Chrysler 2004 Sebring Sedan manual

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ........................... 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................ 5 1 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 7 9 5[...]

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual ................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions .................. 6 m V ehicle Identification Number .............. 6 ▫ Partial Zero Emission V ehicle (PZEV) For 2.4L — If Equipped .................. 7 m V ehicle Modifications / Alterations .......... 7 1[...]

INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. Y ou are urged to read these publications car efully . Following the instruc- ti[...]

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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es 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 entir e manual you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDE[...]

Partial Zero Emission V ehicle (PZEV) for 2.4L — If Equipped NOTE: If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification number (VIN) contains a 9 J 9 then your vehicle is equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions V ehicle (PZEV) package. NOTE: There ar e specific instructions regar ding when to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the PZEV pa[...]

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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 1 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 1 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 2 m Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 1 2 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................[...]

▫ T o Use The Panic Alarm ................. 2 0 ▫ T o Program Additional T ransmitters ......... 2 0 ▫ General Information .................... 2 1 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service ............... 2 1 m V ehicle Theft Alarm ..................... 2 2 ▫ T amper Alert ......................... 2 2 ▫ Security System Manual Override ..........[...]

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y ou 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 fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Place [...]

inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. W ARNING! 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 [...]

NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting pr oblems and loss of security protection. • 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 [...]

Customer Key Programming Y ou 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. T urn the ignition Off and r emove the first key . 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition O[...]

DOOR LOCKS W ARNING! 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. W ARNING! 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[...]

If you press the door lock switch while the keys ar e in the ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door , the door will lock. Therefor e, make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door . The rear doors cannot be opened fr om inside th[...]

The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or r e-enabled by performing the following procedur e: 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 lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the [...]

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. Depr ess 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) T o provi[...]

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk fr om distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a transmitter . Y ou don’t have to point the transmit- ter at the vehicle to activate the system. T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door . [...]

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. T o unlock the trunk: Press and hold the T runk button on the transmitter to unlatch the trunk. NOTE: The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk[...]

one second. Release both buttons simultaneously . Y ou 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 . Y ou will hear[...]

2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void 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. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk, and igni[...]

Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual lock control. TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to open the trunk fr om outside the vehicle. From inside the car the trunk lid can be r eleased by depressing the T runk Release Button located on the instrument pan[...]

T runk Internal Emergency Release NOTE: As a security measure, a T runk Internal Emer - gency Release lever is built into the 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 pictur e. POWER WI[...]

Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our 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 r ear windows open, op[...]

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 thr own from the vehicle. Seat belts r educe 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[...]

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough[...]

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can in[...]

W ARNING! 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 parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (ben[...]

Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove any slack fr om 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 f[...]

3. W ithin 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least thr ee times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: W atch for the Seat Belt W arning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while r e-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. T urn off[...]

Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the g[...]

W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped [...]

Children that ar e not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should be secured in the r ear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child r estraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow c[...]

• AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Knee Impact Bolsters The window airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Left and Right W indow Bags Above Side W indo[...]

• The airbag control module also turns on the 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 . W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could m[...]

• The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and right front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction r ope 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 n[...]

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 [...]

Airbag Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready for your pr otec- tion in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first tu[...]

Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in t[...]

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. W e also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it befor e you buy it. • The restraint[...]

Children T oo Large For Booster Seats Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be l[...]

in adjacent rear -seating positions or if your child re- straints are not LA TCH-compatible, install the restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge that you car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems wi[...]

Y ou 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 lift the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat wher[...]

In the rear seat, you may have tr ouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate fr om the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release[...]

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 r estraint and, where possible, route the tether strap under the head r estraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass[...]

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 r estraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the ch[...]

SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! 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. T o avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below . • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed t[...]

Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other object[...]

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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Console Features ....................... 5 3 ▫ Console Features — W ithout Heated Seats .... 5 3 ▫ Console Features — W ith Heated Seats ....... 5 4 m Mirrors .............................. 5 5 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped ...... 5 5 ▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirr ors?[...]

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................... 6 4 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................ 6 4 ▫ T urn Signals .......................... 6 5 ▫ Headlight Beam Select Switch ............. 6 5 ▫ Passing Light ......................... 6 5 ▫ Headlight T ime Delay ................... 6 5 m W indshield W ipers And W ashers ........... 6 5 ?[...]

CONSOLE FEA TURES Console Features — Without Heated Seats The front console has two cup holders in the fr ont and a storage bin. An optional r emovable ashtray may be located in the driver’s side cup holder . The center console/armrest has a pencil /tir e gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover . The bottom of the [...]

Console Features — With Heated Seats 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 /tir e 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 disc[...]

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view thr ough the rear window . A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be [...]

Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror . 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. W ARNING! V eh[...]

SEA TS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward/Rearward The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor . Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position. After releasing the adjusting bar , apply forward and rearwar d body pressure to be sur e the seat is latched. Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner contr ol is on the side of[...]

Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to incr ease or decrease the amount of lumbar support. T urn the control lever for - ward to incr ease and rearward to decr ease the desired amount of lumbar support. Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboar d side of the seat near the floor . Use the front switch [...]

The left rotary switch contr ols the heat level for the driver’s seat, and the right rotary switch contr ols the heat level for the passenger’s seat. These switches feature several heat settings ranging from 0 to 6. Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust [...]

W ARNING! 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 T o open the h[...]

Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Use the hood prop r od to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop r od in the hole marked “prop” on the underside of the hood. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downwar[...]

Dimmer Control W ith the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer contr ol for the interior lights on the Multi-Function Control Lever upwar d will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior ligh[...]

Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, instrument panel light dimming, courtesy lights, passing lights, dome light and fog lights. UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 3[...]

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights T urn the end of the control lever to the first detent for parking light operation. T urn to the second detent for headlight operation. T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the center portion of the lever up or down. T urning the dimmer control to the full up position als[...]

T urn Signals Move the turn signal lever up or down and the arrows in the instrument cluster flash to show pr oper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. Y ou 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. Pul[...]

T o 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 r esume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for severa[...]

W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout 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 T o turn the T raction Control System Off, pr es[...]

NOTE: The T raction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system off befor e powering down or turning the ignition to Lock. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device will control the thr ottle op- eration to maintain a constant vehicle sp[...]

T o Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake or clutch pressur e will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory . Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system of f and erases the memory . T o Resume Speed: T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push and rele[...]

When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to thir d 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 [...]

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink t Universal T ransceiver replaces up to three r emote 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 T ransceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and chargin[...]

W ARNING! V ehicle 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. W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are[...]

5. The indicator light in the Universal T ransceiver 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 r epeat the procedure. T o train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sur e to keep you[...]

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 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 but[...]

Reprogramming A Single Button 1. Press and hold the Universal T ransceiver button to be repr ogrammed. 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 fr om the button to be trained. 3. Press and hold the hand held trans[...]

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof contr ols are mounted between the sun visors. The following two types of power sunroof switches may be equipped on this vehicle: Press and r elease the V ent switch to open the sunroof to the V ent position. NOTE: Open the sunshade by hand when opening the sunroof to the V ent position. Press and r elease t[...]

NOTE: The sunshade can only be closed by hand. W ARNING! In an accident, there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. Y ou could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never all[...]

CAUTION! Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories [...]

UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls ................. 8 3 m Instrument Cluster Standar d ............... 8 4 m Instrument Cluster Pr emium ............... 8 5 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 8 6 m Compass, T emperature, And T rip Computer Display — If Equipped ................... 9 1 ▫ Contro[...]

▫ T uning .............................. 9 7 ▫ PTY (Pr ogram T ype) Button ............... 9 7 ▫ Balance ............................. 9 8 ▫ Fade ............................... 9 8 ▫ T one Control ......................... 9 8 ▫ AM/FM Selection ...................... 9 9 ▫ Scan Button .......................... 9 9 ▫ T o Set The Ra[...]

m Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith Cassette T ape Player And CD Changer Capability ........................... 1 0 5 ▫ Operating Instructions .................. 1 0 5 ▫ Power Button ........................ 1 0 5 ▫ Electronic V olume Control ............... 1 0 5 ▫ Seek .............................. 1 0 5 ▫ T u n e .............[...]

▫ Program Button 5 ..................... 1 1 7 ▫ T ime Button ......................... 1 1 7 ▫ Changing Modes ...................... 1 1 7 ▫ Removing Discs From The CD Changer ..... 1 1 7 ▫ CD Changer Operation W ith The Changer O f f ............................... 1 1 7 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped ...................[...]

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 83 4[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ST ANDARD 84 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 85 4[...]

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. T raction 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 tract[...]

5. T achometer The red ar ea of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red area (over 6,500 rpm), ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed. 6. T urn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the tur[...]

through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not requir e 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. 1 [...]

U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Ther e- fore, if the odometer r eading is changed, during repair or replacement, be sur e to keep a record of the r eading before and after the service so that the corr ect mileage can [...]

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 procedur e shown in Section 7. 18. Brake System W arning Light This light monitors both the brake fluid lev[...]

In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System W arning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating. 19. 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,[...]

Control Buttons Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip conditions. Reset The following trip conditions can be reset: • A VG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) • ODO • ET T o reset only the trip condition curr ently displayed, press and release the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds. T o [...]

Elapsed T ime (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. Compass T emperature Display This display provides the outside temperatur e and one of eight compass readings to indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may[...]

When the CAL indicator goes off, the compass is cali- brated and should display correct headings. V erify proper calibration by checking North (N), South (S), East (E), and W est (W). If the compass does not appear accurate, repeat the calibration pr ocedure in another area. Compass V ariance V ariance is the differ ence between magnetic North and [...]

Outside T emperature If the outside temperature is mor e than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F . When the outside temperature is less than 2 40°F ( 2 40°C), the display will show 2 40°F/C. CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRA Y For a nominal charge your dealer can pr ovide a “smok- er’s” package. This package consists of a cigar lighter and an[...]

T wo T ypes of Signals There ar e 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 d[...]

Seek Button (Radio Mode) Press and r elease 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. T uning Press the TUNE contr ol up or down to increase or decrease the fr equency . If you [...]

Program T ype Radio Display Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather 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. The radio display will flash[...]

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 sear ch for the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station b[...]

Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the curr ent selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backwar d 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward (FF) Press the [...]

Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. T o turn off the Dolby Noise r eduction System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is automatically r eactivated each time a[...]

NOTE: • Y ou 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 . • If 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 O[...]

MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player , CD player , or satellite radio (if equipped). T o 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 cu[...]

Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forwar d. Press and hold the R W button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forwar d and fast reverse ar e activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an inter esting change of pace. Random[...]

SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE T APE PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CAP ABILITY Operating Instructions 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. NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user should set the controls as shown in the follo[...]

make another selection. Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. T une Press the TUNE contr ol up or down to increase or decrease the fr equency . If the button is pushed and held, the radio will continue to tune until the button is released. The fr equency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the[...]

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 Sat[...]

T ime Button Press the time button to toggle between station fr equency and time of day . 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*. When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol app[...]

Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer . CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough r oad, 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 pr otect your CD player , one of the fo[...]

SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio Operation Power/V olume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. T urn the volume control clockwise to incr ease the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the ra[...]

Bass and T reble T one Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decr eases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a balanced output.[...]

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party r esponsible 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 befor e the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD play[...]

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 pr ovide an interest- ing change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to sto[...]

Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an inter esting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer . CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough r oad, the CD player may skip momentarily . Skipping will [...]

Radio Display Messages Y our radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player . 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 th[...]

T o insert additional CDs into the changer , the instructions follow: 1. Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen 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 li[...]

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 pr evious disc. Time Button Press thi[...]

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the r ocker sw[...]

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection, three times, it will play the thir d, 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 t[...]

Maintain your cassette tape player . The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape 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 chann[...]

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. T ry a known good disc befor e considering disc player service. Y ou may have a problem with CD-R (recor dable) and CD-R W (recordable and writable) disks. RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions,[...]

The controls ar e as follows: Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the sys- tem in any mode you select. The 0 Setting repr esents OFF and the 4 Set- ting is the greatest amount of air flow . Air Conditioning Operation T o turn on the Air Conditioning, choose the direction of the air thr ou[...]

Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. • Recirculation — Air Conditioning Recirculated interior air is cooled and sent through the instr ument 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 ou[...]

• Floor Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the defr ost and side window demist outlets. • Mix Air is directed thr ough the floor , defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that requir e extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfo[...]

W indshield and Side W indow Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by using the defr ost position on the mode control. Y our side windows may fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather . T o clear the windows, select the Panel-Air Conditioning mode on the Mode Control. Point the panel outlets towar d the side windo[...]

Operating T ips (Manual A/C Control Only) 126 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

Outside Air Intake When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, dir ectly in front of the wind- shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstr uctions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 127 4[...]

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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es .................... 1 3 2 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 1 3 2 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 3 2 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) ................. 1 3 3 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 1 3 4 ▫ After Starting ..................[...]

m T ire Safety Information .................. 1 4 4 ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 1 4 4 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 1 4 7 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 1 4 8 m T ires—General Information ............... 1 5 1 ▫ T ire Pressur e ......................... 1 5 1 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressur es .[...]

▫ E-85 General Information ................ 1 6 7 ▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) .................... 1 6 7 ▫ Fuel Requirements .................... 1 6 8 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil ................. 1 6 8 ▫ Starting ............................ 1 7 0 ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 1 7 0 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 1 7 0[...]

ST ARTING 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. W AR[...]

W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way . Unburn[...]

If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL ST AR TING” or “EXTREME COLD WEA THER” procedur es, 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! T o preven[...]

W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) ar e expected to last for several days. AUTOMA TIC TRANSAXLE Brake/T ransmission Interlock This interlock system prevents you fr om moving the gear selector out of [...]

CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK 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, P ARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear[...]

Four Speed Automatic T ransaxle The electronically contr olled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics ar e self calibrat- ing; therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and pr eci- sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles. Reset Mode The transaxle [...]

W ARNING! Y our 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. W ARNING! Never use the Park position as a substitute for the parking brake.[...]

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 distr ess. “L” Low This range should be used for maximum e[...]

T o 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 [...]

BRAKE SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, r epeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort r equired to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that requir ed with the power system operating.[...]

W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in tur[...]

TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED The T raction Control System r educes wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The system r educes wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction while spinning. The traction system oper- ates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h). The system is always in the “stand by” [...]

TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have[...]

T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary Spare tir e 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Milimeters (mm) 65 = Aspec[...]

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tir e can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tir e can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be[...]

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the T[...]

Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “T ire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the, 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your [...]

adhere to the loading conditions, tir e size and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the T ire and Loading Information placard and the V ehicle Loading section of this manual. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WR’s) for the front and r ear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on G[...]

NOTE: For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392 Kg). 150 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

W ARNING! Overloading of your tire 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. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory oper[...]

2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability—[...]

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 pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure”. Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as t[...]

W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou 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 W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of [...]

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spar e tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car[...]

T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators ar e in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves and will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent gr ooves, the ti[...]

W ARNING! • 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 steeri[...]

TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance, tire chains ar e not recom- mended. CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country r equire the use of snow tires during winter . Standard tir es are of the all season type and satisfy this requir ement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire side[...]

Follow the recommended tir e rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More fr equent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The suggested r otation method is the “forward-cr oss” shown in the diagram. AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that of [...]

Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Over drive posi- tion and is identified by the word “AUT OSTICK”. 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 [...]

• 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 of f speed control. • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode unt[...]

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate- rials called oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygenates are r equired 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 gasoli[...]

Sulfur in Gasoline If you live in the Northeast United States, your vehicle may have been designed to meet California low emission standards with cleaner burning California r eformulated gasoline with low sulfur . If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emission standards, your ve- hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels me[...]

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 r eplacement cap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).[...]

W ARNING! • 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. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground whi[...]

• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. W arranty Requirements The Manufacturer’s Passenger V ehicle W arranty will apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial use. However the following conditions must b[...]

• The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARL Y tow a trailer for mor e than 45 minutes of continuous operation. See Schedule “B” in section 8 of this manual for transaxle fluid change intervals. NOTE: Check the automatic transaxle fluid level before towing. Fluid discoloration, or a burnt odor , shows the need [...]

W ARNING! 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 near an open flame. Fuel Requirements Y our vehicle will operate on both[...]

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identi- fication Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). W e only recommend API Certified en- gine oils that meet the requir e- ments of DaimlerChrysler’s Mate- rial Standard MS-9214. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification M[...]

• Engine Oil Selection for Operating on Gasoline If you operate the vehicle on regular unleaded gasoline ONL Y , use Mopar oil or an equivalent that meets certified API (American Petroleum Institute) Quality . 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[...]

WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 1 7 2 m If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 1 7 2 m Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 1 7 4 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ................ 1 7 4 m Jump-Starting The Battery ............... 1 7 9 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 1 8 2 ▫ Acce[...]

HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER 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 r ear direc- tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn Hazard W arning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. U[...]

the fan control to High. This allows the heater cor e to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in Park with the air conditioner turned off [...]

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a s[...]

1. Block wheel diagonally op- posite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tire, scissors jack and lug wr ench from stowage. WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 175 6[...]

3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to car efully 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 ground. W ARNING! T o avoid possible personal injury , handle the wheel [...]

WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 177 6[...]

W ARNING! 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. 6. Remove lug nuts and tire. 7. Mount spare tire. 8. T ighten all lug nuts on mounting studs. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle count[...]

JUMP-ST ARTING THE BA TTER Y W ARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles 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[...]

W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and person injury could result. 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. W ARN[...]

W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could 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. W ARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid[...]

DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES 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 dif ference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines. W ARNING! Rapid a[...]

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with T raction Control, turn the system off befor e attempting to “rock” the vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound the front wheels. Then shift back and forth b[...]

TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) Automatic T ransaxle Y our 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 [...]

MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.4L Engine .......................... 1 8 7 m 2.7L Engine .......................... 1 8 8 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 1 8 9 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 1 9 0 m Replacement Parts ..................... 1 9 1 m Dealer Service .....................[...]

▫ Appearance Care And Pr otection From Corrosion ........................... 2 1 4 m Fuses ............................... 2 1 9 ▫ Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) .............. 2 1 9 ▫ Interior Fuses ........................ 2 1 9 m Replacement Light Bulbs ................ 2 2 1 m Bulb Replacement ...................... 2 2 2 ▫[...]

2.4L ENGINE MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 187 7[...]

2.7L ENGINE 188 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our 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 ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel[...]

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could pr event vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and Maintenance) requir ement, this check verifies the following: the MIL (Malfunction Indi[...]

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 failur e or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update. A recheck with the above test r outine may then indicate th[...]

W ARNING! Y ou 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. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance ser[...]

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 changed. Check the following list to decide if any apply to you. • Day and night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C) • Sto[...]

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 requir ements of DaimlerChrysler’s Material Standard MS-639[...]

may be labeled as Flexible Fuel (FFV) or Alternate Fuel (AFV). These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet the manufacturer’s standar d. 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 There ar e a growing number of engine oil[...]

Drive Belts — Check Condition and T ension 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 failur e. Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, or glazing and replace them if ther e is any sign of damage which could result in be[...]

Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requir es 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 requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly serviced to assur e pr[...]

• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for prolonged period. Engine T iming 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 fr eedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As[...]

W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. W ash 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 ski[...]

through the condenser as r equired. Fabric front fascia protectors may r educe air flow to the condenser , reducing air conditioning performance. W ARNING! The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. T o avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnect[...]

Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the side of the reservoir . If necessary , add fluid to restor e the proper indicated level. W ith 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 ar e two upper f[...]

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 lubri[...]

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 [...]

W ARNING! 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 sou[...]

Cooling System Inspection W ARNING! • 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.[...]

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 requir ed 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) thereaf[...]

Coolant Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant will r eturn to the radiator from the coolant r eserve tank. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. W ARNING! The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling sy[...]

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 r emove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point, adding, or r eplacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant[...]

ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Hoses and V acuum/V apor 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 [...]

Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secur e and no leaks are present. Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas 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 [...]

Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended brake fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. W ARNING! Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than MOP AR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard or pro- longed [...]

Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor - mance. Use only manufacturers r ecommended 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 presc[...]

• If the fluid is hot (180°F / 82°C), the reading should be in the cross hatched ar ea marked ”HOT” (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). • If the fluid level shows low , add sufficient transmis- sion fluid to bring to the proper level. CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle can cause serious damage. T o preven[...]

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 g[...]

W ashing • W ash 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 r oad film and stains and to polish your[...]

• Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corr osion. T o remove heavy soil, select a non abrasive, non acidic cleaner . Do not use scouring pads or metal polishes. A void auto- matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ pr otective fin- ish. • Y our painted [...]

W ARNING! 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, or ammonia based cleaners to clean the leather . The leather has already been pretreated. [...]

Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instr u- ments which may scratch the elements. Instrument Panel Cover The i[...]

FUSES Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment; near the air cleaner . This information applies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay numbering embossed on the Power Distribution Center T op Cover . Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left sid[...]

Cavity Fuse Circuit 1 30 Amp Gr een Blower Motor 2 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Headlight, High Beam Indicator 3 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Headlight 4 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Switch Illu- mination, T ransmission Range Switch, Daytime Run- ning Light Module (Canada), Power W indows, Anti-lock Brake System Module 5 10 Amp Red Power Door Lock and Do[...]

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. REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT B[...]

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount- ing screws. 2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool. 222 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the fender as shown in the picture. This will fr ee the ball stud from its r etainer in the fender . Pull the headlight assem- bly away from the vehicle. 4. T urn the retaining ring counterclockwise and r emove the bulb and socket assembly . 5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. CAUT[...]

7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secur e the bulb. 8. Reinstall the headlight assembly . Park, T urn 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. 2. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwi[...]

Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1. Remove the screws securing the light assembly to the front fascia. 2. Pull the light assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb and socket assembly . 3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb and socket assembly . 4. T urn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it fr om the housing. 5. In[...]

Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it fr om the housing. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly . Rear Light Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing pla[...]

License Plate Bulb Replacement 1. Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the license lamp. Using a small screwdriver , remove the entire housing. 2. T urn 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 appliqué. Head[...]

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil Use API Certified GF-3 engine oil. SAE 5W -30 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE[...]

Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar t Brake Fluid DOT 3 Motor V ehicle. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Steering Gear & Linkag[...]

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 2 3 2 m Partial Zero Emissions V ehicle (PZEV) For 2.4L — If Equipped ................. 2 3 2 m Maintenance Schedules .................. 2 3 3 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 2 3 6 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 2 4 6 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S[...]

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper 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 reliab[...]

NOTE: There ar e specific instructions regar ding 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 ***. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There ar e two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Sched[...]

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage ar e listed, follow the interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. At [...]

Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transaxle and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Check rubber se[...]

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 L . • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0° C[...]

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXXX X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, r ear drums and shoes. X SCHEDULE “B” 237 8 M A I N T E N A N[...]

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or re[...]

Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXXX X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, r ear drums and shoes. X SCHEDULE “B” 239 8 M A I N T E N[...]

Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (1 10 000) (1 15 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust [...]

Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXXX Replace the air cleaner filter . * X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust [...]

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXX X X Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter en- gine. *** X Replace the ignition cables on the 2.4 liter en- g[...]

Miles 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 123,000 (Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) (198 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter en- gine. ** X Replace the[...]

Miles 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 138,000 141,000 (Kilometers) (203 000) (208 000) (212 000) (217 000) (222 000) (227 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXXX X Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if r e- quired. X [...]

Miles 144,000 147,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (232 000) (237 000) (241 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* X X Replace the air cleaner filter . * X Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter engine. ** X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear dr ums and sh[...]

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Replace the spark plugs on 2[...]

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (1 15 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.* XX X X X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Inspect and check tension for power ste[...]

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) (168 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Inspect the front and r ear bra[...]

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] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.* X X XXX Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Inspect the front and r e[...]

Miles 144,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000) [Months] [144] [150] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r equired.* X Replace the air cleaner filter . * X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear dr ums and shoes. X Check and replace, if necessary , the PCV valve. [...]

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 2 5 2 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 2 5 2 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 2 5 2 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 2 5 2 m If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 2 5 2 m W arran[...]

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake 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[...]

This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact t[...]

Service Contract Y ou may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you fr om the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufactur er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufactur er stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufactur er’s Service Contract, you will[...]

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 255 9[...]

MOP AR T P ARTS Mopar t 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 W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediatel[...]

• Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforw[...]

DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway T raffic 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 T ires Must Con[...]

T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (highest), B, and C, repr e- senting the tire’s r esistance 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 r educe tire [...]

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INDEX 10[...]

About Y our Brakes ...................... 1 4 1 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 2 0 6 Adding Fuel .......................... 1 6 4 Aiming Headlights ...................... 2 2 7 Air Cleaner , Engine ..................... 1 9 6 Air Conditioning ....................... 1 2 1 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ........... 1 2 6 Air Conditi[...]

Jump Starting ........................ 1 7 9 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement .......... 2 1 Location ......................... 179,198 Belts, Drive ........................... 1 9 6 Belts, Engine .......................... 1 9 8 Body Mechanism Lubrication .............. 2 0 1 B-Pillar Location ....................... 1 4 8 Brake, Parking .........[...]

Coin Holder ........................... 5 3 Compact Disc Changer ................... 1 1 5 Compact Disc Maintenance ............... 1 2 0 Compact Disc Player .................. 96,101 Compact Spare T ire ..................... 1 5 4 Compass .............................. 9 1 Compass Calibration ..................... 9 3 Console .....................[...]

Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 1 8 2 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary ................. 7 7 Electronic Speed Contr ol .................. 6 8 Emergency , In Case of Jacking ............................. 1 7 4 Emergency T runk Release ............... 23,24 Emission Control System Maintenance .... 190,232 Engine ..........................[...]

Fluid Level Checks Automatic T ransaxle ................... 2 1 2 Capacities ........................... 2 2 7 Fog Light Service ....................... 2 2 5 Fog Lights .......................... 64,225 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................. 1 8 3 Fuel Adding ............................. 1 6 4 Filler Cap ........................... 1 6 4 Fil[...]

Infant Restraint ......................... 4 0 Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 5 5 Instrument Cluster ..................... 84,85 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 8 3 Instrument Panel Cover .................. 2 1 8 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............ 2 1 8 Interior Fuses .......................... 2 1 9 Interior Ligh[...]

Map Reading ......................... 6 2 Oil Pressur e .......................... 8 9 Park ............................... 2 2 4 Passing ............................. 6 5 Rear Servicing .................... 226,227 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 9 1 Security Alarm ........................ 2 2 Service .......................... 221,222 Se[...]

Occupant Restraints ...................... 2 5 Odometer ............................. 8 8 T ampering ........................... 8 8 T r i p ................................ 8 8 Oil, Engine ......................... 192,227 Capacity ............................ 2 2 7 Change Interval ...................... 1 9 3 Checking ........................... [...]

Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 9 5 Radio Operation .................. 105,1 10,1 18 Radio Remote Controls ................... 1 1 8 Rear W indow Defroster .................. 1 2 4 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ............................... 2 2 8 Reformulated Gasoline ................... 1 6 1 Refrigerant ..........[...]

Service Manuals ........................ 2 5 6 Setting the Clock ........................ 9 5 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ............. 2 9 Side Airbag ............................ 3 7 Side W indow Demisters .................. 1 2 4 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............. 1 8 2 Snow T ires ............................ 1 5 8 Spark Plugs ......[...]

Replacement ......................... 1 5 6 Rotation ............................ 1 5 8 Safety ........................... 144,151 Sizes ............................... 1 4 5 Snow T ires .......................... 1 5 8 Spinning ............................ 1 5 5 T read W ear Indicators .................. 1 5 6 T owing ........................... 1[...]

V oltmeter .............................. 8 7 W arning, Door Ajar ...................... 1 6 W arning Flasher , Hazard ................. 1 7 2 W arnings and Cautions .................... 6 W arranty Information .................... 2 5 4 W ashers, W indshield .................. 65,203 W ashing V ehicle ........................ 2 1 5 W axing and Pol[...]