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Dodge 2005 Stratus Sedan User's Manual

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3. 74 Unleaded Gasoline Less 173 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses uu suis sd ransis 225 MOTIV TVMPEODS s cea d d doped erreur Sot uri eto des 58 Vehicle Identification Number 6 vehicle Loading iu aes ador ose 160 178 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle DIOLS Ma P TIT 297 Vehicle Theft Alarm een 23 Mb d AAS ET eee eee IR ase EEE 232 Viscosity Eug ue Ol ass ace sso abes a 244 Voltmeter AS 6 5 8 44 AO OE AE be es 90 D EEEEHLLILIIIIIIRIIIIIIIIIIULLILIIIIIILILGIIIIIG LULACLU LEG GGIZGqd a Gaerf fBAALIL L LALOTHITO IIOBHLULL T CL amp A LLBILL PILLL LLL N DE 293 Warne Door Ajar 3334549 ee ecu dot eo sis 17 Warning Flasher Hazard 4 460264 ears e aw os 186 Warnings and Cautions o 3 329 4 HEER RS bo s 6 Warranty Information ss acus aces ata eee wed 2 Washer Addie Fluid iss ee dd sees 218 Washers Windshield 68 218 Washing Vehicle 2 i104 as 9229 13 1 25 993 10 95 231 Waxing and Polishing uae RE RR RD RR bs 231 Wheel Alignment and Balance 170 Wind BUMCHINS seco oie uror e sre dent epe a ws 26 80 lere le ANDAS EER EE Oe 34 40 Window POSSIDB x Xa SERE 243354804005 129 iuo EET 25 PORGE si RENEE dup dd edd qp uot ud bees 25 Windshield Washers 68 218 Windshield Wipers x xen sc 66 68 218 Wiper Blade Replacement 29 are es 218 Wipers termiete ae ieee 6 RR OAR 69 Wood Irim Cleaning uius es vx de reb 234
4. Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up e A beltthat is buckled into the wrong buckle will not a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too protect you properly The lap portion could ride too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug high on your body possibly causing internal injuries belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you collision e A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly e A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger ous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision e A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely P on to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your Removing Slack From Belt shoulder belt The l
5. 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery Connect the other end to the positive jump start attachment of the discharged battery 194 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Se WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and person injury could result ERRE N A NGINE GROUND E 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the jump start attach ment of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting to jump start 6 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan NN WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 195 WARNING Any procedure other than above c
6. CONTENTS M24L Engine s sese 201 B 2 7L Engine esee 202 ll Onboard Diagnostic System OBD H 203 ll Emissions Inspection And Maintenance EO GANS 254 04 m 204 B Replacement Parts 04 205 W Dealer Service 0 0 0 eee ee 205 Bl Maintenance Procedures 206 APPEL sie EER ee oa ee SERT 206 O Crankcase Emission Control System 215 OMaintenance Free Battery s seru x o d moo 219 O Air Conditioner eee 214 H Poser Steering Fluid Check 4 es 215 D Suspension Ball Joints Less 216 O Body Mechanism Lubrication 216 3 Windshield Wiper Blades 218 0 Windshield Washers LLEXIIQHSEDYSIODL s paa Sis died foot gree ee it ooie vlei occa te dep Bee BERE DERS oy N 220 o Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 225 H Drake 2 tatoo wh ORE HER N ENS 225 A Puel Sy Stem lo es aca esce GER DRS Pu RAS 228 O Automatic Transmission llle 228 200 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M D Appearance Care And Protection From OPTOG oa a 98 1 99e ug eph BOR ER D EE 230 W Fuses AR OE he eh bee Ead ei 235 D Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center 235 EL IDE HORE 0S8 sopas HS P dear deb R E 239 B Vehicle Storage llle 297 Bl Replacement Light Bulbs 238 B Bulb Replacement 4 238 o Headlight Bulb Replacement 238 O Park Turn Signal Sidemarker Bulb REPI
7. SCHEDULE B 253 Miles 3 000 6 000 9 000 12 000 15 000 18 000 Kilometers a zr a m x m UR a x OD EN ae Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 4 months Em EE necessary Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings N p Ep p rotors rear drums and shoes LX X j x Rotate the tires ERE M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 254 SCHEDULE B Kilometers EN a EN m EN m EN a EN Mi se ae Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired E LL PIE Inspect and check tension for power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve Replace the ep plugs on 2 4 liter engine m nA EA SCHEDULE B 255 Miles 39 000 42 000 45 000 48 000 51 000 54 000 Kilometers lt a a Ka Ka m E m a OD Ka ae Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 4 months Em EE necessary Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings N po Ep p rotors rear drums and shoes LX X j x Rotate the tires ERE M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 256 SCHEDULE B Miles 57 000 60 000 63 000 66 000 6
8. a sg dete SCR E as 229 COONS Ostet g2ehsntesage FO 220 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 2 444044 ms 223 Coolanr Capacib adora dies ees RR RE 1 des 244 Coolant Level leen 221 224 Disposal of Used Coolant 224 Drain Flush and Refill 221 HE DEEROR T oases 220 221 Points to Remember suu ceo Ede ER PES 224 Pressuie Cap La eue beg a eu do P PES rupe 223 Radiator Ep PETERET 223 Rubber and Plastic Components 225 Selection of Coolant 222 244 245 Corrosion Protection sssaaa aaea 230 Crankcase Emission Control System 213 Cruise Control Speed Control 71 Giro PC CL 89 Customer Assistance iau dare acp ee ST PE os 270 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 64 Nn INDEX 283 Daytime Running Lights 25x xr Es 67 Dealer Service sim RR ai mi oa Mgr ome w 205 Defroster Rear Window 135 Defroster Windshield 50 128 134 Diagnostic System Onboard 4425 452 203 Dimmer Control iis 4 64 446 6544 S 64 Dimmer Switch Headlight i s os res 67 Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle LL 229 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 224 Pie P 210 Door Ajar Warnie 4 l4e uguee mended aad Ad 17 Door Loc centages cue fede ee eee EER eae 15 Door Locks Automatic Ls 17 Door Opener Garape serrara Seded 5405 74 Dive DONS APP m 210 Driving On Slippery SUriaces a4 aeb4ecbs
9. Adjust Fan and Js 64 Temperature control for comfort if windows are clear e 6 0 COLD DRY Set the Mode control at Floor A If it s sunny you may want more upper air CONDITIONS In this case set the Mode control at Bi Level 4 In very cold weather if you OS need extra heat at the windshield set the Mode control at Mix or Defrost as needed Adjust Fan and Temperature control for comfort S 108bed5 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake directly in front of the wind shield is free of ice slush snow or other obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains Air Intake STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS lal Starting Procedures 04 142 D Automatic Transaxle 004 142 O Manual Transaxle llle 142 aNormal Slatin cs mos in bee n 9 eg ae aon 142 D Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C 144 H If Engine Fails To Start 3i aen e 144 ELT Olt as Saree ae dean dog ee Ee RE 145 ll Battery And Engine Block Heaters H EGUIDD O ues Ham ESE BE ok oe os 145 B Automatic Transaxle 0 145 o Brake Transmission Interlock 145 o Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock oj Pp P9 O Four Speed Automatic Transaxle o Reset Mode O Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic lucro ceed eaves m 14
10. Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve Rotate the tires M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S x JE M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 258 SCHEDULE B Miles 93 000 96 000 99 000 100 000 102 000 105 000 Kilometers 000 EN 000 Ka 000 E 000 EE 000 a 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 4 months Em EE RENE necessary Replace the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter en N N N a eine Replace the ignition cables on the 2 4 liter en oo po po o p o LET eine Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings X rotors rear drums and shoes Replace the spark plugs on the 2 7 liter en eine Check and retension accessory drive belts on 2 7 liter engine Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 4 liter X AE ine Rotate the tires 00 eee AA ae Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 60 months SCHEDULE B 259 Miles 108 000 111 000 114 000 117 000 120 000 123 000 Kilometers Um 000 x 000 x 000 Ea 000 x 000 x 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air cleaner filter EX Replace the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter en X eine Replace the ignition cables on the 2 4 li
11. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever Turn the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed 80925f8e Windshield Wiper Washer Control NOTE Always remove any build up of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position If the windshield wiper switch is turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF position damage to the wiper motor may occur To use the washer pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate for several cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermit tent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for several cycles then turn OFF WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind shield washer use N UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 Mist Use this feature when weather conditions make occa sional usage of the wipers necessary Pull down and release the control lever for a single wiping cycle Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a
12. With this system an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics If the electronics recognizes the signal the vehicle will start and continue to run If the system does not recognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then shut off The system will allow the engine to be started and run for 2 seconds up to six times after which the starter motor will be disabled and the engine will not crank NOTE e The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection e Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed Pass devices held too close to the ignition key when starting the vehicle may cause problems when attempting to start the vehicle These devices cannot damage the Sentry Key System but can cause a momentary problem when attempting to start the engine If a problem occurs remove the Sentry Key from the key ring and restart the vehicle Pagers cell phones walkmans etc have no effect on this system The Theft Alarm Light located on the instrument cluster to the right of the fuel gauge will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the On position If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key the theft alarm light will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobilized If the Theft
13. C the reading should be The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be in the cross hatched area marked HOT between the checked whenever the vehicle is serviced Operation with upper two holes in the dipstick an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid e f the fluid level shows low add sufficient transmis sion fluid to bring to the proper level To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level the following procedure must be used CAUTION e The vehicle must be on level ground Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transaxle can e The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a cause serious damage To prevent dirt and water minimum of 60 seconds from entering the transaxle after checking or replen e Fully apply parking brake ishing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is seated properly e Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P PARK Fluid and Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows e Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Remove dipstick and note reading e f the fluid is cold 80 F 27 C the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked COLD between the lower two holes in the dipstick Maintenance schedule B Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km change fluid and filter under the following condi tions Maintenance sc
14. Dede Dele uotis Ric an So REA RA SCA E S AE RUE A 3l Programmable Electronic Features 74 78 Programming Transmitters 21 74 78 Radial Piy TUES rypene sae epee SA ee urs 166 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap Radio Broadcast Signals ii se RR Res 99 Radio Operation ss ee se 4644454 108 113 122 125 Radio Remote Controls 122 Radio Sound Systems 100 108 113 Reor Dog Folde ux sont a a eee Eod AA 61 Rear Window Defroster 135 Rearview Mirrors 0000 cee eee 56 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Ants sas ee eek ee RN EG Ed ee ee ee E 245 Reformulated Gasoline 174 say PP 215 Reminder Lights OD seras xc RE EER PERS 67 Reminder Seat Belt l lees 32 Remote Keyless ENY as os teas seme Hansa 19 Remote Sound System Controls 122 Remote Trunk Release Replacement Tires sedare ara sea does a ps eas Reporting Safety Defects Restraint Head eee Restraints Occupant sis eie qune d 4909055 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 197 Rotation Ties 2422222943 42 os Gee he des 171 2 i Id Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 49 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle DU Safety Defects Reporting 274 Safety Information Tire uo s ea RE 154 ridi Pr eu ee oe fa oe 49 Schedule Maintenance 004 249 Seat Belt Maintenance o
15. E D U L E S 266 SCHEDULE A Miles 108 000 114 000 120 000 126 000 132 000 138 000 Kilometers 174 000 183 000 193 000 203 000 212 000 222 000 Months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required Replace the air cleaner filter Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve 1 Replace the engine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Replace the accessory drive belts in 2 7 liter engine Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter en eine Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles Rotate the tires Miles Kilometers Months Change engine oil and engine oil filter Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required Replace the air cleaner filter Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve t Replace the engine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine Rotate the tires This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty Except for the 2 4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV 24 liter PZEV only Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and sh
16. assess 505448 100 108 111 Catalytic C OBVORIGE auus uq che he s pisdi 211 CD CIHOBSEP Sardi NE SS 107 112 117 119 ELI GI 24 ios ba me whe os edo 105 118 115 125 Center High Mounted Stop Light 242 Conal LOCKING x 23 i9 AE ER REED OP SCR ERES 17 Chaise Dire 4066s 50220553 c 3809 oo et A URN 170 Changing A Flat Tire soas oes RR doe OP RES 188 282 INDEX NEE Id Charging System Light iets eed GES NE 90 Core Due SIZING orde RR uod sheen oan ee 156 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 204 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 49 Child Restraint 00 41 43 45 46 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 45 Child Satety LOCKS osse RR dede dien e 18 amp dk AA ANT 8 9E 9 rd Pr ENE 98 Circuit DrcaKkerS odas ds erm RARR Reds 299 Clean Air Gasoline audis RE hd bam Raw x 174 Cleaning Glass beste eeeeeaee ety aee see BUE P OG 239 lerne lucc Pr 233 DInsteonmenb Panel 2a wee is bee eu tees 234 Wood UML 42025508 AAS EE HAAR RARR Ro 234 Clete Gee o sie EE ER EE 9 i uy d 125 mn EE EE ET EE ee ee 98 EOuLEIOIdER Laus odd ac adel bie bad bk d 54 Compact Disc Changer ae oe ERA d A Ps 119 Compact Disc Maintenance 124 Compact Disc Player sis wate deo ded 100 105 Compact Spare Tire sone RR 939 9 59 S kee 166 COMPASS uz theo a cho te bee ee a ee hone es 95 Compass Calibration us dae ss paca om ds 96 Contract Service as 9 xe RO RAS ei s 9s 272 Coolant Pressure Cap
17. dry days to maintain occupant comfort 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Side Window Demisters Side window demisters are located on the instrument panel These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows in any mode except Panel or Panel Recir culation The air is directed toward the area of the side windows through which you view the outside rearview mirrors Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the front seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor Bi Level or Mix modes Outside Air Intake Make sure that the air intake directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions Leaves snow etc could block air flow into the vehicle NOTE If you cannot get comfortable in the AUTO mode by adjusting the comfort set point up or down please refer to the Operating Tips chart for ATC only at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 Operating Tips ATC only WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS HOT WEATHER Open the windows start the vehicle set the Mode control to Panel or Bi Level AND VEHICLE INTERIOR IS and turn on AVC Set the Fan control to the High position full clockwise VERY HOT set the temperature control to Lo After the hot air is flushed from the vehicle set the Mode control to Recirculate with A C
18. for proper diagnosis Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance tire chains are not recom mended CAUTION Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M S designation on the tire side wall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally 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 rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintai
19. the airbags Three levels of airbag inflation rates are possible These rates are determined by the airbag control module based on collision severity The airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size The airbags fully inflate in about 60 milliseconds This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through a vent hole in the rear of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle e The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control module detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate NOTE A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur e The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and right fro
20. the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push button twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed Audio The audio button controls the BASS TREBLE BAL ANCE and FADE Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to increase or decrease the Bass tones N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to t
21. Alarm Light remains On during vehicle operation it indicates a fault in the system electronics All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee 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 Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key System serviced bring all vehicle keys to the dealer Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following 1 Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition On for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key 2 Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key 3 I
22. Boxes e Service Manuals These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing troubleshooting problem solving maintaining servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles A complete working knowledge of the vehicle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams 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 troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment N F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 275 e Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call Toll Free at 1 800 890 4038 U S or 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at www techauthority daimlerchrysler com or www daimlerchrysler ca manuals 276 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUA
23. LIGHTS Interior Lights The map courtesy lights come on when a door is opened and the panel lamp dimmer switch located on the turn signal control stalk is in any detent except fully counter clockwise dome lamp ON position or fully clockwise Hood Safety Catch dome lamp OFF position Rotating the panel dimmer Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open switch fully counter clockwise will turn on the lights position Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole Turn the panel dimmer switch fully clockwise to prevent marked prop on the underside of the hood the lights from coming on when a door is opened To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to NOTE The interior lights have a fade to off feature close it Use a firm downward push at the center of the When the lights are turned off they gradually fade off hood to ensure that both latches engage 64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee Dimmer Control O With the parking lights or headlights O on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi Function Control Lever upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel O lights 8098babc tion Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dim mer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF mu Rotate the dimmer control to the ex O
24. 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 a malfunction of these items does occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines MIN OIL MARK MAX OIL MARK 809744ab Engine Oil Dipstick CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be
25. Markings SERVICE MAXIMUM DESCRIPTION LOAD 95H M iS M KA K tOap a MAXI T T SIZE FM 35 e DESIGNATION PRESSURE TREADWEAR U S DOT TRACTION SAFETY AND STANDARDS Sm TEMPERATURE CODE GRADES TIN 811b44e8 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 155 NOTE e P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced standards P Metric tires have the letter P molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Ex ample P215 65R15 95H European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LI Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation tire sizing is based on U S design ra standards and begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT 156 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE Size Designation P
26. Mode Control Press this button once to turn on the Rear Window Defrost and a second time to turn them off A light above the button shows that the defroster is on NOTE The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes of operation Each later activation will allow 10 minutes of operation UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST modes A small amount of air is directed to the side window demisters in BI LEVEL mode as well The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Windshield and Side Window Fogging QU Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by using the defrost position on the mode control f Your side windows may fog on the inside in mild ef rainy or humid weather To clear the windows select the Panel Air Conditioning mode on the Mode Control Point the panel outlets toward the side windows NOTE Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not clear windows under these conditions 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se 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 overhea
27. Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light Truck tire based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Milimeters 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 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 157 EXAMPLE Service Description 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un der specified operating conditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire 158 STARTING AND OPERATING ee Tire Identification Number TIN L
28. System will improve acceleration and steering on slippery surfaces by reducing tire spin The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction When this occurs the traction control indicator light located in the instrument cluster will flash The system operates at speeds below 35 mph 56 km h Traction Control Switch A push button located on the top of the steering column turns the Traction Control System ON or OFF The system is always in the ON mode unless e The traction control switch has been used to turn the system off e There is a Anti Lock Brake System malfunction e There is a Traction Control System malfunction 154 STARTING AND OPERATING e The system has been automatically deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the traction control light located in the instrument cluster This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the traction control light If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Control System Off before attempting to rock the vehicle free TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire
29. YOUR VEHICLE 227 Master Cylinder Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid refer The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts when performing under hood services or immediately if for correct fluid type the brake system warning lamp shows system failure i WARNING EP Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard or pro longed braking You could have an accident WARNING E Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Brake Fluid Reservoir spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before brake fluid catching fire removing the cap If necessary fill brake fluid reservoir to the top of the fill mark chevron With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter 228 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with hoses and clamps which have unique material characteris
30. a simple WET cleaning cassette COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge or center avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner cleaners or antistatic sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged oversized or have theft protection encoding Try a known good disc before N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 considering disc player service You may have a problem with CD R recordable and CD RW recordable and writable disks RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor mance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repo sitioning of the cellular antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMAT
31. aa 13 Eie leerde Keys o acu eat 45 pee KS RE RO 14 O Customer Key Programming 14 O General Information sass 2 3099 x SR Roe 15 N illuminated Entry System 15 aM DOO LOCKS is deer risa eee VEESSS NES 15 E Tower Door Locks sis ene es as ems 4 ED 16 O Central Locking If Equipped 17 O Door Ajar Warning ea rre eg Chee eet d 17 H Automatic Rolling Door Locks 17 H Automatic Unlock On Exit Only Available If Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled 18 o Child Protection Door Lock System Rear DOCS uoce te a pur 2 s ts cane 3 18 ll Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 19 n To Unlock The Doors esae ume mms 19 HIS Lock Ihe Doors 22529 9x b PORC ans sta 20 oO To Unlock The Trok io 2 44 04 RR 20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee A Panic AR us Eater and OE AER nue ue Rte un PER ee 21 ATO Use The Panic Alarmi 2 2 5 44 6 EE Donne 21 H To Program Additional Transmitters 21 H General Information sus eearri tada n 21 HTransmitter Battery Service cuoco S09 84s 22 W Vehicle Theft Alarm 23 Tamper AlE wae ess er ee he oe oe eee eo 23 O Security System Manual Override 23 W Trunk Lock And Release uds vt BE ES 24 B Trunk Safety Warning 24 H Trunk Internal Emergency Release 25 IM VWVind OWS us oessER asa AERE RE EN AE 25 H Power WIMdOWS o ed td drop dob brenden 25 W Oc
32. ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives e Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E 85 If you operate the vehicle on E 85 fuel either full or part time use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W 30 engine oil P N 4318086 or an equivalent that meets the Manufacturer s Standard MS 9214 Equivalent com mercial Flexible Fuel engine oils may be labeled as Flexible Fuel FFV or Alternate Fuel AFV These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet the Manu facturer s Standard The 5W 30 engine oil installed at the factory meets the manufacturer s requirements for Flexible Fuel engine oil SAE 5W 30 engine oil is preferred for use in Flexible Fuel engines CAUTION If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using E 85 engine wear may be increased significantly This may void your warranty e Engine Oil Selection for Operating on Gasoline If you operate the vehicle on regular unleaded gasoline ONLY use Mopar oil or an equivalent that meets certified API American Petroleum Institute Quality NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 183 CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non ethanol Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F to 32 F 18 C to 0 C you may experience an increase
33. can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right Restraint System SRS Airbag window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting DRIVER PASSENGER next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with window AIRBAG AIRBAG bags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG KNEE BOLSTER KNEE BOLSTER 810d98c6 Front Airbag Components This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint m systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the center of Window Airbag Soper Ts the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the mounted in the instrument panel above the glove com interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deploy partment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the ment airbag covers NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you These prote
34. can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if so equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Sunroof Fully Closed Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops CAUTION completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET e Many accessories that can be plugged in draw The power outlet is located in the lower center of your Pe i MR ager pecu nd P instrument panel If your vehicle is equipped with heated plugge dinl ong E Hess cH ry will seats a second power outlet is located inside the center discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life console All accessories connected to any outlet should be and or prevent engine starting removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly O
35. car wash with the compact spare installed 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 spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same tire replace or repair the original tire and reinstall on vehicle at the first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 mph 100 km h Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly Replace or repair the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure 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 See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual 168 STARTING AND OPERATING NEE Id WARNINCG Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age o
36. change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Disc Up Program Button 1 Press the DISC up button 1 button to play the next available disc Disc Down Program Button 5 Press the DISC down button 5 button to play the previous disc Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the
37. changed Check the following list to decide if any apply to you MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 207 e Day and night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and Go driving e Extensive engine idling e Driving in dusty conditions e Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing e Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service e Off road or desert operation e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual 208 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A of the Mainte nance Schedules section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions we recommend engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler s Material Standard MS 6395 Use Mo par or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6995 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol
38. comes on and remains on while driving There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Infants and Child Restraints e Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg 20 Ibs Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats e The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg but are less than one year old Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system See the LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System section Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag dep
39. completed NOTE Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed under Canadian Programming 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE xe 5 The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will begin to flash first slowly and then rapidly The rapid flashing indicates successful programming If after 90 seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out return to step 1 and repeat the procedure To train the other buttons repeat steps 3 and 4 Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the Universal Transceiver NOTE If you do not successfully program the Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph or call toll free for customer assistance at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Rolling Code Programming NOTE If your hand held transmitter 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 Rolling Code system e Check the owner s manual for the device for mention of Rolling Codes e Press a
40. conditions WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle s battery and charging system no batteries are needed Homelink Buttons For additional information on HomeLink call 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com WARNING A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener mod els manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety information or assistance Progr
41. connector from the bulb and socket assembly 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 4 Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement to remove it from the housing 1 Open the trunk Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing 5 Install the new bulb and socket assembly reattach the wiring connector and reinstall the fog light assembly 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 Rear Light Bulb Replacement 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing Remove and replace the bulb then reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 1 Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers 4 Reinstall the light housing and reconnect the wiring a connector Push the trunk liner back into place License Plate Bulb Replacement MEEL 1 Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the er license lamp Using a small screwdriver remove the entire housing 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and snap it back into place on the housing of the chrome appliqu C WIRING CO OR 2 Disconnect the wiring connector and remove the plas tic retainers Remove the light housing from the vehicle 244
42. current compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace The CD changer stays in the random play mode when changing to the next disc NOTE The changer will not random play between discs Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next randomly selected track Press the bottom of the Seek button to go back to the beginning of the track Press button 4 a second time to stop random play Program Button 5 Press this button to play the previous disc N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time Changing Modes While in the radio mode if a cassette is loaded press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode If a CD is loaded press the Mode button to select the CD mode If neither a tape nor CD is loaded the radio will ignore the command e Inserting either a tape or CD automatically starts that mode of play e Pressing the AM FM button while in the tape or CD mode will select the radio mode e If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected the radio will tune to the last station selected Removing Discs from the CD Changer If there is a single CD in the changer press the EJT button and the CD will eject If the CD is not removed within 15 seconds it will automatically reload into the CD changer To eject additional CDs from the changer first select the numbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJ
43. driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if so equipped left and right window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window If you will be carrying children too small for adult size belts your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible N THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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 buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision which includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating po
44. engaged the transmission shift lever into the Park position e When shifting into Park depress the button on the shift lever and firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops Look at the shift indicator window on the console to ensure it is in the P position When engaged in Park you will not be able to move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed e Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out 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 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 147 WARNING It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift k
45. etc Clean the radiator by gently spraying water from a garden hose at the back of the core Check the recovery bottle tank tubing for condition and tightness of connections at the bottle Inspect the entire system for leaks Coolant Recovery Bottle 2 7L Engine Shown Do not remove the cap when the cooling system is hot Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules the system should be drained flushed and refilled The first change should not be required until 5 years or 100 000 miles 160 000 km whichever comes first The coolant should be flushed and changed every two years or 36 000 miles 57 600 km thereafter 222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable Sone cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to e Mixing of coolants other than specified engine remove all deposits and chemicals Used automotive coolant may result in engine damage and de antifreeze is a recyclable commodity Discard or recycle crease corrosion protection If a non HOAT cool as facilities exist in your area ant is introduced into the cooling system in an Selection Of Coolant emergency it should be replaced with the speci Use only the manufacturer s recommended coolant refer fied coolant as soon as possible to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Do not use plain water alone or
46. experienced due to a defective cassette tape Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc 104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Fast Forward FF Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Rewind RW Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel side being played press the PTY button The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is
47. first spoke just right of the valve stem 13 Adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure is on the label located on the driver s door NN WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 193 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW WARNING e Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle 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 dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully e Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is on You can be hurt by the fan NOTE The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set parking brake place auto matic transaxle in PARK and turn ignition to OFF for both vehicles
48. 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 prod ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire The detailed index at the rear of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used throughout this owner s manual BRAKE cy w NW D D kb FF H TURN SIGNALS REAR WINDOW WIPER WINDSHIELD WIPER BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH BEAM HORN UPPER AIR OUTLET HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WARNING LOW rc MES t i L FUEL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD LOW BEAM KEY ACTIVATE UPPER AND LOWER HEATED SEAT INTERMITTENT WIPER WASHER FAILURE OF ANTI LOCK POWER OUTLET AIR OUTLET HIGH BRAKIMG SYSTEM eure Fa ce RECIRCULATION n FUEL FILL SIDE TE Z j HOOD RELEASE LOWER AIR OUTLET a FRONT FOG LIGHT 1 WINDSHIELD WASHER A FLUID LEVEL A a P so co D 8 REAR WINDOW WASHER amp D ENGINE OIL REAR WINDOW WINDSHIELD EXTERIORBULB NU PESE SE WER AIR O
49. in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in drivability sags and or hesita tions until the engine is fully warmed up Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel con sumption You can expect your MPG and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts compatible components can damage your vehicle and may void the warranty Maintenance If you operate the vehicle using E 85 fuel follow Sched ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability CONTENTS WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Bl Hazard Warning Flasher B if Your Engine Overheats Bl Jacking And Tire Changing O Preparations For Jacking ll Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low Bl Driving On Slippery Surfaces 0 Acceleration 186 186 188 188 4 499 196 D Traction 2322 B Freeing A Stuck Vehicle Mi Towing A Disabled Vehicle W Towing This Vehicle
50. inserted into the player the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON OFF switch are turned off the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage When power is restored to the tape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on whenever the tape player is on but may be switched oft To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System Press the Dolby button button 2 after you insert the tape The NR NE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each time a tape is inserted Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation Operating Instructions CD Player NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi disc changer and will only accept one CD
51. locked position without adding more lubricant Repeat this procedure three or four times Wipe all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth to avoid soiling clothing If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly into the lock cylinder apply a small amount of the lubricant to the key Insert the key into the lock cylinder then proceed as described above to distribute the lubri cant within the lock cylinder Pay attention to trunk hinges especially during cold weather to ensure ease of trunk operation Other Body Mechanisms The following body mechanisms should be inspected and if necessary all pivot and sliding contact areas of these components should be lubricated with the lubricant specified as follows Engine Oil e Door hinges e Hood hinges e Trunk hinges 218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Smooth White Body Lubricant Such as Mopar Spray White Lube e Hood hinge springs and links e Lock cylinders e Parking brake mechanism e Trunk latches e Ash tray Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove fros
52. means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API We only recommend API Certified en gine oils that meet the require ments of DaimlerChrysler s Mate rial Standard MS 6395 Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 81364ec7 Engine Oil Fill Cap SAE 5W 20 and SAE 5W 30 engine oils are recom mended for all operating temperatures These engine oils are designed to improve low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the preferred engine oil viscosity grade for each vehicle Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209 Flexible Fuel Engine Oil If you operate the vehicle on E 85 fuel either full or part time use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W 30 engine oil or an equivalent that meets the manufacturers Standard MS 9214 Equivalent commercial Flexible Fuel engine oils may be labeled as Flexible Fuel FFV or Alternate Fuel AFV These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet the manufacturer s standard CAUTION If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using E 85 engine wear may be increased significantly This may void your warranty Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the recommended oil quality requirements are met and
53. module receives the level of colli sion severity determines the proper level of airbag to be deployed The frontal airbag inflators are designed to provide three different rates of air bag inflation The airbag control module will not detect rollover or rear collisions The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instrument panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the off position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M The airbag control module also turns on the BAG AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on then turns the light off If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously WARNING Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won t have the airbags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have the airbag system checked right away e When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate
54. occurs while using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the 3 range 3 Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive The transaxle will operate normally in first and second while in this range A delayed shift from second to third will occur at speeds of about 31 to 38 mph 50 to 60 km h and low levels of accelerator pedal travel An early down shift from third to second will occur at a speed of about 34 to 30 mph 54 to 48 km h This is done to provide second gear engine braking at speeds less than 30 mph 48 km h NOTE Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance fuel economy and extend transaxle life by reduc ing excessive shifting and heat build up Use the 3 range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress L Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades In this range up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts occur as early as possible WARNING Never use Park position on an automatic transmis sion as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage 150 STARTING AND OPERATING NEE Id PARKING BRA
55. on and roll up the windows Once you are comfortable set the Mode control to Panel or Bi Level with A C on If it s sunny set the Mode control to Panel and turn on A C If it s cloudy or dark set the Mode control to Bi Level with A C on Adjust Temperature control for comfort COOL OR COLD Set the Mode control to Mix 8 or Defrost S HUMID CONDITIONS Set the Fan Control to the High position full clockwise Adjust Fan and Js 64 Temperature control for comfort if windows are clear e 6 0 COLD DRY Set the Mode control to Floor A If it s sunny you may want more upper air CONDITIONS In this case set the Mode control to Bi Level 74 In very cold weather if you C A need extra heat at the windshield set the Mode control to Mix amp Jor Defrost as needed Adjust Fan and Temperature control for comfort nidi 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se NOTE If the system is in the AUTO mode and the fan control is already rotated fully clockwise or fully coun terclockwise the control may have to be rotated to the middle and then to the desired fan setting for manual adjustment of fan speed Manual Air Conditioning Heater Control If Equipped The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Controls The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R 134a a refrigerant that does n
56. overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident e f using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage e Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact i i tire e The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of Spe ME the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the Tire Safety Information Section in this manual e Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for motoring safety e The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be The D range can be selected when towing However if frequent shifting occurs while in this range the 3 range must be selected changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transaxle fluid change intervals 180 STARTING AND OPERATING NN NOTE Check the automatic transaxle fluid level before towing Fluid discoloration or a burnt odor shows the need for a transmission fluid and filter change NOTE For vehicles equipped with Autostick By using the Autostick modes and selecting a specific gear range frequent shifting can be avoided The highest gear range should be s
57. single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Turn the lever to the delay position then select the delay interval The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every 1 2 second NOTE The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed If the vehicle is moving less than 16 km h 10 mph delay times will be doubled TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down as desired Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place Tilt Steering Column Control 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee 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 TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off press the switch located on the top of the steering column to the right of the hazard switch until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster lights up Traction Control Switch To turn the Traction Control System On press the switch until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster turns off NOTE The Traction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On This will oc
58. the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long break in period Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with expected climate con ditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section 7 of this manual Do not use non detergent or straight mineral oils A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation This is a normal part of the break in and not an indication of a problem NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 SAFETY TIPS Exh
59. the continued proper functioning of the emission control system These and all other maintenance services included in this manual should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability More frequent main tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected NOTE Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establish ment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of California California Air Resources Board regulations Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV for 2 4L If Equipped NOTE If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification number VIN contains a J then your vehicle is equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV package in order to meet the state of California s PZEV 80c26276 Vehicle Identification Number N MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 249 NOTE There are specific instructions regarding when to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the PZEV package in this section This applies to both maintenance schedule A and B and will be marked with an or mE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is
60. the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE See Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel water oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are present the cause should be corrected immediately UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS W Console Features 4 444 4544 3 3 d deans ed 54 O Manual Front Seat Adjustments 59 O Console Features Without Heated Seats 54 O Power Seats If Equipped 60 D Console Features With Heated Seats BD o Adjustable Head Restraints 61 tse MD 56 O Folding Rear Seat 1225225 9499 ev Ss 61 O Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped 56
61. the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Older Children and Child Restraints 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 forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and who are older than one year These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system See the LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Section The belt positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 e Make
62. to provide starting voltage as battery damage can result Air Conditioner Check the air conditioning system at the start of the warm weather season NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 215 through the condenser as required Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance WARNING e Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information e The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced repairman Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers
63. with any questions you may have on tire specifi cations or capability WARNING e Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combina tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity 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 170 STARTING AND OPERATING Se CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in e Fast tire wear e Uneven tire wear such as feathering and one sided wear e Vehicle pull to right or left Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right Alignment will not correct this condition See your dealer
64. you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 273 1 Yr 2 Yri 3 Yri 3 Yri 3 Yr 5 Yri 7 Yri 8 Yri DESCRIPTION 12 000 24 000 36 000 50 000 Unimtd 100 000 70 000 80 000 Special Extended Warranty Coverage 1st Owner amp 2nd Owner with Paid Powertrain Transfer Powertrain Limited Warranty ET N E 1 00 deductible aM red CN Owner if Powertrain Not Transferred eae o and 3rd And After Owners Anti Corrosion Perforation Limited N N N Warranty All Panels EN EN EEN N EEN Outer Panels Federal Emission Warranty Federal Emission Warranty Specified Components California Emission Warranty California Emission Warranty Specified Components NOTE Vehicles used as a police vehicle taxi limousine postal delivery vehicle ambulance or rental vehicle are covered only under the 3 year 36 000 mile Basic Limited Warranty 8132c269 U S ONLY 274 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D C If you believe th
65. 148 Nn INDEX 281 Special Additives Souci ye Xs ucedes a ELS ara 230 PUNOSUICK PC EE FONE 172 Auxiliary Power Outlet sa a va 3 9 Bed HA RE des 81 Ball Joints P 216 iria 2a D m 213 Emergency Staring seme va do RR HR hon urs 193 Gas Caution oxoocve denn 84500644 195 214 POAT seeen posik 04 EGRE T ME SR E 145 SGI SPIAPHHP skenk teas Sce sc ea eek 193 Keyless Transmitter Replacement 22 Location ia ae bd 5 ad eR Re ode RI 193 213 belts DEC Lu a seas Gey eae eGo ees 210 bel ENIG PX 212 Body Mechanism Lubrication 525 Hs SR 216 P Pilar oet 445425564059 205 HR d 159 Drake Par uisa rund RR RE Hie dpa EE De 150 Prokee lelik 22 34 9392 222 DREK OA EA RS 151 225 Pub P Tr c T vq 152 Pud CHECK RES MAA riri EE 227 Oa eea e a 226 Master Cynder 34 4 93 RA HEARD RR HE 227 Warming LIEBE x95 2999 9 929 919 9 RD ES 93 Brake Transmission Interlock 145 148 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 48 B lb Replacement 24 s4 40 945466090049 Ss 238 Bulbs LiGht oie 25 Send pado oes GE 238 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 244 Capacities Fie ue sordera des d 9 91 1 9 35 244 Caps Filler lu ME REEDE AE EE EE ET PERE 176 CULTEBSHIO sok ebita seer edu DERS DE 209 Radiator Coolant Pressure 223 Car Washes sn 3493242334434 9242145233 251 Carbon Monoxide Warning ob 176 duca PETI RR FREE aes 232 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 123 Cassette Tape Player
66. 6 2l seile oe oge Ha AR ARE RE DR 211 ecco side RAAS DRA DRR GRA REK HS 173 amp RA SE EE rea qr em v d des 89 la PET 228 ESME aeree rena erare 94 eane aus rq 245 Re titemerits iss EDE MEER RR 173 244 Tank Capai 2 32 991 seen dern id De EE 244 I rn A PP ed eterna we ea S 176 lg P 845504050508 2o 407 8a HO ER Ses 239 Garage Doof Opener 55460445505 40056 pep des 74 C 10 e ee EEREN 176 eor spressa aae n a a a 173 Gasoline Clean Air een 174 Gasoline Reformulated 174 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 174 Gauges Coolant Temperature sis acce td el PUG oes gee eq 43 99 IRE EE Se ee oy dos 89 DDOGOOBIEIBE serie nk OR WARE RS dns 90 Tachometer 6a OR bd a ose cee oe os ee eS 148 General Information 15 21 se KERR EE DR PEERS 233 Hazard Warning Flasher sa 2a ware bod EAS 186 Head Restraints SS ss 61 Isid RTI 238 ARIE Mm 244 Automati es xau iex EERS RS toe ees 66 Duly Replacement a a saak aE RED KAR RR DE 238 GE ii ooces 999 9099 dom we he EET EC 233 FC Beam PP eae oo ARE 67 90 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 67 IE ASE ER EET EE EER a 67 OWHCE 245 046 604 REDE AE ni OS ees 66 die Deloy 3229 94 9309 93 PR EE DE 66 67 laco g gaVecaeyandtudene ee ME on 125 132 Heater Engine Block sausawegexek rk REFS 145 Homelink Transmitter Hood TOP x32 9 29 25 ERA ER REOR EUER REA Hood Release eren ste 22449 5 93 90 4 2
67. 71 89 Speel bao opus te oa SPAR eto eb ee 90 DEERE xp py ody RE oes a ey ao Op 142 Nn INDEX 291 Cold Wealher ass be RA aves oa oa oe 144 Engine Fails to Stafit mad mk me Hie MEER RS 144 Staran and Operalig x eau de rb s RADE 142 oteering IPOWE 44444405468 46 ea seke Dies o o 153 215 JUPE C ODE ss 93 89 ORR ee ee od dp ae 69 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System CONMOIS PPP 122 wor A T dten as EE TM 237 zinc minu 237 SOME our Velii le 242504 sees wattage Re 237 secl PPP 197 DUDISODE OES RE ders cias md dome Ead 79 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 34 drei A PP ee ee eS as 90 EE ORR RE RO OE IE ER 122 Temperature Control Automatic 125 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 91 187 Thet ar soes AAS oe he BOSE reote RR Des 29 Thelt lem cedar 05 oe eon eas EER OR dS ROS 29 Tip lectins COLLUM 2 242297 ey sone d ds 69 Tire and Loading Information Placard 159 Tire Identification Number TIN 158 Tite I ID m 154 Tire Safety Information 4 445 d seid wr o e des 154 Tires AO EET EE OR EE 50 163 276 Air Pressure 20520408 AREA Had SUR SOS AE EE 163 AGOMER 32 25 924 49999 gre dq 03 379 9 ER 170 Gur LL 170 CA MS E ER nessa eee eee 188 COMPAT OPa cao guida oye ees ae RES 166 Pat Changing e 188 General Information 163 Iia Deed EIER 165 Inflation Pressures llle 164 Ia si P IRE 188 Lodd Cape spars RE pede eee 44 159 160 QUOD GIGGING ss p
68. 8 la Parking Brake 150 aM Brake System iss iE DORRE RE kh De 151 O Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 152 aM Power Steering cus aene do EU So S a 158 W Traction Control If Equipped 153 W Tire Safety Information 154 140 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Huge Markings is ta tee she none des WERE 154 O Tire Identification Number TIN 158 O Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 159 W Tires General Information aaa 163 BEER iu PPP 163 O Tire Inflation Pressures 164 Pi Radia Pl TUES seems oh eke ae de n ce HA 166 O Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 166 O Limited Use Spare If Equipped 167 El diie D DIGRUTO va ie se HER deer Ped in ee 8 d 167 D Tread Wear Indicators sls 168 O Replacement Tires sss awk asiingie es 169 ELA Borne And Balante p gt 2 4 boks PERD eave ot 170 B TireChains eese 170 W Snow Tires 69e MR DEER DEE ER ER 170 W Tire Rotation Recommendations T N AutoStick If Equipped 172 DASU k OPeratiom suis Rd pretendata 172 D AutoStick General Information 173 W Fuel Requirements nauuna auaa 173 oper KNOCK e perete pes DM 17 o Reformulated Gasoline sesse 174 O Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 174 o MMT In Gasoline 2 6 2s on raa RUP URS RR os 175 O Materials Added To Fuel ii ptt 175 O Fuel System Cautions nisi se
69. 9 000 72 000 Kilometers 91 ae 96 000 our 000 we 000 md 000 t 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not re X placed at 3 months p the air cleaner filter and replace if neces x qx Replace the air cleaner filter 1 X Inspect and check tension m power steering belt EA EN 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if reguired Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings ro EEN tors rear drums and shoes M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2 7 liter X engine Replace the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter engine a a ae Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve LUE a Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil i ter Rotate the tires X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if X not done at 100 000 miles Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter engine LU X X N N N N EE EE SCHEDULE B 257 Kilometers am 000 EN 000 m 000 m 000 um 000 E 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months Inspect Pe air cleaner filter and replace if necessar Rephcetheairclamerf ler Ll Cd CX Inspect and check tension p power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired Replace the engine timing belt on 2 4 liter engine Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes
70. 9 99 9 de ET E 3 286 INDEX M Ignition Key rm 11 AE N EE OE EE OE OE N 11 INA ed DEGREES acu dcs oe one hi RO des d a 15 Immobilizer SAO AA AA OR LE PAS EN 13 Infant Restraint 222 91 32 d 927 5 EP d BOE S EE 42 Inside Rearview Mirror 56 Instrument Cluster eese 88 Instrument Panel and Controls 87 Instrument Panel Cover 234 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 234 Interior Appearance ate si sa 4G4 8 omms 232 Interior Fuses siste ee 9 eee ewe She es 235 terior DIS DEED nos a woe Bol ao eh DR as 63 Menor LIP DES si gg ace X TR RED N S egets 63 64 Introduction ie 20 554 44 RE REEDE Es 4 Jack Location 42 53 9 9X6 weed Pad che bs 188 Jack Operation baie aid ited kn Ue bone ded d 188 Jump DIES seamana 3 enw sede OE 193 Key PioerannunP Lid ass 8 RR e ORE aes 14 Key ISSpISeetueBE 1299593 AREAS GOD SR RS 14 Key el zar bie GRA ae RD EO EE WES 13 Key AREMT fia a babe Goa AS ED AR d 12 Keyless Entity System 4 nis quee q0 909 3 asiera 19 Ko TULIT 11 Knee Bolster oi 04 s4cdn v x oy 9o 34 Lap Shoulder Belts 45 222 09 SR HE aS E rna 27 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 45 Latch Plate 2 22923 Bae EE EE Wd 28 Latches IOC AA AAS ARCH AR EN EE EEN 62 Lead Free Gasoline SS SS ss 173 Leaks Fluid u eus m x onere Ee re de s 50 Er sie yore E ai et ee DR We 50 63 REDES ae n ee ee ay ee RR 38 41 49 89 POO LOER ies aes ans bee De Ge RE M
71. A drain 92 Automatic Headlights 4 ss sk ak RARE P es 66 Drake WEEN aie pos ke id bb ek ded 93 150 Bulb Replacement 2453 3 949 ERLA d RELY 25 238 Check ENING 5 244 09 9799 kee owe Oy oe ee 90 Davtune KUNNING os ose bet Gale hae ho eae 67 Dimmer Switch Headlight 452222 ss 65 67 D EEEEIIISIIGIIIIIIIILLILLLILLLLIIIIILIIITIT eL LLLENLILS SUE NeS LudOtI I LL LPLLUL tXLLLLLI ND 2 7 Engine lemperature Warning ss 91 Exterior Check SE Se 50 DOS aea err AR E di 67 91 241 Front Replacement iua e drm RE RR ar 240 Headlight Switch uas die ne a eoa wn ba dos 66 Hoad I uas ocouone 39 999 eae eee 9 quaii eyes 66 Ios DOSE si oos NE 293 1999 9 3 9 2099 9 9 Gan 67 High Beam Indicator auus ce no SR ttes 90 laminated PIU ass oes NORRIS DEEG DRR e ds 15 Instrument Cluster iese ER ER eh sees 66 INICIO AE RA AA SR OS ORE ues 63 License 5 4 244 we dd AU RR PAL EER RR Rd 243 Taehts Oo Keniiilei 2a 9 on a ea ad 67 Low Fuel 122228 we AR OE HE EES 94 Malfunction Indicator 2 2v Rm Sx 90 Map Reading sers NEE ARE WER needs sae 65 Oil Pressure 23234 99999 BERE DER RE dic acs 93 Rear SeIMIGNE 233x303 3 a ERR Y He ei 242 243 Seat Belt Reminder 94 Det od AA 9 9 9 294 80 ON ee ee RH 23 DERVICE oek ew E oo Sox bris ee diced HOE 238 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 90 Theft Alarm Traction Control i222 aS RS EA 154 Jui SIGMA cedo ev Sha s HERR RA 65 67 90 240 VOU 25 oe Y SR he tee ee UE RUE ERE
72. ACCINENY so ch ete e ae ag Se p SUEDE ERES T d 240 H Fog Light Bulb Replacement 241 D Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 242 O Rear Light Bulb Replacement 243 D License Plate Bulb Replacement 243 ELETGdC BO DIE AIM 423 op ny ARE HARRIS RS 244 W Fluids And Capacities 244 ll Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine DAES ose ouo ed d EN Sg SS E RES S 245 EIE OE HIE oe kans Boete RAS ARE m 245 imr rr 246 N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 201 2 4L ENGINE COOLANT COOLANT ENGINE ENGINE TRANSMISSION BRAKE BOTTLE PRESSURE OIL OIL DIPSTICK FLUID FILL CAP CAP FILL DIPSTICK WINDSHIELD POWER AIR POWER WASHER STEERING CLEANER DISTRIBUTION FLUID FLUID CENTER 81047943 2 4L Engine Compartment 202 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 2 7L ENGINE COOLANT COOLANT POWER TRANSMISSION BRAKE BOTTLE PRESSURE STEERING DIPSTICK FLUID CAP FLUID WINDSHIELD ENGINE ENGINE AIR POWER WASHER OIL OIL CLEANER DISTRIBUTION FLUID FILL DIPSTICK CENTER s090a20b 2 7L Engine Compartment N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 203 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OBD Il Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II This system monitors the performance of the emissions engine and automatic transmission control systems When these systems are operating properly your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy as well as engine emis sions well within curr
73. AND OPERATING 177 CAUTION The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secured Make sure that the gas Damage to the fuel system or emission control cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled system could result from using an improper fuel NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap fuel tank is full could let impurities into the fuel system NOTE The fuel tank filler tube may have a restricting door about 50 mm 2 inches down from the opening If fuel is poured from a portable container the container CAUTION should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling CAUTION NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to turn on 178 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING e Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading Capaciti
74. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons e Excessive vibration e Disc inserted upside down e Damaged disc e Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBB AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY E E E D ea DOLBY B NR auto a AUDIO AM E gt Je d 5 813eb6b2 RBB Radio Radio Operation Power Volume Control Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 NOTE Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played For your convenience the volume can be turned down but not up when the audio system is off and the ign
75. Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground O Automatic Transaxle 186 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M HA Hazard Flasher Switch The flasher switch is on top of the steering column just behind the steering wheel Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc tional signals will flash Depress the switch again to turn Hazard Warning Flashers oft Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion e On the highways Slow down e In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and NN WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIE
76. Control On Hills 72 ll Garage Door Opener If Equipped 74 O Programming The Universal Transceiver 74 o Rolling Code Programming 76 O Canadian Programming Gate Programming 77 POPU oe aand AG oped oon awd d 77 O Reprogramming A Single Button 78 Ho 2 ones 8 dod dodo v ARE RR AE d RS 78 ll Power Sunroof If Equipped 79 O Opening Sunroof Manual 80 O Opening Sunroof Express 80 O Closing Sunroof Manual 80 Venting Sunroof Express uad ues dede ps 80 NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 Eibunshiiade Operation ad FEE waasi da ee mes 80 D Sunroof Fully Clos d s cuna ptm d 81 EVV ind BUNCHES asso eu dee Eeu ein bees wd 80 Hi Electrical Power Outlet 81 O Sunroof Maintenance vs ooo ox 80 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee CONSOLE FEATURES Console Features Without Heated Seats PENCIL HOLDEF COIN HOLDE TISSUE HOLD Console The front console has two cup holders in the front and a storage bin An optional removable ashtray may be located in the driver s side cup holder The center console armrest has a pencil tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers l
77. DING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103 Pressing the AM FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band To stop the search press SCAN a second time To Set The Radio Push button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the push button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time Operating Instructions Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position NOTE When subjected to extremely cold temperatures the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation Sometimes poor playback may be
78. E CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 80f5fea7 Automatic Temperature Controls The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple two step op eration Press the AUTO button and select your comfort setting The system will automatically control comfort by varying temperature fan speed and Mode You also may choose to customize your comfort by selecting the fan speed and Mode This will place the system into manual operation 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Interior ATC Sensors There are two interior sensors in the vehicle The Sun Sensor is mounted in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield glass The In Car Temperature Sen sor is mounted behind the ATC control panel These sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior temperatures to enhance system performance CAUTION Do not cover either sensor with any foreign material as improper operation of the system will result Level Of Automatic Control 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation The control also will show what Mode the system is in by the figure shown in the display NOTE The Mode can change when the system is in the Auto Mode This will be indicated in changes in the disp
79. FF to ON have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions 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 11 Fog Light Indicator If Equipped O This light shows when the fog lights are ON 12 Temperature Gauge E The temperature gauge shows engine coolant eee temperature Any reading within the normal range approximately mid point on the scale shows that the cooling system is operating properly The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather up moun tain grades in heavy stop and go traffic or when towing a trailer If the pointer rises to the H mark stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature co
80. Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc tional arrows appear on the display To stop Fast Forward or Rewind press the TUNE button again Time Button Press the time button to toggle between station frequency and time of day SCAN Button Cassette Mode Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will change the side of the tape being played NR Noise Reduction Pushing the Number 2 Pre set button when a tape is playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se When Dolby is ON the NR symbol appears on the display Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn ON Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Push Button While the CD changer is playing press the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol
81. For The Appointment If you re having warranty work done be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty discuss additional charges with the service manager Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle s service history This can often provide a clue to the current problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you 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 vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler Dodge or Jeep dealer We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer They know you and your vehicle best and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service The manufacturer s dealers have the facilities factory trained technicians special tools and the lates
82. G ooo E Id Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are 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 e Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle e Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open e Keep the trunk 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 driver s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle NS 1 AF TING
83. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player If the volume control is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one NOTE e You may eject a disc with the radio OFF The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a disc with the radio OFF e f you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds then go out 106 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection EJT CD Eject Button Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The radio mode will continue to appear The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will be
84. KE When the parking brake is applied with the BRAKE 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 Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is set To set the parking brake pull up firmly on the lever Also place the gear selector in the Park position for automatic transaxle vehicles or reverse for vehicles with manual transaxle To release the parking brake apply the brake pedal and pull up on the parking brake lever Push the release button and lower the lever fully When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the 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 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 151 WARNING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is eguipped with power assisted brakes as e Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan standard eguipment In the event power assist is lost for gerous for a number of reasons A child or others any reason for example repeated brake applications could be injured Children should be warned not with the engine off the brake
85. LE M 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 Warning System BeltAlert will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled or the vehicle speed is below 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler does not recom mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off 3 Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt b
86. LITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration The specific grade rating assigned by the tire s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These 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 depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The traction grade is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning performance N F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 277 WARNING The temperature grade is established for a tire that is prop
87. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Aiming The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory The factory setting was made at a no load setting A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it may be necessary to readjust the headlights if carrying an excessive amount of weight in the trunk rear seats or pulling a trailer To readjust the headlights first mark the position of the headlights on a wall prior to loading the vehicle Load the vehicle and then readjust the headlights to the original position If any further adjustments are necessary contact your manfacturer s dealer A detailed service procedure is contained in the manufacturer s Service Manual Information on purchasing a Service Manual can be found at the back of this Owner s Manual FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel approximate 2 4 and 2 7 Liter Engines 87 Oc tane Engine Oil With Filter 2 4 and 2 7 Liter Engines Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade Cooling System 2 4 Liter Engines Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 2 7 Liter Engines Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula Includes 1 qt for coolant tank U S Metric 16 Gal 61 Liters lons 4 7 Li ters 7 5 Li ters 9 0 Li ters N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Or ganic Ad
88. MH To Open And Close The Hood 62 D Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 56 MB Lights 0 0 0 0 0000008 63 O Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 57 HIBCODIOP EIS DES oscar D ed Hae dei eda dong EE 63 O Outside Mirror Driver s Side sso 58 O Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped 65 O Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 58 o Multi Function Control Lever 65 O Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 58 o Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel ho A PAIR 59 EE ee is O Automatic Headlights If Equipped 66 52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee a Daytime Running Lights Canada Only Atie ne Ou Mendel ua 9 820 2 9 2242 nem f Poe Lights If Equipped us exceso xo swasa O Turn Signals o Headlight Beam Select Switch O Flash To Pass OHeadlight Time Delay iua em etr ll Windshield Wipers And Washers O Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System B Tilt Steering Column 00 0 W Traction Control If Equipped W Electronic Speed Control If Equipped D To Activate E To Set At A Desired Speed 13x xk robo Rs D To Deactivate 67 67 67 68 69 69 69 70 71 71 71 72 O To Resume Speed sasaa cct SUR ARE sadasa 72 OTO Vary The Speed Seling ssie creeer ry 5 72 o To Accelerate For Passing is esee 9 xS 72 B Using Speed
89. ORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors trunk and ignition for unauthorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal for up to 18 minutes For the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash Then the horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is still present the lights will continue to flash for another 15 minutes NOTE The engine will not start until you disarm the system To set the alarm 1 Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle 2 Lock the door using either the power door lock switch the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors 3 The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds This shows that the system is arming If the light comes on but does not flash the system is still armed but there is a problem in the trunk circuit After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed To disarm the system Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter the alarm had been triggered Check the vehicle for tamper Ing Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual lock control 24 THING
90. S 187 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 A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle in Park hood yourself see Section 7 Maintenance of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H turn the engine off immediately and call for service 188 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Preparations for Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas and set the parking brake Place the gear e Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous SE Ge The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you e Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher park vehicle on You could be crushed Never get any part of your firm level surface body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be rais
91. S 90 Load Limits 236a 4 oh drach ei ga xx HD BA 178 Loading Vehicle Et apaElties is o She eG ee edo eae 178 ju EEEIEE os Be OR OE RT HOE 159 178 Locks Be 74s n ss ee ada FORT ep ess 17 Child Protection 222242 4v eR been dad 18 Door uas 9093 99 9 ss Rech eat RUPEE S ALS 15 Inno A rr LL 11 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren OLD TI vis kepe Aa GS EK E doa ds IUDIIGHE S s aur pour neuen eyo RUE eder bg LoDricaHon DOU 2 53 xa Med RARR gute iE Luggage Cargo Capacity Lambar DUpport 2244445260800 se saa eee RS Maintenance Free Battery Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Schedule Light Duty Schedule P 288 INDEX NEE Id Schedule A llle 262 Schedule B iu 40664 0506484 BAR cd 252 Malfunction Indicator Light 90 204 Manual Service cen 274 lisie AE AA AE OE AE DAE AE DEE an dados 56 Automatic DImmile su sd db boob depend Op ie 56 Electric Remote 5222299 es 57 Outside RP 57 58 Rearview uat aues 4 oe ee oo ae ha de Ra 56 WAY PP 58 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Mopar Par aos spem ET IE do KORO 205 274 Multi Function Control Lever 65 New Vehicle Break In Period 48 Occupant Restraints iss se Ee Di dead aay ae 26 Odometer 24x33 eh eee Re O55 ORE SEED Xp 92 TOPO seke dan ad berde be we d oe 92 oT EET 92 Ol POCNE oes een ee ae HT T RS 206 244 245 Wc p ei SA VAT ARE RE 244 Change Interval ElieEk srenti teeta eee eee OAR ER e
92. S TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Trunk Release Button Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to open the trunk from outside the vehicle From inside the car the trunk lid can be released by depressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate Vehicles with manual transmissions must be at zero mph for the switch to work With the ignition ON the word deck will be displayed in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed With the key in lock position or key out the deck will be displayed until the trunk is closed TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNINCG Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Trunk Internal Emergency Release WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS 81043531 Emergency Release NOTE As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emer gency Release lever is built into the
93. Scan Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories The fol lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Disc Up Program Button 1 Press the DISC up button 1 button to play the next available disc Disc Down Program Button 5 Press the DISC down button 5 button to play the previous disc Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer 108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically
94. T button CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ignition power off However while the ignition is off one of the six numbered buttons must be pressed first 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches BACK VIEW OF STEERING WHEEL Remote Sound System Controls The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM TAPE CD Etc 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 up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset
95. UTL pid dim D INDE ELECTRICALLY AIRBAG FAILURE ANDLIFTGATE LOWER AIR OUTLET HEATED OPEN BATTERY HEATED MIRROR WINDSHIELD DOME LIGHT SLIDING DOOR TRUNK DECK RELEASE AIR CONDITIONING CHARGING DEFROST SIDE AIRBAG ame om m t 2 i i 2 0 0z aptius m m cm al ENGINE COOLANT CHILD SEAT WINDSHIELD WIPER LEASE HAND NGINE COOLANT CHILD SEAT IBS HELD WIF HASRHD PARK LIGHTS SLIDING DOOR CONVERTIBLE TOP UP RELEASE HANDLE S SRS 2 AIRBAG LN P qing rv LOWER ANCHORS cco AND TETHER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PASSENGER ENGINE CHILDREN LATCH RESTRAINT SYSTEM WINDOW LOCK LIGHTER DOOR AJAR CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN AIRBAG OFF INTRODUCTION 5 a o DOOR LOCK ADJUSTABLE PEDALS a WINDOW LIFT TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR te CONVERTIBLE VOICE RECOGNITION 4 WINDOW DOWN BUTTON ER UCONNECT BUTTON POW STEERING FLUID o Rm SEE OWNER S TRACTION CONTROL MANUAL ISO ES p INSTUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION a CA MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH WARNING 8114c4bd 6 INTRODUCTION NEE Id WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result 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 The vehicle identification number VIN is on a stamped plate on
96. XGEED uM de than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are ONT listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove com partment SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ti 4N109268 811b5a9a Tire and Loading Information 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 160 STARTING AND OPERATING See Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWR s for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing see the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ibs on the Tire and Loading Infor
97. ad a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or start the engine 3 If you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 As soon as you turn your key to the ON position you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 5 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 205 If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or 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 no
98. ad to transaxle overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method If a flat bed towing vehicle is not available a wheel lift towing vehicle may be used Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels on the ground as transaxle damage can result If rear towing is the only alternative a front end dolly must be used CAUTION Do not use sling type towing equipment Damage to the fascia and air dam may result 198 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles 25 km and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph 40 km h If the transaxle is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles 25 km the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the OFF position not in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transaxle remains in NEUTRAL MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
99. al Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal when using the turn signal lever 7 High Beam Indicator This light shows that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam 8 Speedometer Shows the vehicle speed kilometers per hour in miles per hour and 9 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s electrical devices such as the Fog Lights or Rear Defroster If the Charging System Light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDI ATELY See your local authorized dealer 10 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic I system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate as long as the key is in the ON position prior to engine start up Approximately 15 seconds later the MIL may blink for 10 seconds then resume to full illumination See EMISSIONS IN SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS in the MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE section of your Owner Manual for more details If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from O
100. alcohol base for correct coolant type antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator coolant and may plug the radiator e This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based coolants Use of Propy lene Glycol based coolants is not recommended N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 223 Adding Coolant When adding coolant or refilling the system a minimum solution of 5076 recommended HOAT ethylene glycol engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water should be used Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated Coolant Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to insure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant reserve tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an over heated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or i
101. amming 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 NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run the vehicle s exhaust while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects 2 Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two outside buttons Release the buttons when the light in the Universal Transceiver begins to flash about 20 seconds NOTE 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 Programming Universal Transceiver 4 Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired Universal Transceiver button Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been
102. aning your wheels Never use scouring pads steel wool or a bristle brush Never use cleaners that contain acid oven cleaners or any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma nent staining and or corrosion e f you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers deicer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed e If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl or leather uphol stery Mopar Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for vinyl trim Use mild Ivory Flake solution to clean all surfaces Wipe with clear water and soft lint free cloth Do not use cleaners conditioners and protectants con taining silicon or bleach as these may cause gloss level increases and or discoloration N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 233 You should not increase the gloss level especially on top of the instrument panel top surface Higher gloss levels will increase the reflectivity in the windshield that could decrease visibility under bright light driving conditions WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Leather Seat Care and Cleaning CAUTION Never use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents o
103. ap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Se 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position e A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to internal injury in a collision The belt forces won t allow the belt to retract fully be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos WARNING sible and keep it snug A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose e A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing d comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor etc will withdraw any slack in the belt NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the shou
104. at your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation 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 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals No P O
105. ated Entry Radio Power Antenna Data Link Connector Body Control Module Power Amplifier 10 Amp Red Heated Rear Window Indicator 20 Amp Yellow Instrument cluster illumi nation Park and tail Lights 20 Amp Yellow Power Receptacle Horns Ignition Fuel Start 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Motors Body Control Module 20 Amp Yellow Daytime Running Light Module Canada Cavit 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fuse Circuit 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster Transmission Control Park Neutral Switch Body Control Module Left Low beam Headlight Right Low Beam Head light Fog Light Switch Radio 10 Amp Red Turn Signal and Hazard Flashers Wiper Switch Seat Belt Control Module Wiper Relays Rear Win dow Defroster Rela 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module 10 Amp Airbag Control Module Power Seat Switch Re C BRKR mote Trunk Release 30 Amp Power Windows C BRKR MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 237 CAUTION 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 fuse continues to blow it shows a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may e Disconnect the negative cable from the ba
106. ater performance BATTERY AND ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS If EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater cord is found under the hood near the air cleaner housing WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution Use the heater when temperatures below 0 F 18 C are expected to last for several days AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake Transmission Interlock This interlock system prevents you from moving the gear selector out of the Park position unless the brake pedal is pressed The system is active when the ignition switch is in the RUN position 146 STARTING AND OPERATING Se WARNING CAUTION 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 run ning Before exiting a vehicle you should shift the transmission into Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the park brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the Park position securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Furthermore you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have
107. aust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow the safety tips below e Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area e If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling con trols to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed e To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle close the trunk while driving However if for some reason it must remain open close all windows Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Safety belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light ai The light should come on and remain on for 6 to BAG 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the bulb is not lit during starting have it replaced If
108. been used to turn the system OFF e There is an Anti Lock Brake system malfunction or Traction Control system malfunction UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 e The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake tem peratures NOTE Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction Control indicator This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control indicator 3 Cruise Light If Equipped This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON This light will also illuminate for a 5 second bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position 4 Airbag Light Alp The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 BAG seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the bulb does not come on during starting have the bulb replaced If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M 5 Tachometer The red area of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute rpm x 1000 for each gear range Before reaching the red area over 6 500 rpm ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed 6 Turn Sign
109. c tive covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating If your vehicle is equipped with left and right window bags do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions If your vehicle is equipped with left and right window bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instru ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Left and right window airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe frontal collisions If your vehicle is so equipped the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions In certain types of collisions where t
110. calibration whenever the ve hicle is in motion Manual Compass Calibration Compass calibration can also be requested To manually calibrate the compass use the STEP button to step to the compass temperature display and then hold down both the STEP and US M buttons simultaneously until the CAL symbol is displayed Release the buttons once the CAL symbol appears Manual compass calibration has been initiated at this point Drive the vehicle in circles in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished When the CAL indicator goes off the compass is cali brated and should display correct headings Verify proper calibration by checking North N South S East E and West W If the compass does not appear accurate repeat the calibration procedure in another area Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North For proper compass function the correct variance zone must be set Setting the Compass Variance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari ance zone To check the variance zone the ignition must be on and the compass temperature displayed Hold down both the US M and STEP buttons simultaneously until the VAR symbol is lit and then immediately release both buttons The current variance zone will now be displayed To change the zone press the STEP button until the correct zone is displayed Wait for about 5 seconds The trip computer wil
111. cated in the engine compartment for jump starting MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 213 Battery Location To access the battery turn the steering wheel fully to the right and remove the inner fender shield 214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories con tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immedi ately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery 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 each other CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion Apply grease to posts and clamps after tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger
112. checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct 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 166 STARTING AND OPERATING See WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The in
113. coS PR ne RS 196 Flectrical Outlet Alet iis Sy ak erg RR a4 81 Electrical Power Outlets 81 Electronic Speed Control 214 6244458600 4a4 71 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ode 197 Ie Si AE SE oes ER EIS 188 VM isi 24444 dore a eaten cee ses a 193 Oe NE seh otra Genesee sade 186 is od ER EE EE Gg EET OF 197 Emergency Ir nk Release ses 24 25 Emission Control System Maintenance 204 248 sun PCT we eee oa ae oo 201 202 mir C leaner ier PEE ZH block Heater 8 a3 ou obese LU ES ces 145 Break In Recommendations 48 Checking OU bevel eis oe nery raty pia 206 COMparument o ean som ED AR HE RE 201 202 Coolant Antifreeze 221 245 COONS 21x exu RAUS Aa HR ERR PE ES 220 Exhaust Gas CUBO aiu dr qe sssi 176 Eos to IE 53 x2 93s SERE SAPERNE 144 Fuel Requirements 23440444004 iced dd 173 244 s APT 206 244 245 Ol Change Inter a2 ed oct dies dS 25 04 207 Oil Selection 43 6446 6444542555406 645 208 244 OH EDELE 4 4 4 025644 Ep Pol SR qut SR 209 284 INDEX M e rdc 186 Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2 4 Liter 248 Tye Dell 5 52 ss RE RA Are y Tute oo x YS 212 Eens Oil VISCOS sies 65 au oe Sate ires 244 Eniry 5ystenmp MiMINated 242554 uve 4444 2 den 15 Exhaust Gas Caution 49 176 220 Edik OVC saxo Ra UERYGAA S3 EnA REAIS 219 Exterior Light Service 4 1020 ve ete0ene ahi 238 Filters Air Cleaner ASA AA OE AS AE EE N 211 Automatic Transaxle
114. ct the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end 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 you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Child restraint tether strap attachment 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint Tether Strap Mounting 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints raise the head restraint and where possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 3 Attach the tether strap hook A of the child restraint to the anchor B and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only
115. cted by pressing the push button twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed Audio he audio button controls the BASS TREBLE BAL ANCE and FADE Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to increase or decrease the Bass tones Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be displayed Press the SEEK or SEEK to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received in the FM mode Mode Button Press the MODE button to select between the cassette tape player CD changer or the Satellite Radio if equipped When the Satellite Radio if equipped is selected SAT will appear in your radio display A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite or radio mode SCAN Button Radio Mode Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next lis
116. cupant Restraints 00 26 BiLap Shoulder Belts 2 Gis sete fare KAREN ES Ws 27 O Seat Belt Pretensioners 0 004 31 D Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert i paa hoo x E 93 FORD RR yn ds 32 O Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 33 O Seat Belt Extendet ss aeu accio oe ee Ne o s 33 O Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 34 lBl Engine Break In Recommendations 48 W Safety Tips SA ET uer ES TER NG 49 ale dn Eat MOER OE EE OR ae d 49 O Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The nri Tr PIT 49 oO Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Ignition Key Positions Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position Turn the key to the Lock position and remove the key NOTE If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK the key may become trapped tempo rarily in the key cylinder If this occurs rotate the key clockwise slightly the
117. cur even if you used the switch to turn the system off before powering down or turning the ignition to Lock NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device will control the throttle op eration to maintain a constant vehicle speed between 30 mph 48 km h and 85 mph 137 km h The controls are on the steering wheel 809ad8fd Speed Control Switches To Activate Press the ON OFF switch to turn the speed control system ON To turn the system OFF press the ON OFF switch again The system should be turned OFF when not in use The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument cluster will light up when the Speed Control is ON NOTE You must press the ON button to activate the system each time the engine is started WARNINCG 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 you aren t using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed and the system is ON press and release the SET button Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed The speed control is now Engaged 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake or clutch
118. densation on optics SALES CODE RBK AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS E E c AM d SERE WIRY NE ST SE B SCAN 813ebac3 RBK Radio Radio Operation Power Volume Control Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume 114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NN NOTE Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up or the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed To Set The Radio Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button
119. disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons e Excessive vibration e Disc inserted upside down e Damaged disc e Water condensation on optics NE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 6 DISC CD CHANGER IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel The changer plays only 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs The changer holds up to 6 discs Each disc is loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the changer Each disc has a numbered button with an amber light above it which when illuminated indicates that a disc is loaded in that particular chamber ee SC CD AUTO CHANGER O O O o O IS NAINN 80ef1625 6 Disc CD Changer Loading the CD Changer When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio is on wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc To insert additional CDs into the changer the instructions follow 1 Select and press any numbered button without an raad illuminated light above it 2 Inser
120. dition of the vehicle All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and brakes and tires or the traction afforded tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the ABS computer However the system will The ABS cannot prevent accidents including compensate when the compact spare is in use those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents During stops where ABS is activated a vibration of the brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises may be heard WARNING Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the effec tiveness of Anti lock brakes and may lead to an The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 153 POWER STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control
121. ditive Technology Engine Oil Use API Certified engine oil SAE 5W 20 and SAE 5W 30 are recommended Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label under the engine hood Oil Filter 2 4L Engine Mopar Oil Filter P N 4105409 or equivalent Oil Filter 2 7L Engine Mopar Oil Filter P N 5281090 or equivalent Fuel Selection 87 Octane 246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NN Id Chassis Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar Brake Fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Steering Gear amp Linkage Ball Mopar Multi Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 Joints Prop Shafts amp Yokes Wheel bearings MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS lBl Emission Control System Maintenance 248 ll Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV For 2 4L KEDIP ueste da diae qn d tos uc qoe piti 248 W Maintenance Schedules 249 O Schedule B O Schedule A M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 248 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure
122. e Autostick mode and the transaxle will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended The use of premium gaso line will provide no benefit over high quality regular gasolines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance RECOMMENDED OCTANE RATING R M 2 METHOD Spark Knock Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required 174 STARTING AND OPERATING Se Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of regular gasoline be fore considering service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engine performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWEC specifications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as Reform
123. e bulb repaired promptly If the light comes on and remains on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine This can be determined using the procedure shown in Section 7 19 Brake System Warning Light This light monitors both the brake fluid level and the parking brake If the light comes on it indicates either that the parking brake is on or there is a low fluid level in the brake BRAKE master cylinder On vehicles equipped with Anti lock brakes ABS the brake light may also indicate re duced braking performance If the parking brake is off and the light remains on have the brake system inspected as soon as possible WARNINCG Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the RUN position Refer to A Word About Your Keys Ignition Key Removal in this manual for an illustration of the ignition positions The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer 94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M The light will also come on when the parkin
124. e rear Adjust the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise pull up on the head restraint To lower depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint EE E 80928dbb Adjustable Head Restrain Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area the rear seatback can be folded forward Pull on the loops shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks When returning the rear seat back to the upright position be sure the seat back is latched Folding Rear Seats 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee WARNING The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the Hood Release Lever instrument panel N UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge WARNING of the hood near the center and raise the hood If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving
125. ear an open flame Fuel Requirements Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two For best results a refueling pattern that alternates be tween E 85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided When you do switch fuels it is recommended that e you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full e you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 liters when refueling e you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deterioration in drivability during warm up NOTE When the ambient temperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed Selection of Engine Oil For best performance and protection of your vehicle use only crankcase engine oils that meet the following re quirements American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identi fication Symbol 182 STARTING AND OPERATING NEE This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API We only recommend API Certified en gine oils that meet the require ments of DaimlerChrysler s Mate rial Standard MS 9214 Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 9214 The manufacturer strongly recommends against the
126. eat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Power Sunroof Controls 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE xe Opening Sunroof Manual Press the switch rearward and hold and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully then stop automatically During this opera tion any release of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully then stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position press and hold the switch forward The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically Release the switch to stop sun roof travel at any point Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the V button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting
127. ection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection EJT Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the radio mode If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds it will be reloaded The unit will continue in radio mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF except on convertibles FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Random Play RND Program Button 4 Press the RND button 4 button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to provide an interest ing change of pace ee UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press the RND button 4 button a second time to stop Random Play Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio if equipped When Satellite Radio if equipped is selected SAT will appear in your radio display A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode Time Press the TIME button to
128. ed on a lift e Set parking brake and turn off engine Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the e Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off vehicle is being jacked the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel e Put gear shift in park automatic transmission or reverse manual transmission Changing a Tire The spare wheel scissors jack and lug wrench are stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area 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 Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 189 1 Block wheel diagonally op posite flat tire BLOCK 8040bfad 2 Remove the spare tire scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage 190 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M WARNINCG To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel 3 Before raising the vehicle use lug wrench to carefully pry off wheel cover if equipped with steel wheels or center cap if equipped with aluminum wheels Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the Center Cap Removal covers with care to avoid contact with the metal
129. ed tool fender as shown in the picture This will free the ball stud rg from its retainer in the fender Pull the headlight assem bly away from the vehicle 4 10dde90 240 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 4 Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and remove 6 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface the bulb and socket assembly clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 7 Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY 8 Reinstall the headlight assembly Park Turn Signal Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem bly mounting screws Pull the headlight assembly away from the vehicle RETAINING RING 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life 810d3d3a N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the Fog Light Bulb Replacement bulb and socket assembly 1 Remove the screw securing the light assembly to the front fascia BULB ond eH 10d3eae 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket to the headlight assembly l mou Reinstall the headlight assembly 2 Pull the light assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the wiring
130. edges and retention teeth 4 Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange Use the lift area closest to the flat tire Raise the vehicle just enough to remove flat tire and install spare tire NN WHAT TO DO N EMERGENCIES 191 pee JACK SADDLE md SUPPORT MUST ANE D BE POSITIONED A Eu DIRECTLY UNDER THE FLANGE OF THE SILL 80618630 Jack Engagement Locations 192 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ae WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided 6 Remove lug nuts and tire 7 Mount spare tire 8 Tighten all lug nuts on mounting studs 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Fully tighten the lug nuts Torque wheel lug nuts to 135 N m 100 ft Ibs 11 Store the flat tire jack and tools 12 Wheel cover installation if required Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a compact spare Align valve notch in wheel cover with valve stem on wheel Snap cover into place NOTE When reinstalling the center cap it is necessary to align the center cap notch with the
131. elected that allows for adequate performance For example choose 4 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 3 or 2 if needed to maintain the desired speed NOTE Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to prevent excess heat generation A reduction in vehicle speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows FLEXIBLE FUEL 2 7L Engines with Automatic Transmission Only E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 ETHANOL FUEL E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 181 WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it n
132. eled since the last reset Elapsed Time ET This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing WARNINCG Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32 F 0 C the road surface may be icy particularly in woods or on bridges Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per sonal injury or property damage Compass Calibration The Automatic Compass Calibration feature eliminates the need for the operator intervention under normal conditions If the CAL indicator is lit the compass needs to be calibrated A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free of large metal objects such as large buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 Automatic Compass Calibration The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions During a short initial period the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display After the vehicle has completed at least one complete circle in an area free from large metal objects calibration will be complete when the CAL symbol is extinguished After initial calibration the compass will continue to automatically update this
133. end qd quer dE SVP qp 107 NN UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 ll Sales Code RBB AM FM Stereo Radio With O Playing DIEES ag a Ba ate Foote eee Se 120 Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Seek Button sss 120 ARadio Operon v ace x ie cdo eso eed ee es 108 EET aa ae pitiless Ya dd dade DUON Pr 110 SORE PMN AS hoe ty ahmed eae ene ne D Scan Button Radio Mode 110 Ee dogs ee ET Cassette Player Features auos s bue enw ys 111 EE A EE CD Changer Control Capability O Program DEUG si ae 35980 HER EE edes oh a 120 IC Eguipped 1 239 x p RAS SETS LAE PL 112 EL Tite BUUOW 2o 099 1b aiek 121 ll Sales Code RBK AM FM Stereo Radio With OChanging Medea uso dos Vrat epit a e qd a 121 CD Player And CD Changer Controls H3 7 Removing Discs From The CD Changer 121 ER diG OPINOR eo aur REESE e E PPS es 115 5 CD Changer Operation With The BED Player Operation n vare MR am ARE 115 Chancer OM LL mayer eee 121 o CD Changer Control Capability ll Remote Sound System Controls IF Eeu DOO cy sis dede BAD RAAS HAD P 117 LEPP d sts aai REEL SEER ARE 122 W 6 Disc CD Changer If Equipped 119 E Radio Operation a ps io ee aie AR AD ee es 122 E Loadine The CD Changer sos sus URE cee 119 ave DID EE 4 2aeoh2Gos Qe ever es tad 122 86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se OCD Player Single Disc In Radio 123 W Climate Controls 04 125 ECD Player 6 Disc CD Chan
134. ent government regulations If any of these systems require service the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION e 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 Light is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic con verter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required 204 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Maintenance requirement this check verifies the 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 h
135. ep the front of the condenser clean also e 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 cooling performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses and Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub ber Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immedi ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure Brakes In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in section 8 226 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 result in abnormally high bra
136. erly inflated and not overloaded Excessive Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A highest B and C repre senting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor 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 passen ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure INDEX 23 cC JJ W I m About Your Brakes 4652325 have tidi soa d 151 ABS Anti Lock Brake System 152 Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze 223 AAE Duel 224239 9 3 89093 eee eee Ee 176 Acdame Washer EIU ass ea dd esp Ceres 218 Additives Fuel ous weder t 8 RS aes hoes 153 ms COON DSi i pau g V v5 Ve RADE 244 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 211 Air Conditioner Maintenance 214 hit COMGIIONING is sa 4o s RA ER RR ao eared 125 192 Air Conditioning Controls otiosi 125 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 151 197 Air Conditionin
137. es Front Seat Occupants 00000005 2 Neal oca GEMEEN aci cg bebo gaa ED BERDE y Wi 3 IE P 115 Ibs 52 kg Rated Vehicle Capacity 865 Ibs 392 kg TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main tenance schedules manual When your vehicle is used for trailer towing never exceed the gross axle weight rating GAWR by the addition of e The tongue weight of the trailer NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 179 e The weight of any other type of cargo or eguipment put in or on your vehicle NOTE Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance and extend tranaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up WARNING Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic e Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Towing Requirements e The maximum trailer load is 1 000 lbs 450 kg e The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 20 square feet 1 86 square meters brake lines can
138. es 206 DIPO ro 210 lur Siege oe ea Gh a IT 210 245 Fitter Disposal 2445 usuris ane sae HR 210 ldeitdieation LOBO 32 5x radere YES 181 208 Materials Added to ss see RR 210 Presse GEE usas peut PRESA S EE 93 mor rc 181 208 Recommendation 208 244 DUBIE Frer wat ud er vni doti sc ee 209 MISCOSID s boots et dene Red Rd de qs 209 244 Onboard Diagnostic System 203 204 Opener Garage Dae oen HER HA eee es 74 Operator Manuals Owner s Manuals 4 Reis ER ER EES EE N 149 Overeating ENGNG sad ak di same RES EROR 186 Owner s Manual een A 274 Paid C aie aai ios d die ban She OE tnd gone 230 Paint Datmase 223545 40 5450250060584 RE 230 Panic AlTA 4 is ans eke PAPIER a 99 8 RE Zl Parce DOKO eeu EE EE ee eee Sed s 150 Parking CB EE 32 ue ud acp esque II doe AI 150 NS INDEX 289 Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2 4 Liter 248 Lassus LIDE eum ca oo ord a ak ed oe on S ER 67 LT 48 Placard Tire and Loading Information 159 Power DIGNBE 22922069 9399 oe oe RAD dE sae 151 Door LOCKS ues edo ETERA 16 Bloc OT HE EE ETER 81 vr A EE EET TOET EE EE 60 vico RE 153 oreeune C Decio 245444 ace tau age x 215 vind PP 79 WiNdOWS o lt lt 4c0845 egg qs id oai 25 153 Power Steering Fidid xaxa ces ee RR HASE 246 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts spesa ie we EES 33 lreparauon for JACKING i 3 8 e ocio e adc ER ER naii 188 Pretensioners
139. estraints raise the head restraint and where possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasion ally and pull it tight if necessary NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconne
140. f traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Outside Mirror Passenger s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on automati cally Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Illuminated Vanity Mirror N UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 SEATS Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly before lifting the lever then lean Forward Rearward back to the desired position and release the lever Lean The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats near the forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its floor Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired normal position position WARNING Manual Front Seat Adjustments Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The
141. fe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure e Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle e Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control e Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure 164 STARTING AND OPERATING NEE Id 2 Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption 3 Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment Some vehicles may have Suppleme
142. filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio 100 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAZ AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS DIpocev e wn AUTO METAL eo 80ef1609 RAZ Radio Operating Instructions Radio NOTE Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Power Switch Volume Control Press the ON VOL control to turn the radio on Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed Seek Button Radio Mode Press and release the Seek button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down Holding the button will by pass stations until you release the button Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed Radio Data System RDS The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting sta tions to send data signals on a subcarrier frequency which is added to the stereo signal RDS was developed to give FM receivers user friendly features such as Pr
143. for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule e Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and go driving e Extensive engine idling e Driving in dusty conditions e Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice e Off road or desert operation e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 100 000 miles 160 000 km or 60 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule B Second is Schedule A It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched ule B M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 250 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Se Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi Once a Month tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the e Check tire p
144. g Refrigerant 200440624244 215 Air Conditioning System sae sker EE ad 132 214 Air Pressure Tires SS SS SS 164 DES ene RARR EED d OE MAR AAN AS HS 34 Abad Deploy meni cath ed basse an see 37 38 Anpa Light 424k s En v AR LES oe 38 41 49 89 Airbag Maintenance usadas ee ed dr daca 40 PUVA de ESE VRAE Fab RR sd ene MAA S42 2 40 Airbag Window oues 65 oa eis Ie SUA Pe ee 34 40 PO EISE ie ee de on ao oe eae eas 94 Alarm Pani siese de RA DAE TTTT TT 21 Alare OIE reens TREE ERE Ya ee 25 Alignment and Balance 222 xem ER RR N 170 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 222 223 244 8 ea ees AARON EE resus Ges Ae RUP Epig 244 Disposal 3599999399 99 ED 9 9 929 2 9 979 13 224 Anti Lock Brake System ABS vase ws Us 152 Anti Lock Warning Light 3e eacus d ooo 4m oe 92 Anti Theft Security Alarm ugue x ERA ri e E es 23 petite Cale ogden MAER AR ER RR eos 230 Automatic Dimming Mirror 4242489 sees seed 56 Automatic Door Locks 17 18 Automatic Headless usse e Ee PE es 66 Automatic Temperature Control 125 Automatic Transaxle 145 147 198 228 246 Adding EUG aos s aee Sets Ae a OES 246 Ini MT 229 Fluid and Filter Changes 2260262522582 24 229 Fld Level CHECK auia en mi deiade id pa 229 Interlock System xac cent Pd p 3 es 12 147 Reset Mode dai awe eee eee es 147 Selection Of Lubricant 228 246 EENS ees ee ee cee a ae ee ee ee
145. g brake is applied with the ignition in the RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is on It does not show the degree of brake application In an ABS equipped vehicle the Brake System Warning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating 20 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously Refer to Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert in the Occu pant Restraints section for more information 21 Theft Alarm Light If Equipped The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds This shows that the system is arming If the light comes on but does not flash the system is still armed but there is a problem in the trunk circuit After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed 22 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to about 2 gallons 9 1 liters the fuel symbol will light and remain lit until fuel is added NN UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 COMPASS TEMPERATURE AND TRIP COMPUTER DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED Trip Computer Display T
146. g cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care e If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month e It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept clear and open e 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 232 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle e 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 possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner e Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads or metal polishes Avoid auto matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective fin ish e Your painted and chrome aluminum wheels should be treated as you would treat the finish on your car Always use a soft non abrasive cloth with a mild dish washing soap and water when cle
147. g procedure 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 1 Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit ter 2 Continue to hold the Unlock button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press the LOCK button 3 Release both buttons The headlights will flash twice to acknowledge the unlock signal NOTE The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter 2 Continue to hold the Lock button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press the Trunk button 3 Release both buttons To lock the doors The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal NOTE The horn chirp can be enabled or disabled by the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter 2 Continue to hold the Lock button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press the Unlock button 3 Release both buttons To unlock the trunk Press and hold the Trunk button on the transmitter to unlatch the trunk NOTE The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk immediately upon activation of the Trunk button without pressing and holding by performing the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit ter NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 Continue to hold the Unlock button wait at least 4 but no
148. ger a sav vies 123 O Automatic Temperature Control ATC If W Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 123 p EE I O Manual Air Conditioning Heater Control If ll Compact Disc Maintenance lesse 124 Equipped eie ee ee ee ee ee eed 122 W Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 125 NN UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 11 1 Side Window Demist Outlet 5 Passenger Airbag 9 Climate Control 2 Air Outlet 6 Electric Remote Control Mirror Switch 10 Radio 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Remote Trunk Release Button 11 Power Source 4 Storage Tray or Travel Computer 8 Storage Tray or CD Changer 12 Storage Bin Optional 810d35bc 88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6 da o TE EF AM M H N 4 4 N eC gi 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 14 13 810a1f5b INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel Gauge When the ignition key is in the ON position the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank 2 Traction Control If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON The indicator will blink during an active traction event but will remain solid when the system is deactivated or if a system malfunc tion occurs The Traction Control indicator will turn ON if e The Traction Control system is in use e The Traction Control switch has
149. gin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the se lected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature If TUNE RW is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player CD player or satellite radio if equipped To select Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The following will be displayed in this order After three seconds the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds The NE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode Tape CD Button Press this button to select between CD player and Tape player Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day
150. h the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow e Bi Level Air is directed through the instrument panel and floor outlets NOTE There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort The warmer air goes to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions e Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the defrost and side window demist outlets e Mix Pe Air is directed through the floor defrost and ef side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing mois ture on the windshield e Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maximum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost modes even if the Air Conditioning is not selected This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the front seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor Bi Level or Mix modes Rear Window Defroster The Rear Window Defroster button is located to the right of the
151. he airbags deploy you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled up in the rear seat Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt see section on Child Restraint should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint See the section on Child Restraint 2 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 3 All occupants should use their seat belts properly 4 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time t
152. he station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera raad Hon NOTE Changes or modifications not expressively ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CD Player Operation NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate 116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If the power is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next sel
153. hedule A No change necessary 230 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M e Police taxi limousine commercial type operation or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation NOTE Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte nance schedules If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition of any fluid additives to the transaxle The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks The use of transmission sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals 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 than 4 0 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Fluid changes are not necessary unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water If con taminated with water the fluid should be changed im mediately Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passab
154. hild restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces n addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window These tether strap anchorages are under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars pushing aside the seat cover material Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head r
155. his feature allows you to choose between a compass temperature display and one of five trip conditions being monitored Control Buttons Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip conditions Reset The following trip conditions can be reset e AVG ECO changes to present fuel economy e ODO e ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed press rm and release the STEP and US M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds To reset all trip conditions hold down the STEP and US M buttons simultaneously about 2 seconds until a second chime sounds and then release the buttons NOTE The screen must display one of the trip condi tions above in order to reset either or all of these conditions US M Button Use this button to change the display from U S to metric measurement units 96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Trip Conditions Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset Estimated Range DTE This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This esti mated distance is based on the most recent trip informa tion Average Fuel Economy x Fuel Remaining This display cannot be reset Present Fuel Economy ECO This display shows fuel economy for the last few sec onds This display cannot be reset Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance trav
156. ign of damage which could result in belt failure If adjustment is re quired adjust the belts according to the specifications and procedures shown in the Service Manual Special tools are required to properly measure tension and to restore belt tension to factory specifications Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interference between the belts and other engine components 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 N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 211 replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug Check the specifications section for the proper type of spark plug for use in your vehicle Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule A If however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con ditions the filter element should be inspected periodi cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule B WARNINCG 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 before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine F
157. ine oil every 5 months or 5 000 miles whichever comes first This applies to both Maintenance Schedule A and B M A l N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 252 SCHEDULE Eoo Id SCHEDULE B Follow schedule B if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60 000 miles 96 000 km if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 9 e Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Stop and go driving e Extensive engine idling e Driving in dusty conditions e Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 km e More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C e Trailer towing e Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vices e Off road or desert operation e If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual NOTE IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 100 000 miles 160 000 km or 60 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual
158. ition is ON Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If the button is pushed and held the radio will continue to tune until the button is released The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pushed To Set The Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM 110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ee stations to be locked into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be sele
159. ke temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You may not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake and Power Steering System Hoses When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasion and excessive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose sur faces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed NOTE Often fluids such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings There fore oil wetness at the hose coupling area is not neces sarily an indication of leakage Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure during vehicle operation should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage NOTE Inspection of brake hoses should be done whenever the brake system is serviced and 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 or worn spots have the brake hoses replaced immediately N MAINTAINING
160. l a O treme bottom full circle position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open ES 8098ba8d Daytime Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent full circle This feature bright ens the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions 8098ba89 NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 Front Map Reading Lights If Equipped Multi Function Control Lever These lights are mounted between the sun visors Each J ow x m light has a push on push off switch S uf NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure that they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle EE ee EE SWITCHES Multi Function Lever The Multi Function lever controls the operation of the headlights turn signals headlight beam select switch instrument panel light dimming courtesy lights passing 84317765 lights dome light and fog lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the control lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation 812a6c8f Multi Function Lever To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights turn the center portion of the lever up or down Turning the dimmer contro
161. l store this variance in memory and the compass will resume normal operation 98 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131 F 55 C the display will show 131 F When the outside temperature is less than 40 F 40 C the display will show 40 F C CIGAR LIGHTER ASHTRAY For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a smok er s package This package consists of a cigar lighter and an ashtray that utilizes one of the cup holders ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout indicates the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position Whenever the radio is turned on it first comes up on either tape cd or radio whichever was 3 previously on and will revert back to Time Clock after a j few seconds If Time Clock was not previously selected the display will revert back to whichever was previously on after a few seconds whether it was tape cd or radio P When the ignition switch is in the OFF position pressing COMPASS VARIANCE MAP the Time button will cause the radio to display time for several seconds then turn off N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99 To Set The Clock 1 Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour H or minute M buttons on the radio The time setting will increase each time you press the butt
162. l to the full up position also turns on the courtesy lights Turning the dimmer control to the full down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming on when a door is opened Automatic Headlights If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on at a preset level of outdoor lighting Turn the end of the control lever to the third detent to turn the system on When the system is on the headlight delay feature is also on This means that your headlights will stay on for about 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch off To turn the Automatic system off turn the control lever clock wise to the off position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode NOTE The Automatic Headlight System will turn on the headlights if it detects that the windshield wipers have been in operation for more than 10 seconds NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the ignition switch is turned on The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned off a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped 450 The fog light switch is in the multi functi
163. lay window This shows automatic changes in air direction Fan Control e Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select Turn the control clockwise to increase fan speed In ambient temperatures below 21 C 70 F fan opera tion is delayed when the engine is first started The fan will automatically start when the engine coolant is warm enough to heat the air This feature can be defeated by turning the fan control AUTO Control Press the top of the button to turn the ATC system On Press the lower portion of the button to turn the entire system Off Comfort Control Use this control to regulate the comfort inside the pas senger compartment Press the top of the switch to raise the temperature selection and the bottom of the switch to N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 lower it The comfort setting range is from Low 60 61 to 89 90 Hi for automatic temperature control You can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest levels The system adjusts to bring the interior temperature to the desired comfort level All comfort settings are auto matic even Hi and Low NOTE You can change the display from U S to metric units by pressing the Mix and Panel mode buttons simultaneously or by pressing the English Metric button on the overhead console Air Conditioning Button Press this button to tu
164. lder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push the lever above the webbing upward to release the anchorage and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best Belt As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average 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 In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con trol 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 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHIC
165. le in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 231 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 near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle wash it as soon as possible Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish your vehicle Take care never to scratch the paint e Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or stron
166. longer than 10 seconds then press the Trunk button 3 Release both buttons Panic Alarm The panic mode unlocks the driver s door turns on the interior lights flashes the headlights and sounds the horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off To use the Panic Alarm Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to activate the panic alarm Press and hold the panic button a second time or unlock the door with the key if equipped with central locking to deactivate the alarm The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes or when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH 24 km h To Program Additional Transmitters Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle To program a transmitter perform the following proce dure 1 With the vehicle in Park turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Using a currently programmed transmitter press the Unlock button on the transmitter Continue to hold the Unlock button wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds then press and hold the Panic button for at least one second Release both buttons simultaneously You will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with programming the new transmitter 3 Press and release the Lock and Unlock buttons simul taneously followed by a press and release of ANY button on each new transmitter to be programmed as well as the original transmitter You will hear a chime when a transmitter has been successf
167. loyment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING e Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child re straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se vere or fatal injury to the infant NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint e 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 e The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits e Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it e Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions e When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in
168. lve 1 NN EEN NN MEN Rotate the tires XP This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture f This maintenance is not required if previously replaced to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re Except for the 2 4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle ceipts PZEV 24 liter PZEV only 262 SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE A Miles 6 000 12 000 18 000 24 000 30 000 36 000 Kilometers ma 19 000 29 000 38 000 48 000 58 000 Months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes Rotate the tires M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Miles 42 000 Kilometers 67 000 Months 42 Change engine oil and engine oil filter Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required Replace the air cleaner filter Inspect and check tension for power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re quired Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter engine Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 m
169. m the side impact sensors The airbag control module will not detect rollover or rear impacts The side impact SRS Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and inflates in about the same time it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates This especially applies to children The window bag is only about 3 1 2 inches 8 3 4 cm thick when it is inflated Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING e Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body struc ture or frame You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system
170. mation placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ib since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 Ib 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 161 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of
171. me Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater and battery blanket heater package available from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING or EXTREME COLD WEATHER procedures it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this occurs continue cranking with the accel erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the NORMAL STARTING or EX TREME COLD WEATHER procedure should be re peated NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 145 After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up At cooler ambient temperatures the idle speed for the 2 7L engine may increase during extended idles for improved he
172. n m O d O Z j SENE SNE OOIT TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE sesse ss sesse sesse sees UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTING AND OPERATING 4434344934 9 XR US SKE RUE he Deed IE Re dee a CONTENTS B Introduction INTRODUCTION B How To Use This Manual ll Warnings And Cautions B Vehicle Identification Number D Partial Zero Emission Vehicle PZEV For 2 4L li Baud osse ERROR Rc DOE bees B Vehicle Modifications Alterations 4 INTRODUCTION M INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acguaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents You are urged to read these publications carefully Following the instruc tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After you read the manual it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar parts and is interested
173. n mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the Maintenance Schedules Section of this manual More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual STARTING AND OPERATING 171 wear should be corrected before rotating The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the diagram TIRE ROTATION PATTERN FRONT OF VEHICLE E ET EE EE 4 TIRE ROTATION 80ba79fe 172 STARTING AND OPERATING Se AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver interactive transaxle that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle 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 Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Overdrive posi tion and is identified by the word AUTOSTICK When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position it can be moved from side to side Moving the lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The gear position will be shown in the transmission gear display Gear Selector You can shif
174. n remove the key as described If a malfunction occurs the system may trap the key in the 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger ous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured 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 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions Manual Transaxle Depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel Turn the igni tion key to the LOCK position and remove the key Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition and is in the OFF LOCK or ACC position sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 SENTRY KEY IF EQUIPPED
175. n to the odometer While in trip mode press and hold the button for at least 1 2 second to reset the trip odometer Door Deck or Trunk Ajar Warnings If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely closed the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis play and a chime will sound once The odometer display will reappear when the door is closed If the trunk is not completely closed the word DECK will replace the odometer display The odometer display will reappear when the trunk is closed 17 Anti Lock Warning Light If Equipped EJ This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System described elsewhere in this manual This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position and may stay on for several seconds If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating prop erly If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required however NN UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not on 18 Oil Pressure Light quei Shows low engine oil pressure The light will come on and remain on briefly when the igni tion is turned on as a bulb check If the bulb does not come on during starting have th
176. nd hold the programmed button on the Univer sal Transceiver If the Universal Transceiver indicator light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds the device has the Rolling Code feature To train a garage door opener or other rolling code equipped devices with the rolling code feature follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text NOTE The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier 1 Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer If you have ee UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 difficulty in locating the training button check your garage door opener manual or call 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com 2 Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit This will activate the training light NOTE After completing step 2 you have 30 seconds to start step 3 3 Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and firmly press and release the garage door button Press 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
177. nditioning compressor is on in this mode This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind shield To improve fuel economy leave in the defrost mode only when necessary Rear Window Defroster Press the button once to turn on the Rear Window Defroster and a second time to turn it off An indicator light in the control shows that the defroster is on NOTE The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes of operation Each later activation will allow 7 1 2 minutes of operation CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm water UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Window Fogging In mild but rainy or humid weather your windows may fog up on the inside You can remove this fog by pressing the Defrost button The Mix mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heat ing If side window fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed The compressor will remain on during these conditions NOTE Do not use the recirculated air mode under these conditions as window fogging may occur Hot Weather Automatic Recirculation The system will automatically recirculate the air inside the vehicle when the interior is very warm This will provide maximum cooling The system will also occa sionally return to REC on hot humid or very hot
178. ne operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service to the manufacturer s specifications should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of 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 Engine Timing Belt Replace the engine timing belt 2 4L Only at the intervals described in the appropriate maintenance schedule Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits As vehicle mileage builds up the Positive Crankshaft Ventilation PCV valve and passages may accumulate deposits If a valve is not working properly replace it with a new valve DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits Replace if necessary Maintenance Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE FREE battery is perma nently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel Remote battery terminals are lo
179. njury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure CAUTION Be sure to use only the cooling system pressure cap specified for your vehicle Use of any other pressure cap may result in decreased engine cooling system performance and or damage to your vehicle 224 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community Do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground Prevent ingestion by animals or children If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine off and cold the coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the coolant bottle Some darkening of the coolant bottle will occur over time This is normal If the coolant level is hard to see jostling the coolant bottle will make it easier to see There is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point adding or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month Heater performance ma
180. nly use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS W Instruments And Controls 87 Mi Instrument Cluster sellers 88 N Instrument Cluster Description 89 ll Compass Temperature And Trip Computer Display If Equipped ii as e eU CS 95 OControl BUtTOnS oes SwA be oe 95 EL lip CONGIIONS se ie oe oo HOED e P ESE 96 O Compass Temperature Display 96 W Cigar Lighter Ashtray 98 W Electronic Digital Clock 98 H T5 Ser The Elk rarere ka don SOR need dp oe a 99 B Radio General Information 99 H Radio Broadcast Signals H Two Types OL Signals 25240024064 eb x O Electrical Disturbances v is eer greet 99 ELM ee acaso d uescx gin dee ace db dodo edi 99 OPM IKECCD HOM se ao oe a Boon acd eR Se 29 ll Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer CollfolSs sus re Ta TELE P WIES 100 O Operating Instructions Radi
181. nob push button is out It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions NOTE Ifa malfunction occurs the system may trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service Four Speed Automatic Transaxle The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule The transaxle electronics are self calibrat ing therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and preci sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transaxle shifts automatically into second gear The transaxle remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will continue to operate This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle In the event that the problem has been momentary the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears Stop the vehicle and shift into Park P Turn the Key to LOCK then restart the engine Shift into D and resume driving 148 STARTING AND OPERATING See NOTE Even if the transaxle can be reset it is recom mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest pos
182. not previously been done Refer to the Programming instructions You may use either your Universal Transceiver or your original hand held transmitter to open you garage door Canadian Programming Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws and the technology of some entry gates require you to press and release the hand held transmitter button every two seconds during pro gramming Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver button while you press and release the hand held trans mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful NOTE When programming such a garage door opener or gate unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee Reprogramming A Single Button 1 Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed Do not release until step 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter one to three inches away from the button to be trained 3 Press and hold the hand held transmitte
183. nsert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition On within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed Repeat this process to program up to a total of 8 keys NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will come on when you open any door unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry if so equipped or central unlock if so equipped They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition after you close all doors DOOR LOCKS WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive and when you park and leave the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju rie
184. nt passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation Deployed airbags can t protect you in another colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M Side Airbag System The airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the airbag to inflate The control module receives the level of collision severity fro
185. ntal Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section of this manual Tire Placard Location The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 165 CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap if equipped This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1mile 1 km after a 3 hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when
186. nterna tional currencies 56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Se MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head light glare from vehicles behind you Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window A two point pivot system allows for horizontal 80a334c6 Automatic Dimming Mirror Adjusting Rearview Mirror 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 N UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Power Mirror Controls NOTE Place the mirror selector switch in the center neutral position to prevent accidental movement of the mirrors 58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane o
187. 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 cooling system 13 Engine Temperature Warning Light E This light warns of an overheated engine cool ee ant condition 14 Trip Odometer Button Press and release this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer The word TRIP will appear when in the trip odometer mode To reset the trip odometer press and hold the button for at least 1 2 second 15 Transmission Range Indicator This indicator illuminates to show the automatic trans mission gear selection 92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See An optional AutoStick Gear Indicator displays the current transaxle gear when in AutoStick mode 16 Odometerl Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven U S federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven There fore if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage To switch from odometer to trip odometer press and release the Trip Odometer button Press and release the Trip button a second time to retur
188. ny vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower at tachments Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only Regard less of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two seats NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seat ing positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle s seat belts Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions LATCH Anchorages Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the c
189. o 100 O Power Switch Volume Control 100 O Seek Button Radio Mode 100 UNS ot ee qt oa ac Ea rop E bod Y ee a8 4 100 o Radio Data System RDS 100 EY Program ye PUNON sis sie ER Ai 101 Ep aie P i 102 zin 4a MP 102 ELTON Cool ORE g eet TEn pks 102 HAM FM Selecon oos we oi eae t Ri 102 Boca DUMON Pr 102 H To Set The Radio Push Button Memory 103 H To Change From Clock To Radio Mode 103 O Operating Instructions Tape Player 103 Hd eek DURON usos ede Rose e qr f apad fem es 103 O Fast Forward FF sai mix S Wade SE 104 O Rewind RW uni soe d den qub drs deg de oen ds 104 al lee oe PPM OT DERE ERK 104 Scan DURON isi oe EES eo oe ee HE DE e 104 EI hanging Tipe DHOCHON a 29 acum secs eee 104 84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL M o Metal Tape Selection x su aos fay hp eed ee 104 O Pinch Roller Release 4 vaio ee dorem KS 104 H Noise REGUCHOIN as Es credeai mrig Che EE 104 O Operating Instructions CD Player 105 O Inserting The Compact Disc ius ue be PERE 105 Hook DU OR ous sies dou awe RR OP S RURSUS RR 106 BE CD Peet DUMOM 22322 4 ne Y ey ires 106 GEE AME RW x erue ar eas pie cote SCREEN RAE 106 O Program Button 4 Random Play 106 BN ss Mr 106 Elbe CD Dutton as a qr Rene uh Aone e RA eats 107 Eme DUO e 359 vas ux S ep ir gw 107 Eisncngisir rm 107 OCD Changer Control Capability IESU DER vos s
190. o inflate 5 If your vehicle has left and right window bags do not lean against the door airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door WARNING e Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has left and right window bags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Airbag System Components The front airbag system consists of the following Airbag Control Module AIRBAG Readiness Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Interconnecting Wiring Knee Impact Bolsters Left and Right Window Bags Above Side Windows If Equipped Left and Right Side Impact Sensors If Equipped Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works e The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The control
191. ocated directly in the back of the center console Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes nickels or pennies while the left side coin holder can hold quarters dimes nickels or pennies Both can also accommodate various combina tions of different types of coins including some interna tional currencies The slot on the far left side is not for coins but for an optional power outlet if so equipped NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 Console Features With Heated Seats 72 Console The front console has two cup holders An optional removable ashtray may be located in the driver s side cup holder The center console armrest has a pencil tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes The power outlet is also mounted inside the center console if equipped There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers and a rear courtesy lamp located directly in back of the center console Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes nickels or pennies while the left side coin holder can hold quarters dimes nickels or pennies Both can also accommodate various combina tions of different types of coins including some i
192. occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 Ibs 392 Kg 162 STARTING AND OPERATING NEE ed Occupants Combined weight of AVAILABLE TOTAL FRONT REAR occupants and cargo MINUS Combined Occupant s Cargo Luggage and from Tire Placard weight Trailer Tongue Weight Occupant 1 200 lbs EXAMPLE 1 Occupant 2 130 lbs 195 Ibs EXAMPLE 2 Occupant 1 210 ibs Occupant 2 180 Ibs Occupant 3 150 ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 540 lbs T 540 Ibs 325 Ibs ts EXAMPLE 3 Occupant 1 200 ibs Occupant 2 200 ibs TOTAL WEIGHT 400 ibs 865 Ibs 400 Ibs 465 Ibs 811a4d11 NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 163 WARNING 1 Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them e Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION e Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the sa
193. oes SCHEDULE A 267 144 000 150 000 232 000 241 000 144 150 X X X 1 This maintenance is not required if previously replaced M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a 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 M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS W Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your ll Reporting Safety Defects 274 Vehicle ooreis EE BELL SERE ER TET 270 N N 274 O Prepare For The Appointment an W Publication Order Forms 274 PLETED Ale A DIST e 270 lll Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire 3 Be Reasonable With Requests 270 Ouali Grades a scs d ek cache GER Hh eos d 276 B If You Need Assistance 04 270 i Wedd Wear cans ewoeda du ase se EE SS ss 276 W Warranty Information 272 ullra Grades s NM Mopar Wants uon ate sut prm Eh ao Ron es 274 O Temperature Grades 270 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare
194. ogram Service name PS and Program Type PTY Program Service name is typically used by the broad caster to display the station s name or call letters for example WNIC Typically these are 8 characters in length and are displayed by the radio for those stations NE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101 which are broadcasting this information PTY Program Type is used to characterize the station s program ma terial for example Rock Music PTY Program Type Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broad cast PTY information Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Countr Countr Inform Foreign Language By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode 102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See The radio display will flash SEEK and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station If no station is found with the selected PTY program type the radio will return to the last prese
195. oints whenever under vehicle service is done If the seals are damaged the ball joint should be replaced Body Mechanism Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 217 underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated Hood Latch When performing other under hood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be inspected cleaned and lubricated It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insure that the hood mechanisms work properly and safely Multi Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 should be ap plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas External Lock Cylinders Lubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year prefer ably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of lubricant such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant di rectly into the lock cylinder avoid excess lubricant Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate from the unlocked to the
196. on 2 Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode Or it will exit the mode automatically if left alone for 5 or 6 seconds 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 believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you understand and save you concern about these ap parent malfunctions you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainly affect the wave amplitude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be
197. on in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition take the following precautions 1 Do not use cassette tapes longer than C 90 otherwise sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin ished 2 Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use 3 Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers 4 Before inserting a tape make sure that the label is tightly secured to the cassette 5 A loose tape should not be inserted into the radio Maintain your cassette tape player The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport The other adverse condition is low or muddy sound from one or both channels as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down To prevent this you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very dirty noticeably poor sound it may not be possible to remove all deposits with
198. on lever To activate the fog lights turn on the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever A light in the instrument cluster shows when the fog lights are on NOTE The switch will turn on the fog lights only if the low beam headlights are on Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the turn signal lever up or down and the arrows in the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down Headlight Beam Select Switch Pull the turn signal lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the turn signal lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam Flash to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for about 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted area To activate the delay turn off the ignition while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights The delay interval begins when the ignition is turned off 68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee If the headlights are turned off before the ignition they will turn off in the normal manner
199. onths if not done at 100 000 miles Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve 48 000 77 000 48 X X 54 000 86 000 54 60 000 96 000 60 X SCHEDULE A 263 106 000 115 000 X X mE mE Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter en X eine Replace the accessory drive belts in 2 7 liter X engine M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 264 SCHEDULE A Miles Kilometers Months Change engine oil and engine oil filter Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required Replace the air cleaner filter linings rotors rear drums and shoes Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter en gine Replace the spark plugs on 2 7 liter en gine M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2 7 liter engine Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 4L engine Replace the ignition cables on 2 4 liter engine SCHEDULE A 265 Miles i j i 100 000 102 000 105 000 Kilometers 125 000 134 000 144 000 154 000 160 000 163 000 168 000 Months 102 105 Replace the spark plugs on 2 4 liter en gine E somes RN RR RR NR RR RR not replaced at 60 months OX X X X X X M A N T E N A N C E S Rotate Rotate the tires tires C H
200. ook for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side Tires the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including of the tire date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use its L9 Code representing 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 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 STARTING AND OPERATING 159 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure for STATUTE EER passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver s SHE CMISIREDWEIGETOESS door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other NEVERIE
201. or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil or Refrigerants Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified DaimlerChrysler Dealership Before removing the reservoir cap wipe the outside of the cap and reservoir so that no dirt can fall into the reservoir 216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNINCG Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer recommended power steering fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the side of the reservoir If necessary add fluid to restore the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Suspension Ball Joints There are two upper front and rear suspension ball joints Inspect these ball j
202. ot deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere The controls are as follows Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the sys tem in any mode you select The 0 Setting represents OFF and the 4 Set ting is the greatest amount of air flow 123 de a TT 80909dad Air Conditioning Operation NON AIR CONDITIONING SETTINGS To turn on the Air Conditioning A choose the direction of the air through S X the outlets by selecting between the 95 0 Air Conditioning Recirculation Panel va Air Conditioning or Bi Level Air Con AIR CONDITIONING SETTINGS es ditioning modes on the Mode Control Air Conditioning modes are indicated by the snowflake symbol shown above in illustration Adjust the Temperature and Fan Controls N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the air condition ing condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects The air conditioning condenser is located in front of the radiator Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser red
203. ould result in 1 Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent 2 Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion 3 Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam mable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories con tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling 196 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES M DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels particularly with high output engines 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 Accelera
204. play window will show which mode is operating Panel gt gt Air is directed through the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow This mode is not recommended when heat is required Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the Defrost and side window demist outlets This mode is recommended when heat is desired Mix Pe Air is directed through the floor defrost and ef side window demist outlets Use this setting in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat b at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield The compressor is on in this mode Bi Level Air is directed through both the panel and floor outlets This mode is not recommended when heat is required in very cold temperatures NOTE There is a varying difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort The warmer air goes to the floor outlets This feature provides improved comfort during sunny but cool con ditions Windshield Defrost QU Air is directed through the defrost outlets and side window demist outlets A small amount of air also is directed through the floor outlets Use this mode with maximum fan and comfort level settings for best windshield and side window defrosting The defrost symbol will glow in amber to show that the defroster is on NOTE The air co
205. pressure will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory Pushing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases the memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push and release the RESUME ACCEL button Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is Engaged actively controlling to a SET speed speed can be increased by pressing and holding the RESUME ACCEL button When the button is released a new set speed will be established Tapping the RESUME ACCEL button once will result in a 2 mph 3 km h increase in the SET speed Each time the button is tapped the SET speed increases For ex ample tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph 10 km h etc To decrease speed while speed control is Engaged press and hold the COAST button Releasing the button when the desired speed is reached will establish a new SET speed Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in the SET speed Each time the button is tapped the SET speed decreases For example tapping the button three times will decrease speed by 3 mph 5 km h To Accelerate For Passing NOTE If the set speed is exceeded by 20 mph 32 km h or more during the acceleration the set speed will have to manually re engaged Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released
206. push button Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection N UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD Player Single Disc in Radio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD Player 6 Disc CD Changer Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The butt
207. r ammonia based cleaners to clean the leather The leather has already been pretreated The application of any leather conditioner may damage the factory applied top coat Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household type glass cleaner 234 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may scratch the elements Instrument Panel Cover The in
208. r 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 If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the frequencies To erase all of the previously trained frequencies hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLink is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in z the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your s
209. r failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck And don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators MEAS 1 epe l or d the original equipment tres These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread to help you in determining when your tires should be laced grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth sa becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced gq BE rd O40bfaal Pos Bets Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 169 Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires eguiva lent to the originals in size guality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment tire Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety han dling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer
210. r latch UP to the Engage position as shown on the door label When the system on a door is engaged that door can be opened only by using the outside door handle This will occur even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Child Lock Control NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock plunger up unlocked position lower the window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet 7 meters using a transmitter You don t have to point the transmit ter at the vehicle to activate the system 8091f2a0 Keyless Entry Transmitter To unlock the doors Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver s door Press the button twice within 5 seconds to unlock all doors If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi nated Entry the interior lights also come on and remain on for about 30 seconds when you unlock the doors NOTE The system may be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button To toggle between the first press unlock of the driver s door to unlock of all doors perform the followin
211. r recom mends using gasolines without MMT Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at higher levels than allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in both Federal and California refor mulated gasolines Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance e The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance or damage the emission control system e An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance e The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol 176 STARTING AND OPERATIN
212. r who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY 272 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE C Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex pected repairs after your manufacturer s new vehicle limited warranty expires The manufacturer stands be hind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service Contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within 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 purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s Service Contract and you require service after your manufactur er s new vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that
213. re REKORDS eae S IE 276 Radial Tc Replacement ISGIGDOD 23 obs S d PP UU REA d RENT Rd he d Be ru PC up RAAS E AE E 156 SNOW NCS 26525 SEE EE EE ET EE 170 SOMME perga AIR EA EDE SP SI AR OR 167 292 INDEX M Tread Wear Indicators 168 TOWO rm 178 197 198 Disabled Vehicle ss asse 3e KOLE PS 197 jurc 344 ce genes 5 ay yee eee oes 178 Trachon Control sessios dud y SR DE Hd 70 89 153 Traction Control Switch 70 153 EH TOWNS rrerak ED ven DS LES DRR ES 178 Minimum Requirements emm 179 Trailer and Tongue Weigel suis 4 179 WANS ae ae oie teer dou IL ID ee S 178 jiu bi cT C 228 onn Mr um 230 Automatic ii xus xo OE ey hy Rs 145 147 228 li c 229 ONE e EE ER EE 149 Selection OF Lubricant xs use RE omes 228 Transmission Range IDdicablOE aues 43 ERRORS P eden d 91 Transmission 334 930 ded eain See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service xam en e 22 Transmitter Garage Door Opener sa s 74 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry 19 Transportine Pets sa 44605 doe de oka HARE s 48 Tread Wear Indicators 00 168 Tip COMPU od oe me ou SR eka aan ote ae os 95 Tip Odometer resser X61 ho de oe 9 3279 RIES 92 Trunk Release Emergency ao scie des RO 24 25 runk Release Remote Control 24 Tiro SISDnale 32339 aad pa ee 9 9 oy ows 67 90 Underhood Fuses leen 235 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 276 Universal Transmitter
214. ressure and look for unusual wear or interval that occurs first damage NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 months or 6 000 miles whichever comes first e Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required e Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir brake CAUTION master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed e Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct Failure to perform the required maintenance items operation may result in damage to the vehicle e Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E JE At Each Stop for Fuel 8 e Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark e Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required N MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 251 At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake linings hoses and calipers Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components Check the automatic transmission fluid level e Check the brake master cylinder fluid level e Check the coolant level hoses and clamps NOTE In 2 7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine FFV change eng
215. rmally 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 during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled main tenance and repairs is highly recommended to insure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you 206 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic
216. rn on the air conditioning compressor A snow flake symbol in the display shows that the compressor is on Compressor operation is automatic when you press the Auto button The compressor can operate at any temperature above 32 F 0 C With the compressor off and the temperature set at Lo air entering the vehicle will be slightly warmer than the air outside the vehicle NOTE The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for several seconds Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the com pressor is on This is a normal occurrence since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and improve fuel economy Recirculate Button CS Press this button to recirculate the air inside the vehicle Outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle Recirculation is automatically controlled when the system is in Auto Mode Use this mode to temporarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust Manual control of Recirculation is possible only in Panel Floor and Bi Level modes It will not operate in Mix or Defrost modes NOTE The Recirc button light will blink if you try to use it in the Mix or Defrost modes 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See Air Direction Buttons Mode These buttons allow you to select from five air distribu tion patterns These buttons should be used only when you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto opera tion A symbol in the dis
217. s and death 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel located to the front of the door handle Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors s vs Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door P D Lock Switch d EE HO EE The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the inti you pull up the lock plungers ignition switch and the driver s door is open the doors will not lock NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Central Locking If Equipped All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the key to the LOCK position The double activation feature requires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock two times within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doors at once Door Ajar Warning If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely closed the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis play and a chime will sound once The odometer display will reappear once the door is closed Automatic Rolling Door Locks The doors will lock automatically as programmed from the factory if 1 The transaxle is in gear 2 All doors are closed 3 Vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 4 The accelerator pedal i
218. s could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required 220 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M WARNING Cooling System Inspection WARNING e When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key to the OFF position The fan is controlled by both the temperature of the engine cooling system and the pressure in the air conditioning system and can start at any time the ignition key is in the ON position Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO fol low the preceding safety tips You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood don t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or cap is hot N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves
219. s depressed The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re enabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position OFF Ignition Key Position 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee 3 Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors ERE 8 Power Door Lock Switch 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Automatic Unlock on Exit Only Available if Automatic Door Locks are Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position This function is disabled as delivered from the factory Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position 3 Depress the power door lock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat the rear doors of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system To use the system open each rear door and use a key to move the control near the doo
220. s will still function The to touch the parking brake or the gear selector effort reguired to brake the vehicle will be much greater Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could than that required with the power system operating operate power windows other controls or move WARNINCG the vehicle Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop 152 STARTING AND OPERATING See Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system e Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor conditions to prevent wheel lock up can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the con
221. saxle Fully apply the parking brake press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL before starting the engine Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Simply turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the key to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure STARTING AND OPERATING 143 CAUTION 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 discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow the procedure carefully See section 6 s of this manual for jump starting instructions Ignition Key Positions WARNINCG 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 144 STARTING AND OPERATING See Extre
222. sible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transaxle cannot be reset dealer service is required Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic Transaxle DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range NOTE If the key is in the RUN position you must press the brake pedal to shift out of the P Park position P Park Supplements parking by locking the transaxle Engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range WARNING Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P Park Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without depressing the shift button after you have set it in P Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle WARNING Never use the Park position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage 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 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 149 D Overdrive This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy When frequent transaxle shifting
223. sitions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch e Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt belts are designed to go around the large bones of go around your lap your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep 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 a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Latch Plate 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click
224. stability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING 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 tires have limited tread life When two or more tread wear indicators appear in adjacent grooves the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 167 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install more than one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic
225. strument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Wood Trim Your vehicle s wood trim requires no specific mainte nance Your wood trim can be cleaned as needed using regularly available automotive interior cleaning and pro tecting products Using a mild soap and water solution is also acceptable Excess cleaning materials should be wiped dry with a soft terry cloth Any harsh detergents abrasives abrasive cleaners cleansers or chemicals should be avoided as these will damage the wood trim Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic e Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag e Dry with a soft tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage will also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
226. sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Adjuster After releasing the adjusting bar apply forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ee EES Lumbar Support If Eguipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The control lever is located on the inboard side of the driver s seatback Turn the control lever forward to increase and rearward to de crease the desired amount of lumbar support Power Seats If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use the front switch to move the seat up down forward rearward or to tilt the seat The rear switch controls the seatback recliner Power Seat Switches CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from th
227. sure that the child is upright in the seat e The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible e Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position e f the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CH ildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle s seat belts instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH compatible child restraint systems are now avail able However because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retro fit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in a
228. t in or out of the autostick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal If you choose the Overdrive mode the transaxle will operate automatically shifting between the four available gears When you wish to engage autostick simply move the autostick lever to the AUTOSTICK position The trans axle will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen Move the lever back to the Overdrive position to shift out of the Autostick mode Autostick General Information The transaxle will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM Downshifts from third to second gear above 66 mph 106 km h and from second to first gear above 37 mph 60 km h will be ignored You can start out in first second or third gear Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h The transaxle will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions While in the Autostick mode Speed Control will only function in third or fourth gear Downshifting out of third gear turns off speed control If the system detects powertrain overheating the transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off STARTING AND OPERATING 173 e If the system detects a problem it will disable th
229. t information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to your dealer s service manager first Most matters can be resolved with this process N F YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 271 e If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership They want to know if you need assistance e If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Customer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information e Owner s name and address e Owner s telephone number home and office e Dealership name e Vehicle identification number e 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 Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico 915 729 1248 or 729 1240 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 or 729 1240 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Center Any hearing or speech impaired custome
230. t or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement e Lift the wiper arm away from the glass e Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem bly away from the wiper arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place Windshield Washers The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield antifreeze not radiator anti freeze rated not to freeze at 25 F 31 C Operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 219 Washer Fluid Reservoir WARNINCG Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connection
231. t station If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station Pressing PTY then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station The PTY icon will then turn off Balance The Balance control adjusts the left to right speaker bal ance Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Tone Control Slide the Bass and or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone The treble and bass will be displayed and continuously updated while the slide is moved AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station in either AM or FM pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next N UNDERSTAN
232. t the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated 3 Upon insertion the CD will begin to play and both the button light and the lights in the corner of the loading slot will illuminate 4 Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs The CD player will stop while additional CDs are loaded 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Se Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number the CD track number and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode If more than one CD is loaded in the changer the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc Seek Button Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the next track Press the bottom of the button once to return to the beginning of the current track Press the bottom of the button twice to play the previous track FF TUNE RW Press the FF fast forward button and the CD player will fast forward through the tracks until the button is re leased Press the RW rewind button and the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re leased Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the
233. te slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop NOTE If so equipped turn on the Traction Control System to accelerate on slippery surfaces NN WHAT TO DO N EMERGENCIES 197 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control turn the system off before attempting to rock the vehicle If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking 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 CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may le
234. tenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next To stop the search press SCAN a second time NE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or activating the MODE button with a cassette in the radio but only when the ignition and radio are on Each time a cassette is inserted the tape player will begin playing on the side of the cassette that is facing up in the player Music Search Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start the Music Search mode Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation Music Search shuts off automati cally when a selection has been located Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily activates
235. ter en eine Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums and shoes Replace the accessory drive belts on 2 7 liter engine Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles Rotate the tires X M A N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 260 SCHEDULE B Miles 126 000 129 000 132 000 135 000 138 000 141 000 Kilometers ad 000 x 000 E 000 x 000 x 000 x 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Inspect and check tension for power steering belt 2 4 Liter Engine Adjust or replace if re guired Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings DUCTU ME rear drums and shoes Rotate Rotate the tires tires SCHEDULE B 261 Miles 144 000 147 000 150 000 Kilometers x 000 BENE 000 un 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 mens Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Ma Ma EE Replace the air cleaner filter es eee MEE MM Replace the spark plugs on the 2 4 liter engine PA 3 Inspect the front and rear brake pads linings rotors rear drums X and shoes Check and replace if necessary the PCV va
236. the buckles do not work properly FUSES Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center H LAMP 10 AMP 20 AMP IGNITION INJECTOR SWITCH 40 EDIL 24 20 AMP 20 AMP EATX RELAYS Ed 23 20 AMP 20 AMP BTARTIFUEL aps ai HAZARDS 3 20 AMP EBL CONVERTIE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION SEE OWNER S MANUAL amp SERVICE MANUAL 810d5788 Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 235 A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner This information ap plies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay num bering embossed on the Power Distribution Center Top Cover Interior Fuses Fuse Panel Cover The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left side of the instrument panel To remove the panel pull it out as shown 236 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M The identity of each fuse is indicated on the backside of the cover Cavit Fuse Circuit 1 30 Amp Green Blower Motor light High Beam Indica 2 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Head tor 3 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Head light E 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Switch Illumination Transmis sion Range Switch Day time Running Light Mod ule Canada Power Windows Anti lock Brake System Module Cavit 5 10 Fuse Circuit 10 Amp Red Power Door Lock and Door Lock Arm Disarm Switches Vanity Read ing Map Rear Seating Ignition and Trunk Lights Illumin
237. the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed 210 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters 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 manufacturer s engines have a full flow type dispos able oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules check all drive belts for condition and proper tension Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts cracks or glazing and replace them if there is any s
238. the left front corner on the body of the vehicle visible through the windshield This number also ap pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label as a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment D EEEIILIIIILGIIIIIIIULLILIIILILLLIIUILLIGIII LL LCLILCL LILLLUUILL CLI UIL LLLULL OUL LLLLGUULLL 4ZG 4 AAp11002 INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle Partial Zero Emission Vehicle PZEV for 2 4L If Equipped NOTE If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification number VIN contains a then your vehicle is equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle PZEV package NOTE There are specific instructions regarding when to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the PZEV package Please refer to the Maintenance Sched ules section in your owner s manual for specific mainte nance instructions could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS NA Word About Your Keys 11 Eiienition Key Removal sis o2 pnm do 11 H Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 12 BMandal Hansaxle so eien BERE RE dd esser 12 O Key In Ignition Reminder 22 26 504 64 ea 12 Mi Sentry Key If Equipped
239. the vehicle will return to the SET speed Using Speed Control On Hills Vehicles with automatic transmissions are equipped with Interactive Speed Control This feature operates when travelling up or down hills with the Speed Control engaged and the driver s foot off of the accelerator NN UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph 5 km h below the Speed Control set speed the transaxle will downshift to third gear Under severe conditions the transaxle may down shift again to second gear The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the top of the hill When Descending A Hill If vehicle speed rises 3 mph 5 km h over the Speed Control set speed the transaxle will downshift to third gear This provides engine braking to keep vehicle speed under control The transaxle will not downshift below third gear to control vehicle overspeed The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the bottom of the hill NOTE On very steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur It may be preferable to drive without Speed Control Rolling Hills The transaxle may downshift into third gear and remain there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills The trans axle will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattens out The transaxle will resume its normal shift schedule if you depress the accelerator pedal during any of the above
240. tics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline You are urged to use only manufacturer specified hoses and clamps or their equivalent in material and specifi cation in any fuel system servicing It is mandatory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed during service Care should be taken in installing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued Automatic Transmission Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and differential assembly contained within a single housing This is referred to as a Transaxle Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only manufacturers recommended transmis sion fluid refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 229 Procedure For Checking Fluid Level e If the fluid is hot 180 F 82
241. ting A 50 concentration is recommended Winter Operation The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of operation During engine warm up in cold weather use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from vehicle occupants Use of the Recirculate Air Conditioning Mode during winter months is not recommended due to the possibility of window fogging NOTE See Operating Tips chart for Manual A C Control at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 Operating Tips Manual A C Control Only WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS HOT WEATHER Open the windows start the vehicle and set the Mode control at Panel A C AND VEHICLE INTERIOR IS or Bi Level A C 34 Set the Fan control to the High position full clockwise VERY HOT oet the temperature control to full cool counter clockwise After the hot air is flushed from the vehicle turn the Mode control to Recirculate A C and roll up the windows Once you are comfortable place the Mode control at Panel A C raad or Bi Level A C amp yi If it s sunny set the Mode control at Panel A C 7 If it s cloudy or dark set the Mode control at Bi Level A C amp yi Adjust Temperature control for comfort COOL OR COLD Set the Mode control at Mix 8 or Defrost S HUMID CONDITIONS Set the Fan Control to the High position full clockwise
242. trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism See picture Power Window Switches WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped by the power win dows while operating the power window switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ee The window controls on the driver s door operate all windows The driver s window switch has an Auto Down feature Press the window switch past the detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way pull the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be mini mized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the
243. ttery e Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again 7 238 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number ABSLamp eene PC161 1 Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount Instrument C sler vore EP hose tup en d os PC 194 ing screws Fog Light Indicator 00 PC 161 gt S Dome LODE sesse kes HER MEE Boe eee PS 578 Front Reading Map Lights 906 Tonk ICE sese ead ee ee HE P t an A 562 CUD Holder iets sess r ed 645 RR eee get 37 Climate Control Light ss eas uw dog ope E Pipe d od Traction Control Light SS PC161 LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Meade TT 9007 Park Turn Signal Front uae BES ed sed 3157A poo EIE ann n ER oth nea eee eee 880L Ped Tail Stop Turn Signal 2 mes ye po ee dfe 9157 back Up EE a icio sur 9 a pe EER S POR n E 921 Center Stop Light iss sensor eee oa E E 221 Eie AE RI OR DNS 9 3 6a ne ROS eee 2825 N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 239 2 Remove the push in fasteners by prying under the 3 Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the head of the fasteners with a flat blad
244. ucing air conditioning performance Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem rtm x perature of the air inside the passenger i compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures 80911160 Mode Control s The mode control allows you to ECT S choose from several patterns of air f distribution 80909dd2 e Recirculation Air Conditioning Recirculated interior air is cooled and sent Be through the instrument panel vents Upon initial start up of the vehicle in very hot or humid weather open windows and put in outside air modes to flush hot humid air out Then turn on the Recirculation mode to cool the vehicle interior rapidly The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and under mild humid condi tions cause windows to fog Use of this mode for longer than 15 minutes is not recommended 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL See e Panel Air Conditioning 28 Outside air flows through the air condition ing system and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel e Bi Level Air Conditioning 5 Outside air flows through the air condition A ing system and then through the outlets located in both the instrument panel and floor outlets e Panel Air is directed throug
245. uckled 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 off the engine A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro gramming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be reacti vated by repeating this procedure NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE Although the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed
246. ue qu ORE LE DRR 234 Beat belt BOndeE ie don o ee DAE R NE 92 vidi sosio ADEM IE DEL RR AR AN MR 27 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 31 And Pregnant Women uua 69 5m pe 33 Child Restraint lees 41 42 46 E dendef Pr 33 lucens TTC PTS 28 INSDCCHONW 2 929 eni ee o ed RC et OE N 49 Operating Instructions sa sisas dm o wars 28 DEPIGUSIODIBES a 505 oc 9 0804 1 Dog RR VER oes 31 ISGHH UOOE AE EER DERE AE DE EET 94 Peds oorsien RA dated behae eons 09 velt PPP m 59 Won A P 232 Head Rest se out e eh tope hog feo 61 Lumbar SUP POUL 29 93 9799 979 29 9 9 DKD ORE 60 DOWOE 446342 nod 925022242142 ee ee 60 Reap PONG rr MEE HD REK PP 61 eni APP Cm 59 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 29 Selection of Coolant 222 245 Delay NOY 62642 e653 ee oss ooo eye KODE 11 13 Service Assistance 270 Service Contract ss ss ss SS SS SS se 2 2 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator TEE ON EE ET a eed 90 Service Manuals is oo sek eh ERAS He 274 Getting Hie Clock cpress saata Rane RR ded 98 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 31 DIOE ANDAT ag ae he de darle dotate dod dede 40 Side Window Demisters 130 135 IA CETT PC 90 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 196 SHOW ires x2 39399494pX 99 322x434 170 Spats Hie iedere bk ie gedek mee EE 166 167 Spar diu Jr PP 210 peedi outo sa iio pou eo eee eas Robo
247. uel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent filter replacement may be necessary Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly serviced to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage 212 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE M 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 cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and the vehicle WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex haust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any thing that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engi
248. ulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate rials called oxygenates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygen ates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system com ponents Problems that result from using methanol gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol NNS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 175 MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles The manufacture
249. ully programmed You will have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmit ters A chime will sound when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position General Information This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE M 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation 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 from one to two years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016 1 Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket material during removal 8091f2a8 Separating Transmitter Halves 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch the battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 Reassemble the transmitter case Snap the halves together and test transmitter operation NN THINGS TO KNOW BEF
250. we KARRE merir 175 H Carbon Monoxide Warnings 176 EN Addins Fuels ss oe R ON KEES poki tredi 176 HFael Piller Cap Gas Cap iste 176 B Vehicle Loading 178 NM Trailer Towing siste i9 99 bo deed DEd 178 H lowing Requirements 243299 9 830 9 b aper 179 NS 1 AF TING AND OPERATING 141 W Flexible Fuel 2 7L Engines With Automatic alu M PC 183 Transmission Ord uis en De uon acto doom e 180 Cruising Range 0 essel 183 O E 85 General Information 180 O Replacement Parts 00 cece eee 183 D Ethanol Fuel E 85 1 2 ee ee eee eee 160 O Maintenance is ooie Ee DEE HO ee Rx Es 183 siel Rooiels 4 ac SUE RED RAAD Boe so 181 O Selection Of Engine Oil 6 2 ce cae eR mo 181 142 STARTING AND OPERATING See STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle adjust your seat adjust both inside and outside mirrors and fasten your seat belts CAUTION Long periods of engine idling especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera tures which can damage your vehicle Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Automatic Transaxle The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear Manual Tran
251. will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer 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 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons e Excessive vibration e Disc inserted upside down e Damaged disc UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 e Water con
252. y also be adversely affected by low coolant levels When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Special procedures are required when filling the engine cooling system of the 2 7L Engine See your authorized dealer for details Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is normally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulat ing on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens allowing hot water to enter the radia tor If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate e Do not overfill the coolant bottle N MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225 e Check coolant freeze point in the system e f frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks e Maintain coolant concentration at 50 HOAT ethylene glycol engine coolant minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components e Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed e Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle has air conditioning ke
253. yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags NN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Airbag Light Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec led up in a rear seat if available According to crash tion in an impact While the airbag system is designed to statistics children are safer when properly restrained in be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have the rear seats rather than in the front 2 an authorized dealer service the system promptly e The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during WARNING the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny turned on baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The e The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second force required to hold even an infant on your lap interval 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 Restraint child s size Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it e The light flickers or

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