Chrysler 2007 PT Cruiser 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 .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 1 1 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ..................................[...]

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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 ........... 7 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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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 3 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 3 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key .............. 1 4 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 5 䡵 Sentry Key ............................ 1 5 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................... 1[...]

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    ▫ T o Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 2 4 ▫ T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate (If Equipped W ith Power Options) .......... 2 5 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .................. 2 5 ▫ T o T urn Off “Flash Lights W ith Lock” ........ 2 6 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 6 ▫ General Information .................... 2 8[...]

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    䡵 Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) ........................... 4 1 䡵 Power W indows ........................ 4 2 ▫ Auto Down Feature .................... 4 3 ▫ Rear W indow Switches .................. 4 3 ▫ W ind Buffeting ........................ 4 4 䡵 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................ 4 4 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt[...]

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    䡵 Safety T ips ........................... 1 1 2 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 1 1 2 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle ..................... 1 1 3 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle ................... 1 1 3 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransaxle Place the shift lever in P ARK and make sure that the shift[...]

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    NOTE: If you try to remove the key befor e you place the lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is ino[...]

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    Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to r emove the key . NOTE: W ith the driver’s door open, and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function. SENTR Y KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized [...]

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    NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting pr oblems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon- de[...]

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    Sentry Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedur e: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key T ransponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 sec[...]

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    STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- out the ignition key . If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either dir ection and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If Y ou Wish T o Manually Lock T[...]

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    W ARNING! For personal security , and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. W ARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. [...]

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    Power Door Locks A door lock switch is on each front door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear . 3. All doors ar e clo[...]

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    1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depr ess the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with [...]

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    “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped T o provide a safer envir onment for children riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors have the “child-protection” door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door and move the control UP to engage. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by[...]

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle. REMOTE KEYLESS EN[...]

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    NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. T o unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desir ed programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above ste[...]

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    The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pr essing the P ANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater . NOTE: When you turn off the panic alarm by pr essing the P ANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. T o T ur[...]

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    NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all other programmed fobs will be erased and you will have to repr ogram them for your vehicle. Use the Following procedur e to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will [...]

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    14. Y our vehicle will remain in pr ogram mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was hear d. After 60 seconds, all programmed fobs function normally . NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact your dealer for details. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada.[...]

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    2. Remove and r eplace the batteries. A void touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together . NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw , reinstall and tighten the screw until snug.[...]

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    transmitter at the vehicle to activate the system. Each vehicle comes with two transmitters. T o Unlock the Doors Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights wi[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desir ed programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat the above ste[...]

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    Using The Panic Alarm: T o turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF , press and hold the P ANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you[...]

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    Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be reactivated by r epeating this procedur e. T o Program Additional T ransmitters NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec- tronic V ehicle Informatio[...]

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    General Information This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfer ence. 2. This device must accept any interfer ence that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. If your R[...]

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    2. Remove and r eplace 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. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doo[...]

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    T o disarm the system: Unlock a front door/liftgate using the Keyless Entry T ransmitter . Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm the system. A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the system, an invalid key will trigger the alarm. T amper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you[...]

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    LIFTGA TE (SEDAN) NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate (if equipped). Rotate the key and pull the liftgate up. T o unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right. If equipped, the liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by acti[...]

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    W ARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower swit[...]

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    Gas props support the deck lid in the open position. However , because the gas pressur e drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the pr ops when opening the deck lid in cold weather . Power Deck Lid Release (Convertible) Y ou can open the deck lid by pressing the Remote Keyless Entry Button or from inside the vehicle, using the swit[...]

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    seat back can be unlatched by pulling down on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the left rear seat back latching mechanism. Once unlatched the seat back can be pushed forward to gain access into the interior of the vehicle. NOTE: Make sure that the elastic loop is ar ound the emergency r elease handle at all times. If the handle is pulled down[...]

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    EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LA TCH (CONVERTIBLE) W ARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the deck lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the re[...]

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    POWER WINDOWS The power window switches are located on the instr u- ment panel above the radio. The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch contr ols the right front window . The lower left switch controls the left r ear passenger’s window and the lower right switch controls the right r ear passenger’s window . T[...]

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    W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Down Feature The driver’s and passenger’s front window switches have an aut[...]

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    Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with[...]

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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 that 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 injurie[...]

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries[...]

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2[...]

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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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    Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lock-Out This feature is designed to lock the r etractor whenever the rear seat back is not fully latched. This pr events someone from wearing the r ear center lap/shoulder belt when the rear seat back is not fully latched. NOTE: • If the rear center lap/shoulder belt can not be pulled out, check that the r[...]

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedur e to untwist a twisted lap/ sh[...]

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    Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove slack fr om the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for[...]

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    NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or ST AR T position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert). 1. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. T urn the ignition switch to the ON [...]

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    Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if ther e is a collision. Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s[...]

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    regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to ⬙ Occupant Classification System ⬙ in this section). If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to ma[...]

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    Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, fr ont airbags work with the driver inflatable knee blocker to provide impr oved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant pr otection. The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many type[...]

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    If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the fr ont passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint. Y ou should read the instructions pr ovided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it pr operly . 2. All occu[...]

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    The front airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If equipped) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags (If equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Knee Impact Bols[...]

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    The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and wi[...]

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    NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appr opriate child restraint. • The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers push- ing down on the seat wi[...]

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    For all other occupants, the P AD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system, children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child r estraint (see secti[...]

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    or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can prevent the occupant’s weight fr om being measured properly and may r esult in the occupant being improp- erly classified. Ensure that the fr ont passenger seat back does not tou[...]

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    may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then q[...]

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    The ORC Module monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON positions. These include all of the items previously mentioned. In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inf[...]

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    The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the fr ont passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning fr ont passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the fr ont passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modification[...]

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    W ARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly , its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent. A modified vehicle ma[...]

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    irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or throat irritation, move to fr esh air . If the irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instr uctions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to dri[...]

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    Airbag Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The AIRBAG light does not come on during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first [...]

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    identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be dis- closed b[...]

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride pr operly buck- le[...]

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    • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙ convertible ⬙ child seats. Both types of child restraints ar e held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or[...]

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    • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back; they should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat. The child and bo[...]

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

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    • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. • Buckle the child into the[...]

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    the outboard positions only . Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LA TCH- compatible child seats such that two seats share a com- mon lower anchorage. If you are installing LA TCH- compatible child restraints in adjacent r ear seating positions, you can use the LA TCH anchors or the vehi- cle’s seat belt for the out[...]

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    provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. T ether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be intr oduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor - ages will continue to have features for installa[...]

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    In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages. The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seat back. Then tighten all thr ee straps as you pus[...]

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    W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Children T oo Large For Booster Seats Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are[...]

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    OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE) Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, fr ont airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front passenger . If you will be carryin[...]

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    Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. If the belt webbing is twisted, and comes in contact with the wearers body , the twisted belt should be corrected using the Lap/Shoulder belt untwisting procedur e found in this section. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or [...]

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries[...]

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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[...]

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

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    6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , ch[...]

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedur e to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. S[...]

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    Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also [...]

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    4. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. 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 co[...]

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

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    regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to ⬙ Occupant Classification System ⬙ in this section). If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to ma[...]

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    Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, fr ont airbags work with the driver inflatable knee blocker to provide impr oved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant pr otection. The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many type[...]

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    If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the fr ont passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint. Y ou should read the instructions pr ovided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it pr operly . 2. All occu[...]

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    The front airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags (If equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Knee Impact Bols[...]

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    The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and wi[...]

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    • The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. Objects hanging on the seat or other passengers push- ing down on the seat will also be sensed. The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case, the OCS has cl[...]

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    For all other occupants, the P AD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system, children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child r estraint (see secti[...]

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    or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can prevent the occupant’s weight fr om being measured properly and may r esult in the occupant being improp- erly classified. Ensure that the fr ont passenger seat back does not tou[...]

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    may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then q[...]

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    In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door . The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure you [...]

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    • Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way . • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repair ed. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover . • Do not add a secondary[...]

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. 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 if the airbag system is 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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    data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler , such investigations may be requested [...]

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    Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) • ⬙ Ti m e ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) •[...]

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    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 on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper [...]

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    weight limit in the rearwar d-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearwar d-facing by children who weigh mor e than 9 kg (20 lbs) but are less than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a fr ont passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury o[...]

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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 child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward f[...]

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    into the retractor , as the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that the seat belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Pull on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. Follow the instructions of the child r estraint manufacture. NOTE: T o reset this featur e you must let all of the belt we[...]

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    seat cushion. They are r ound bars, part of the seat and body structur e, and are readily visible. In addition, ther e are two tether strap anchorages located behind the r ear seat head form, in the convertible top storage area. Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restrain[...]

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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 shou[...]

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    NOTE: T o gain access to the achorages, locate the child tether anchorage decals on the carpet behind the rear seat head forms and use a small screwdriver to pry the carpet flap open. The carpet flap is attached in two differ ent places. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc[...]

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    over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • [...]

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    shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the br eak-in and not interpreted as an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gas[...]

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be r eplaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collis[...]

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    Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately . 1 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Convertible T op Operation ................ 1 1 9 ▫ T o Lower The T op ..................... 1 1 9 ▫ T o R a i s e T h e T o p ..................... 1 2 2 ▫ Convertible T op Boot Cover Installation– If Equipped ......................... 1 2 4 ▫ Convertible T op Boot Cover Removal A[...]

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    ▫ UConnect™ System Features ............. 1 4 5 ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............ 1 4 9 ▫ Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect™ System .................... 1 5 1 䡵 Seats ................................ 1 5 7 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment .................. 1 5 7 ▫ Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........ 1 5 8 ▫ Ma[...]

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    ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped ......................... 1 8 0 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 1 8 0 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ............... 1 8 0 ▫ T urn Signals ......................... 1 8 1 ▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch ......... 1 8 2 ▫ Passing Light ........................ 1 8 2 䡵 W indshield W[...]

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    ▫ Operation ........................... 1 9 6 ▫ Reprogramming A Single Button .......... 1 9 6 ▫ Security ............................ 1 9 6 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 1 9 7 ▫ Express Open Featur e .................. 1 9 8 ▫ W ind Buffeting ....................... 1 9 9 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................... 1 9 [...]

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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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    CAUTION! T o fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector in the Park position (automatic transaxle) or in the Neutral position (manual transaxle) before lowering or raising the top. CAUTION! Do not operate the convertible top with ice or snow build-up on the top. Damage to the top may oc[...]

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    3. Press the Power T op Switch to lower the top just enough to disengage the top pins from the header , turn the handle counterclockwise and raise the handle to the stowed position. NOTE: The Power T op Switch has two detent positions for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and holding the Power T op Switch lightly in the first detent position w[...]

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    4. Continue pressing the Power T op Switch until the convertible top is lowered completely . 5. Install the Convertible T op Boot Cover , if equipped. Refer to Convertible T op Boot Cover Installation–If Equipped, in this section. CAUTION! Damage to the convertible top boot cover could result if the latch handle is not completely closed when the [...]

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    1. Remove the convertible top boot cover , if equipped. Refer to Convertible T op Boot Cover Removal and Stor- age, in this section. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Press the Power T op Switch to raise the top. Before the top reaches the windshield, open the latch handle and turn the handle clockwise to open the latches. Press the swit[...]

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    CAUTION! Car top carriers, ski racks, etc., should not be at- tached to the convertible top mechanism as they will damage the top. Do not place objects on the convert- ible top, in the top well or on the sport bar . Damage to the convertible top may occur . Convertible T op Boot Cover Installation–If Equipped 1. W ith the top down and the convert[...]

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    2. Install the rear edge of the boot, first tucking the rear edge of the boot under the rear and both sides of the rails. Boot Laying Across Convertible T op UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3[...]

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    3. Pull the right and left boot arms forward and engage both boot arm snaps. Make sure both snaps ar e fully engaged. T ucking Boot Under Rail Engaging Boot Arm Snaps 126 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    4. Engage the boot center section retainer using the tabs provided. 5. T uck the rear flap of the boot in behind the Upper Moulding. Engaging Boot Center Section T ucking In Rear Flap UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3[...]

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    Convertible T op Boot Cover Removal and Storage 1. Unsnap the snaps and remove the top cover boot. 2. Lay the boot cover flat with the center section retainer facing the rear of the car . Boot Removed And Laying Flat 128 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    3. First fold the left side of the boot cover to the middle of the boot cover . 4. Second fold the right side of the boot cover to the middle, fitting it inside the left side of the boot cover and store it in the tr unk or a dry secure area. CAUTION! Do not lay heavy objects on top of the boot or lay the boot on top of sharp/pointy objects. Damage [...]

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    CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low battery , etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible top, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw , which is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage area. 2. T urn the screw counterclockwise until the sc[...]

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    3. Using the latch handle raise the top until the two pins seat themselves in the windshield header . 4. Rotate the latch handle clockwise to open the latches. 5. Pull down and rotate the handle counterclockwise to engage the latches. 6. Raise the handle into the stowed position. 7. Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by turning the screw [...]

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    Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield). Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the vi[...]

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror switch is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. T o adjust the view in the outside mirrors, turn the r otary knob to the left (L), center (O) or Right (R) position. After selecting the mirror , move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to mo[...]

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    An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The lights turn on automatically . Closing the mirror cover turns of f the lights. Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass. HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TIO[...]

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    UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- phone for private conversation. The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only i[...]

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    The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Pr ofile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See www .chrysler .com/uconnect for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a differ ent profile (e.g., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon- nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service pr ovider or the phone manuf[...]

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    example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙ Phonebook New Entry , ⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙ Phonebook ⬙ and ⬙ New Entry . ⬙ Please remember , the UConnect™ system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from [...]

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    NOTE: • www .chrysler .com/uconnect • www .dodge.com/uconnect • www .jeep.com/uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • When prompt[...]

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    Call/Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • System will prompt you to say the number you want call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will [...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When prompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is r ecom- mended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ?[...]

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    • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone numbe[...]

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    After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Erase All. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will ask you t[...]

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    Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. T o reject the call, pr ess and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incom[...]

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    indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-W [...]

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    • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system for ce[...]

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    If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emer gency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instr uct the paired cellular phone to call the emer gency num- ber . Thi[...]

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    Paging T o learn how to page, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙ W orking with Automated Systems. ⬙ W orking with Autom[...]

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    T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts of f will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™ system will not repeat a phone number befor e you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Confirmations. ⬙ The UConne[...]

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    Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’V oice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Mute.[...]

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    If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following [...]

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    Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • At the next prompt, say ⬙ Delete ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the ⬘ V oice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and th[...]

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    V oice Recognition (VR) • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setti[...]

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    Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity , echo, and loudness to a large degr ee rely o[...]

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    156 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    North American English Primary Alternate(s) Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return. Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEA TS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor . Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position. Using body pressur[...]

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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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    This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to the rear of the power seat switch. T o recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever , then lean back to the desired position and r elease the lever . Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Power Seat Switch Recliner Control Lever UNDERST AND[...]

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    Manual Lumbar—If Equipped The Lumbar adjustment is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat. T o increase support, r otate the handle down. Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped The passenger front seat may be folded fully forwar d to provide additional car go space. T o fold the seat forward pull up on the r ecliner lever locate[...]

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    Driver’s Seat Back Tilt—If Equipped How to operate the driver’s seat: 1. Push the lever down until seat back releases. 2. Push the seat back forward. 3. T o return seat to a sitting position, push seat back rearwar d. NOTE: The driver’s front seat has a full r ecliner memory , which will allow the seat back to return to its original positio[...]

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    2. Push seat back forward until it slides toward the dashboard. 3. T o return seat to a sitting position, rotate seat back upright until it locks. 4. Push seat rearward until the track locks. NOTE: The passenger front seat has a full r ecliner memory , which will allow the seat back to returned to its original position. NOTE: The passenger front se[...]

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    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 using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long per[...]

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    This feature heats the fr ont driver’s and passenger’s seats. The control for the heater is located on the instr u- ment panel, below the radio. After turning on the igni- tion, you may choose OFF , HIGH, or LOW heat settings. An indicator on the switch shows which setting has been chosen. Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating[...]

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    Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) T o provide additional storage ar ea, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Push and hold the buttons shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely [...]

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    • If the seatback is properly latched and the r ear center lap/shoulder belt still does not operate properly check and see if the Automatic Locking retractor (ALR) system is activated. W ARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupi[...]

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    W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a[...]

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    T umbling Rear Seat (Sedan) T o provide additional storage in the car go area, each rear seat can be tumbled forward. CAUTION! It is important that the front seats be pulled forward to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact between the rear seat and the front seatback. If the front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will make contact[...]

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    • Pull the release handle located on the outboar d side of the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward. • Attach the elastic strap, located at the base of the seat cushion, onto the hook bar on the center trim panel to hold the seat in place. T o return the r ear seat to it’s upright latched position, rotate the seat cushion r earw[...]

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    T umbling Rear Seat (Convertible) T o provide additional storage ar ea, each rear seat can be tumbled forward. CAUTION! It is important that the front seats be pulled forward to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact between the rear seat and the front seatback. If the front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will make contact during[...]

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    2. From inside the vehicle, fold the rear seat back down flat. 3. Pull the release handle located at the bottom of the folded seat back and tumble the seat forward. Folding Rear Seat Back T umbling Rear Seat UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 3[...]

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    4. Attach the cinching tether strap, located at the side of the seat cushion, onto the hook bar on the center trim panel and tighten by pulling the cinching strap until the seat is secure. T o return the tumbling r ear seat to the latched (normal) position use the following procedur e: 1. Loosen the strap by pushing rearward on the cinching tether [...]

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    NOTE: The strap should be reinstalled in the side pocket on the seat cushion before r eturning the seat to the latched (normal) position. NOTE: Prior to rotating the seat cushions r earward, be sure that the r ear seat belt buckles are secur ed with the straps, so that the buckles are accessible. NOTE: Prior to lifting either seatback to the uprigh[...]

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    Rear Seat Removal (Sedan) The rear seats can be r emoved to provide mor e cargo space. • Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold down the rear seatback. • Pull the release lever located on the outboar d side of the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward. • Lift up the release levers to disengage the seat fr om the floor [...]

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    • Using the handle on the seat, the seat assembly can now be lifted and removed fr om the vehicle. NOTE: Small rollers on the bottom of the folded seat and a handle at the top allow the seat to be easily moved when removed fr om the vehicle. T o reinstall the r ear seat, insert the seat into the floor attachments. Lower the release levers of the [...]

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    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and slightly to the right, and raise the hood. Use the hood prop r od clipped to the driver’s side o[...]

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    W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Y ou could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Map/Reading Lights (Sedan) These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirr or . Each light is turned ON by pressi[...]

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    Map/Reading Lights (Convertible) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, these lights, located under the rearview mirr or can be turned on by switches located at the base of the rearview mirr or . NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sur e they have been turned off befor e leaving the vehicle. The[...]

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    Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights T urn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation. T urn to the second detent for headlight operation. T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Contr ol Lever up or down. Headlamp Contr[...]

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    Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is of f, the turn signal is off, and the gear shift is in any position except park. NOTE: On this vehicle, the day[...]

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    NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. T urn Signals Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instr ument cluster flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. Y ou can signal a lane [...]

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    Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away fr om you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam. Passing Light Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever towar d you. This will cause the headl[...]

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    Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , pull the control lever towar d you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval pr eviously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the OFF pos[...]

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    Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the control to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for High speed operation Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum dela[...]

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    TIL T STEERING COLUMN T o tilt the column, push down on the lever below the multifunction control lever and move the steering wheel up or down, as desired. Pull the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose co[...]

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    T o turn the system OFF , press the TCS switch until the traction control indicator in the instr ument cluster lights up. T o turn the system back ON, press the switch a second time until the traction control indicator turns OFF . NOTE: The traction control indicator will illuminate momentarily as a bulb check, each time the ignition switch is turn[...]

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    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. T o Activate: Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. T o turn the system OFF , p[...]

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    T o Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehicle has reached the desir ed speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground befor e pressing the SET lever . While in the AutoStick mode, speed control will onl[...]

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    T apping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. Manual T ransaxle: Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed control disengages is normal. V ehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need t[...]

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    V ehicles equipped with four speed automatic transaxles may experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed contr ol. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF E[...]

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    For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www .homelink.com. W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” fea[...]

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    Programming The Universal T ransceiver For best results, install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before pr ogramming. If your garage door opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down. 1. T urn off the engine. W ARNING! V ehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- [...]

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    3. Choose one of the three Universal T ransceiver buttons to program. Place the hand held contr oller one to three inches from the Universal T ransceiver while keeping its indicator light in view . 4. Using both hands, pr ess the hand held transmitter button and the desired Universal T ransceiver button. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has [...]

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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 procedur e. T o train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sur e to keep yo[...]

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    NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming pr ocedure quicker and easier . 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer . If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener ma[...]

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    The Universal T ransceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor . Operation Press and hold the desir ed button on the Universal T ransceiver until the garage door or other de[...]

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    2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party r esponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink 威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SU[...]

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    Press and hold the button in the center of the sunr oof switch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent. T o close the sunroof fr om the vent position, press and hold the switch forward. Releasing the switch will stop the movement of the sunroof and the sunr oof will remain in the partial vent positi[...]

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    W ARNING! In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. Y ou could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object[...]

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    ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a key symbol or battery symbol, indicating power source. All outlets are pr otected by a single 20 Amp fuse. The standard outlet in the fr ont of the center floor console is a conventional cigar lighter outlet. It will accept a cigar lighter unit, which is part of the optional[...]

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    This outlet is powered dir ectly by the battery , regar dless of the ignition switch position. All accessories connected to this outlet should be removed or turned of f when the vehicle is not in use, to protect the battery against discharge. The second is in the right rear car go area. This outlet is powered dir ectly by the battery (as an option,[...]

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    Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • 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 th[...]

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    CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged into the 12 volt power outlet, 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 start- ing. • Accessories that draw hi[...]

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    The center console provides a sliding armr est with two unique storage compartments under the lid. Push the upper button on the front of the armr est to raise the upper cover . Inside is a slot for a power cord, an ar ea to store a cell phone, and other miscellaneous items. Push the lower button on the front of the armr est, and raise the armrest f[...]

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    CAUTION! • 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 that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, va[...]

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    W ARNING! • T o avoid tipping, lock the shelf securely in all positions. • Do not drive this vehicle with the liftgate open, or use the shelf as a seat. • Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious or fatal injury . Position 1 (T op) Insert the front outboar d corners of the shelf panel into the top guides and slide forward. Pr [...]

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    Position 2 (Middle) Insert the front outboar d corners of the shelf panel into the middle guides and slide forward. Pr ess down on the back of the shelf panel to lock it into place. W ARNING! Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 2 (middle). Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury[...]

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    Position 4 (V ertical) Insert the front outboar d corners of the shelf panel into the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the floor and slide downward. Push the shelf panel forwar d to lock it into place. W ARNING! When in the vertical position, the rear shelf panel should not be used as a barrier for large objects in the cargo area when[...]

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    2. T wist the knob on the underside of the panel and lower the shelf leg. 3. Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as labeled on the rear scuf f plate. W ARNING! Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 5 (table). Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury . Rear Shelf Leg [...]

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    ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails ar e designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Use both adjustable crossbars assemblies to support the load and distribute the load as evenly as pos[...]

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately . Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehi[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ................. 2 1 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster—Base ................. 2 1 7 䡵 Instrument Cluster—Pr emium .............. 2 1 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster—T urbo ................ 2 1 9 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............ 2 2 0 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Infor[...]

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    ▫ Electrical Disturbances .................. 2 3 7 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 2 3 7 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 2 3 7 䡵 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability ................... 2 3 8 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 2 3 8 ▫ Ope[...]

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    ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) .................... 2 6 0 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF , And RAQ, Radios ............................. 2 6 1 ▫ Selecting a Channel .................... 2 6 2 ▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ...... 2 6 2 ▫ Using The PTY (Pr ogram T ype) Button (If Equipped) ..[...]

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 216 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—BASE UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 217 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—PREMIUM 218 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 219 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the front passenger’s (right) side of the vehicle. 3. T emperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engi[...]

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    5. T achometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red ar ea, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 6. T ransmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 7. Odometer/T rip Odometer A v[...]

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    9. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condi- tion che[...]

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    12. Brake System W arning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a pr oblem with the anti-lock brake system. The dual brake system provides a r eserve bra[...]

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    the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer . The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in [...]

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    17. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons, the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound. 18. Anti-Lock W arning Light (ABS) — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on fo[...]

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    21. Oil Pressure Light Shows low engine oil pressur e. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . If the light comes on and remains on [...]

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    ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC)–If Equipped The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display . It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauge. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle information warning message dis[...]

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    When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages. • T urn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) • Left Front T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Right Front T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chi[...]

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    EVIC Functions Press the EVIC button until one of the following func- tions are displayed on the EVIC: • Compass/T emperature/Audio • A verage Fuel Economy • Distance T o Empty (DTE) • Elapsed T ime • Personal Settings T o Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the resettable function curr ently being displ[...]

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    Compass/T emperature/Audio Press and r elease the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, the outside temperature and the curr ent radio station. For additional information regar ding the compass, refer to Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es) in this section. A verage Fuel[...]

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    Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or ST AR T position. Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) This allows the driver to set and recall featur es when the transmission is in P ARK (auto[...]

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    Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped (manual transmissions) or the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position (automatic transmissions). Press and hold the EVIC but- ton when in this display until “ON” or “[...]

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    when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make your selection. Headlamps On W ith W ipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on appr oxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turn[...]

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    Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer , and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make your selection. Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the differ ence between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of [...]

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    T o set the variance: with the ignition in the ON position, with a short button press (less than one seconds) pr ess and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Personal Settings (Customer Program- mable Features) menu. Once in the Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es) menu, press and release (less than one [...]

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    calibration mode. The Cal indicator will come on con- tinuously in the EVIC display to indicate that the com- pass is now in the calibration mode and that the vehicle can now be driven to calibrate. (A short EVIC button press fr om the ⬙ Calibrate Compass (Y es) ⬙ screen will exit the EVIC Customer Programmable featur es, and return it to its n[...]

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    RADIO GENERAL INFORMA TION Radio Broadcast Signals Y our new radio will provide excellent r eception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however , car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. T o help you understand and sa[...]

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    will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle fr ont door will cancel this feature. SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAP ABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operatin[...]

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    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. 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 d[...]

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    SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station in either , AM, FM, or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the search, pr ess SCAN a second time. PSCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the PSCAN button [...]

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    AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right [...]

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    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 both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memo[...]

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    • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player . • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Press the left side of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current track,[...]

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    RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast forwar d through th[...]

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    MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound fr om the speakers. ⬙ MUTE ⬙ will display . Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will r eturn. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound fr om the speakers. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJEC[...]

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    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAP ABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio f[...]

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    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. 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 d[...]

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    SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the search, pr ess SCAN a second time. MSG or INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the MSG or INFO [...]

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    AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right [...]

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    T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adult_Hits Alert Alert Alert Alert Classical Classical Classic Rock Classic_Rock College College Country Country Emergency T est Emergency T est Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Informatio[...]

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    By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Pr ogram T ype) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SET/[...]

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    Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 track[...]

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    SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the curr ent selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection. MUTE Button (CD MODE for CD [...]

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    Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, the radio will conti[...]

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    RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast f[...]

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    • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession disc[...]

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    MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 T ag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tag[...]

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    Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)[...]

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    MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the MSG or INFO button once mor e to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the MSG or INFO button whi[...]

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    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SA TELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver br[...]

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    ESN/SID Access W ith REF Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and T ime buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Continue to press the SEEK UP button until a[...]

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    These radios will also display the current station name and program type. For mor e information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button. A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting a Channel Press and r elease the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button t[...]

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    PTY Button ⴖ SCAN ⴖ When the desired pr ogram type is obtained, press the ⬙ SCAN ⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Pr ess the ⬙ SCAN ⬙ button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Pressing the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ or ⬙ SCAN ⬙ [...]

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    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • 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 [...]

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    RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “cle[...]

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    The controls ar e as follows: Fan Control Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you move the control to the right fr om the OFF position. Mode Control (Air Direction) The mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution. Y ou can sele[...]

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    NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperatur e between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defr ost outlet. Mix Air [...]

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    T emperature Control Use this control to r egulate the temperature of the air in- side the passenger compart- ment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler tem- peratures while the r ed area indicates warmer tempera- tures. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser: located in f[...]

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    Circulation Control Use this button to choose be- tween outside air intake or recir culation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illu- minate when you are in r ecir- culate mode. Only use the re- circulate mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or hum[...]

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    Operating Tips 270 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    W indow Fogging V ehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather . T o clear the windows, use the A/C, P ANEL and blower contr ols. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use r ecirculate without A/C for long periods as fogging may occur . Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by[...]

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    Side W indow Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets dir ect air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows thr ough which you view the outside mirrors. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Electric Rear Win[...]

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window . Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water . Rear Wiper/W asher Switch — If Equipped A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wi[...]

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    Adding W asher Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (If Equipped) is shar ed. It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol- vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the s[...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 7 8 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 2 7 8 ▫ Manual T ransaxle ..................... 2 7 9 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 7 9 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ................ 2 7 9 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start .[...]

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    ▫ AutoStick General Information ............ 2 8 7 䡵 Manual T ransaxle Operation ............... 2 8 8 ▫ 2.4 Liter T urbo— If Equipped ............. 2 8 9 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds .............. 2 9 0 ▫ Downshifting ........................ 2 9 1 䡵 Parking Brake ......................... 2 9 2 䡵 Brake System ......................[...]

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    䡵 Snow T ires ........................... 3 1 7 䡵 T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 3 1 7 䡵 Fuel Requirements ...................... 3 1 8 ▫ 2.4L Standard Engine And 2.4L Standard T urbo Engine ........................ 3 1 8 ▫ 2.4L High Output T urbo Engine ........... 3 1 9 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................. 3 1 9 ▫ [...]

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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. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in [...]

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    Manual T ransaxle Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor . Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not requir e pumping or depressing the accele[...]

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    If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL ST AR TING” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no mor e than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the O[...]

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    TURBOCHARGER ⴖ COOL DOWN ⴖ CHAR T Driving Conditions Idle T ime (in minutes) Before Shut Down Normal Driving Not requir ed. Aggressive Driving or Heavily Loaded 3 T railer T ow 5 AUTOMA TIC TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehi[...]

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    W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idlin[...]

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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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    brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector in P (Park) position. W ARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always sh[...]

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    CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Other- wise, damage to the steering column or shifter could result. “R” Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. “N” Neutral Engine may be started in [...]

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    “1” Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts from 2nd to first will occur as early as possible. AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that of fers manual gear shifting capabilit[...]

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    Autostick General Information • The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to thir d gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM. • Downshifts from thir d to second gear above 74 mph (1 19 km/h) and from second to first gear above 41 mph (66 km/h) will be ignored. • Y ou can start out in first, sec[...]

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    MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERA TION W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully depress the clutch pedal befor e you shift gears. As you release the clutch peda[...]

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    Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NOTE: During cold weather , until the transaxle lubri- cant is warm, you may experience slightly hi[...]

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    the shifter lever all the way to the right to avoid acciden- tally selecting THIRD gear . Also, use care when selecting FIRST gear to avoid accidentally selecting REVERSE. When moving the shifter lever into REVERSE press the lever to the left until the resistance is over come. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, a chime will sound to co[...]

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    For improved performance, your manual transaxle may be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in table 2 (within legal speed limits). T ABLE 2-MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE SHIFT SPEEDS IN mph (km/h) ENGINE SIZE 1t o2 2t o3 3t o4 4t o5 2.4L 30 60 85 1 15 (48) (97) (136) (185) If you exceed these speeds, you may notice the engine cut in an[...]

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    P ARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver . The chime wil[...]

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    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 automatic transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park. As an added precaution, turn the fr ont wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade[...]

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    If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility , the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and gr eater pedal force r equired to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake [...]

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

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    When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (1 1 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises ar e the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly . This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (1 1 km/h). ABS is act[...]

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    POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, [...]

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    TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED The T raction Control System will impr ove acceleration and steering on slippery surfaces by reducing tir e spin. The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction. When this occurs the TRAC indicator light located above the [...]

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

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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 tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be a[...]

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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 th[...]

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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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    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 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 avail[...]

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    306 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 [...]

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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. Under inflation, also increases tire r olling resistance and r esults in higher fuel consump- tion. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stabili[...]

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    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. 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 co[...]

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    T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for [...]

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    Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial [...]

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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! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only . Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . Replace (or repair) th[...]

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

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    Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr otect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressur e. The manu- facturer st[...]

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    CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear . • Uneven tire wear , such as feathering and one-sided wear . • V ehicle pull to right or left. T ires may also cause the vehicle to pull to [...]

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    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 side wall. If you need snow tires, select tir es equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tir es only in sets of 4,[...]

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    wear should be corrected befor e rotating. The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d-cross” shown in the diagram. FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L Standard Engine and 2.4L Standard T urbo Engine 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 o[...]

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    2.4L High Output T urbo Engine Y our engine is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and pr ovide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 91. The purchase of higher octane is not requir ed. The use of high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 91 is recommended[...]

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    The manufacturer supports the use of r eformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended r eformulated gasolines will pro- vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are r equired in [...]

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    It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California r eformu- lated gasolines. Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is requir ed to contain effective deter gent additives. Use of [...]

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    • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting fr om the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufactur er . NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissio[...]

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    ADDING FUEL The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2 inches (50 mm) inside the opening. If using a portable container , it should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the r estricting door . Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door , on the passen- ger’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap i[...]

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    CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. CAUTION! A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top[...]

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    NOTE: T ighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly , the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable contai[...]

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    VEHICLE LOADING V ehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ....................... 2 Rear Seat Occupants (sedan) .................. 3 Rear Seat Occupants (convertible) .............. 2 Luggage ....................... 1 1 5 l b s ( 5 2 k g ) Rated V ehicle Capacity (sedan) ....... 8 6 5 l b (392 kg) Rated V ehicle Capacity (convertible) . . . [...]

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    Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in- clude a 68 kg (150 lbs) allowance for the presence of a driver). Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and [...]

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    W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers. W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-d[...]

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    T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Prep Package. See your dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used [...]

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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 N/A and 2.4L T urbo/Automatic* 20 Sq. Ft 1000 lbs (454 kg) 1 10 lbs (50 kg) 2.4L N/A and 2.4L[...]

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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 the v[...]

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    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the T ire and Loading Information plac- ard in the T ire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum[...]

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    W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou[...]

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    4. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requir ement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements — T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e. − Proper tir e inflation pressur es are essential [...]

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    CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It[...]

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    NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic.[...]

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    T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range should be selected. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor - mance and extend transmission life by reducing exce[...]

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    T owing T ips — Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over - heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . − refer to Cooling [...]

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    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 4 0 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 4 0 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ................ 3 4 2 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 4 3 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage .................... 3 4 3 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ................ 3 4 4 [...]

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    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and r ear directional signals will flash. Depr ess the switch again to turn Hazard W arning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when you[...]

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    the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (r ed) mark for more than a minute, turn the engine of f imme- diately and call for service. NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turni[...]

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    W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. J[...]

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    Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the right r ear side trim panel in the cargo ar ea. Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tir e is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a hook/basket mechanism. T o re- move or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle to [...]

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    Spare T ire Removal Lift up the cover and fit the jack-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until you can remove the swivel hook from the stowage basket. Swing the basket down to remove the compact spar e tire. CAUTION! The hook is designed for use with the jack handle only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recomme[...]

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    Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench fr om the stowage bag. NOTE: If equipped with a center cap that covers the wheel nuts, pry off the cap using the small end of the lug wrench. T o reinstall the cap, make sure it is pr operly lined up before pushing it on to the wheel. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by tur[...]

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    Do not raise the vehicle until you are sur e the jack is securely engaged. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tir e. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability . W ARNING! Raising t[...]

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    100 ft. lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly , have them checked with a torque wr ench by your dealer or at a service station. 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Stow the lug wr ench, and jack in their designated location. Secure all parts using the means pr ovided. W ARNING! A loose t[...]

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    W ARNING! 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 . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be used to [...]

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    W ARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water . A battery generates hydrogen gas w[...]

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    W ARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger- ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow , wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). T raction When driving on wet or[...]

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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 (55km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. CAUTION! Racing the engi[...]

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    All T ransaxles CAUTION! If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSOR Y posi- tion, not in the LOCK positions. Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from impr[...]

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    CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low battery , etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible top, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw , which is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage area. 2. T urn the screw counterclockwise until the sc[...]

  • Página 354

    5. Pull down and rotate the handle counterclockwise to engage the latches. 6. Raise the handle into the stowed position. 7. Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by turning the screw clockwise until it stops. T ighten the screw secur ely . NOTE: Failure to tighten the bypass scr ew securely can cause convertible top operating concerns. Engag[...]

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L T urbo Engine Compartment ............ 3 5 8 䡵 2.4L Engine Compartment ................ 3 5 9 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 6 0 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 6 0 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 6 1 䡵 Replacement [...]

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    ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................ 3 7 1 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. 3 7 2 ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 7 3 ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 7 4 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 7 4 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 7 5 ▫ W indshield W asher Reservoir ..[...]

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    ▫ Headlights .......................... 4 0 1 ▫ Front Park/T urn Signal/Side Marker Lights . . 402 ▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ........... 4 0 2 ▫ T ail/Stop, And Rear T urn Signal Lights ...... 4 0 2 ▫ Back Up Lights ....................... 4 0 3 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light .......... 4 0 4 䡵 Fluids And Capacities .......[...]

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    2.4L TURBO ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 358 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    2.4L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 7[...]

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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[...]

  • Página 361

    gas cap is properly tightened. Pr ess the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the pr oblem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- lem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the prob- lem will [...]

  • Página 362

    5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn of f the ignition key or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all an[...]

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    DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any pr ocedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions [...]

  • Página 364

    The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or befor e starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, will improve the accuracy of the oil level r eadings. Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding[...]

  • Página 365

    • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather , above 90°F (32°C). • T railer towing. • T axi, Police or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. • If equipped for an[...]

  • Página 366

    Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that ar e API certified and meet the requir ements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has[...]

  • Página 367

    Materials Added T o Engine Oils The manufacture str ongly recommends against the addi- tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered pr oduct and it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad- ditives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil fr[...]

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

  • Página 369

    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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    Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits. Replace if necessary . Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, frequent filter r eplacement may be necessary . The fuel filters are located insid[...]

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    Maintenance-Free Battery Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic main- tenance requir ed. CAUTION! When servicing the battery , always reinstall the battery thermowrap. The thermowrap provides bat- tery heat protection and will extend overall battery life. Failure to reinstall the thermowrap can result in evaporative loss of the battery[...]

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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[...]

  • Página 373

    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information b[...]

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    W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid f[...]

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    Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or r oad film and help reduce str eaking and smearing. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause[...]

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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 technician inspect the com[...]

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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 temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position. • Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you se[...]

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    Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner . Follow with a thorough rinsing to r emove all deposits and chemicals. Pro[...]

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    Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to 5 Y ears or 100,000 miles before replacement. T o prevent reducing this extended mainte- nance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please r evie[...]

  • Página 380

    W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau- tion. Never add coolant when the engine is over- heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove the pressure cap w[...]

  • Página 381

    Points T o Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the fr ont of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moistur e from rain, snow , or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant [...]

  • Página 382

    Hoses And V acuum/V apor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold[...]

  • Página 383

    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 wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Brake, Power Steering and Oil Cooler System[...]

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    W ARNING! W orn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. Y ou could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately . Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warn[...]

  • Página 385

    W ARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard pro- longed braking. Y ou could have an accident. CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resul[...]

  • Página 386

    refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for corr ect fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the r ecom- mended fluid. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter sh[...]

  • Página 387

    5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 24 km (15 miles). The fluid cannot be comfortable held between the finger tips. W arm is when the fluid is between 85° to 125°F (29° to 52°C). 6. W ipe [...]

  • Página 388

    Maintenance schedule “B”—All Engines – Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) change fluid and filter under the following conditions: • 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- n[...]

  • Página 389

    Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the following conditions exist: • The lubricant has become contaminated with water . If contaminated with water , the fluid should be changed immedia[...]

  • Página 390

    W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using Mopar Car W ash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover to remove. • Use Mopar Cleaner W ax to re[...]

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    • 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 pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the respon- sibility of the owner . • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such mater[...]

  • Página 392

    • For grease stains, apply Mopar 威 Multi-purpose cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • Do not use any solvents or protectants on Y es Essen- tials products. Interior Care Use Mopar T otal Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use Mopar T otal Clean to clean vinyl upholste[...]

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    T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove r oad dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be clean[...]

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    Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts fr om the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or i[...]

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    CAUTION! Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- vents, petroleum distillates or plasticizers. always wait until the top is thoroughly dry before lowering it into the storage area. Scrub in all dir ections, covering an area of about two square feet at a time. A void heavy scrubbing. Rinse [...]

  • Página 396

    CAUTION! A void getting Scotchguard_ on the surrounding weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to these items might occur . Weather Strip Care Lubricate all top and door glass weather strips periodi- cally with Mopar W eather Strip Lubricant (part number 4773427), to keep them soft and pliable. INTEGRA TED POWER MODULE (IPM) An Integrate[...]

  • Página 397

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Power T op Feed 2 20 Amp Y ellow A WD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed 5 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/ Ocm Steering Cntrl Sdar/Hfm 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse D[...]

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed CVT Mod/ Mod_Wcm 18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Y elow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed 20 15 Amp Lt. Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren 22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Hvac/ Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt. Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 25 Amp Natural PWR [...]

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD/J1962 Conn/PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS V alve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp W asher Control 37 25 Amp Natural Spare CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.[...]

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    VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery . Y ou may: • Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • Or , disconnect the negative cable from the battery . REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No. Center C[...]

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    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights CAUTION! Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. 1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield, located in the front wheel well opening. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector . 3. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and replace the bulb. M[...]

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    Front Park/T urn Signal/Side Marker Lights 1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield, located in the front wheel well opening. 2. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn to replace and replace the bulb. Front Fog Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash shield to gain access to the fog light. 2. T wi[...]

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    3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace. Back Up Lights 1. T o remove the backup lamp, you must take a fiber stick and slide it along the inboard side of the lamp and compress a spring clip to allow it to partially ⬙ pop ⬙ out to the secondary catch. Removing Backup Light Bulbs MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 7[...]

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    2. Fully compress the clip to get the lamp to come out completely . 3. Remove the socket from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace. Center High Mounted Stop Light 1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL cover . 2. Remove CHMSL lens fr om the housing by unlatching the two side latches. 3. Pull the bulb out of the so[...]

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    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -30 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting Daiml[...]

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    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Mopar 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission Fluid. 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[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 4 0 8 䡵 Maintenance Schedule ................... 4 0 8 ▫ Schedule “B”—All Engines .............. 4 1 1 ▫ Schedule “A”—Non T urbo ............... 4 2 2 ▫ Schedule “A”—T urbo .................. 4 2 7 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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    • T axi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser - vice).† 〫 • Off-r oad or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All Engines” of the ⬙ Mai[...]

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    At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will impr ove the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if requir ed.[...]

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    SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Follow schedule “B”—All Engines if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following condi- tions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫 . Change the manual tra[...]

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    NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All Engines” of the ⬙ Maintenance Sched- ules ⬙ section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is equipped with a Non–T urbo Charged Engine the[...]

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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 Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , replace as necessary .* X Inspect the Make-up air filter , replace as n[...]

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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 Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot se[...]

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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 Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer towing. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , re[...]

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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) (1 15 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X Inspect [...]

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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 Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and re- place as necessary .* X Replace the engine air cleaner [...]

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX Rotate tires. X X Inspect the brake linings. X Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer towing. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as [...]

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    Miles 108,000 11 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . *X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X Replace the Make-up air [...]

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    Miles 123,000 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 (Kilometers) (205 000) (210 000) (215 000) (220 000) (225 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as necessary .* X 420 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 8 M A I N [...]

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    Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX Rotate tires. X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . *X Replace the spark plugs. X Replace the Make-up air filter . X Inspect [...]

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    SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 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 Rotate tires. X XXXXX Inspect the brake linings. X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs.[...]

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    Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (1 10 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX Rotate tires. XXXXX Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X Inspect the tie rod ends and[...]

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    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Replace[...]

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    Miles 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000) [Months] [108] [1 14] [120] [126] [132] [138] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXXX Rotate tires. XXXXXX Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary . * ‡ X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Flush and repl[...]

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    Miles 144,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (240 000) (250 000) [Months] [144] [150] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Rotate tires. XX Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary . * ‡ X Replace the air cleaner filter . X * This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner but is not requir ed to maintain the emis- sions wa[...]

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    SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO Miles 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X XXXXX Rotate tires. X XXXXX Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Insp[...]

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    Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 (Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX Rotate tires. XXXXX Inspect the brake linings. X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles. X 428 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO 8 M A I [...]

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    Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (104 000) (112 000) (120 000) (128 000) (136 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs and ignition[...]

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    Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000) [Months] [108] [1 14] [120] [126] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Rotate tir es. X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X Inspect the t[...]

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    Miles 1 10,000 1 15,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (177 000) (185 000) (193 000) [Month] [132] [138] [144] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Rotate tir es. X X X Inspect the PCV V alve and replace if necessary . * X Replace the engine air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X * This maintenance is recommended by [...]

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V e h i c l e .............................. 4 3 4 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 3 4 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 3 4 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 4 3 4 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 4 3 4[...]

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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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    technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the deale[...]

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    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the U[...]

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    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION (U.S. V ehicles Only) See the W arranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SA[...]

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    PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Express, and Discover or ders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street addr ess is required when or dering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). •[...]

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    Call T oll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orld Wide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the Nationa[...]

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    on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor - mance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature Grades The temperature [...]

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    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 2 9 4 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 7 9 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 2 3 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... 2 7 4 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 2 1 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 370 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 [...]

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    Special Additives ...................... 3 8 8 Autostick ............................. 2 8 6 Back-Up Lights ......................... 4 0 3 B a l l J o i n t s ............................. 3 7 4 Battery ............................... 3 7 1 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 2 8 , 3 4 B e l t s ,D r i v e ............................ 3 6[...]

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    Caution, Exhaust Gas ..................... 1 1 2 CD (Compact Disc) Player ............... 238,246 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 2 6 4 Cellular Phone ....................... 134,265 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 0 4 Chains, T ire ............................ 3 1 6 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 3 4 2 Char[...]

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    Coolant Level ...................... 377,380 Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 3 8 0 Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 3 7 8 Inspection ........................... 3 8 0 Points to Remember ................. 379,381 Pressur e Cap ......................... 3 7 9 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 3 7 8 Corrosion Pr otecti[...]

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    Electronic Speed Contr ol (Cruise Control) ...... 1 8 7 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 2 2 7 Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41 Emergency , In Case of Jacking ............................. 3 4 2 Jump Starting ......................... 3 4 7 T o w i n g ............................. 3 5 1 Emergency Seat Back Re[...]

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    Flooded Engine Starting ................... 2 8 0 Fluid, Brake ........................... 4 0 6 Fluid Capacities ......................... 4 0 4 Fluid Leaks ............................ 1 1 4 Fluid Level Checks Automatic T ransaxle .................... 3 8 6 F l u i d s ................................ 4 0 5 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..[...]

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    Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 3 2 0 Gauges Coolant T emperature .................... 2 2 0 Fuel ................................ 2 2 0 Odometer ........................... 2 2 1 T achometer .......................... 2 2 1 Gearshift .............................. 2 8 3 General Information ...................... 1 7 General Maintenance [...]

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    Instrument Cluster .................... 217,220 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 2 1 6 Instrument Panel Cover ................... 3 9 3 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 3 9 3 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 3 9 6 Interior Appearance Car e .................. 3 9 2 Intermittent W ipers (Delay W ipers) ...........[...]

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    Engine T emperature W arning .............. 2 2 4 F o g .......................... 180,225,402 Front Replacement ..................... 4 0 1 Headlight Switch ...................... 1 7 9 Headlights ........................... 1 7 9 High Beam Indicator .................... 2 2 6 Instrument Cluster ..................... 1 7 9 Lights On Reminder .....[...]

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    Schedule “B” ......................... 4 1 1 Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 4 1 1 Maintenance Schedules .................... 4 0 8 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 222,361 Manual Override, Convertible T op ......... 130,353 Manual, Service ......................... 4 3 8 Manual T ransaxle .................. 279,288,[...]

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    Q u a l i t y ............................. 3 6 6 Recommendation ................... 366,404 Synthetic ............................ 3 6 6 V iscosity ............................ 3 6 6 Oil Pressur e Light ....................... 2 2 6 Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 360,361 Opener , Garage Door (HomeLink 威 ) ........... 1 9 0 Operator Man[...]

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    Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 5 2 , 8 5 Programmable Electr onic Features ...... 192,196,231 Programming T ransmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ............. 2 6 , 3 3 , 192,196 Radial Ply T ires ......................... 3 1 1 Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 2 3 7 Radio Operation ................... 238,246,265 Rad[...]

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    Safety Information, T ire ................... 2 9 9 Safety T ips ............................ 1 1 2 Satellite Radio .......................... 2 6 0 Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 2 6 3 Schedule, Maintenance .................... 4 0 8 Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 3 9 4 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 5 2 , 8 6 Se[...]

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    Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................. 1 5 , 3 6 Sentry Key Programming ................... 1 7 Service and Maintenance .................. 4 0 8 Service Assistance ....................... 4 3 4 Service Contract ......................... 4 3 6 Service Manuals ........................ 4 3 8 Setting the Clock .................. 236,240,248 Setting[...]

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    T ether Anchor , Child Restraint ............ 7 4 , 1 0 7 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 3 5 Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 3 5 T ilt Steering Column ..................... 1 8 5 T ire and Loading Information Placard ......... 3 0 3 T ire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 3 0 2 T ire Markings ...................[...]

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    W e i g h t .............................. 3 3 0 T raction .............................. 3 5 0 T raction Control ...................... 185,298 T raction Control Switch ................. 185,298 T r a i l e r T o w i n g .......................... 3 2 6 Cooling System T ips .................... 3 3 8 Hitches ............................. 3 2 9 Min[...]

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    Uniform T ire Quality Grades ................ 4 3 9 Universal T ransmitter ..................... 1 9 0 Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 3 1 8 Untwisting Procedur e, Seat Belt ............ 5 1 , 8 5 V acuum/V apor Harnesses ................. 3 8 2 V a n i t y M i r r o r s .......................... 1 3 3 V ariance, Compass ................[...]