS If Equipped 255 Base System If Equipped 258 Premium System If Equipped 260 General Information 263 m Fuel Requirements 264 2 4...

Page 223: ...bon Monoxide Warnings 267 m Adding Fuel 268 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 268 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 269 m Vehicle Loading 270 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 270 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 271 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 223 5 ...

Page 224: ... the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor NOTE If key won t turn and steering wheel is locked rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the key Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or d...

Page 225: ...e reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater available from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds This should clear...

Page 226: ... run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger Although the pump is rubber mounted for quiet opera tion it is normal to hear it running during this time MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be ap...

Page 227: ...ed Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop NOTE During cold weather until the transaxle lubri cant is warm you may experience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the...

Page 228: ... cluster will come on NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is on It does not show the degree of brake application If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving a chime will sound to alert the driver The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is set To set the parking brake pu...

Page 229: ...ys apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before d...

Page 230: ... have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in t...

Page 231: ...down or stop WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond 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 planin...

Page 232: ...ght and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is work...

Page 233: ...ve you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking...

Page 234: ...PERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could...

Page 235: ...tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches millimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing wate...

Page 236: ...g through standing water This will minimize wave effects CAUTION Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not con tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears...

Page 237: ...ess on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes Getting water inside your vehicle s engine can cause it to lock up and stall out and leave you stranded Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metri...

Page 238: ...tric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation ...

Page 239: ...e based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Millimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code 9R9 means Radial Construction 9D9 means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in STARTING AND OPERATING 239 5 ...

Page 240: ...nditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum loa...

Page 241: ...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 242: ... s side B pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires B PILLAR LOCATION 242 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 243: ...f occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placa...

Page 244: ...s reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For t...

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Page 246: ...s 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 chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fai...

Page 247: ...uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on the face of the driver s door or on the driver s side B pillar 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 Pressure Information section of...

Page 248: ...old tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially ...

Page 249: ...with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause ...

Page 250: ...nning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the origina...

Page 251: ...ardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many charac...

Page 252: ... and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics result ing in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never ...

Page 253: ...may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right Alignment will not correct this condition See your dealer for proper diagnosis Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance tire chains are not recom mended CAUTIO...

Page 254: ...iginally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rot...

Page 255: ...ded cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pres sure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1...

Page 256: ...cally update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recom mended cold parked for more than 3 hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient tempera ture i...

Page 257: ...e valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflat...

Page 258: ...maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illumi nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low Should this occur you should stop as soon as ...

Page 259: ... Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure bel...

Page 260: ...t tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors 3 Trigger Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages which displ...

Page 261: ...phic display of the pressure value s will stop flash ing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Lamp will extin guish once the updated tire pressure s have been re ceived The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 kph to receive this informa tion Check TPM System Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a...

Page 262: ...nt and a pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chai...

Page 263: ...ain on solid 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order fo...

Page 264: ...mmediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of premium gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel propert...

Page 265: ...e critical fuel system components Problems that result from using methanol gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol it does not have the negative effects of Metha nol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended wi...

Page 266: ...d by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance or damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance T...

Page 267: ...tended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully...

Page 268: ...e CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Door 268 STARTI...

Page 269: ...tion Indicator Light will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperl...

Page 270: ...s cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants 2 Rear Seat Occupants 3 Luggage 175 lbs 80 kg Vehicle Rated Capacity 925 lbs 420 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes the weigh of your vehicle the driver passengers cargo and trailer tongue weight T...

Page 271: ...ny ALL WHEEL DRIVE AWD equipped vehicles Damage to the drivetrain will result If these vehicles require towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground NOTE ONLY Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles equipped with MANUAL TRANSAXLES may be recre ationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed for any distance if the MANUAL TRANSAXLE is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the accessory position...

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Page 273: ...IREFIT Kit 276 TIREFIT Storage 276 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 277 TIREFIT Kit Components Operation 279 Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT 280 m Jump Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery 284 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 286 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 287 With Ignition Key 287 Without The Ignition Key 288 6 ...

Page 274: ...her system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine id...

Page 275: ...to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads 260 pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle when safe Turn the air conditioner off and wait unti...

Page 276: ...ion 7 Maintenance of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph TIREFIT KIT Small punctures in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C TIREFIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the spare tire well TIREFIT Kit L...

Page 277: ...y discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles for inflating sport balls rafts or like inflatable items However use only the Black Air Pump Hose 6 and make sure the Mode Select Knob 4 is in the Air Mode when inflating such item...

Page 278: ...epaired or replaced A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you WARNING Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clot...

Page 279: ...e Select Knob Hoses Selecting Air Mode Turn the Mode Select knob 4 to this position for air pump operation only Use the Black Air Pump Hose 6 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Air Mode Turn the Mode Select knob 4 to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose Clear hose with the Yellow Cap 7 when selecting this mode WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 27...

Page 280: ...jecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceeding 2 Place the transmission in Neutral and set the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition B Setting Up to Use TIREFIT Turn the Mode Select knob 4 to the Sealant Air Mode position 1 Uncoil the Clear Sealant Hose 7 and then remove the Yellow Cap fro...

Page 281: ... kit Disconnect the Clear Sealant Hose 7 from the valve stem Make sure the valve stem is free of debris Reconnect the Clear Sealant Hose 7 to the valve stem Press the Air Pump Power Button 3 to turn on the TIREFIT kit Turn the Mode Select knob to the Sealant Air Mode Connect the Power Plug 5 to a different power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle if available Make sure the engine is running...

Page 282: ... Securing TIREFIT Sealant in the Tire Drive the vehicle for approximately 5 miles 8 km to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT Do not exceed 55 mph 90 km h until having the tire repaired or replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that...

Page 283: ... and then reinstall the cap on the valve stem 5 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 6 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire ser vice center 7 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 at your nearest autho rized Mopart parts dealership as soon as possible G Distributing TIREFIT Sealant to Better Enable Tire Infla...

Page 284: ...d It can start anytime the ignition switch is on You can be hurt by the fan WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way and may be damaged Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged batt...

Page 285: ...hicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set parking brake place manual transaxle in NEUTRAL and turn ignition to OFF for both vehicles 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Remove the air intake duct covering the battery using the two finger screws on the cover 5 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive termina...

Page 286: ...sure you have a good contact 7 If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi lizer turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START position 8 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 When removing the jumper cables rev...

Page 287: ...econds continuously without stopping when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed 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 30 mph 48 km h Do not spin the wheels continu ously for more than 30 seconds TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Igniti...

Page 288: ...ertain the transaxle remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam age to the vehicle Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a removabl...

Page 289: ...d Maintenance Programs 293 m Replacement Parts 295 m Authorized Dealer Service 295 m Maintenance Procedures 296 Engine Oil 296 Drive Belt Check Condition 299 Spark Plugs 300 Catalytic Converter 300 Crankcase Emission Control System 301 Fuel Filter 302 Air Cleaner Element Filter 302 Maintenance Free Battery 302 Air Conditioner Maintenance 304 Power Steering Fluid Check 305 7 ...

Page 290: ...ppearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 318 m Fuses Integrated Power Module IPM 323 m Vehicle Storage 327 m Replacement Bulbs 327 m Bulb Replacement 327 Headlights Front Parking Front Turn Signal 327 Fog Lights 328 Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 328 License Lights 331 Center High Mounted Stoplight 332 m Fluids And Capacities 333 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Par...

Page 291: ... Windshield Washer Fluid 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner Filter 10 Coolant Bottle 2 Power Steering Reservoir 5 Power Distribution Center 8 Radiator Cap 3 Engine Oil Fill 6 Battery 9 Engine Oil Dipstick MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 7 ...

Page 292: ...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 293: ... Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Maintenance requirement this check verifies the MIL is functio...

Page 294: ...d then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I ...

Page 295: ... the manufacturer s warranty AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control...

Page 296: ...r vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oi...

Page 297: ...ot overfill the engine Overfilling the engine as indicated by the range markings as described above on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for recommended engine oil change intervals Engine Oil Selection For best perfor...

Page 298: ... The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the oper ating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Com partment illustration in this section Oil Viscosity ...

Page 299: ...il Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturers engines have a full flow type disposable oil filter Use a filter of this type for replace ment The quality of replacement filters varies consider ably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality o...

Page 300: ...n control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly invo...

Page 301: ...be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for prolonged period Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depe...

Page 302: ...tion in the air cleaner box is normal The amount will depend on driving style The air cleaner box should be cleaned out and a new make up air filter element should be installed during the normal air filter maintenance procedure WARNING The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or main...

Page 303: ...ttery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch ea...

Page 304: ...r tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage as battery dam age can result Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm s...

Page 305: ...rant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Le...

Page 306: ...ts must be replaced Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be rem...

Page 307: ...line etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 2 Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem bly down along the arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield 3 Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place Windshield Washer Reservoir The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment be sure to check the fluid ...

Page 308: ...ician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged 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 an oil change or lubrication Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain c...

Page 309: ...eze 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 A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recover...

Page 310: ...itive Technology HOAT engine coolants may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT coolant is intro duced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may...

Page 311: ...ow 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring ...

Page 312: ...your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine ...

Page 313: ...not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pres sure tested f...

Page 314: ...not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure the are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure Fuel System Connections El...

Page 315: ...t and mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particu lar attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not...

Page 316: ...level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed NOTE The Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both the Brake System and the Clutch Release System The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in one system will not affect the other system The Ma...

Page 317: ...on and the ability to shift the transaxle WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result Manual Transaxle Lubri...

Page 318: ...Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehi...

Page 319: ...have accumu lated on your vehicle use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish 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 p...

Page 320: ...h materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap a...

Page 321: ...ased cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage tha...

Page 322: ...tions in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve hicle read the installation instructions carefully Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact ...

Page 323: ... INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover Refer to Engine Compartment in this section of the owner s manual for the underhood location of the Integrated Power Module IPM Cavity Cartridge...

Page 324: ...e Power Outlet 12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run Acc In verter Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr run Acc Outlet RR 14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN Interior Lighting 15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Bat tery Feed 16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run Acc Cigar Ltr Sunroof 17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod Wcm 18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 Amp 2 Feed 20 15 Amp Lt Blue I...

Page 325: ...irror 26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed 28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN ORC OCM Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 29 Hot Car No Fuse Re quired 30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control 32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD J1962 Conn PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed MA...

Page 326: ...latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a prob...

Page 327: ...approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Front Header Lamp T578 Center Dome Lamp T578 Rear Cargo Flashlight 8 A35LF LIGHTS BULBS Outside Bulb No Low Beam High Beam Headlight H13 Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Light 3157AK or 3157A Front Fog Light 9145 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL LED Assembly Rear Tail Stop 3157 Rear Turn Signal 3757AK or 3757A B...

Page 328: ...ate bulb and connector 1 4 turn counterclockwise 3 Pull bulb off of connector Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 1 Remove the two push pins from the tail light housing Fog Light and Connector Removing Push Pins 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 329: ...2 Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel Push Pins Removed Pulling Lamp From Body MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 7 ...

Page 330: ...3 Twist and remove socket from lamp 4 Remove bulb from socket and replace Removing Socket and Bulb Removing Bulb From Socket 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 331: ...screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate 2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise Prying Lamp from Liftgate Removing Socket from Lamp MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 7 ...

Page 332: ...3 Pull bulb from socket Center High Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Removing Bulb From Socket 332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 333: ...ons 51 0 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 5 0 Quarts 4 7 Liters Cooling System Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Miles Formula or equivalent 7 5 Quarts 7 1 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 7 ...

Page 334: ...recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10725 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil such as Mo bil 1t SAE 0W 40 or equivalent For additional information refer to the En gine Oil Selection and Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade in the Mainte nance Procedures section of this manual Engine Oil Filter Mopart 0488...

Page 335: ...Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake flu ids or equivalent Power Steering Reservoir Mopart Power Steering Fluid 4 or MopartATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 7 ...

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Page 337: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 338 m Maintenance Schedule 338 Required Maintenance Intervals 341 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 338: ...pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil cha...

Page 339: ...o the steps described under Oil Change Required in Use Factory Settings of the EVIC section in this manual or under Odometer Trip Odometer in the Instrument Cluster Descriptions section of this manual At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the ...

Page 340: ... and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines Check the Manual Transmission fluid level CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle 340 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 341: ...ce if necessary 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary 12 000 20 000 12 Replace the air conditioning filter 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the CV Joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect Exhaust System Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect the front suspension tie ro...

Page 342: ...ng taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more then 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C 48 000 80 000 48 Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary 90 000 150 000 90 Flush and replace the engine coolant 102 000 170 000 60 Replace the spark plugs 102 000 170 000 102 Replace Accessory Drive Belt s 120 000 200 000 120...

Page 343: ...ehicle 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 mechanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 343 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 345: ... Need Assistance 347 DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center 348 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 348 In Mexico Contact 348 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 349 Service Contract 349 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 350 m Mopart Parts 350 m Reporting Safety Defects 351 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 351 In Canada 351 9 ...

Page 346: ...m Publication Order Forms 352 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 353 Treadwear 353 Traction Grades 353 Temperature Grades 354 346 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 347: ... items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized 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 appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are ...

Page 348: ...r s Cus tomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerC...

Page 349: ...n three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you purchas...

Page 350: ...nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION U S Vehicles Only See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler s warranties applicable to this vehicle MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help ...

Page 351: ...etween you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your veh...

Page 352: ...rward language with illustrations dia grams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by st...

Page 353: ... these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear 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 signifi...

Page 354: ... laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test...

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Page 356: ...t 52 Airbag Light 54 66 158 Airbag Maintenance 53 Airbag Side 50 Airbag Window Side Curtain 45 Alarm System Security Alarm 28 158 Alignment and Balance 253 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 208 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 310 333 334 Capacities 333 Disposal 312 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 128 231 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 28 Appearance Care 318 Automatic Door Loc...

Page 357: ...tifreeze Engine Coolant 333 Capacities Fluid 333 Caps Filler Fuel 268 Oil Engine 291 298 Car Washes 319 Carbon Monoxide Warning 267 Cargo Area Cover 143 Cargo Area Features 141 Cargo Compartment Light 141 Luggage Carrier 148 Cargo Light 141 Cargo Load Floor 144 Cargo Tie Downs 144 Carrier Luggage 148 Catalytic Converter 300 Caution Exhaust Gas 65 CD Compact Disc Player 181 188 CD Compact Disc Play...

Page 358: ...lder 140 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 211 Compass 178 Compass Calibration 178 Compass Variance 176 Console 140 Contract Service 349 Cool Down Turbo 226 Coolant Antifreeze 333 334 Cooler Beverage 148 Cooling System 309 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 311 Coolant Level 309 312 Disposal of Used Coolant 312 Drain Flush and Refill 309 Inspection 312 Points to Remember 311 313 Pressure Cap 311 Selection of Coo...

Page 359: ...elts 299 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 105 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 234 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 235 Electric Remote Mirrors 74 Electrical Power Outlets 138 Electronic Brake Control System 129 Brake Assist System 130 Electronic Stability Program 131 Traction Control System 129 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 119 Electronic Stability Program ESP 131 Electronic Vehicle ...

Page 360: ...Response Feature 53 Ethanol 265 Event Data Recorder 54 Exhaust Gas Caution 31 65 267 308 Exhaust System 308 Filler Location Fuel 157 Filters Air Cleaner 302 Engine Fuel 302 Engine Oil 299 334 Flashers 274 Hazard Warning 274 Turn Signal 328 Flooded Engine Starting 225 Fluid Brake 335 Fluid Capacities 333 Fluid Leaks 67 Fluids 334 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 334 Fog Lights 113 162 328 Foldin...

Page 361: ... 264 System Hoses 314 Tank Capacity 333 Fuel System Caution 270 Fueling 268 Fuses 323 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 122 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 268 269 293 Gasoline Clean Air 264 Gasoline Fuel 264 333 Gasoline Reformulated 264 Gauges Coolant Temperature 157 Fuel 157 Odometer 159 Tachometer 158 General Information 16 103 263 General Maintenance 296 Glass Cleaning 322 Glove Compartment 148 Gross Vehi...

Page 362: ...22 Hood Release 109 Hoses 314 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Immobilizer Sentry Key 13 29 Infant Restraint 57 Information Center Vehicle 166 Inside Rearview Mirror 73 Instrument Cluster 156 157 Instrument Panel and Controls 155 Instrument Panel Cover 322 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 322 Integrated Power Module Fuses 323 Interior Appearance Care 321 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 11...

Page 363: ...rake Warning 161 Bulb Replacement 327 Cargo 141 Center Mounted Stop 332 Daytime Running 115 Dimmer Switch Headlight 111 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 131 133 Engine Temperature Warning 159 Fog 113 162 328 Headlight Switch 111 Headlights 111 High Beam Indicator 165 Instrument Cluster 111 License 331 Lights On Reminder 112 Low Fuel 158 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 164 Map Reading ...

Page 364: ...e Free Battery 302 Maintenance General 296 Maintenance Procedures 296 Maintenance Schedule 338 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 164 293 Manual Service 352 Manual Transaxle 224 226 317 Downshifting 227 Fluid Level Check 318 Frequency of Fluid Change 318 Lubricant Selection 317 Map Reading Lights 110 Master Cylinder Brakes 316 Methanol 265 Mirrors 73 Electric Powered 74 Outside 73 Rearview 7...

Page 365: ...king 296 Disposal 299 Filter 299 Materials Added to 299 Recommendation 297 333 Viscosity 298 Oil Pressure Light 159 Onboard Diagnostic System 292 293 Opener Garage Door HomeLinkt 122 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Air Intake 220 Overheating Engine 274 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 352 Paint Care 318 Panic Alarm 24 Parking Brake 228 Passing Light 115 Personal Settings 173 Pets 64 Phone...

Page 366: ...eyless Entry 25 Radial Ply Tires 249 Radio Broadcast Signals 179 Radio Navigation 202 Radio Operation 181 188 211 Radio Satellite 203 205 Radio Sound Systems 181 188 Rear Liftgate Sedan 29 Rear Seat Folding 107 Rear Window Defroster 147 Rear Window Features 146 Rear Wiper Washer 146 Recorder Event Data 54 Recreational Towing 271 Reformulated Gasoline 264 Refrigerant 305 Reminder Seat Belt 43 Remot...

Page 367: ...tside Vehicle 67 Safety Defects Reporting 351 Safety Information Tire 237 Safety Tips 65 Satellite Radio 203 205 Satellite Radio Antenna 208 Schedule Maintenance 338 Seat Belt Maintenance 323 Seat Belt Reminder 43 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt 38 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 38 And Pregnant Women 44 Child Restraint 56 Front Seat 33 Pretensioners 42 Rear Seat 33 Reminder 158 Seat Belts...

Page 368: ...indow Demisters Defrosters 220 Signals Turn 328 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 234 Snow Chains Tire Chains 253 Snow Tires 254 Spark Plugs 300 Speed Control Cruise Control 119 160 Speedometer 159 Speedometer and Odometer 156 Starting 224 Engine Fails to Start 225 Manual Transmission 224 Starting Procedures 224 Steering Power 233 305 Tilt Column 118 Wheel Lock 16 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Co...

Page 369: ...ation Number TIN 241 Tire Markings 237 Tire Safety Information 237 TIREFIT 276 Tires 67 246 353 Aging Life of Tires 251 Air Pressure 246 Alignment 253 Chains 253 General Information 246 High Speed 249 Inflation Pressures 247 Life of Tires 251 Load Capacity 242 243 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 255 Quality Grading 353 Radial 249 Replacement 251 Rotation 254 Safety 237 246 Sizes 239 Snow Tires 254 Sp...

Page 370: ...nds Free Phone 76 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 155 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 353 Universal Transmitter 122 Unleaded Gasoline 264 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 314 Vanity Mirrors 76 Variance Compass 176 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 243 270 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 327 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 28 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Descript...

Page 371: ...3 Wheel and Wheel Trim 320 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 320 Wind Buffeting 137 Window Airbag Side Curtain 45 Window Fogging 219 Windows 31 Power 31 Windshield Washers 115 Windshield Wipers 115 307 Wiper Blade Replacement 307 Wipers Intermittent 117 INDEX 371 10 ...

Page 372: ...iliary ModeOperating Instructions Hands Free Phone If EquippedOperating Instructions Satellite Radio If EquippedSALES CODE RAK AM FM CASSETTE CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE VIDEO MP3 and WMA CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions Radio ModeOperating Instructions Tape PlayerSeek ButtonFast Forward FF Rewind RW Tape EjectSCAN ButtonChanging Tape Direction Metal Tape Sele...

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