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Suggestions For Obtaining Service For
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Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

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Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

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Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

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DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation
Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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Customer Assistance For The Hearing
Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . 279

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Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . . 280

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Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

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In The 50 United States And
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In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Summary of Contents for 2008 Viper

Page 1: ...Viper O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Viper...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 129 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 175 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 191 8 MAINTENAN...

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Page 4: ...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 5: ...hould 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 dea...

Page 6: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1...

Page 7: ...important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from...

Page 8: ...ICATIONS 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 INTR...

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Page 10: ...urity Alarm System 13 Rearming Of The System 13 To Arm The System 13 To Disarm The System 15 m Illuminated Entry System 16 m Remote Keyless Entry 17 To Unlock The Doors 17 To Lock The Doors 18 To Unla...

Page 11: ...ertible Models Only 30 Trunk Emergency Release 30 m Occupant Restraints 31 Lap Shoulder Belts 31 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 35 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlertt 36 Automatic Lo...

Page 12: ...ecommendations 56 m Safety Tips 57 Exhaust Gas 57 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 58 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...

Page 13: ...th Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal 1 Press the clutch pedal to the floor 2 Bring the vehicle to a stop 3 Place the gear selector in gear 4 Apply th...

Page 14: ...URITY ALARM SYSTEM This system monitors the doors trunk liftgate and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau thorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will pre...

Page 15: ...r turn on the ignition If this occurs and you wish to rearm the system simply repeat either of the previously de scribed arming sequences The Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will remain on stea...

Page 16: ...rm the system Then within 30 seconds open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the liftgate release switch located in the exterior liftgate handle NOTE If you do not open the liftgate within 30 s...

Page 17: ...seconds In addition the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is opened or the liftgate is opened Coupe mode...

Page 18: ...ked or will remain on steadily if both doors are unlocked NOTE On Coupe models pressing either the UNLOCK button or the LIFTGATE button will allow liftgate access Remote Key Unlock Driver Door Both Do...

Page 19: ...4 seconds but no longer then 10 seconds Then press the TRUNK LIFTGATE button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons...

Page 20: ...the vehicle will activate 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 To Unlatch the Tru...

Page 21: ...CK button for at least 5 seconds but no longer then 10 seconds on a previously programmed transmitter Then press the PANIC button while still holing the UNLOCK button 4 Release both buttons at the sam...

Page 22: ...chlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Separate the...

Page 23: ...ing 1 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios can affect transmitter operation To verify if this is the cause move the vehicle t...

Page 24: ...ave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Never lea...

Page 25: ...ks A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors NOTE To prevent you from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle the power door locks will not...

Page 26: ...Door Locks This feature locks the doors automatically once vehicle speed reaches 18 mph 29 km h NOTE Input from the door handles is ignored once the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph Automatic Door...

Page 27: ...alership can enable or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as desired Windows cannot be driven up during Power Acces sory Delay with a door open Furthermore opening the door will stop the window...

Page 28: ...indow switch in the first detent Release the switch when you want the window to stop Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound...

Page 29: ...he exterior liftgate handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion NOTE The liftgate release switch will be ignored under the following conditions When the ignition is in RUN and the parking...

Page 30: ...in cold weather TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY You can unlatch the trunk lid by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter for at least one second The park l...

Page 31: ...side or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape If trapped in the trunk children can die...

Page 32: ...llent 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 street Research has shown that seat belt...

Page 33: ...the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt s...

Page 34: ...ng the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head an...

Page 35: ...a collision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In...

Page 36: ...st be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 P...

Page 37: ...e Enhanced Warning System Belt Alert will reactivate BeltAlertt Programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following...

Page 38: ...t belts for both occupants are equipped with emergency locking retractors for normal use Emergency locking retractors activate during very sudden stops or impacts The passenger seat belt in your vehic...

Page 39: ...n the standard lap shoulder belt should be used whenever the vehicle is operated on the street Six Point Belt Operating Instructions 1 Place the anti submarining belt on the seat so that it points upw...

Page 40: ...force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when extended fully your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should only be used if the exi...

Page 41: ...t size WARNING Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional Thes...

Page 42: ...oy Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 An infant up to 1 year or approximately 20 pounds 9 kg should never ride in the vehicle because in the...

Page 43: ...child re straint to make sure that you are using it properly 9 Read the instructions provided with your child safety seat or booster seat to make sure that you are using it properly 10 All occupants s...

Page 44: ...nt rates of inflation Based on the level of collision severity the ORC determines the proper rate of inflation The ORC may modify the rate of passenger airbag inflation or prevent passenger airbag dep...

Page 45: ...ecked right away The Driver Airbag Inflator Unit is mounted in the steering wheel The Passenger Airbag Inflator Unit is mounted underneath a cover in the passenger side of the instrument panel When th...

Page 46: ...in the OCS both the PAD indicator light and the Airbag warning light will illuminate to show that the passen ger airbag is turned off Should this occur the passen ger airbag would remain off until th...

Page 47: ...straint is lighter than the thresh old weight necessary to turn the PAD indicator light on In any case DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off if the PAD indicator light is not illuminated WARNING An i...

Page 48: ...or any reason take the vehicle to your autho rized dealer Only manufacturer approved seat accesso ries may be used The following requirements must be strictly adhered to Do not modify the passenger se...

Page 49: ...tion will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur The nylon airb...

Page 50: ...colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you...

Page 51: ...flickers or comes on and remains on while driving Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadia...

Page 52: ...ther rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward fac...

Page 53: ...g enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion sho...

Page 54: ...o the child restraint manufacturer s directions When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle I...

Page 55: ...n be replaced after use of the child tether 4 Pass the child restraint tether hook through either opening in the seatback underneath the head restraint 5 Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop 6 Mo...

Page 56: ...system installation It is designed to keep the lap portion of the restraint held tightly to the passenger seat Seat belts equipped with automatic locking retractors have a distinctive label on the we...

Page 57: ...ing or in a collision Pets should be restrained in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the drivetrain engin...

Page 58: ...o the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the so...

Page 59: ...aced after an accident if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Warning Light The light should c...

Page 60: ...he tires for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latc...

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Page 62: ...Top Boot Cover Installation If Equipped 67 Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And Storage 72 m Mirrors 75 Inside Day Night Mirror 75 Outside Mirrors 75 Power Remote Control Mirrors 76 m Seats 77 Manua...

Page 63: ...Lowbeam Select Switch 83 Flash To Pass 84 Interior Lights 84 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 87 Intermittent Wiper System 87 Mist Feature 88 Windshield Washers 88 Adding Washer Fluid 89 m Tilt Steeri...

Page 64: ...in a convertible Studies have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside a vehicle during a collision than to be ejected from the vehicle CAUTION To insure that no damage occurs be sure that t...

Page 65: ...ible top away from the windshield header 6 Raise both sun visors if so desired 7 Open the trunk 8 Pull the convertible top all the way back into the storage well behind the seats 9 Push the leading ed...

Page 66: ...ss the lever behind the driver seat to release the downstack latch 5 Manually raise the convertible top until it meets the windshield header 6 Close the trunk Convertible Top Latch Raising Convertible...

Page 67: ...rd so that the latch hook engages the windshield receiver rod 8 Ensure that the outboard locating pins are in their respective receiving holes in the windshield header and then push the latch handle f...

Page 68: ...p usage will reduce these efforts 9 Raise both sun visors if so desired 10 Adjust the windows as desired Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation If Equipped 1 Open the trunk 2 Lower the convertible to...

Page 69: ...e vehicle Then stretch and slide the boot cover pocket over the front corner of the convertible top on the passenger side of the vehicle 5 Tuck the boot cover underneath the leading edge of the conver...

Page 70: ...ab under the trunk lid stop and on the outer edge of the quarter panel flange 7 Push downward on the boot cover pocket to engage the inboard tab Attaching Passenger Side Tab Engaging Passenger Side Ta...

Page 71: ...outer edge of the quarter panel flange 9 Push downward on the boot cover pocket to engage the inboard tab 10 Push downward on the boot cover behind driver seat to lock down the boot cover Attaching Dr...

Page 72: ...ut the boot cover from the rear of vehicle 12 Close the trunk 13 Ensure that the forward edge of the boot cover is tucked in fully Stretching and Smoothing Cover Forward Edge UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 73: ...k 2 On the driver side of the vehicle pull upward on the boot cover to disengage the inboard tab 3 Unclip the tab under the trunk lid stop and on the outer edge of the quarter panel flange Disengaging...

Page 74: ...disengage the inboard tab 5 Unclip the tab under the trunk lid stop and on the outer edge of the quarter panel flange 6 Slide the boot cover pockets off the front corners of the convertible top Diseng...

Page 75: ...oot cover inward 8 Fold the boot cover again 9 Place the boot cover into the bag and store it in the trunk or a secure dry area 10 Close the trunk Folding Outer Edges Folding Boot Cover 74 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 76: ...rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of tr...

Page 77: ...ror switch is located on the driver s door trim panel below the door handle Press the button marked L to select the driver s outside mirror or the button marked R to select the passenger s outside mir...

Page 78: ...Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear ward Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position Then using bo...

Page 79: ...e under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Recliner Adjustment The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat To...

Page 80: ...ight grille opening and pull the primary hood latch forward Next raise the front of the hood slightly and push the safety catch handle to the right The safety catch handle is located under the front e...

Page 81: ...ts of wind may damage your hood Always close the hood in such situations To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Simply lower the hood until it is open approxi mately 6 inches 15 c...

Page 82: ...This feature is particularly useful when exiting your vehicle in an unlit area It provides the safety of headlight illumination for about 90 seconds after turning off the ignition switch To activate...

Page 83: ...opened to alert the driver Battery Saver Feature Exterior Lights To protect the battery the exterior lights will turn off automatically 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off To restore ext...

Page 84: ...ective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure Highbeam Lowbeam Select Swit...

Page 85: ...ccur A door is opened using the outside door handle and then closed A door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter A door is unlocked using the outside driver s door key cylinder The in...

Page 86: ...utomatically 15 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the OFF LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open or the liftgate is...

Page 87: ...on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dim mer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the ex treme bottom OFF position The in te...

Page 88: ...past the intermittent DEL setting for High speed wiper operation CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the wind shield wipers may result if the wi...

Page 89: ...during wind shield washer use Mist Feature From the OFF position push the Windshield Wiper Washer Control Lever downward to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road mist or spray f...

Page 90: ...ailable windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt release lever is...

Page 91: ...hile the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving ADJUSTABLE PEDALS This feature allows the driver to move the brake and accelerator pedals about 3 inches 72 mm forward or rearward to a...

Page 92: ...dal travel Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat pedal position CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may...

Page 93: ...g a 13 mm socket wrench loosen the nut on the pedal 3 Slide the pedal either forward or backward and rotate it upward or downward as desired 4 Tighten the nut being careful not to over tighten it CONS...

Page 94: ...103 m Setting The Digital Clock 106 Clock Setting Procedure 106 m Radio General Information 106 Radio Broadcast Signals 106 Two Types Of Signals 107 Electrical Disturbances 107 AM Reception 107 FM Rec...

Page 95: ...Z RB1 And RBQ Radios 119 Selecting a Channel 120 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 120 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 120 PTY Button 9Scan9 120 PTY Button 9Seek9 121 Satellite Ante...

Page 96: ...14 Engine Start Button 3 Main Message Center 9 Passenger Airbag Off Light 15 Voltage Gauge 4 Fuel Gauge 10 Passenger Airbag 16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 Auxiliary Message Center 11 Glove Box...

Page 97: ...eage Press and release the Trip button once to switch the display from odometer to trip odometer Press and release the Trip button a second time to return the display to odometer While in trip mode pr...

Page 98: ...beam to high beam Pull the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam See page 81 for more information Front Fog Light Indicator This light will turn on when the front fog lights a...

Page 99: ...tion Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system monitors engine control systems The light will turn on when the key is in the ON RUN position before e...

Page 100: ...ht This light will turn on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on If the light does not turn on during starting remains on after starting or turns on while driv...

Page 101: ...n switch It will also turn on while the engine is running to warn of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system If the light fails to turn on during the bulb check see you authorized dealer...

Page 102: ...your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also red...

Page 103: ...to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See page 166 for more information CAUTION The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS has been o...

Page 104: ...t s If the driver unbuckles their seat belt while vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h or if the passenger unbuck les their seat belt for more than 10 seconds while vehicle speed is greater than...

Page 105: ...erheated engine condi tion If this light turns on while driving safely bring the vehicle to a stop and turn off the engine DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected See page 176 for more...

Page 106: ...ght remains on or turns on while driving safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop and turn off the engine DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected NOTE This light does not indicate h...

Page 107: ...splay the time Press and release the button a second time to turn off the time display Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN or ACC position 2 Using the point of a ballpoint...

Page 108: ...ude 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 amplitude so AM reception can be...

Page 109: ...plied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If n...

Page 110: ...ous Talk Program Type Radio Display Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PT...

Page 111: ...button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you re...

Page 112: ...d 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 SET 2 in bo...

Page 113: ...nserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept only 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with...

Page 114: ...with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner RND Random Play Press the RND butt...

Page 115: ...ported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read file...

Page 116: ...encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files...

Page 117: ...of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode Fo...

Page 118: ...ing Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of th...

Page 119: ...r Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ENS SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is...

Page 120: ...ting Satellite Mode in RBB RAH REV and RBK Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until 9S A9 appears in the display A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting S...

Page 121: ...hannel blocking or unblock ing Please have your ESN SID information available Storing and Selecting Pre Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre set stations you may also commit 10 satellit...

Page 122: ...ts placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger lug gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rac...

Page 123: ...the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can...

Page 124: ...f position to shut off the fan and to prevent any outside air from entering the vehicle This also turns off the A C compressor Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem perature of the...

Page 125: ...p in very hot or humid weather Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow Bi Level Air is directed through the instrument panel...

Page 126: ...in the Defrost mode only when necessary Air Conditioning Control With the fan control in the ON position push the A C button to turn on the air conditioning com pressor An indicator light above the bu...

Page 127: ...the Defrost mode to direct cold air away from the occupants during engine warm up in cold weather The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low blower speeds for the first t...

Page 128: ...Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather Outside Air Intake When operating the system particularly during the win ter months make sure the air intake at the right...

Page 129: ...oster automatically turns off after approxi mately 15 minutes of operation for the first push of the button and will turn off after approximately 8 minutes for the second push of the button CAUTION To...

Page 130: ...ssion Shifting 136 Recommended Shift Speeds 138 Skip Shift Indicator Light 138 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 139 Acceleration 139 Traction 140 m Driving Through Water 140 Flowing Rising Water 141 Sha...

Page 131: ...1 Tread Wear Indicators 161 Life Of Tire 162 Replacement Tires 162 Alignment And Balance 163 m Tire Chains 164 m Snow Tires 164 m Tire Storage 164 m Tire Rotation Recommendations 164 Tire Rotation 165...

Page 132: ...171 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 171 m Vehicle Loading 173 m Trailer Towing 174 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 174 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels O...

Page 133: ...n t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat build up...

Page 134: ...es not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal However if the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails t...

Page 135: ...e key to the ON RUN position 6 Press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel Release the button when the engine starts Ignition Key Positions Engine Start Button 134 STARTING AND O...

Page 136: ...serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter...

Page 137: ...rocedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOTE The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed...

Page 138: ...h a transmission reverse inhibitor system When vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h the reverse inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into reverse When at a complete stop you may notice lig...

Page 139: ...ere are times when you must shift the transmis sion directly from First gear to Fourth gear instead of from First gear to Second gear This is to help you get the best possible fuel economy from your v...

Page 140: ...If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high an engine speed you could damage the engine transmission or clutch DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration WARNING Rapid a...

Page 141: ...standing water or puddles CAUTION Driving your vehicle through deep puddles at speeds over 5 mph may cause water to be ingested into the engine This can cause severe engine damage 3 Replace tires whe...

Page 142: ...unted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h...

Page 143: ...re serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Before leaving the vehicle make...

Page 144: ...ke is applied It does not show the degree of brake application WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or...

Page 145: ...o brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating Brake Pad Break In NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor mance braking system The brake pads are...

Page 146: ...es may become wet resulting in decreased performance and unpre dictable braking action Dry the brakes by gentle intermit tent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds Anti Lock Brake System The...

Page 147: ...qualified professionals Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effec tiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal...

Page 148: ...aired promptly This light also illuminates at vehicle start up to indicate that the ABS self check is in process If the light remains on after start up or turns on and remains on at road speeds it may...

Page 149: ...ered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is d...

Page 150: ...5R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into th...

Page 151: ...ire 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 tir...

Page 152: ...itions 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 E...

Page 153: ...ies 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 two digits L9 Co...

Page 154: ...and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about 1 the number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size d...

Page 155: ...he Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX...

Page 156: ...n Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load ca...

Page 157: ...156 STARTING AND OPERATING...

Page 158: ...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 dama...

Page 159: ...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 Supplement...

Page 160: ...d 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 press...

Page 161: ...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 con...

Page 162: ...pin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h 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...

Page 163: ...tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you...

Page 164: ...city other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to...

Page 165: ...AGE Tire storage is addressed in the Michelin Limited Tire Warranty Booklet Specific recommendations on guidelines for long term tire storage for this vehicle should be requested of the Michelin Tire...

Page 166: ...desired Also correct for anything causing rapid or unusual wear prior to performing the tire rotation Tire Rotation Rotate the tires side to side as shown in the diagram NOTE Each wheel on your vehicl...

Page 167: ...or The TPMS learns the location of each sensor though system programming Although not re quired the manufacturer recommends reprogramming the TPMS after rotating the tires so that the system can relea...

Page 168: ...ain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illumi nated the system may not be able...

Page 169: ...e manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engi...

Page 170: ...does not have the negative effects of Methanol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with...

Page 171: ...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...

Page 172: ...esh 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 promptl...

Page 173: ...st have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas...

Page 174: ...Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened properly The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap...

Page 175: ...make sure all four wheels are off the ground GROUND CLEARANCE The front and rear fascias and side sills ride low and ground clearance is limited CAUTION Damage to the front and rear fascias and side s...

Page 176: ...m If Your Engine Overheats 176 m TIREFIT Kit 177 TIREFIT Storage 178 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 178 TIREFIT Kit Components Operation 180 Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT 181 m Jump Starting Procedures 186...

Page 177: ...afety hazard for other motorists If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed NOTE With extended use the flasher...

Page 178: ...he radiator and aids in removing heat from the cooling system WARNING A hot cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant If your temperature gauge pointe...

Page 179: ...ration of the system When the TIREFIT Sealant is in a liquid form clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once the sealant dries it can easi...

Page 180: ...t or puncture in the tire tread is approximately 0 24 in 6 mm or larger If the tire has any sidewall damage If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure If the tire has any...

Page 181: ...thing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician imme diately Keep TIREFIT out of reach...

Page 182: ...the button 3 again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT A Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT Turn on the vehicle s hazard warning flashers 1 Verify that the valve stem on the wheel w...

Page 183: ...C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant into the deflated tire 1 Always start the engine before turning on the TIREFIT kit 2 After pressing the Air Pump Power Button 3 the air pump should start to inflate the tir...

Page 184: ...auge 2 If the tire inflates to at least 26 psi 1 8 bar within 15 minutes proceed to Step 2 of this procedure If tire fails to inflate to 26 psi 1 8 bar within 15 minutes perform the procedure steps de...

Page 185: ...in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 2 If the pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 bar the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance If the pressure i...

Page 186: ...re from Step 1 of D After Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Press the Air Pump Power Button 3 to turn off the TIREFIT kit Then disconnect the kit from the valve stem and place it in the vehicle 1 Drive the ve...

Page 187: ...taching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is...

Page 188: ...post Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery 8 If you are jump starting your vehicle connect the other cable to the negative 2 terminal on the boost...

Page 189: ...emperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting jump start 10 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery Let the engine idle a few minutes 11 Turn off the Vehicl...

Page 190: ...ht and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear Usually the least accelerator pedal pres sure to maintain the rocking motion without spin...

Page 191: ...CAUTION Towing with equipment other than flat bed types may damage your vehicle 190 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 192: ...Replacement Parts 197 m Dealer Service 198 m Maintenance Procedures 198 Engine Oil 198 Engine Oil Filter 201 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 202 Spark Plugs 203 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 203...

Page 193: ...217 Windshield Washers 217 Exhaust System 218 Cooling System 219 Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 224 Fuel System 224 Brake System 225 Transmission 228 Hydraulic Clutch 228 Rear Axle 230 Wheel Bearin...

Page 194: ...242 High Intensity Discharge Headlights HID 243 Front Fog Light 244 Taillight Tail Stop Light Rear Marker Light 245 Backup Light Rear Turn Signal Light 246 License Light 250 m Headlight Aiming 251 m F...

Page 195: ...8 4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 194 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 196: ...Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer...

Page 197: ...be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced if you recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the t...

Page 198: ...d a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then i...

Page 199: ...ubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the maintenance service recommendations by the engineers...

Page 200: ...the SAFE mark CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affect the in...

Page 201: ...TE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types o...

Page 202: ...Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment...

Page 203: ...belt slippage and failure Low generator belt tension can cause battery failure At the intervals indicated on the Maintenance Sched ules inspect belt and belt tensioner condition Inspect belts for evid...

Page 204: ...ce the engine air cleaner filter at the intervals shown on Sched ule A For vehicles driven frequently in dusty or under severe conditions inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter at the inter...

Page 205: ...per 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 Have your vehicle serviced pr...

Page 206: ...up to manufacturer s specifications immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the...

Page 207: ...ced with a new orifice DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD ORIFICE Check the ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits and replace if necessary See your authorized dealer for service...

Page 208: ...Accessing The Battery Battery Location MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 207 7...

Page 209: ...amps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that...

Page 210: ...tery 7 Clean out the battery tray area freeing area of dirt stones and battery acid 8 Clean and inspect the battery terminals and replace if parts are damaged or unusable 9 Place the battery in the tr...

Page 211: ...vehicle longer than 30 days we recommend doing one of the following Disconnect the battery Use the battery charger Put the vehicle into Battery Save mode 3 month charge To Activate the Battery Save Fe...

Page 212: ...re is enabled Therefore the vehicle is not protected when the Battery Save Feature is enabled The exterior and interior lighting functions will not work when the Battery Save Feature is enabled To Dea...

Page 213: ...reduce air flow to the condenser and radiator reducing A C and engine cooling performance WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tionin...

Page 214: ...o Maintenance Sched ules in this manual Check the fluid HOT with the engine OFF WARNING Fluid level should be checked with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and on a level surface to...

Page 215: ...See your authorized dealer for service Lubrication The ball joints are lubricated at the factory with special grease Therefore when lubricating the ball joints use only special long life chassis greas...

Page 216: ...icated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopart Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equiva...

Page 217: ...ism Trunk liftgate latches Ash tray Points That Should Not Be Lubricated There are many points that should not be lubricated some because they are permanently lubricated some because lubricants will b...

Page 218: ...lades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Washers The windshield washer fluid reservoir i...

Page 219: ...ent 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...

Page 220: ...g 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 radiator for any accumul...

Page 221: ...d coolant Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT engine coolants may result in engine damage and may decrease c...

Page 222: ...lled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine co...

Page 223: ...lant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store et...

Page 224: ...ator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the coolant bottle If antifreeze needs to be...

Page 225: ...ng to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any heat source or moving component which may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspec...

Page 226: ...d mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasion and excessive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose...

Page 227: ...e brake hoses replaced immediately Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if the brake system warning light indicates system fail ure Check th...

Page 228: ...osed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter CAUTION Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complet...

Page 229: ...s and Genuine Parts for the correct fluid type Change Transmission Fluid Change the fluid at the intervals specified in the Main tenance Schedules in this manual If contaminated with water change the...

Page 230: ...um base fluid to contaminate the clutch fluid all clutch seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete clutch failure Clutch fluid can damage the finish of your vehicle Do not allow clu...

Page 231: ...ect fluid type NOTE The Limited Slip Differential requires that a friction control additive be added when draining and refilling the axle lubricant Change Axle Lubricant Drain and fill the axle at the...

Page 232: ...vehicle often and thoroughly After washing allow all surfaces to drain and dry before parking the vehicle in a closed garage Prompt washing may not thoroughly remove these deposits Additional cleaner...

Page 233: ...own the wheel wells and underside of the vehicle Make sure you remove mud and salt from panels crevices and ledges and that all drain holes and channels are free of debris NOTE You can do more harm by...

Page 234: ...g the leather with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean the leather Application of a leather conditioner is not required to...

Page 235: ...tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Blower Motor 2 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brakes ABS Pump Feed Starter 3 30 Amp Pink Body Control Module BCM Battery Feed 4 20 Amp Blue Amplifier 5 30 Amp...

Page 236: ...0 Amp Yellow Auto Shutdown Relay ASD 15 20 Amp Yellow Rear Window Defogger EBL Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 16 17 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 18 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw...

Page 237: ...prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Power Distribution Center and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is...

Page 238: ...e the cover is properly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Power Distribution Center and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blo...

Page 239: ...apply the Parking Brake Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires Cover each block with indoor outdoor carpeting and place them between the tires and concrete This will prevent tire flat...

Page 240: ...arns these func tions Using the Battery Save Feature will prevent the engine controller from loosing its memory CAUTION Use care when disconnecting the remote positive cable It is connected to the bat...

Page 241: ...erform the quick system check which follows Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm If the alarm SET light comes on and flashes the system is operating properly If not there is a problem with a sw...

Page 242: ...ght 168 LIGHT BULBS Exterior Coupe Models Bulb Number Low High Beam High Intensity Discharge HID Headlight Serviced at dealer only Auxiliary High Beam Headlight HB3A 9005XS Front Park Turn Signal Ligh...

Page 243: ...r of the splash shield and remove the splash shield 2 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter clockwise and then pull it out of the headlight assembly 1 Front Side Marker Light 2 Front P...

Page 244: ...ourself If a headlight bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the...

Page 245: ...sembly counter clockwise and then pull it out of the front fog light assembly 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly 4 Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly 5 Reinstall the bulb and s...

Page 246: ...steners and then remove the access panel 3 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter clockwise and then pull it out of the upper light assembly 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly 1...

Page 247: ...cket assembly into the upper light assembly and then turn it clockwise 7 Install the access panel and the two fasteners 8 Close the trunk Backup Light Rear Turn Signal Light 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove...

Page 248: ...light assembly retaining nuts 4 Remove the three bulb and socket assemblies from the upper light assembly by turning them counter clockwise and then pulling them out of the upper light assembly MAINTA...

Page 249: ...5 Remove the upper light assembly 6 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter clockwise and then pull it out of the lower light assembly 1 Backup Light 248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 250: ...lower light assembly and then turn it clockwise 10 Reinstall the three bulb and socket assemblies into the upper light assembly and turn them clockwise 11 Reinstall the upper light assembly and the t...

Page 251: ...clockwise and then pull it out of the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly 4 Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly 5 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the hous ing...

Page 252: ...partment or generally suspect misalignment In ei ther case see your authorized dealer if the headlights require adjustment FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel approximate 8 4 Liter Engine 16 gal lon...

Page 253: ...t meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SM or SM CF and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10725 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic en...

Page 254: ...art Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 140 or equivalent with Limited Slip Additive Friction Modifier Brake Master Cylinder Mopart Brake Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle or equivalent Power Ste...

Page 255: ...valent Door Hinge Check Spring Lubriplate Mo Lith No 2 Grease or Petrocan Multiflex Moly EP 2 Grease or equivalent Seat Regulator Track Mopart Multi Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 or equivalent Window Syst...

Page 256: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 256 m Maintenance Schedules 256 Schedule B 259 Schedule A 269 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S...

Page 257: ...vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resou...

Page 258: ...mmendations in Schedule B in this section NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule 9B 9 Second is Schedule A It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the c...

Page 259: ...red Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder power steering and transmission and add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation At Eac...

Page 260: ...r delivery service commercial service Off road or desert operation If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles...

Page 261: ...replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Rotate the tires LL X X X Inspect and replace the air cleaner filter if necessary X Inspect the transmission fluid X Inspect the brake linings X Change the rear axle...

Page 262: ...Inspect and replace the air cleaner filter if necessary X Inspect and replace the PCV valve if neces sary X Change the transmission fluid X Inspect the transmission fluid X Inspect the brake linings...

Page 263: ...e the tires LL X X X Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner fil ter if necessary X Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary X Change the transmission fluid X Inspect the brake...

Page 264: ...and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary X Inspect the transmi...

Page 265: ...X X Inspect and replace the air cleaner filter if necessary X X Inspect and replace the PCV valve if neces sary X Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary X X Inspect the transmis...

Page 266: ...e the tires LL X X X Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner fil ter if necessary X Replace the spark plugs X Replace the ignition cables X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 6...

Page 267: ...60 000 165 000 170 000 175 000 180 000 Inspect the brake linings X X Change the rear axle fluid X X Change the brake and clutch fluid X Change the brake fluid X Lubricate the front and rear suspension...

Page 268: ...and replace the engine air cleaner filter if neces sary X Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 102 000 months X Inspect and replace...

Page 269: ...eplaced LL Although not required the manufacturer recom mends reprogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location For more information refer to Tire Pressure M...

Page 270: ...e oil filter X X X X X Rotate the tires LL X X X X X Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter if necessary X Inspect the transmission fluid X X Inspect the brake linings X Change the rear axl...

Page 271: ...the PCV valve if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary X Change the transmission fl...

Page 272: ...r filter if necessary X Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary X X Change the transmission fluid X Inspect the transmission fluid...

Page 273: ...cleaner filter if necessary X Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Replace the spark plugs X Replace the ignition cables X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not re placed at 60 mont...

Page 274: ...rogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location For more information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS in Section 5 of this manual Inspection and ser...

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Page 276: ...Need Assistance 277 DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center 278 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 278 In Mexico Contact 278 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired T...

Page 277: ...m Publication Order Forms 282 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 283 Treadwear 283 Traction Grades 283 Temperature Grades 284 276 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE...

Page 278: ...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 veh...

Page 279: ...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 dealer...

Page 280: ...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...

Page 281: ...ear 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...

Page 282: ...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 wri...

Page 283: ...ritten in straightforward language with illustrations dia grams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for...

Page 284: ...ese grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire g...

Page 285: ...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...

Page 286: ...INDEX 10...

Page 287: ...Refrigerant 212 213 Air Conditioning System 123 125 212 Air Pressure Tires 101 158 Airbag 40 Airbag Deployment 43 48 Airbag Light 44 50 58 99 Airbag Maintenance 49 Airbag On Off Switch 51 Alarm Syste...

Page 288: ...p 67 72 B Pillar Location 153 Brake Parking 142 Brake System 144 225 Anti Lock ABS 144 145 Fluid Check 226 253 Hoses 225 Master Cylinder 226 Warning Light 99 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 56 14...

Page 289: ...e Control 122 Clock 106 Clutch Fluid 228 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 122 Console 92 Console Floor 92 Contract Service 279 Converter Catalytic 204 Convertible 63 Convertible Boot 67 72 Convertible Top...

Page 290: ...eeze Engine Coolant 222 Door Locks 23 Door Locks Automatic 25 Doors 23 Drive Belts 202 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 139 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 140 Electric Remote Mirrors 76...

Page 291: ...ng 104 176 Engine Oil Viscosity 200 251 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 200 Ethanol 169 Exhaust Gas Caution 29 57 171 218 Exhaust System 57 218 Filters Air Cleaner 203 Engine Fuel 204 Engine Oil 201 252 En...

Page 292: ...171 Filter 204 Gasoline 168 Gauge 105 Hoses 224 Methanol 169 Octane Rating 168 252 Requirements 168 251 Tank Capacity 251 Fuel System Caution 172 Fueling 171 Fuses 234 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 171 Gaso...

Page 293: ...mer Switch 83 Hood Latch Maintenance 215 Hood Release 79 Hoses 224 225 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 228 Ignition 12 Key 12 Timing 205 Wiring System Spark Plug Wires 205 Ignition Key Removal 12 Illuminated E...

Page 294: ...ning 97 Battery Saver 82 85 Brake Warning 99 Bulb Replacement 240 Courtesy Reading 84 Daytime Running 82 Dimmer Switch Headlight 83 Electronic Throttle Control Warning 100 Engine Temperature Warning 1...

Page 295: ...ties 173 Tires 153 Locks 23 Door 23 Power Door 24 Low Tire Indicator 166 Low Tire Pressure System 166 Lubricants 214 215 Lubrication Body 215 Luggage Cargo Capacity 173 Maintenance Free Battery 206 Ma...

Page 296: ...Rating Gasoline Fuel 168 Odometer 96 Trip 96 Oil Engine 198 251 252 Capacity 251 Change Interval 199 Checking 198 Dipstick 198 Disposal 201 Filter 201 252 Filter Disposal 201 Materials Added to 201 P...

Page 297: ...lts 39 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 20 Radial Ply Tires 160 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 221 Radio Antenna 122 Radio Broadcast Signals 106 Radio Operation 122 Radio Satellite 117...

Page 298: ...Safety Exhaust Gas 29 Safety Information Tire 149 Safety Tips 57 Satellite Radio 117 Satellite Radio Antenna 121 Schedule Maintenance 256 Scheduled Maintenance 198 Seat Belt Maintenance 233 Seat Belt...

Page 299: ...164 Spark Plugs 203 Speedometer 96 Starting 132 Emergency Jump Starting 186 Engine Fails to Start 135 Starting and Operating 132 Starting Procedures 132 Steering Linkage 214 Power 148 213 Tilt Column...

Page 300: ...y Grading 283 Radial 160 Replacement 162 Rotation 164 Safety 59 149 157 Sizes 150 Snow Tires 164 Spinning 161 Storage 164 Tread Wear Indicators 161 Top Cover 67 Towing 174 189 Behind a Motor Home 174...

Page 301: ...ification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 154 173 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 126 238 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 13 Vinyl Trim 233 Viscosity Engine Oil 200 251 Voltmeter 1...

Page 302: ...Windshield Wiper Blades 217 Windshield Wipers 87 Wiper Blade Replacement 217 Wipers Intermittent 87 Wiring Ignition Spark Plug Wires 205 INDEX 301 10...

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