Chrysler 2006 Sebring Convertible manual

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  • Página 1

    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ........................... 7 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................ 4 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 8 1 5[...]

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual ................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions .................. 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 6 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations .......... 6 1[...]

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    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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    INTRODUCTION 5 1[...]

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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[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 9 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 9 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle Ignition Interlock System . . 9 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 9 䡵 Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 1 0 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................[...]

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    ▫ General Information .................... 1 8 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service ............... 1 8 䡵 V ehicle Theft Alarm ..................... 1 9 ▫ T amper Alert ......................... 1 9 ▫ Security System Manual Override ........... 1 9 䡵 T runk Lock And Release .................. 2 0 䡵 T runk Safety W arning ...................[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, lock the doors, and close the windows when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in P ARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position. T urn the key to th[...]

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    SENTR Y KEY — IF EQUIPPED W ith this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electr onics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not r ecognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then shut of f. The system will allow the engi[...]

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    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 pr ovided with a four digit PIN number . This number is requir ed for dealer replace[...]

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    ILLUMINA TED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will come on when you open either door , unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry or central unlock from the driver’s side (if so equipped). They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to of f. The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition after yo[...]

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    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 . Power Door Lock Switch Door Lock Plunger THINGS[...]

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    Central Locking—If Equipped T urning the driver’s door lock to the unlock position twice within five seconds will unlock both doors. T urning the key in the driver’s door to the unlock position once will unlock only the driver’s door . Locking the driver’s door with the key will lock both doors. Door Ajar W arning If you move the vehicle [...]

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    4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Automatic Unlock on Exit—Only A vailable 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 fr om the factory . Automatic Unlock on Ex[...]

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    T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease 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 unlo[...]

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    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 immediately upon activation of the T runk button (without pressing and holding) by performing the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit- ter . 2. Continue to[...]

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    3. Press and r elease 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 a chime when a transmitter has been successfully programmed. Y ou will have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmit- ters. A chime [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 turning the ignition ON and depressing the T runk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park before the[...]

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    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. WINDOWS [...]

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    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, r elease, and the window will go down automatically . T o open the window part way , pull the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. W ind Buffeting W ind bu[...]

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    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 str eet. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuri[...]

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    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 on 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 allow the belt go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough t[...]

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    W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing [...]

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    W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the [...]

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    The pretensioners ar e triggered by the fr ont airbag con- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners ar e single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pr eten- sioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has[...]

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    4. T urn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this pr ocedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt W arning Light will continue to illuminate while[...]

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    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[...]

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    The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe fr ontal collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you pr operly . Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the [...]

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    W ARNING! • 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 de[...]

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    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. • 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 an[...]

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not sever e enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to[...]

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou 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 [...]

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    Children 12 years and under should ride pr operly buck- led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, children ar e safer when properly restrained in the r ear seat rather than in the front. W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant [...]

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    W ARNING! • 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 infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward [...]

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    than one year . These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LA TCH — Child Seat Anchorage System Section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly[...]

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    connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufactur ers offer add-on tether strap kits or retr o-fit kits. Y ou are ur ged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child r e- straint in any vehicle. Both rear seating positions have[...]

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    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 will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instr uctions that were pr ovided with the child restraint system. The re[...]

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    installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interfer es with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, r oute the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This shoul[...]

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    T o attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Lift the carpet flap to expose the anchor directly behind the seat where you ar e placing the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor and remo[...]

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    T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thr own about and possibly injured, or injur e a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the r ear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secur ed by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS The [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 䡵 Convertible T op Operation ................ 4 7 ▫ T o Lower The T op ...................... 4 7 ▫ T o Raise The T op ...................... 4 9 ▫ T op Cover Installation ................... 5 0 ▫ T op Cover Removal ..................... 5 5 䡵 Console Features ......................[...]

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    ▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............. 6 7 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights .............................. 6 7 ▫ Automatic Headlights—If Equipped ......... 6 8 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...... 6 8 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .................... 6 8 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................ 6 8 ?[...]

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    CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERA TION W ARNING! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does, and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision. Therefore it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts at all times when riding in a convertibl[...]

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    3. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling both latch handles rearwar d until the latch hooks are fr ee. 4. Press the Power T op Switch to disengage the top pins from the header . As soon as the top is free, close both latch handles. NOTE: The Power T op Switch has two detent positions for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and ho[...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the top material could result if the latch handles are not completely closed when the top is lowered. The convertible top cover cannot be in- stalled while the latch handles are open. T o Raise The T op: CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the sunvisors, rotate the driver’s and passenger’s sunvisor to the forward (against glass) pos[...]

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    3. Press the Power T op Switch to raise the top. Before the top reaches the windshield, open both fr ont latch handles. Press the switch again to continue raising the top until the two pins seat themselves in the windshield header . 4. Use the center pull cup to pull down on the header . Hook each latch hook to its striker . Latch both sides. CAUTI[...]

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    Installation From Inside The V ehicle 1. Kneel on the rear seat and tuck the r ear edge and side edges of the top cover under the black molding near the trunk. 2. Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in between the seatback and seatback bracket. UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 3[...]

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    3. Snap the top cover flaps to the inner trim panel snaps. The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap. 4. Press down on the forwar d portion of the top cover to engage the hook and loop fasteners. T op Cover Flap Hook and Loop Fasteners 52 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    Installation From Outside The V ehicle 1. Start on one side of the vehicle and tuck as much of the top cover as possible under the black molding. 2. Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap. (The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.) T op Cover Flap UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 3[...]

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    3. T uck the top cover tab closest to you into the space between the seatback and the seatback bracket. 4. W alk to the other side of the vehicle and finish tucking the top cover under the black molding. Insert the remain- ing tab between the seatback and the seatback bracket. 5. Snap the remaining top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap. T op [...]

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    6. Press down on the forwar d portion of the top cover to engage the hook and loop fasteners. T op Cover Removal Unsnap the snaps and disengage the hook and loop fasteners, slide the tabs from the r ear seat and then from the rear of the top storage ar ea. Remove the top cover , fold, and store in the tr unk or a dry secure area. CONSOLE FEA TURES [...]

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    passengers and a rear courtesy lamp located dir ectly in back of the center console. The center console can be locked using the “master” key . T wo coin holders are located towar d the front of the inside of the console bin. Both can also accommodate various combinations of differ ent types of coins, includ- ing some international currencies. T[...]

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    CAUTION! T o 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 Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote contr ols mounted on the instrument panel located to the left of the st[...]

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    Outside Mirror Adjustment — 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 . Right Side Mirror Adjustment 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 [...]

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    SEA TS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward/Rearward — If Equipped The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor . Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position. Using body pressur e, move forward and r earward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner contr ol is on t[...]

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    W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The 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 a[...]

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    CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Heated Seats — If Equipped W ARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when us[...]

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    T o Fold The Front Seatback Forward: T urn the high mounted release lever r earward and fold the seatback forward. If you r elease the lever early , a safety feature locks the seat into that position. T urn the release lever again to continue lowering the seat. Just before the seatback r eaches the full forward position, a soft “click “ will be[...]

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    Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust the r estraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. T o raise, pull up on the head restraint. T o lower , depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T[...]

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    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 downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latc[...]

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    NOTE: The map lights will remain on until the mirr or switches have been turned to the OFF position, so be sure that they have been turned off befor e leaving the vehicle. Interior Lights The console rear light, map/courtesy lights, and the optional under-door courtesy lights come on when a door is opened and the panel lamp dimmer switch (located o[...]

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    turn on the lights. T urn the panel dimmer switch fully clockwise to prevent the lights fr om coming on when a door is opened. NOTE: The interior lights have a “fade to off” featur e. When the lights are turned of f, they gradually “fade” off. Dimmer Control W ith the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer contr ol for the int[...]

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    Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, instrument panel light dimming, passing light, dome light, and fog lights. Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights T urn the end of the Multi-Function lever to the first detent for parking light ope[...]

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    Automatic Headlights—If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on at a preset level of outdoor lighting. T urn the end of the control lever to the thir d 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 th[...]

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    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 Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlight[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 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 char[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 t[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls ................. 8 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster Standar d ............... 8 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster Pr emium ............... 8 7 䡵 Instrument Cluster – GTC Model ........... 8 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............. 8 9 䡵 Compass, T emperature, And T rip Comp[...]

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    ▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ............... 1 0 1 ▫ T uning ............................. 1 0 1 ▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ............... 1 0 1 ▫ PTY (Pr ogram T ype) Button .............. 1 0 1 ▫ Balance ............................ 1 0 3 ▫ Fade .............................. 1 0 3 ▫ T one Control ........................ 1 0 3 ▫ AM[...]

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    ▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped ......................... 1 0 8 䡵 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith Cassette T ape Player And CD Changer Capability ........................... 1 0 9 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 0 9 ▫ Mode Button ........................ 1 1 1 ▫ Scan Button (Radio Mode) ...............[...]

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    䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped ............. 1 2 3 ▫ System Activation ..................... 1 2 3 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) .................... 1 2 3 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK Radios ............................. 1 2 4 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP , RBU, RAZ, RB1 And R[...]

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 85 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ST ANDARD 86 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 87 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – GTC MODEL 88 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    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[...]

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    light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . (See page 72 for more information.) 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 ar ea (over 6,500 rpm), ease up on the accelerator to preve[...]

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    your Owner Manual for more details). If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF 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 through several of your typical driv[...]

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    14. T ransmission Range Indicator This indicator illuminates to show the automatic trans- mission gear selection. An optional AutoStick Gear Indicator displays the curr ent transaxle gear when in AutoStick mode. 15. Odometer/T rip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon[...]

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    17. Oil Pressur e Light Shows low engine oil pressur e. 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 the bulb repair ed promptly . If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. Do not operate the vehic[...]

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    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,[...]

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    COMP ASS, TEMPERA TURE, AND TRIP COMPUTER DISPLA Y — IF EQUIPPED This 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: • A VG ECO [...]

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    T rip Conditions A verage Fuel Economy (A VG 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: (A verage Fuel Economy) x (Fuel Remain[...]

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    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 ar ea free fr om large metal ob[...]

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    Setting the Compass V ariance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari- ance zone. T o 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 V AR symbol is lit and then immediately release both buttons. The current variance zone wil[...]

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    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 ⫺ 40°F ( ⫺ 40°C), the display will show ⫺ 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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    Power Switch, V olume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. T urn the volume control clockwise to incr ease the volume. The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. 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 [...]

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    T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religiou[...]

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    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 of f. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance a[...]

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    5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory . Y ou may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Pr ess 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 bot[...]

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    T ape Eject Press the EJT T ape 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 featur e. Changing T ape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press the PTY button. The li[...]

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    CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer , and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will autom[...]

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    FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased. The R W ( 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 pr ovide an interesti[...]

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    CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions ar e for the radio controls that operate this CD changer . Mode Button T o activate the CD changer , press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display . Disc Up/Pro[...]

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    An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following r easons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • W ater condensation on optics SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE T APE PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CAP ABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on[...]

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    Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the volume control to the right incr eases 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 vo[...]

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    Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- ANCE, and F ADE. Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to incr ease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to incr ease or decrease the T r eble tones. Press the AUDIO bu[...]

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    Cassette Player Features W ith ignition OFF and the sound system OFF , you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. Y ou 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 [...]

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    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 manufactur ed 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 Equipp[...]

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    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 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 pl[...]

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    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 radio. Seek Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next station i[...]

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    Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to incr ease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to incr ease or decrease the T r eble tones. Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK ?[...]

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    Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Y ou 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 [...]

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    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 r epeatedly to select between the CD player , the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SA T” will appear in[...]

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    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 . Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s [...]

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    SALES CODE RB1—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD/GPS NA VIGA TION SYSTEM The navigation system provides maps, turn identifica- tion, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your “Navi- gation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instruc- tions. NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with the C[...]

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

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    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 current compact disc in random or der to provide an interesting change of pace. The CD changer stays in the random play mode when changing to [...]

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    T o eject additional CDs from the changer , first select the numbered button wher e the CD is located and then press the EJT 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 pr essed first. SA TEL[...]

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    ESN/SID Access W ith RBP , RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 min[...]

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    888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblocking. Please have your ESN/SID information available. Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pr e-set stations, you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory . These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre-se[...]

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    • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the [...]

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    The left hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push-button in the center . The function of the left hand control is dif ferent depending on which mode you ar e 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 pressin[...]

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    CASSETTE T APE AND PLA YER MAINTENANCE T o 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 fr om slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3.[...]

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    6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc wher e 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. T ry a known good disc befor e considering disc player service. Y ou may have a problem with CD-R (recor d[...]

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    near the windshield glass. The In-Car T emperature Sen- sor is mounted behind the A TC 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 7[...]

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    61,....to 89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature contr ol. Y ou can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the comfort control until it r eaches 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: Y ou can change th[...]

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    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 display window will show which mode is operating. Panel Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outl[...]

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    NOTE: The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind- shield. T o improve fuel economy , leave in the defrost mode only when necessary . Rear W indow Defroster Press the button once to turn on the Rear W indow Defroster and a second time to turn it of f. An indicator light in the control shows tha[...]

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    Side W indow Demisters Side window demisters are located on the instr ument panel. These non adjustable outlets direct air towar d the side windows in any mode except Panel or Panel Recir- culation. The air is directed towar d the area of the side windows through which you view the outside r earview mirrors. Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are loca[...]

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    Operating T ips (A TC only) UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 135 4[...]

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    NOTE: If the system is in the AUTO mode and the fan control is alr eady rotated fully clockwise or fully coun- terclockwise, the contr ol 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 balanc[...]

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    Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compr essor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and incr ease fuel economy . NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the air condition- ing condenser for an accu[...]

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    • Panel — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air condition- ing system and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel. • Bi-Level — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air condition- ing system and then through the outlets located in both the instrument panel and floor outlets. • Panel Air is directed [...]

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    Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the fr ont 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 W indow Defroster The Rear W indow Defroster button is located to the right of the Mode Control. Pr ess this button once to turn on [...]

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    Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high- quality antifreeze coolant to pr ovide proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. W inter Operation The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low[...]

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    Operating T ips (Manual A/C Control Only) UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 141 4[...]

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    Outside Air Intake 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. Air Intake 142 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 1 4 6 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 1 4 6 ▫ Manual T ransaxle ..................... 1 4 6 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 4 6 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) ................. 1 4 7 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start .........[...]

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    䡵 T ire Safety Information .................. 1 5 8 ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 1 5 8 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 1 6 2 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 1 6 3 䡵 T ires—General Information ............... 1 6 7 ▫ T ire Pressur e ......................... 1 6 7 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressur [...]

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    ▫ Fuel Requirements .................... 1 8 2 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ............. 1 8 2 ▫ Starting ............................ 1 8 2 ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 1 8 2 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 1 8 3 ▫ Maintenance ......................... 1 8 3 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    Four Speed Automatic T ransaxle The electronically contr olled transaxle provides a pr ecise 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[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the select[...]

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    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 gr eater than that requir ed with the power system operating[...]

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    W ARNING! Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the effec- tiveness of Anti-lock brakes and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, n[...]

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    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 pr essure 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 ?[...]

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    A push-button located on the top of the steering column turns the T raction Control System ON or OFF . The system is always in the “ON” mode unless: • The traction control switch has been used to turn the system off; • There is a Anti-Lock Brake System malfunction; • There is a T raction Contr ol System malfunction; • The system has bee[...]

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    • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T (Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. T[...]

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    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = 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 Millimeters (mm) 65 = [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or 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[...]

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    Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tir e size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the “T ire and Loading Information” placard and in the “V ehicle Load[...]

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    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 v[...]

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    166 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

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    W ARNING! 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. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory op[...]

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    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 tir e rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability?[...]

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    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 ar e always “cold tire inflation pr essure”. Cold tir e inflation pressure is defined as[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure 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. T read Wear Indicators [...]

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    Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose con[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 tir es 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 sid[...]

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    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 r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected befor e rotating. The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d-cross” shown in the diagram[...]

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    autostick lever to the AUTOSTICK position. The trans- axle will remain in the curr ent 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 thir d gear whe[...]

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    FUEL REQUIREMENTS Y our vehicle is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and pr ovide 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 pr emium gaso- line will provide no benefit over high quality r egular gasolines, and in some cir[...]

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    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 r esult from using methanol/gasoline blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer . While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the nega[...]

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    Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, or damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to[...]

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    • Guard against carbon monoxide with pr oper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases[...]

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    Fuel Requirements Y our 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 r efueling pattern that alternates be- tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indic[...]

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    Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sur e that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. Maintenance If you operate the vehicle usi[...]

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    NOTE: T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secur ed. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fue[...]

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    VEHICLE LOADING V ehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ....................... 2 Rear Seat Occupants ........................ 2 Luggage ...................... 1 1 5 lbs. (52 kg) Rated V ehicle Capacity ............ 7 1 5 lbs. (324 kg) TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing [...]

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    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and r ear axles. Distribute the load over the front and r ear axles evenly . Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GA WR. W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if eithe[...]

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    T railer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) chart for the Max. [...]

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    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/T ransmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. (See Note 1) 2.4L Automatic/ Manual 20 Sq. Ft 1000 lbs (454 kg) 1 10 lbs (50 kg) 2.7L Automatic/ Manual 20 Sq. [...]

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    T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehic[...]

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    T owing Requirements T o promote pr oper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are r ecom- mended: CAUTION! • A void towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph[...]

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    • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in P for Park. W ith a manual transmission, shift the transmission into reverse. Always, block or ⬙ chock ⬙ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • T otal weight must be[...]

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    T owing Requirements — T railer Brakes − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer . This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury . − An electronically actuated trailer brake contr oller is requir ed when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. Wh[...]

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    T owing Requirements — T railer Lights & W iring Whenever you pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are r equired for motoring safety . The T railer T ow Package may includ ea4a n d7p i n wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector . NOTE: Do not cut or splice wi[...]

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    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. Ho[...]

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    T owing T ips — Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops gr eater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency . T [...]

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 1 9 8 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 1 9 8 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 1 9 9 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ................ 2 0 0 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es If Battery Is Low ... 2 0 4 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 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. W AR[...]

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    Preparations for Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear selector in P ARK. • T urn on the Hazard W arning Flasher , park vehicle on firm, level surface. • Put gear shift in park (automatic transmission) or reverse (manual transmission). • Set parking brake and t[...]

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    1. Block wheel diagonally op- posite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tir e, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wr ench 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 counterclock[...]

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    Jack Engagement Locations 202 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

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    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 tir e. 8. T ighten all lug nuts on mounting studs. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle coun[...]

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    JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES IF BA TTER Y IS LOW 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    7. When removing the jumper cables, r everse the above sequence exactly . Be careful of the moving belts and fan. 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 v[...]

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    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 fr ont (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines. W ARNING! Rapid [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L Engine .......................... 2 1 3 䡵 2.7L Engine .......................... 2 1 4 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 2 1 5 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 1 6 䡵 Replacement Parts ..................... 2 1 7 䡵 Dealer Service .........[...]

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    ▫ Appearance Care And Pr otection From Corrosion ........................... 2 4 1 䡵 Convertible T op Care ................... 2 4 6 ▫ W ashing ............................ 2 4 6 ▫ General Cleaning ..................... 2 4 6 ▫ Cloth T op Additional Cleaning Procedur e .... 2 4 7 ▫ Cloth T op Protection ................... 2 4 7 ▫ W e[...]

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    2.4L ENGINE 2.4L Engine Compartment MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 213 7[...]

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    2.7L ENGINE 2.7L Engine Compartment 214 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 prote[...]

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    Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) 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, t[...]

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    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 ef ficient service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil filters and are r ecomm[...]

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    W ARNING! 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 [...]

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    W ARNING! 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 engine o[...]

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    Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma- nently sealed. Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic maintenance requir ed. NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without r emoving the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals ar e located in the engine com[...]

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    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[...]

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    Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluor ocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pr o- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever , the manufacturer r ecommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and r ecycling equ[...]

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    Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the side of the reservoir . If necessary , add fluid to restor e to the proper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Suspension Ball Joints There ar e two upper front and [...]

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    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[...]

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    W indshield W iper Blade Replacement • Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. • 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 W ashers The fluid reservoir in the engine[...]

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    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 compl[...]

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    Cooling System W ARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. The fan is 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 switch is in the ON position. • [...]

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    Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended coolant, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type. CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified HOA T en- gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T cool- ant is introduced into the cooling system i[...]

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    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of pr otection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatur es occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will requir e more frequent coolant changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap [...]

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    ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately . Clean up any ground spills immediately . Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. W ith the engine off and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. The[...]

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    • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOA T engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion pr otection of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant r ecovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstr ucted. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equip[...]

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    W ARNING! 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 brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou may not have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Brake and Power Steering System Hoses When ser[...]

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    Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning lamp shows system failure. Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder ar ea before removing the cap. If necessary , fill brake fluid reservoir to the top of the fill mark chevron. W ith disc b[...]

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    Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pr essure fuel systems are designed with hoses and clamps which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline. Y ou are ur ged to use only manufac[...]

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    Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will gr eatly reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid. T o properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the following procedur e must be used: • The vehicle must [...]

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    • 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 TThe manufac[...]

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    What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the r esult of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings fr om 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 poll[...]

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    • Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches or chips as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating have your vehicle repair ed as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is con[...]

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    Y ou should not increase the gloss level, especially on top of the instrument panel top surface. Higher gloss levels will increase the r eflectivity in the windshield that could decrease visibility under bright light driving conditions. W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in clos[...]

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    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[...]

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    CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE Immediate removal of any contaminant is r ecommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance, and make successive cleanings easier . Do not subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the top and storage compartment. W ashing Hand washing is highly recommended. Automatic car washing equipment c[...]

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    V acuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the top’s drying time, ensur e removal of all dirt, and delete streaks in the material. Multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stubborn stains. If stains persist, contact your local dealership for further sugges- tions. Cloth T op Additional Cleaning Procedure For additional clean[...]

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    FUSES Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) 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 T op Cover . Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left[...]

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    Cavity Fuse Circuit 1 30 Amp Green Blower Motor 2 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Head- light, High Beam Indica- tor 3 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Head- light 4 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Switch Illumination, Power T op Switch, T ransmission Range Switch, Daytime Running Light Module (Canada), Power W in- dows, Anti-lock Brake System Module Cavity Fuse C[...]

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    Cavity Fuse Circuit 1 1 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster , T ransmission Control, Park/Neutral Switch, Body Control Module 12 10 Amp Red Left Low beam Headlight 13 20 Amp Y el- low Right Low Beam Head- light, Fog Light Switch 14 10 Amp Red Radio 15 10 Amp Red T urn Signal and Hazard Flashers, W iper Switch, Seat Belt Control Module, W iper Relays, Rea[...]

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    REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Instrument Cluster ..................... P C 1 9 4 ABS Indicator ........................ P C 1 6 1 Fog Indicators ........................ P C 1 6 1 Floor Console, Courtesy Light, Door Courtesy Light, T runk Light ............................ 5 6 2 Climate Control Light .................[...]

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    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 . 252 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    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. 6. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secur e the bu[...]

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    2. 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. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly . 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb, and reinsta[...]

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    Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1. Remove the screw securing the light assembly to the front fascia. 2. Pull the bulb and socket 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 housi[...]

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    Rear Light Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers. 2. Disconnect the wiring connector as shown and r e- move the plastic retainers. Remove the light housing from the vehicle. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. Remove th[...]

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    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[...]

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    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. 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 co[...]

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    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransaxle Mopar 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar 威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu- ids. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar 威 Power Steering F[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 2 6 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedules .................. 2 6 2 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 2 6 5 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 2 7 3 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 fi[...]

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    • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit. 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 r ear suspension components. ?[...]

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

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    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. 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 Rotate the [...]

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    Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. 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.[...]

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    Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. 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 Rotate [...]

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    Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (1 10 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if neces- sary .* XX X X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect and check tension for power steerin[...]

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    Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. 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 [...]

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) (180 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXX X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXX X X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, r ear drums and shoes. [...]

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    Miles 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXX Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter engine. X Replace th[...]

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    SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [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.[...]

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    Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (1 10 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X 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 [...]

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    Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.* XX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, [...]

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    Miles 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) [Months] [108] [1 14] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r equired.* X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, r ear drums and shoes. X Replace the spark plu[...]

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    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 right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. SCHEDULE “A” 277 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 2 8 0 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 2 8 0 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 2 8 0 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 2 8 0 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 2 8 0 䡵 W[...]

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    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[...]

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    • 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 the Manufacturer’s Customer Center . Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may [...]

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    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 probl[...]

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    T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr olled 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 tir es depends upon th[...]

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    W ARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 286 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

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    INDEX 10[...]

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    About Y our Brakes ...................... 1 5 5 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............. 1 5 5 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 2 3 3 Adding Fuel .......................... 1 8 3 Adding W asher Fluid .................... 2 3 0 Additives, Fuel ........................ 1 7 9 Aiming Headlights ...................... 2 5 7 Air Cleaner , E[...]

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    Autostick ............................. 1 7 6 Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 7 9 Ball Joints ............................ 2 2 8 Battery ............................... 2 2 5 Emergency Starting .................... 2 0 4 Gas Caution ...................... 206,225 Heater ............................. 1 4 8 Jump Starting ..................[...]

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    Changing A Flat T ire .................... 1 9 9 Charging System Light ................... 9 0 Chart, T ire Sizing ....................... 1 6 0 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .............. 2 1 6 Checking Y our V ehicle For Safety ............ 4 3 Child Restraint ................... 34,36,39,40 Child Restraint T ether Anchors ...[...]

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    Crankcase Emission Control System ......... 2 2 4 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) ............. 7 2 Cruise Light ........................... 8 9 Customer Assistance .................... 2 8 0 Daytime Running Lights .................. 6 8 Dealer Service ......................... 2 1 7 Defroster , Rear W indow .................. 1 3 9 Defroster , W i[...]

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    Cooling ............................ 2 3 2 Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 1 8 0 Fails to Start ......................... 1 4 8 Fuel Requirements ................. 178,257 O i l .......................... 218,257,258 Oil Change Interval ................... 2 1 9 Oil Selection ...................... 220,257 Oil Synthetic .....................[...]

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    Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ........ 2 5 8 Fog Light Service ....................... 2 5 5 Fog Lights ........................ 68,91,255 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................. 2 0 8 Fuel ................................. 1 7 8 Adding ............................. 1 8 3 Additives ........................... 1 7 9 Clean Air ............[...]

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    Cleaning ............................ 2 4 4 High Beam ......................... 69,90 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ....... 6 9 Passing ............................. 6 9 Switch .............................. 6 7 T ime Delay ........................ 68,69 Heater ............................ 129,136 Heater , Engine Block .................... 1 4 8[...]

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    Latches Hood ............................... 6 3 Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 1 7 8 Leaks, Fluid ............................ 4 4 Life of T ires ........................... 1 7 3 Lights .............................. 44,64 Airbag ........................ 32,34,43,89 Anti-Lock W arning ..................... 9 2 Automatic Headlights ....[...]

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    Door ............................... 1 2 Ignition .............................. 9 Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) ............ 37,39 Lubricants ............................ 2 2 8 Lubrication, Body ....................... 2 2 8 Luggage/Cargo Capacity ................. 1 8 5 Lumbar Support ........................ 6 0 Maintenance Fre[...]

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    Onboard Diagnostic System ............ 215,216 Opener , Garage Door (HomeLink 威 ) .......... 7 5 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .......... 4 Overdrive ............................ 1 5 2 Overheating, Engine ..................... 1 9 8 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ....... 4,283 Paint Care ............................ 2 4 1 Paint Damage ..[...]

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    Reminder , Seat Belt ...................... 2 7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... 1 5 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...... 1 2 6 Remote T runk Release .................... 2 0 Replacement T ires ...................... 1 7 3 Reporting Safety Defects ................. 2 8 3 Restraint, Head ......................... 6 3 Restraints, Chi[...]

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    Service Manuals ........................ 2 8 3 Setting the Clock ........................ 9 9 Side W indow Demisters (Defrosters) ...... 134,139 Signals, T urn ........................... 9 0 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............. 2 0 7 Snow T ires ............................ 1 7 5 Spare T ire ......................... 170,171 Spark Plugs ...[...]

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    General Information ................... 1 6 7 High Speed ......................... 1 6 9 Inflation Pressur es .................... 1 6 8 Jacking ............................. 2 0 0 Life of T ires ......................... 1 7 3 Load Capacity .................... 163,164 Quality Grading ...................... 2 8 4 Radial ...........................[...]

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    T read W ear Indicators ................... 1 7 2 T rip Computer .......................... 9 5 T rip Odometer .......................... 9 2 T rip Odometer Reset Button ................ 9 2 T runk Release, Emergency ............... 20,21 T runk Release Remote Control .............. 2 0 T urn Signals ......................... 68,90 Underhood Fuses [...]

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