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Disposing of Used Engine Oil

Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.

Engine Oil 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 oil filters and are recommended.

Drive Belt — Check Condition

At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules,
check the drive belt for condition.

Inspect the drive belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, or
glazing and replace belt if any sign of damage which
could result in belt failure.

The belt is self-tensioning and will not need adjustment.

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
plug. Refer to the Engine data Label located under the
hood for the proper type of spark plug for use in your
vehicle.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2007 Compass

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 383 10 INDEX 391 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 4: ... knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of co...

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

Page 6: ... in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the driver s 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: ...tion Reminder 14 䡵 Sentry Key 14 Replacement Keys 15 Sentry Key Programming 16 General Information 16 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock Manual Transmission Only 17 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 17 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 17 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 17 䡵 Door Locks 18 Manual Door Locks 18 Power Door Locks 19 2 ...

Page 10: ...nt 29 䡵 Security Alarm System If Equipped 30 To Set The Alarm 31 To Disarm The System 31 Security System Manual Override 32 䡵 Liftgate 32 䡵 Power Windows 34 Power Window Switches 34 Auto Down 35 Window Lockout Switch 35 䡵 Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 42 Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 42 Seat Belt Pretensioners 46 ...

Page 11: ...traint System SRS Airbag 48 Child Restraint 64 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 72 䡵 Safety Tips 73 Exhaust Gas 73 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 73 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Position 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 13: ... Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the gear selector lever Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Manual Transaxle If Equipped Turn the ignition switc...

Page 14: ...e system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked During normal operation the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light will come on for three 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check Afterwards if the bulb remains on this indicates a problem with the electronics If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check this indicates that an inva...

Page 15: ...en programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it can not be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number This number is required for dealer replacement of keys Dupli...

Page 16: ...tion switch OFF and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys If you do not have a programmed sentry ...

Page 17: ...ntil the lock engages To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine If the key is difficult to turn move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock NOTE If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock turn th...

Page 18: ...security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death...

Page 19: ... from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2 ...

Page 20: ... entry transmitter The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key...

Page 21: ... on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Auto Unlock feature is enabled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Ignition Key Position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 22: ...he 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 4 times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Ignition Key Position 22 THINGS ...

Page 23: ...ith local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors If Equipped 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 23 2 ...

Page 24: ...lunger up unlocked position roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 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 Three Button Transmitter 24 THINGS TO K...

Page 25: ...be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Remote Unlock 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 fol...

Page 26: ...onal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC sec tion of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds 2 While the LOCK button 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 ...

Page 27: ... on the key fob with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob while you are in 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 The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce...

Page 28: ...lease both buttons The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode All fobs that are to 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...

Page 29: ... 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 Replacement The recommended re...

Page 30: ...d operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal for about 18 minutes For the first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlights park lights tail lights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes If the monitored system which triggered the alarm is deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until 3 minutes of...

Page 31: ...system will automatically disarm After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed To disarm the system Unlock a front door liftgate using the Keyless Entry Transmitter Starting 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 w...

Page 32: ...ht manual lock models only The liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors The central locking unlocking feature if equipped can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder Once unlocked the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key To open the liftgate squeeze the liftgate release and pull ...

Page 33: ... in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and...

Page 34: ...n 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 Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 35: ...thorized dealer Auto Down The driver s window switch has an Auto Down feature Push the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go down automatically To cancel the Auto Down movement operate the switch 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 ...

Page 36: ...mation in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are ...

Page 37: ...ely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING 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 seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle tha...

Page 38: ...eep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latc...

Page 39: ...en the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2 ...

Page 40: ... the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used tog...

Page 41: ...ble and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt syst...

Page 42: ...age you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center 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 ...

Page 43: ...in the right rear side trim panel 2 Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the belt over the seat 3 Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint Mini Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2 ...

Page 44: ...r as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 6 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 7 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Connecting Mini Latch to Buckle 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 45: ...our neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 9 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle 10 To disengage the mini latch from the mini buckle for storage insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled Detaching Mini Latch and Buckle THIN...

Page 46: ...module see Airbag Section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten sioners both must be replaced Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert If the driver s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h the Enhanced W...

Page 47: ...ast three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A single chime will sound to signify that you have success fully completed the programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert...

Page 48: ...em SRS Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federa...

Page 49: ...red because the airbags are not there to protect you These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are in flating If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags the perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury If y...

Page 50: ...deploy even when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi fication System refer to Occupant Classification System in this section has determined the passenger seat is empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the child category This could be a child a teenager or even a small adult Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 ...

Page 51: ...sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate 4 If your vehicle has side airbags do not lean against the door airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the airbag system in this vehicle ...

Page 52: ... comfortably extending 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 Side Remote Acceleration Sensors If equipped Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Front Seat M...

Page 53: ...arts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column and knee bolsters If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate During a moderate to severe rear impact the ORC may deploy the seat belt pretensioners alone Also t...

Page 54: ...ensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers push ing down on the seat will also be sensed The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on In this case the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position with th...

Page 55: ...s For all other occupants the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate NOTE Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint see section on child re straints WARNING Never place a rear faci...

Page 56: ...nsole can prevent the occupant s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp erly classified Ensure that the front passenger seat back does not touch anything placed on the second row of seats because this can also affect occupant classification Also if you fold down the seats in the second row check to be sure they don t touch the front passenger seat If the fr...

Page 57: ...ted to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu pant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The ba...

Page 58: ...gnition switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items previously mentioned In moderate to severe side collisions the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas The side curtain airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are posit...

Page 59: ...nt passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired Al ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other than...

Page 60: ...h to need airbag protection 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 airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope bu...

Page 61: ...f the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifica tions are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service If your seat including your trim cove...

Page 62: ...ete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash researc...

Page 63: ...al data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning lamp status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Airbag disable lamp status if equipped Time of airbag deployment in ...

Page 64: ...ion an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Infants And Small Children There are different s...

Page 65: ... less than one year old Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forwa...

Page 66: ...atal injury to the infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s w...

Page 67: ... restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the latch plate around and insert the latch plate int...

Page 68: ...ith the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat ing LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Child seats wit...

Page 69: ...raint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap o...

Page 70: ... the vehicle Installing the Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant res...

Page 71: ...ry to the child Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the ...

Page 72: ...g break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should...

Page 73: ...s any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the deck lid liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at ...

Page 74: ...e to feel the air directed against the windshield Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the ...

Page 75: ...tric Remote Control Mirrors 81 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 82 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 83 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 83 Operations 85 Phone Call Features 91 UConnect System Features 94 Advanced Phone Connectivity 98 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 100 䡵 Seats 108 Front Seat Adjustment 108 Manual Seat Height Adjustment If Equipped 110 3 ...

Page 76: ... Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights 119 Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 120 Lights On Reminder 120 Fog Lights If Equipped 121 Turn Signals 121 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 122 Passing Light 123 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 123 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 125 Windshield Washers 125 Mist Feature 126 Windshield Wiper Operation 127 Intermittent Wiper System 127 Adding Washe...

Page 77: ... 135 Canadian Programming Gate Programming 136 Operation 137 Reprogramming A Single Button 137 Security 137 䡵 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 138 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System ABS TCS BAS ERM ESP 139 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 139 Traction Control System TCS 139 Brake Assist System BAS 140 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 141 ESP Electronic Stability Program 142 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equippe...

Page 78: ...utlets If Equipped 149 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 151 䡵 Console Features 152 䡵 Cargo Area Features 152 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped 152 Tonneau Cover If Equipped 154 Removable Load Floor 155 Cargo Tie Down Loops 155 Fold Down Speakers If Equipped 157 䡵 Rear Window Features 157 Rear Window Wiper Washer 157 Rear Window Defroster 159 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack If E...

Page 79: ...allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Adjusting Rear View Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 3 ...

Page 80: ...t see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle 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...

Page 81: ...ectric Remote Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver s door trim panel Remote Control Mirrors Switch Mirror Directions UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Page 82: ...icles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror Vanity Mirrors If Equipped To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and s...

Page 83: ...r calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s micro phone for private conversation The UConnect phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language This system is driven through your Blue tooth Hands Free profile cellular ph...

Page 84: ...e supports a different profile e g Headset Profile you may not be able to use any UCon nect features Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehicle s audio system The volume of the UConnect system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if ...

Page 85: ...iven You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the combined form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands Phonebook and New Entry Please remember the UConnect system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to some one sitti...

Page 86: ...he previous menu Pair Link UConnect System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled cellular phone NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile version 0 96 or higher See www chrysler com uconnect for supported phones To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence yo...

Page 87: ... 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 the vehicle at the same time For example if priority 3 and prio...

Page 88: ...ollowing beep say Dial or Call System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook to learn how to store a name in the phonebook The UConne...

Page 89: ...o the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After ...

Page 90: ...Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the Voice Recognition button while the UConnect sys...

Page 91: ...ies To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and then say Call NOTE the user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConne...

Page 92: ...ejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the...

Page 93: ...on until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls 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 cel...

Page 94: ...erred 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 Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol o...

Page 95: ...his feature is only supported in the USA NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for USA and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number 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 ...

Page 96: ...Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele phone system You can use 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 ...

Page 97: ...one button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Confirmations The UConnect system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported by your cell phone the UConnect system will provide no...

Page 98: ...able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute In order to un mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute off Information Service When using A...

Page 99: ...lar 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 List Phones The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the Voice recognition button ...

Page 100: ...e following beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete 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 Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the UConnect s...

Page 101: ...VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight 8 feet away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather c...

Page 102: ...800 must be spoken eight zero zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows and dry weather condition Operation from driver seat I...

Page 103: ...Connect system When this hap pens the connection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth on mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at least five 5 seconds prior to using the system UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

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Page 107: ...ee Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Star Plus Pound Add Location All Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names List phones UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 ...

Page 108: ...menu Return Main menu Select phone Select Send Set up Phone settings Phone set up Towing assistance Transfer call Try again Voice training Work Yes 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 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...he seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder 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 Front Seat Adjustment UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 110: ...andle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position Manual Lumbar If Equipped The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To increase or decrease support rotate the handle up or down Seat Height Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...line 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 Reclining Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 112: ...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 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...t such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat This feature heats the front driver s and passenger s seats The controls for the heater is located on the instrument panel below the radio After turning on the ignition you may choose OFF HIGH or LOW heat settings An indicator on the switch shows which setting has been chosen Pressing the switch once will select high level h...

Page 114: ... will automati cally switch to the low level after about 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illu minated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically after about 30 minutes NOTE If the high heat setting is selected heat will be felt within 2 to 3 minutes Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Fold Flat Front Passeng...

Page 115: ...vide additional storage area each rear seatback can be folded forward Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Folding Rear Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 116: ...Reclining Rear Seat If Equipped Rear Seat Folded Flat Rear Seat Recline Pull 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...angerous 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 seriously 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 118: ...me to turn the light OFF The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Map Reading Lights 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 119: ...imming 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 operation Headlight Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 120: ...RL at DRL intensity lower whenever the ignition is on the engine is running the headlight switch is off the parking brake is off the turn signal is off and the gear shift is in any position except park 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 120 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 121: ...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 Front Fog Lights Control Turn Signal Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...

Page 122: ...her 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 Pull the Lever toward you to switch the headli...

Page 123: ...s released NOTE If the Multi Function Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds the high beams will shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel Primary Hood Latch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF Y...

Page 124: ...prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20 cm 8 inches and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure a...

Page 125: ...l lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF Washer Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 126: ...down the wipers will continue to operate CAUTION In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Mist Control 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...increase the delay time The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer If Equipped is shared It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoi...

Page 128: ...sh the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving Tilting Steering Column Control 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...er 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 OFF when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when ...

Page 130: ...tch erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RESUME ACCEL lever up and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is ON speed can be increased by pushing up and holding RESUME ACCEL Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping RESUME ACCEL onc...

Page 131: ...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 traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will re...

Page 132: ...rols hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle s battery and charging system no batteries are needed The three buttons for your garage door opener will be located in the the headliner several inches rearward of the rearview mirror The...

Page 133: ...jury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety information or assistance Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming If your garage door opener located in the garage is equipped with an antenna make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down 1 Turn off the engine WARN...

Page 134: ...E Step 2 does not have to be followed to program additional hand held transmitters 3 Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons to program Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view 4 Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired Universal Transceiver button Do not release the butt...

Page 135: ...ransmitter appears to pro gram the Universal Transceiver but your garage door or other device does not operate and your device was manufactured after 1996 your garage door opener or other device may have a Rolling Code system On garage door openers with the Rolling Code feature the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the copying of your code To check if your device is protected by a...

Page 136: ...ss and release the button a second time to complete the training process Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training Your garage door opener should now recognize your Universal Transceiver The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done Refer to the Programming instructions You may use either your Universa...

Page 137: ...tep 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter one to three inches away from the button to be trained 3 Press and hold the hand held transmitter button 4 The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to flash first slowly then rapidly When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly release both buttons Security...

Page 138: ...faces during braking NOTE ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those res...

Page 139: ...fer to Anti Lock Brake System in this Section of the manual for more information about ABS Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limi...

Page 140: ...duce 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 cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from ex...

Page 141: ... during severe or evasive driving maneuvers It can not prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles WARNING Many factors such as vehicle loading road condi tions and driving conditions influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur ERM can not prevent all wheel lift or rollovers especially those that involve l...

Page 142: ...es 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 143: ...an choose the following ESP 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 almost all driving situa tions ESP should only be turned to Partial Off or ESP Off for specific reasons as noted below PARTIAL ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP Control Switch When in P...

Page 144: ...is overcome turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the ESP Control Switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESP 4WD Operating Modes In addition to ESP ON and Partial ESP described above in ESP 2WD Operating Modes all 4WD equipped vehicles can also choose the following ESP operating mode ESP OFF This mode is intended for off highway or off road use when ESP stability features coul...

Page 145: ...s the ESP Control Switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation 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 e...

Page 146: ...Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESP System will be 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 su...

Page 147: ...ury 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 Press the switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof w...

Page 148: ... an ob 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...

Page 149: ...h 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 will also operate up to 45 seconds after the ignition has been turned off The sunroof operation will be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during the 45 second time p...

Page 150: ...rong Adaptor Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet 12 Volts 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...ne starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to rechar...

Page 152: ...his outlet refer to the section Power Outlets in this book 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 light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable l...

Page 153: ...Press and Release Removing Flashlight UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3 ...

Page 154: ... 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 compartment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Three Press Switch 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 155: ...ps There are four tie down loops in the lower trim for securing cargo and D rings installed on the D pillars for securing a net across the liftgate opening The tie downs located on cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving Rear Cargo Area UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 3 ...

Page 156: ... evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden sto...

Page 157: ... the rear wiper washer function Rotating the center of the switch forward to the ON position will activate the wiper The rear wiper operates in an inter mittent mode only Rotating the center of the switch all the way forward will turn 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...

Page 158: ...ll not go to park Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer If Equipped is shared It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol vent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the...

Page 159: ... solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Also keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED An optional dealer installed roof rack with cross rails is available through MOPAR for added cargo versatility Rear Wiper Heater Grid UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3 ...

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Page 161: ...If Equipped 176 EVIC Functions 178 Compass Temperature Audio 179 Average Fuel Economy 179 Distance To Empty DTE 179 Elapsed Time 180 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 180 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 180 䡵 Radio General Information 185 Radio Broadcast Signals 185 Two Types Of Signals 185 Electrical Disturbances 186 AM Reception 186 FM Reception 186 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 186 4 ...

Page 162: ...6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone And Vehicle Entertainment Systems VES Capabilities 195 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 196 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD Audio Play 201 Load Eject Button CD Mode For CD Audio Play 202 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 204 Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play 207 Load Eject Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 207 䡵 Sales Code REC A...

Page 163: ...g The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 216 PTY Button Scan 216 PTY Button Seek 217 Satellite Antenna 217 Reception Quality 217 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 218 Radio Operation 218 CD Player 219 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 219 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 220 䡵 Climate Controls 220 Climate Controls 220 Air Conditioning 223 Air Filtration System If Equipped 225 Operating Tips...

Page 164: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 165: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 4 ...

Page 166: ...c Throttle Control Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system If a prob lem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing however see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is r...

Page 167: ...in Section 7 5 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound 6 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 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 ...

Page 168: ...ed 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 11 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will come on for about six seconds A chime will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder ...

Page 169: ...ted by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicat...

Page 170: ...oes not show the degree of brake application 15 Transmission Over Temp Light During sustained high speed driving on hot days the automatic transaxle oil may become too hot If this happens the transmission over heat indicator light will come on and the vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high speed is maintained ...

Page 171: ...9 Speed Control SET light This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is SET 20 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection 21 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in and hold...

Page 172: ...ife 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 responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illumi nate in the instrument ...

Page 173: ... display replacing the odometer trip odometer vehicle warning messages such as door gate ajar and loose gas cap Loose gas cap will be displayed from the Odometer Trip Odometer on all models NOTE If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in the instru ment cluster all warnings including door and gATE will only be displayed in the EVIC display For additiona...

Page 174: ...ng If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the engine is running serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs If this indicator comes on the entire PRNDL odometer display will brighten to FULL DAYTIME INTENSITY and will not be dimmable 26 Front Fog Light Indicat...

Page 175: ...sible 29 4WD Malfunction Light This light monitors the Four Wheel Drive 4WD system The light will come on for a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as 3 seconds When lit solid There is an 4WD system fault 4WD performance will be at a reduced level Service the 4WD system soon When blinking The 4WD system is temporarily dis abled due to overload ...

Page 176: ...uel and 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 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...

Page 177: ... with a single chime RKE Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in Park automatic transmissions or vehicle is in motion manual transmissions 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 G...

Page 178: ...t 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 To reset all resettable functions press and release the EVIC button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will be dis played during this 3 second window EVIC Button 178 ...

Page 179: ...estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level This is not resettable NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displa...

Page 180: ...y one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects English Espanol Deutsch Italiano or Francais depend ing on availability As you continue the displayed infor mation will be shown in the selected language NOTE UConnect language will not chang...

Page 181: ...n when in this display until DRIVER S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS appears to make your selection Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry Lock button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock unlock feature Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your ...

Page 182: ...en this feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system power sunroof and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until Off 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears to make your selection Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock...

Page 183: ...and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings In order to ensure compass accuracy the com pass variance should be set to the zone number on the compass variance map that corresponds to the current location of the vehicle NOTE Magnetic materials should be kept away from the Instrumen...

Page 184: ...he Variance Programming press the EVIC button with a short less than one second button press NOTE The factory default Zone is 8 During program ming the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to Zone 1 Compass Calibration The Compass will automatically calibrate if the Cal indicator is flashing by driving around slowly under 5 mph 8 km h in one or more complete circles in an area free from large ...

Page 185: ... in an area free from power lines large metallic objects until the CAL indica tor turns off The compass will now function normally RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however car radios have performance limitations due to mobile op eration and natural phenomena which might lead you to beli...

Page 186: ...ng wheel radio controls if equipped and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the frequency and or time in hours and minutes depending on your radi...

Page 187: ...e Audio control to set the minutes 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait approximately 5 seconds SALES CODE REF AM FM CD SINGLE DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate REF Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4...

Page 188: ... the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable 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 remain tuned to the new...

Page 189: ...uing to the next To stop the search press PSCAN a second time Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will display for 5 seconds 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 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin t...

Page 190: ...o increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the tune con...

Page 191: ...ll display Preset Buttons 1 6 Radio Mode These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push button memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operation Instructions CD Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Inserting The Compact Disc Single CD Player Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The...

Page 192: ...he volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD Mode Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time EJECT Button CD Mode Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the last selected mode If you do not remo...

Page 193: ...on Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard 3 5 mm stereo a...

Page 194: ...unction PSCAN Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for 5 seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function RND SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Mode Button Auxiliary Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped Op...

Page 195: ... the Owner s Manual SALES CODE RAQ AM FM CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS VES CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate RAQ Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 4 ...

Page 196: ... but not up when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player Satellite Radio or Vehicle Entertainment System VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to s...

Page 197: ... MSG or INFO Button Radio Mode Press the MSG or INFO button for an RBDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the righ...

Page 198: ...he right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL ANCE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the ro...

Page 199: ...rt Alert Classical Classical Classic Rock Classic_Rock College College Country Country Emergency Test Emergency Test Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Information Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalgia Oldies Oldies Personality Personality Public Public Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Ro...

Page 200: ...s not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET DIR button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET DIR button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a tot...

Page 201: ... label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and be...

Page 202: ...on will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play LOAD EJECT Load Press the LOAD EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC Afte...

Page 203: ...y INSERT DISC for 10 seconds If no discs are inserted within 10 seconds NO DISCS LOADED will be dis played On some vehicles a 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 playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the C...

Page 204: ...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 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by...

Page 205: ...en after writing 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 play the ...

Page 206: ...aded 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 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders...

Page 207: ...hen the disc is loading LOAD EJECT Eject Press the LOAD EJECT 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 EJECTING DISC 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 will be re...

Page 208: ... 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 an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Turn the TUN...

Page 209: ...lite Radio section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES威 If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES威 Guide SALES CODE REC AM FM CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM REC Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 4 ...

Page 210: ... detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to your Navigation 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 ...

Page 211: ... the appropriate time zone and press ENTER 4 To turn daylight savings on or off select Daylight Savings and press ENTER Select On or Off and press ENTER 5 Select DONE to exit from the clock setting mode Press ENTER to save your changes If you press CANCEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 4 ...

Page 212: ... increased the clock by 3 To decrease the clock by one hour use the Select Encoder to highlight the sign Press ENTER Press ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour 4 To increase the clock by minutes make sure MIN is highlighted and press ENTER Press ENTER again to increase the clock by another minute 5 To decrease the clock by minutes use the Select Encoder to highlight the sign Press ENT...

Page 213: ...ou are at an audio screen quickly press the TIME button on the navigation faceplate 2 In this example the large clock appears on the screen 3 To switch the clock to the small clock quickly press TIME again 4 To toggle back to the large clock simply press TIME UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 4 ...

Page 214: ...hicle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and Time buttons simulta...

Page 215: ...atedly until the word SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode RAQ Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT appears in the display These radios will also display the current station name and program type For more information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button A CD or tape may remain i...

Page 216: ...ite stations to push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ When the desired program type is obtained press the SCAN button within five seconds Th...

Page 217: ...d as far forward as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna The luggage rack if equipped should also not be positioned directly above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the fo...

Page 218: ...ease the volume The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK u...

Page 219: ...button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD s on the 6 Disc in dash CD changer radio This button does not function for all other radios CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD DVD discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not ...

Page 220: ...e repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls The Climate Control System allows you to balance the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio The air conditioning system of your vehicle cont...

Page 221: ...ou to choose from several pat terns 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 control is to a particular mode the more air distribu tion you receive from that mode Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow Bi Level Air is directed thro...

Page 222: ...setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the Air Conditioning Snowflake b...

Page 223: ...indicates cooler tem peratures while the red area indicates warmer tempera tures 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 insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the...

Page 224: ...mpressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds Circulation Control Use this button to choose be tween outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle A lamp will illu minate when you are in recir culate mode Only use the re circulate mode to temporarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start u...

Page 225: ...r 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 The filter s normal service life is 12 000 miles 20 000 km or one year The air filter change schedule coincides with that for engine oil and filte...

Page 226: ...Operating Tips 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 227: ...oisture 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 quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A 50 concentration is recommended Outside Air Intake When operating...

Page 228: ...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 through which you view the outside mirrors 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 229: ...Start 234 After Starting 234 䡵 Automatic Transaxle If Equipped 235 Brake Transmission Interlock System 236 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 236 Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle Cvt 237 䡵 AutoStick If Equipped 239 AutoStick Operation 239 AutoStick General Information 240 䡵 Manual Transaxle Operation 241 Recommended Shift Speeds 242 Downshifting 242 5 ...

Page 230: ...formation 259 Tire Pressure 259 Tire Inflation Pressures 260 Radial Ply Tires 263 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 263 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 264 Tire Spinning 265 Tread Wear Indicators 266 Life Of Tire 266 Replacement Tires 267 Alignment And Balance 268 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS If Equipped 269 Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Operation If Equipped 269 Premium System If...

Page 231: ...ap Gas Cap 281 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 283 䡵 Vehicle Loading 284 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 284 䡵 Trailer Towing 284 Common Towing Definitions 284 Trailer Hitch Classification 287 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 288 Trailer And Tongue Weight 289 Towing Requirements 290 Towing Tips 294 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 296 Towing This Vehicle Behind Anothe...

Page 232: ... or move the vehicle WARNING Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inad vertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal This may cause exces sive heat in the exhaust system resulting in over heating and vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries Automatic Transaxle The gear selector must be in t...

Page 233: ...n the ignition switch to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure 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 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 disc...

Page 234: ...in the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the NORMAL STARTING procedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 second...

Page 235: ...ut of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal NOTE You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of Park Automatic Shift Lever STARTING AND OPERATING 23...

Page 236: ...ARK NOTE If a malfunction occurs the transaxle will not shift out of park Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a remov able plug in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system The key must be in the ignition and in the on position to use the override lever If this occurs obtain service as soon a...

Page 237: ...first and then place the selector in P Park position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into P Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the tr...

Page 238: ...to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released Other wise damage to the steering column or shifter could result You must also depress the brake pedal R Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N Neutral Engine may be started in this range D This should be used for most driving and provides the best ratio for optimum driveability fuel economy and pe...

Page 239: ...e performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Automatic ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle CVT and or the engine from overspeed and changes down will only happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stalling Autos...

Page 240: ...so when in 6 position touching the lever to the right will restore Drive D position Autostick General Information If a ratio other than 1st is selected and the vehicle is brought to a stop the transaxle control logic will automatically select the 1st gear ratio If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit the transaxle will automatically select the next higher ratio If a ...

Page 241: ...not in the vehicle especially on an incline Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal Use each gear in numerical order do not skip a gear Be sure the transaxle is in FIRST gear not THIRD when starting from a standing position Damage to the clutch can result from starting in THIRD 5 Speed Shift Pattern STARTING AND O...

Page 242: ...ete 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 transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in table MANUAL TRANSAXLE RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN mph km h EN GINE SIZE AC CEL ERA TION RATE 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 ...

Page 243: ...tain a safe speed and prolong brake life shift down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur dened Four Wheel Drive System If Equipped This feature provides full time on demand Four Wheel Drive 4WD Four Wheel Drive Switch STARTING AND OPERATING 243 5 ...

Page 244: ... this manual for additional information PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is 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 ti...

Page 245: ... hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade You should always apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle P...

Page 246: ...icle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function How ever the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system oper ating WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an acc...

Page 247: ... performance or vehicle stability during braking may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control You could have an acci dent Have the vehicle checked immediately Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The Anti Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps th...

Page 248: ...e light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS...

Page 249: ...i lock The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop the clicking sound of solenoid valves brake pedal pulsations and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperl...

Page 250: ...idered 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 due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering as...

Page 251: ...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 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...

Page 252: ...k tire 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 R means Radial Construction D means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 252 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 253: ...tions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum lo...

Page 254: ...ol 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 Num...

Page 255: ...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 Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information STARTING AND OPERATING 255 5 ...

Page 256: ...of 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 plac...

Page 257: ... 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 capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For th...

Page 258: ...258 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 259: ... 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 fail...

Page 260: ...re inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and 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 pressu...

Page 261: ...n pressure 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 km after a 3 hour period The cold 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 Ti...

Page 262: ...rrect tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires coul...

Page 263: ...Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spare tir...

Page 264: ... Damage to the vehicle may result Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use...

Page 265: ...to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h Refer to the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure som...

Page 266: ...ad grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven 266 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 267: ...for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the ...

Page 268: ...acity 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 equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result...

Page 269: ...set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 hours and in outside ambient tempera ture Refer to the Tires General Information in this section for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustmen...

Page 270: ...the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi 207 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will still be ON In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Premium System If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel...

Page 271: ...d when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low The audible chime will sound once every ignition cycle for each condition that it detects In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display a graphic of the pressure value s with the low tire s flashing NOTE Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI kPa or BAR NOTE A low spare tire will not cause ...

Page 272: ...y need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this infor mation Check TPM System Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 60 seconds and an audible chime will sound when a system fault is detected The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes without an audible chime until the fault condition no longer exists The EVIC will display the...

Page 273: ...re pressure value flashing on the graphic display However driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM text message on the EVIC This text message will then be followed by a graphic with in place of the flashing low pressure value For every subsequent key cycle the Tire Pressure Monitoring Lamp will be ON a chime will sound a CHECK TPM SYSTEM text me...

Page 274: ...t CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the wheel rim 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...

Page 275: ...l Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 ...

Page 276: ...ginally 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 rota...

Page 277: ...ns and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended The use of premium gaso line will provide no benefit over high quality regular gasolines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued he...

Page 278: ...of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol ...

Page 279: ...t is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed unde...

Page 280: ...ives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas whi...

Page 281: ... windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle Fuel Filler Door STARTING AND OPERATING...

Page 282: ... turn on CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will cau...

Page 283: ...ground while filling Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed a GASCAP message will be displayed in the Odometer Trip Odom eter in the instrument cluster Refer to Instrument Cluster Description in Section 4 of this manual Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer trip odometer reset button ...

Page 284: ...to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you...

Page 285: ...nation Note that GCWR ratings in clude a 68 kg 150 lbs allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving c...

Page 286: ...ailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturers directions it provides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby ...

Page 287: ...ge See your dealer for package content The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch...

Page 288: ...llowing chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Tongue Wt See Note 1 2 4L Auto Man 22 Sq Ft 2 04 Sq M 1000 lbs 450 kg 150 lbs 68 kg 2 4L Auto Man with Trailer Tow Prep Package AHC 32 Sq Ft 3 0 Sq M 2000 lbs 450 kg 225 lbs 102 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds 288 STARTIN...

Page 289: ...iler with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never ...

Page 290: ...le Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing...

Page 291: ...e or damage to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chas sis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply t...

Page 292: ...iler Refer to the Tires General Information section of this manual on Tread Wear Indicators for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to the Tires General Infor mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Tr...

Page 293: ...It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights Wiring Whenever you pull a trail...

Page 294: ...l complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic 4 Pin Connector 7 Pin Connector 294 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 295: ...d control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Towing Tips Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in neutral but...

Page 296: ...icle Behind Another Vehicle Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the driv etrain will result NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground 296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 297: ...d Tire Changing 301 Jack Location 301 Spare Tire Stowage 302 Preparations For Jacking 302 Jacking Instructions 302 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery 305 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 308 Acceleration 308 Traction 308 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 309 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 310 With Ignition Key 310 Without The Ignition Key 311 6 ...

Page 298: ...sher 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 i...

Page 299: ...ntrol 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 H pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle when safe Turn the air conditioner off and wait ...

Page 300: ... System Pressure Cap paragraph AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days the automatic transaxle oil may become too hot If this happens the transmission overheat in dicator light will come on and the vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high s...

Page 301: ... jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and jack handle are stowed under the load floor in ...

Page 302: ...f the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle i...

Page 303: ...ere are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts the rear ones by two rectangular cutouts For vehicles equipped with plastic trim the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Jacking Locations WHA...

Page 304: ...lift provides maximum stability 6 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 8 Finish tightenin...

Page 305: ...possible WARNING A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immedi ately 11 Check the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime ...

Page 306: ...dure carefully WARNING Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within boost...

Page 307: ...over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam mable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts 6 Connect th...

Page 308: ...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 danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet...

Page 309: ...cking motion Turn your steering wheel right 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 spinning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle tire damage or failur...

Page 310: ...must be hauled on a flatbed truck All Transaxles CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi tion not in the LOCK position Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing When securing vehicle to flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing If it is necess...

Page 311: ...tery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a removable plug in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system The ignition key must be in the on position to use the override lever Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle D...

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Page 313: ...on And Maintenance Programs 318 䡵 Replacement Parts 319 䡵 Dealer Service 320 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 320 Engine Oil 320 Drive Belt Check Condition 324 Spark Plugs 324 Catalytic Converter 325 Crankcase Emission Control System 326 Fuel Filter 327 Air Cleaner Element Filter 327 Maintenance Free Battery 327 Air Conditioner Maintenance 329 Power Steering Fluid Check 330 7 ...

Page 314: ...vt 342 Manual Transaxle 343 Rear Drive Assembly Rda AWD 4WD Models Only 344 Power Transfer Unit Ptu AWD 4WD Models Only 344 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 345 䡵 Fuses Integrated Power Module IPM 350 䡵 Vehicle Storage 354 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 354 䡵 Bulb Replacement 355 Headlamps 355 Fog Lights 357 Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 358 License Lights 360 Cente...

Page 315: ...䡵 Fluids And Capacities 362 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 363 Engine 363 Chassis 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 7 ...

Page 316: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT GASOLINE ENGINES 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 317: ... 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 and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be per formed If the Malfunction Indicator Ligh...

Page 318: ...quirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD On Board Diagnostic system is ready for testing Normally the OBD system will be ready The OBD system may not 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 dete...

Page 319: ... repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had 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 indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD system is ready or not ready if the MIL symbol is illuminated ...

Page 320: ...out your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if...

Page 321: ... on the dipstick The range markings will consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross hatch zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range CAUTION Do not overfill the engine Overfilling the engine as ind...

Page 322: ...you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B All Engines of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A in the mainte nance schedule section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 mile...

Page 323: ...e both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi synthetic If you chose to use such a product use only those oils that are American Petroleum Institute API Certified and have the recom mended SAE viscosity grade Follow the maintenance schedule t...

Page 324: ...ty filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Drive Belt Check Condition At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules check the drive belt for condition Inspect the drive belt for evidence of cuts cracks or glazing and replace belt if any sign of damage which could result in belt failure The belt is self te...

Page 325: ...o 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 involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could...

Page 326: ...d 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 de...

Page 327: ...vehicle frequently under dusty or severe conditions the filter element should be inspected periodically and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule B 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 maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment ...

Page 328: ...attery 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 e...

Page 329: ... tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables be fore connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage as battery damage 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 se...

Page 330: ...erant 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 L...

Page 331: ...s 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 remo...

Page 332: ...etroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 2 Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide the wiper blade assembly 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 washer fluid r...

Page 333: ...ess and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this manual Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in...

Page 334: ...le rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules the system should be drained flushed and refilled If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow w...

Page 335: ...d Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100 000 miles before replacement To prevent reducing this extended mainte nance period it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Addi tiv...

Page 336: ... there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap wh...

Page 337: ...e your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles a few kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from ...

Page 338: ...icle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean also Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for ...

Page 339: ...uivalent in material and specification in any fuel system servicing Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Section WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can resu...

Page 340: ... of leakage Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure during vehicle operation should be noted before a hose is replaced based on leakage NOTE Inspection of brake hoses should be done when ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of cracking scuffing...

Page 341: ...cle If the Brake Fluid Reservoir is low and the brake system does not indicate any leaks or other problems it may be a result of a leak in the Hydraulic Clutch Release System See your local authorized dealer for service Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type WARNING Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boilin...

Page 342: ...mum transaxle performance Use only the manufacturer s recommended transmission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives to provide the proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turers recommended fluid will ...

Page 343: ...e Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3 16 4 7 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the v...

Page 344: ...d if section 8 of this manual for the correct change interval for your type of driving Power Transfer Unit PTU AWD 4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturers recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Level Check Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage If leakage is detected Check the fluid level by removing the fi...

Page 345: ...n The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air ne...

Page 346: ...rain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sibl...

Page 347: ...t may damage the wheels protective finish YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped YES Essentials威 seats may be cleaned in the following manner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply Mopar威 Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh da...

Page 348: ... 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 than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as gla...

Page 349: ...ld Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be ...

Page 350: ...LE 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 the graphic below for FUSES IPM location Fuse and Relay Center TIPM 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 351: ...ands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet 12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run Acc Inverter 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 ...

Page 352: ... Heat AC Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror 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 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 ...

Page 353: ...cover is prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module and possibly result in an electrical sys tem 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 overload If a properly rated fu...

Page 354: ...bs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not 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 Front Fog Light 9145 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL LED Assembly Re...

Page 355: ...BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Raise the hood and locate connector behind the head lamp Locating Headlamp Connector Releasing Red Lock Tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 7 ...

Page 356: ... Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back Twisting Bulb From Socket 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 357: ...ur fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life Fog Lights 1 Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout 2 Rotate bulb and connector 1 4 turn counterclockwise 3 Pull bulb off of connector Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly Fog Light and Connector MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 7 ...

Page 358: ...Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 1 Remove the two push pins from the tail light housing Removing Push Pins Push Pins Removed 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 359: ...2 Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel 3 Twist and remove socket from lamp Pulling Lamp From Body Removing Socket and Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 7 ...

Page 360: ... socket and replace License Lights 1 Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate Removing Bulb From Socket Prying Lamp from Liftgate 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 361: ...turn counterclockwise 3 Pull bulb from socket Center High Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Removing Socket from Lamp Removing Bulb From Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 7 ...

Page 362: ...h Filter All Gasoline Engines Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil 4 5 Quarts 4 26 Liters Cooling System Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Miles Formula or equivalent 7 2 Quarts 6 8 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 363: ...Technology or equivalent Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Engine Oil Filter Mopar威 04884900AB or equivalent Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Fuel Selection 87 Octane R M 2 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 7 ...

Page 364: ...thetic product Power Transfer Unit PTU Mopar威 Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent non synthetic product Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 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 fluids or equivalent Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 Power Steering Fluid 4 or Mopar威ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Flu...

Page 365: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 366 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 366 Schedule B 369 Schedule A 378 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 366: ... 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 Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that are operated under the con...

Page 367: ... B Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level a...

Page 368: ...e engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints if equipped and front suspen sion components Check the manual transmission fluid level if equipped Check the coolant level hoses and clamps CAUTION Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid It must be check by a trained service technician every 15 000 miles and if required only the recommended fluid be ad...

Page 369: ...Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial service Off road or desert operation Heavy Loading NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102 000 miles 170 000 km or 6...

Page 370: ...00 Change engine oil and engine oil filter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X 370 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 371: ...hichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re quired X Replace air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X SCHEDULE B 371 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 372: ...engine oil and engine oil filter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X 372 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 373: ...Assembly RDA fluid X Change Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months or 102 000 miles 170 000 km whi...

Page 374: ...e engine oil and engine oil filter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X 374 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 375: ...ichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re quired X SCHEDULE B 375 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 376: ...l and engine oil filter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X Change Manual Transaxle Fluid X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 60 months X 376 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 377: ...uid X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not replaced at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X This maintenance is recommended by the manufactu...

Page 378: ...r X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re quired X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary Replace engine air cleaner filter X X Replace spark plugs X 378 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 379: ... X X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not replaced at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace ...

Page 380: ...filter X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X 380 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 381: ...roper pressure and correct stowage X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 60 months X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspect brake linings X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve repla...

Page 382: ... malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic 382 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 383: ...are A List 384 Be Reasonable With Requests 384 䡵 If You Need Assistance 384 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 387 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 387 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 387 In Canada 387 䡵 Publication Order Forms 388 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 389 Treadwear 389 Traction Grades 389 Temperature Grades 390 9 ...

Page 384: ... list a number of 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 dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vita...

Page 385: ...ustomer 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 Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Cu...

Page 386: ...ithin three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you pur...

Page 387: ...tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your 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 NHTSA gov or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation ...

Page 388: ...nts is written 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 students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troub...

Page 389: ...se 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 graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may d...

Page 390: ... 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 392: ...eployment 60 Airbag Light 62 74 167 Airbag Maintenance 61 Airbag Side 58 Alarm System Security Alarm 30 170 Alignment and Balance 268 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 217 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 334 362 363 Capacities 362 Disposal 336 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 138 247 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 30 Appearance Care 345 Automatic Door Locks 20 21 Automatic Tra...

Page 393: ...ransmission Interlock 236 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 72 Bulb Replacement 354 355 Bulbs Light 354 Calibration Compass 184 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 362 Capacities Fluid 362 Caps Filler Fuel 281 Oil Engine 316 323 Car Washes 345 Carbon Monoxide Warning 280 Cargo Area Cover 154 Cargo Area Features 152 Cargo Compartment Light 152 Luggage Carrier 159 Cargo Light 152 Cargo Load Floo...

Page 394: ...7 Child Safety Locks 23 Child Seat 70 Clean Air Gasoline 278 Cleaning Wheels 347 Climate Control 220 Clock 186 189 197 210 Clutch 340 Clutch Fluid 340 Coin Holder 152 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 219 Compact Spare Tire 263 Compass 184 Compass Calibration 184 Compass Variance 183 Console 152 Contract Service 386 Coolant Antifreeze 362 363 Cooling System 333 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 335 Coolant Leve...

Page 395: ...sal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 336 Engine Oil 324 Door Locks 18 Door Locks Automatic 20 Door Opener Garage 132 Downshifting 242 Drive Belts 324 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 111 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 308 Electric Remote Mirrors 81 Electrical Power Outlets 149 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 129 Electronic Stability Program ESP 142 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 176 Emergency In...

Page 396: ...order 62 Exhaust Gas Caution 33 73 280 332 333 Exhaust System 332 Fabric Care 347 Filters Air Cleaner 327 Engine Fuel 327 Engine Oil 324 363 Flashers 298 Hazard Warning 298 Turn Signal 358 Flat Tire Stowage 305 Flooded Engine Starting 234 Fluid Brake 364 Fluid Capacities 362 Fluid Leaks 74 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle 342 Fluids 363 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 363 Fog Lights 121 ...

Page 397: ...ng 277 Requirements 277 System Hoses 339 Tank Capacity 362 Fueling 281 Fuses 350 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 132 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 281 283 317 Gasoline Clean Air 278 Gasoline Fuel 277 362 Gasoline Reformulated 278 Gauges Coolant Temperature 170 Fuel 166 Odometer 173 Tachometer 168 Gearshift 237 General Information 16 275 General Maintenance 320 Glass Cleaning 349 Gross Axle Weight Rating 28...

Page 398: ...ease 123 Hoses 338 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 31 Infant Restraint 64 Information Center Vehicle 176 Inside Rearview Mirror 79 Instrument Cluster 166 Instrument Panel and Controls 164 Instrument Panel Cover 349 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 349 Integrated Power Module Fuses 350 Interior Appearance Care 347 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 127 Introduction ...

Page 399: ... Light Bulbs 354 Lights 74 118 Airbag 62 74 167 Back Up 358 Brake Warning 169 Bulb Replacement 355 Cargo 152 Center Mounted Stop 361 Daytime Running 120 Dimmer Switch Headlight 119 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 142 Engine Temperature Warning 168 Fog 121 174 357 Headlight Switch 119 Headlights 119 High Beam Indicator 167 Instrument Cluster 119 License 360 Lights On Reminder 120 Low Fue...

Page 400: ...Luggage Rack Roof Rack 159 Lumbar Support 110 Maintenance Free Battery 327 Maintenance General 320 Maintenance Procedures 320 Maintenance Schedule 366 Schedule A 378 Schedule B 369 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 174 318 Manual Service 388 Manual Transaxle 233 241 343 Downshifting 242 Fluid Level Check 343 344 Frequency of Fluid Change 343 344 Lubricant Selection 343 344 Map Reading Light...

Page 401: ...r 173 Trip 171 173 Oil Engine 320 362 Capacity 362 Change Interval 322 Checking 320 Disposal 324 Filter 324 Identification Logo 323 Materials Added to 323 Recommendation 322 362 Synthetic 323 Viscosity 323 Oil Pressure Light 167 Onboard Diagnostic System 317 318 Opener Garage Door HomeLink威 132 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Air Intake 227 Overdrive 238 Overheating Engine 298 Owner s Man...

Page 402: ...nsfer Unit 344 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 47 Preparation for Jacking 302 Pretensioners Seat Belts 46 Programmable Electronic Features 133 137 180 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 27 133 137 Radial Ply Tires 263 Radio Broadcast Signals 185 Radio Navigation 209 Radio Operation 187 195 220 Radio Satellite 210 214 Radio Sound Systems 187 195 Rear Axle Differential 344 Rear Drive Assemb...

Page 403: ...aints Infant 64 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 154 Roof Rack Luggage Rack 159 Rotation Tires 276 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 73 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 74 Safety Defects Reporting 387 Safety Information Tire 251 Safety Tips 73 Satellite Radio 210 214 Satellite Radio Antenna 217 Schedule Maintenance 366 Seat Belt Maintenance 349 Seat Belt Reminder 46 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt 42 Adju...

Page 404: ...ce 366 Service Assistance 384 Service Contract 386 Service Manuals 388 Setting the Clock 187 189 197 210 Settings Personal 180 Shift Speeds Manual Transaxle 242 Shoulder Belts 37 Side Airbag 58 Side Window Demisters Defrosters 228 Signals Turn 358 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 308 Snow Tires 276 Spare Tire 263 264 302 Spark Plugs 324 Specifications Oil 322 Speed Control Cruise Control 129 171 Speed...

Page 405: ...mperature Gauge Engine Coolant 170 299 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 68 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 30 Theft System Security Alarm 30 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 155 Tilt Steering Column 128 Tire and Loading Information Placard 255 Tire Identification Number TIN 254 Tire Markings 251 Tire Safety Information 251 Tires 74 259 389 Aging Life of Tires 266 Air Pressure 259 Alignment 268 Chains 275 Changing 301...

Page 406: ...ue Weight Trailer Weight 289 Towing 284 Disabled Vehicle 310 Guide 288 Recreational 296 Weight 288 Traction 308 Trailer Towing 284 Cooling System Tips 295 Hitches 287 Minimum Requirements 290 Trailer and Tongue Weight 289 Wiring 293 Trailer Towing Guide 288 Trailer Weight 288 Transaxle 235 Automatic 12 232 235 342 Autostick 239 Manual 13 233 241 Operation 235 Overdrive 238 Selection of Lubricant 3...

Page 407: ...versal Transmitter 132 Unleaded Gasoline 277 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 338 Vanity Mirrors 82 Variance Compass 183 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 256 284 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 354 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 30 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 166 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 387 Washer Adding Fluid 127 158 Washers ...

Page 408: ...Windows 34 Power 34 Windshield Washers 125 Windshield Wipers 125 332 Wiper Blade Replacement 332 Wipers Intermittent 127 YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure 347 408 INDEX ...

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