Dodge 2006 LX Magnum SRT8 manuel d'utilisation

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

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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 1 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 1 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 2 ▫ Horn ............................... 1 2 䡵 Sentry Key ............................ 1 2 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................... 1 3 ▫ [...]

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    䡵 Liftgate .............................. 2 6 䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 2 7 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 2 8 ▫ Pretensioners ......................... 3 3 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ........................... 3 3 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped ..... 3 4 ▫ Seat Belts And [...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y ou can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal The sh[...]

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    Refer to Personal Settings in the electronic vehicle infor - mation center (EVIC) Section of this manual for details. W ARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever . Don’[...]

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    The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regar dless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Immobilizer Light will come on for three (3) seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards[...]

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    At the time of purchase, the original owner is pr ovided with a four digit PIN number . This number is requir ed for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming pr ocedure. This procedur e consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key[...]

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    General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. ILLUMINA[...]

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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. • 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. Unsu[...]

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    Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock featur e is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear . 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using[...]

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer envir onment for small children riding in the rear seats, the r ear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. [...]

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, or activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter . The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: If the key is in the ignition switch, then all buttons on that transmitter will be [...]

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    Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “T urn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock” under “Personal Settings” in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) section of this manual for details. NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st?[...]

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    • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. A weak battery in the transmitter . The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a[...]

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    VEHICLE THEFT ALARM This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park lights will flash, the V ehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light, located in the instrument cluster will flash, and th[...]

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    • The system remains armed during liftgate entry . If someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The V ehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to pr otect your vehicle, however , you can create condit[...]

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    The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors. When the lock switch is pressed the window contr ols on the passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen- ger windows will be disabled. W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, pa[...]

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    T o close the window part way , lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for 10 min- utes after the ignition switch has been turned off. The time is customer programmable thr ough the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC). Refer to “Delay Power Off to A[...]

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    W ind 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 wit[...]

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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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    W ARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly . Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver [...]

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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, or[...]

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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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    activated. T o reset this featur e you must let all of the belt webbing return into the r etractor . Y ou will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the r etractor . W ARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seat back is in the fully up[...]

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

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    3. W ithin 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: W atch for the Seat Belt W arning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while r e-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract th[...]

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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. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with[...]

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    This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window . If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will[...]

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    Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instr u- ment panel knee bolsters to provide impr oved protection for the driver and front passenger . Left and right side curtain airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in [...]

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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. See the section on “Child Restraint”. 2. Y ou should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it properly . 3. All oc[...]

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    • P ASS AIRBAG OFF Readiness Light • Front Impact Accelerometer sensors • Side Impact Accelerometer sensors • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Knee Impact Bolsters The side curtain airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists of the following: • Airba[...]

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    detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously . W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the [...]

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    you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor . They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly . However , if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately . • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. [...]

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    Side Airbag System The airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to r equire the airbag to inflate. The control module receives the level of collision severity fr om the side impact sensors. The airbag control module will not detect rollover or r ear impacts. The side impact SRS Airbags ar e designed to activate only in [...]

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    Occupant Classification System • The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of a Federally regulated safety system r equired for this vehicle. It is designed to turn off the fr ont passenger airbag in the unlikely event that a rear -facing infant seat is in the front passenger seat. NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride buckl[...]

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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. Front Passenger Seat Occupant Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light Airbag Status Adult OFF ON Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Relatively Light Objects ON OFF Empty or V ery Small Objects OFF* OFF * Since the system [...]

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    If the is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag W arning Light (a red light located in the center of the instr ument cluster directly in fr ont of the driver) will be turned on. This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer . The Airbag W arning Light is turned on whenever there is fault that can af fect the operation of [...]

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    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 quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger . The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent [...]

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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 RESUL T IN DEA TH OR SERIOUS INJUR Y TO THE FRONT SEA T P ASSENGER IF THE VE- HICLE IS INVOL VED IN AN ACCIDENT . A modi- fied v[...]

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    Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recor der prior to the moment of airbag deployment. Please note that such data are ONL Y recor ded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. In conjuncti[...]

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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) • ⬙ T ime ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • [...]

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    There ar e different sizes and types of r estraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is corr ect for your child: Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend tha[...]

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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 restraint[...]

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

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

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    Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat wher e you are placing the child res[...]

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    installed. Refer to the Automatic Locking Mode section for details. A locking clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking feature is enabled. Position the shoulder and lap belt on the child restraint. The auto- matic locking retractor is activated by first attaching the child seat, then pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor , [...]

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    2. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child r estraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the chi[...]

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    SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below . Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to mo[...]

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    Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and pla[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 6 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 6 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped .......................... 6 3 ▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped .......................... 6 4 ▫ Exterior Mirrors F[...]

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    ▫ Lumbar Support ....................... 8 7 ▫ Heated Seats—If Equipped ............... 8 7 ▫ Head Restraints ....................... 8 8 ▫ Folding Rear Seat ...................... 8 9 䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ........... 9 0 䡵 T o Open And Close The Hood ............. 9 1 䡵 Lights ............................... 9 2 ▫ [...]

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    䡵 Electronic Speed Contr ol ................. 1 0 4 ▫ T o Activate .......................... 1 0 4 ▫ T o Set At A Desired Speed ............... 1 0 5 ▫ T o Deactivate ........................ 1 0 5 ▫ T o Resume Speed ..................... 1 0 5 ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 0 5 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing .........[...]

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    䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 1 6 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off ....... 1 1 9 䡵 Cupholders .......................... 1 1 9 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders .................. 1 1 9 ▫ Rear Seat Cupholders .................. 1 2 0 䡵 Storage .............................. 1 2 0 ▫ Console Features .....................[...]

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view thr ough the rear window . A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . 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 adjuste[...]

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped The driver’s side outside mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare fr om vehicles behind [...]

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    Power Remote-Control Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary knob selects the left mirror , right mirror , or off position. After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirr or to move. Use the center off position to guard against accident[...]

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    HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone* using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙ Call ѧ Mike ѧ W ork ⬙ or ⬙ Dial ѧ 248-555-1212 ⬙ ). Y our cellular phone’s audio is trans[...]

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    The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Pr ofile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If your cellular phone supports a differ ent profile (eg., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service pr ovider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully inte[...]

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    • For each of the feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. Y ou can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command, when you are asked for it. For example, you can either use the combined form voice command ⬙ Phonebook New Entry , ⬙ or you can break the combined form comma[...]

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    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. ⬙ • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone. ⬙ • Y ou will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which you will [...]

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    • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid phone number - the closest valid phone number has ten digits. • The UConnect™ [...]

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    • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: ⬙ Home, ⬙⬙ W ork, ⬙⬙ Mobile, ⬙ or ⬙ Pager ⬙ ). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry , if desired. • When prompted, r ecite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding. After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- boo[...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Delete. ⬙ • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. Y ou can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙ List Names ⬙ to hear a list of the entries in[...]

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    Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with your cellular service provider for the featur es th[...]

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    T oggling Between Calls If two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep 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 [...]

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    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 certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred fr om the UConnect™ system to the mobile phone. [...]

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    NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is pur chased (91 1 for USA/ Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number called may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly [...]

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    Y ou can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- mail system or an automated service, such as, paging service or automated customer service. Some services requir e immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requir es yo[...]

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    caution and take precautionary safety measur es). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConne[...]

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    Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone Y our cellular phone can be paired with many dif ferent electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙ connected ⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone[...]

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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. ⬙ • The phone names (along with priority numbers) will be played. • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar pho[...]

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    • It is not recommended to stor e similar sounding names in the UConnect™ phonebook. • UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • Y ou can say ⬙ O ⬙ (letter ⬙ O ⬙ ) for ⬙ 0 ⬙ (zero). ⬙ 800 ⬙ must be spoken ⬙ eight-zero-zer o. ⬙ • Even[...]

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

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

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    North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return. Main menu Select phone select Set up [...]

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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. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat control[...]

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    Lumbar Support This feature allows you to incr ease or decrease the amount of lumbar support. T urn the control lever for - ward to incr ease and rearward to decr ease the desired amount of lumbar support. Heated Seats—If Equipped Heated seats, which are available only with leather upholstery , provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help[...]

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    Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level heating. Pressing the switch a thir d time will shut the heating elements off. When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal high-temperatur e l[...]

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    Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forwar d to provide an additional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use. When the seat back is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by str ongly pulling on the top of the seat[...]

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    ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away fr om the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust- able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. The switch is located on the front [...]

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    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T wo latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. Use the hood prop r od — if equipped[...]

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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 Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned ON by p[...]

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    Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlamp switch, and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. W ith the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer contr ol upward will increase the brightness of the in- strument panel lights. Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upwar d to the second detent[...]

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    Multi-Function Lever The multi-function lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel lig[...]

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    Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the headlights are of f, and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OF[...]

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    partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes. If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective or there may be a cir cuit failur[...]

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    first detent position, then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval. Ther e are 6 possible delay wiper positions. The delay can be regulated fr om a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second. Mist Feature Push the wiper lever in to activate a single wipe to clear off r oad mist or spray from [...]

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    range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then r esume the intermittent inter- val previously selected. If the lever is pushed while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF . Rear W indshield W asher T o use the rear washer , push the right side of the windshield wiper[...]

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    TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handle located directly below the column. T o tilt the column move the steering wheel up or down as desired. T o lengthen or shorten the steering column pull out or push in the steering wheel. Lock the steering column in position by pushing the handle in until it fully [...]

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    help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS. TCS (T raction Control System) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engin[...]

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    ESP/TCS Indicator Light The yellow ESP/TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The light should go out with the engine run- ning, unless the system has been turned off. The ESP/ TCS Indicator Light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP syste[...]

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    Partial ESP This mode is entered by momentarily pr essing the ⬙ ESP OFF ⬙ button. When in ⬙ Partial ESP ⬙ mode, the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled, and the ⬙ ESP/ TCS Indicator Light ⬙ will be illuminated. This mode is intended to be used to for a more spirited driving experience, or if the vehicle is in deep snow , sand or gravel[...]

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    engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driv- ing with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow , sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ⬙ Partial ESP ⬙ mode by pressing the ESP OFF button. • The ⬙ ESPOFF ⬙ , or “ESP System Deactivated” message — if equi[...]

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    NOTE: • The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS W arn- ing Lamp comes on momentarily each time the igni- tion switch is placed the ON position. • Each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off pr eviously . • The ESP Contr ol System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when [...]

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    On some models an indicator light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster when the elec- tronic speed contr ol is active. W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave t[...]

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    T o decrease speed while speed contr ol is set, push the lever down and hold (“COAST”). Release the lever when the desired speed is r eached, and the new speed will be set. Pushing down and releasing the lever (“COAST”) once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decr ease. Each time the lever is pushed down and released, speed decr eases. T[...]

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    OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console contains courtesy/r eading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof switches. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console ar e two courtesy/ reading lights. Press the lens to turn these lights on. Pr ess a [...]

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    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver replaces up to three r emote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal T ransceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and charg[...]

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    The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display which includes HomeLink system messages. The EVIC is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer . 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and release only when the EVIC display shows “Channels Cleared” (after 20 seconds). Do not hol[...]

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    W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inch[...]

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    complete the programming of a r olling code equipped device (most common garage door openers requir e this step). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the ⬙ learn ⬙ or ⬙ smart ⬙ button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wir e is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and r[...]

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    display will show “Channel X T rained” (where X is Channel 1, 2, or 3). Proceed with ⬙ Pr ogramming ⬙ step four to complete. Using HomeLink T o operate, simply press and r elease the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/[...]

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    This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not e[...]

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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 power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle wi[...]

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    Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) pr events closing, press the switch forwar d and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunr oof to move towards the closed position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. V enting Sunroof - Express Press and r elease the ⬙ V ⬙ b[...]

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    Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches r emain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this featur e. This feature is programmable thr ough the Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC). Refer to “Delay Power Off to Acces- sories Until Exit” under “Personal Se[...]

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    NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash tray receiver (if equipped) can be converted by your autho- rized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The center console outlet is powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr[...]

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    The auxiliary outlet is also powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr event engine starting. Auxiliary Power Outlet 1 18 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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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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    Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders ar e located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cup holders ar e positioned forward in the armr est and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the r ear occupants’ el- bows. STORAGE Console Features The center console [...]

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    Cargo Management System — If Equipped The cargo ar ea has an upper and lower load floor . Additional innovative features in the car go area are the two molded-in bins in the quarter trim panels. Each bin that hold a gallon of milk and a 2-liter bottle of pop. A cargo management system that stores on the lower load floor below the bi-level cargo f[...]

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    The load floor can be placed in a partially or fully folded position, a flat position, or it can be removed. Use the handle to adjust the position of the load floor . The load floor positions are shown in the following illustrations. Load Floor Handle Load Floor Partially Folded 122 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    Rollaway T onneau Cover — If Equipped The tonneau cover consists of a standard, r emovable rollaway tonneau cover that is mounted in the r ear cargo area behind the seats. Notches in the trim panels close to the liftgate secure the extended cover in place to keep items out of sight. The tonneau cover can also be re- moved when large items ar e st[...]

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    Next pull the tonneau cover using the handle and insert the rear posts by following the guides along each side of the rear compartment making sur e the cover is fully seated. W aterproof Liner The optional waterproof liner can be placed over the lower load floor . Rear Attachment Points W aterproof Liner 124 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEH[...]

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    Cargo Organizer The optional cargo or ganizer can also be placed into the lower load floor . Lift the handle and pull to open the cargo or ganizer . Cargo T ie-Down Hooks The tie-downs located on cargo ar ea floor and on the rear trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving. Cargo Organizer Handle UNDERST ANDING THE FEA [...]

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    W ARNING! • Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli- sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center[...]

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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 both luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the r oof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not incr ease the tot[...]

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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, or loads with large frontal area should be secur[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls ................ 1 3 2 䡵 Instrument Cluster ..................... 1 3 3 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 1 3 4 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............................. 1 4 0 ▫ T rip Functions ....................... 1 4 3 ▫ Compa[...]

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    䡵 Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, V ideo, MP3, And WMA Capabilities .......................... 1 5 7 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 5 7 ▫ Operating Instructions — T ape Player ....... 1 6 0 ▫ Seek Button ......................... 1 6 1 ▫ Fast Forward [...]

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    ▫ PTY Button ⬙ Seek ⬙ ..................... 1 7 1 ▫ Satellite Antenna ...................... 1 7 1 ▫ Reception Quality ..................... 1 7 1 䡵 Navigation System (Sales Code REC) — If Equipped .......................... 1 7 1 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls ........... 1 7 2 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 7 3 ▫ T[...]

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 132 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 133 4[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T rip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display fr om odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push[...]

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    immediate service is requir ed and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/r ough idle or en- gine stall and your vehicle may requir e towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer .[...]

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    9. T urn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outs[...]

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    14. Oil Pressure W arning Light This light shows low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A continuous chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected[...]

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    The dual brake system provides a r eserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake W arning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until[...]

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    22. T ire Pressur e Monitor W arning Light — If Equipped This light will turn on continuously when there is a Low tir e pressure condition. The light will also turn on if a problem exist with any tire sensor . When a system fault is detected, the indicator lamp will flash repetitively for ten seconds. The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes[...]

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    24. Low Fuel Indicator Light The Low Fuel Light will turn on when there is approximately 2 gallons (9 liters) of fuel r emain- ing in the tank. This light will remain on until fuel is added. 25. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. [...]

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    equipped with steering wheel mounted switches (de- scribed in this section) will also be equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle information warning message displays • T ire Pressur e Monitor System • Personal Settings (customer programmable featur es) • Compass display • Outside temperatur[...]

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    FM to T ape to CD, or to Satellite (SA T) depending on which radio is in the vehicle. This button can also be used to return to a pr evious navigation menu selection. 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) • Le[...]

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    • Right Front Low Pr essure (with a single chime). Refer to “Starting And Operating, T ire Section” • Right Rear Low Pressur e (with a single chime). Refer to “Starting And Operating, T ire Section” • Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to “Starting And Operating, T ire Section” T rip Functions Press and r elease the MEN[...]

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    currently being displayed. T o reset all resettable func- tions, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the curr ently displayed function (>Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window). Compass Display Press and r elease the compass button to dis- play one of eight compass readings t[...]

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    T o set the variance: T urn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 sec- onds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Compass V ariance” is highlighted. The “Compass V ariance” message and the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the pr oper variance zone is[...]

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    When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supported by the Cell phone the EVIC will display the following telephone symbols: The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the signal strength of the U-Connect phone. The number of horizontal bars increase as the strength of the U-Connect phone signal in- creases. The EVIC displays this symbol to indi[...]

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    The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the U-Connect phone is currently not available. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and r elease the MENU button until Navigation is displayed in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigatio[...]

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    Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) This allows the driver to set and recall featur es when the transmission is in P ARK. Press and r elease the MENU button until Personal Set- tings is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select differ ent langua[...]

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    Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st When DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST is selected only the driv- er’s door will unlock on the first press of the r emote keyless entry unlock button and requir e a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the r emote keyless [...]

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    T urn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors ar e unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter . Press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to[...]

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    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pr ess the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) i[...]

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    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, causes the tuner to scan through pr eset stations, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each preset s[...]

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    Press the r otary TUNE control a third time and TREB will be displayed. T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will be displayed. T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the [...]

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    Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display . If the vol[...]

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    TIME Button (CD Mode) Press this button to change the display fr om elapsed CD playing time to time of day . The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. R W/FF (CD Mode) Press and hold the FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased. The R W (Reverse) button works in a similar manner . RND/SET Button ([...]

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

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    SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAP ABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Swi[...]

  • Page 158

    Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remained tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button and will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next station, in eit[...]

  • Page 159

    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 op 40 T op_40 Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Foreign Language Foreign_Language Religious Music Religious_Music Religious T alk Religious_T alk Personality Personality Public Public College College Unassigned W eather W[...]

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

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    Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. T o turn off the Dolby Noise r eduction System: Press Preset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is of f. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactur ed under license from Dolby Laborat[...]

  • Page 163

    SCAN Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the Scan button to scan thr ough each track on the CD currently playing. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to IN[...]

  • Page 164

    R W/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or R W or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Reverse) button works in a similar manner . TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Pressing the TUNE contr ol allows the setting of the T one, Fade, and Balance. S[...]

  • Page 165

    files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (inc[...]

  • Page 166

    ID3 T ag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pr o files are not supported. Playback of MP3 and WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contain[...]

  • Page 167

    The radio display will show ⬙ LOADING DISC ⬙ when the disc is loading. LOAD / EJT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prom[...]

  • Page 168

    T urn the TUNE control to display available folders or move through available folders. Pr ess the TUNE control to select a folder . Button s1-6( C DM o d ef o rM P 3 Play) Selects disc position s1-6f o r Play/Load/Eject. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating[...]

  • Page 169

    Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. T o access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access W ith REF Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the[...]

  • Page 170

    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 to sear ch up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press an[...]

  • Page 171

    PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired pr ogram is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna T o ensure optimum r eception, do not place items on the roof ar ound the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the li[...]

  • Page 172

    selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability . Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers all of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. [...]

  • Page 173

    The FUNCTION SELECT button advances the radio to the next preset, changes the tape side being played, or changes the current disc when used in audio mode. The SCROLL buttons change selections such as radio station, CD track, or satellite radio chan- nel depending on the current mode. The following describes the operation of the SCROLL buttons in ea[...]

  • Page 174

    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[...]

  • Page 175

    CASSETTE T APE AND PLA YER MAINTENANCE T o keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin- ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3. [...]

  • Page 176

    7. Do not store the disc where temperatur es may become too high. 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 t[...]

  • Page 177

    Electric Rear W indow Defroster Press this button to turn on the r ear window defroster and the heated side mirr ors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window defr oster is ON. The defroster automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of opera- tion. CAUTION! T o avoid damaging the electrical conductors of t[...]

  • Page 178

    Mode Selection The mode selector (the right rotary knob) can be placed in several posi- tions. Dots between each of the mode selections identify intermediate modes that allow the occupants to fine tune airflow distribution. Defrost Air is directed to the windshield thr ough the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the fr o[...]

  • Page 179

    is re-used. Use this mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle. The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust. W indow Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield a[...]

  • Page 180

    Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the right mode knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (left knob) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occu- pants only . The HI AUT O position should be used when more air flow is desir ed, or when rear seat occupants are present. Dial in the [...]

  • Page 181

    • On vehicles equipped with diesel engines the blower fan will initially operate at a minimum speed to provide you with maximum comfort in the fan auto- matic mode during cold weather start-ups. Then, as the engine warms up the fan will gradually increase its speed. This feature will avoid blowing cold air to the driver and/or passengers, which i[...]

  • Page 182

    182 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

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    The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and select the direction of the air by r otating the right mode knob to one of the following positions. • Defrost Air is directed to the windshield thr ough the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the fr ont door windows through the side window demister grilles. • Defros[...]

  • Page 184

    the rear window defr oster is ON. The defroster automati- cally turns off after appr oximately 10 minutes of opera- tion for the first push of the button, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button. CAUTION! T o avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster , do not use scrapers, sharp [...]

  • Page 185

    Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. NOTE: See Operating T ips chart (for Manual A/C Control) at the end of this section for suggested contr ol settings in differ ent weather conditions. V acation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of serv[...]

  • Page 186

    Operating Tips 186 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 187

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 1 9 0 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 9 0 䡵 T ransmission Shifting ................... 1 9 2 ▫ 5 Speed Automatic T ransmission .......... 1 9 2 ▫ Automatic T ransmission — General Information ................... 1 9 7 䡵 AutoStick .................[...]

  • Page 188

    ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 2 1 9 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 2 2 0 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 2 1 䡵 T ire Pressur e Monitor System — If Equipped .......................... 2 2 1 ▫ T ire Pressur e Monitoring — Base System ..... 2 2 1 ▫ T ire Pressur e Monitoring — Premium System ......[...]

  • Page 189

    䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 2 3 7 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............. 2 3 7 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification ............... 2 3 9 ▫ T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) ......... 2 3 9 ▫ T railer And T ongue W eight .............. 2 4 1 ▫ T owing Requirements .................. 2 4 2 ▫ T [...]

  • Page 190

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. W ARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may cause seri[...]

  • Page 191

    W ARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way . Un- burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- charged battery , booster cables may be[...]

  • Page 192

    After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING 5 Speed Automatic T ransmission 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 shift th[...]

  • Page 193

    Park Position The P ARK position is to be used when parking the vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The P ARK position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather , the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in P ARK to secure the vehicle. P ARK supplements the park[...]

  • Page 194

    Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are r eleased, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage in NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for starting your[...]

  • Page 195

    NOTE: T o avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis- sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu- tions per minute limit would be exceeded. Briefly press the selector lever in the “D +” dir ection. The transmission will shift from the curr ent gear to the next higher gear[...]

  • Page 196

    A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service. T o reset the transmission, use the following procedur e: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the selector lever to the P ARK position. 3. T urn off the engine. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move the shift lever to the desired range. If t[...]

  • Page 197

    Automatic T ransmission — General Information CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift [...]

  • Page 198

    self-calibrating. Therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pr e- cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles. W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. I[...]

  • Page 199

    Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. T o move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position, an[...]

  • Page 200

    An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of your instru- ment cluster when using Autostick. This message ap- pears in order to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear . The UPSHIFT message will display while operating the vehicle at higher engine revolutions–per–minute (RPM). Shifting into[...]

  • Page 201

    P ARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sur e that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selec[...]

  • Page 202

    The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. W ARNING! • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever . Don’t leave the keys in the ignition[...]

  • Page 203

    The electronic brake for ce distribution (EBD) prevents the rear wheels fr om over-braking and provides gr eater control of available braking for ces applied to the rear axle. W ARNING! Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on you[...]

  • Page 204

    The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is requir ed. However , [...]

  • Page 205

    W ARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer- ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability . Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professiona[...]

  • Page 206

    W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolong operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and should be avoided when possible. Damage to the po[...]

  • Page 207

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

  • Page 208

    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 Milimeters (mm) 65 = A[...]

  • Page 209

    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[...]

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressure 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 [...]

  • Page 212

    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 the V ehicle Loading section o[...]

  • Page 213

    6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with v[...]

  • Page 214

    214 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 pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory ope[...]

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

    CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure”. Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as t[...]

  • Page 218

    W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could have a serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of [...]

  • Page 219

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

  • Page 220

    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 pressure. The manu- facturer str ongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on [...]

  • Page 221

    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 [...]

  • Page 222

    The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • 4 Wheel Sensors • Amber Colored T ire Pr essure Monitoring Indicator Lamp NOTE: For vehicles with optional wheel/tire sizes and significantly differ ent tire placard pr essures, the placar d pressur e value and the low-pressure thr eshold value is [...]

  • Page 223

    NOTE: • The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tire pressur e condition. • The TPM system is not intended to replace normal tir e care and maintenance, nor to pr ovide warning of a tire failure or condition. • The TPM system should not be used as a tire pr essure gauge while adjusting your tire pr essure. Tire Pressure Monitoring — P[...]

  • Page 224

    Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells, various T ire Pressur e Monitoring System Display Mes- sages in the EVIC, and an amber colored Indicator Lamp. NOTE: For vehicles with optional wheel/tire sizes and significantly differ ent tire placard pr essures, the placar d pressur e value and the low-pressure thr eshold value is re-pr ogrammabl[...]

  • Page 225

    CAUTION! The TPM system has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPM system pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sen- sor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause sen[...]

  • Page 226

    TIRE CHAINS If driving conditions requir e tire chains for your vehicle, chains that meet SAE class “S” requir ements can be used, but they must be installed on 245/45ZR20 size tires. Contact your local dealership or tire dealer for these tir e sizes. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • Bec[...]

  • Page 227

    NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tir es, chains, and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufactur er’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufact[...]

  • Page 228

    Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the “forwar d-cross” shown in the following diagram. Tire Rotation — General Information T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For[...]

  • Page 229

    These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation ar e especially worthwhile with aggressive tr ead designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will incr ease tread life, help to maintain mud, snow , and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION! Damage to th[...]

  • Page 230

    Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . The manufacturer supports the use of r eformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended r[...]

  • Page 231

    content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT . It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California r eformu- late[...]

  • Page 232

    • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not r ecommended. 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 are not the responsibility of the manufactur er . NOTE: Intentional tampering with emis[...]

  • Page 233

    ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. Push in on the left side (near the edge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the r eplacement cap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or [...]

  • Page 234

    NOTE: • T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not secured pr operly the Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will turn on. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. • When the fuel nozzle “cli[...]

  • Page 235

    VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow . This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. If the seatbacks are folded for carrying car go, do not exceed the specified GVWR and GA WR. V ehicle Certification Label Y our vehicle has a certification label attached to [...]

  • Page 236

    Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front and rear GA WR. The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. W eigh it on a commercial scale to[...]

  • Page 237

    Front Axle Rear Axle Empty W eight 2054 lbs (932 kg) 1805 lbs (819 kg ) Load (Including driver , pass- sengers and cargo) 271 lbs (123 kg) 579 lbs (263 kg) T otal 2325 lbs (1055 kg) 2384 lbs (1081 kg) GA WR 2546 lbs (1 155 kg) 2708 lbs (1228 kg) TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing[...]

  • Page 238

    Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The r ecom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. T[...]

  • Page 239

    W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the trailer frame. T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of[...]

  • Page 240

    Engine/T ransmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. 6.1L Automatic 40 SQ. FT . (3.72 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Lug- gage 3,800 lbs (1724 kg) 380 lbs (172 kg) 40 SQ. FT . (3.72 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Lug- gage 3,000 lbs (1361 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 40 SQ. FT . (3.72 square meters) Up to 4 persons &[...]

  • Page 241

    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[...]

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

    • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in P for Park. Always, block or ⬙ chock ⬙ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • T otal weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the[...]

  • Page 244

    − An electronically actuated trailer brake contr oller is requir ed when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electr onic brake controller is not r equired. − T railer brakes are r ecommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for tr[...]

  • Page 245

    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. T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be [...]

  • Page 246

    NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor - mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARL Y tow a trailer for[...]

  • Page 247

    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 and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . − refer to Cooling System [...]

  • Page 248

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  • Page 249

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 2 5 0 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 2 5 0 䡵 TIREFIT T ire Repair .................... 2 5 2 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es If Battery Is Low ... 2 5 5 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 2 5 7 ▫ Acceleration ......................... 2 [...]

  • Page 250

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel below the center air outlets. T o engage the Hazard W arning Flashers, depress the switch on the instrument panel. When the Hazar d W arn- ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traf fic of an emer[...]

  • Page 251

    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 turning off the A/C removes this heat. Y ou can also turn the T emperature control to maximum heat, the Mode contr ol to floor , and the fan control[...]

  • Page 252

    TIREFIT TIRE REP AIR Small punctures, particularly those in the tr ead, can be sealed with TIREFIT . Foreign objects (e.g., scr ews or nails) should not be removed fr om the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to appr oximately -4°F (-20°C). The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel in the rear compartment 1. Air pump[...]

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    W ARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire. • Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in. (4 mm), tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pressure or on a flat tire, or a[...]

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    5. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve on the deflated tire. 6. Screw the filler hose (6) from the sealant bottle (5) on the tire valve. 7. Insert the power plug (2) into the power point on the instrument panel. 8. T urn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. 9. Press the switch (3) on the air pump to 1. The air pump should start to inflate the [...]

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    • Do not operate the electric air pump for more than eight minutes to avoid overheating. The air pump may be used again once it has cooled down. • Replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle (5) once every four years to assure optimum operation of the system. • If TIREFIT is liquid, clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material fr om the vehic[...]

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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- mission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the en- gine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be[...]

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    of the vehicle with the discharged battery . Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery . 7. When remov[...]

  • Page 258

    partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability . T o reduce this possibility , the following precau- tions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy . 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflat[...]

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    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. CAUTION! Racing the eng[...]

  • Page 260

    CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the front fascia will result. • The only approved method of towing is with a flat bed truck. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear . Damage to the rear sheet metal, and fascia will occur . • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another [...]

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 6.1L Engine .......................... 2 6 3 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 2 6 4 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 6 5 䡵 Replacement Parts ..................... 2 6 6 䡵 Dealer Service ........................ 2 6 6 䡵 Maintenance Procedur es[...]

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    ▫ W indshield W ashers/Headlight W ashers ..... 2 7 7 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 2 7 7 ▫ Cooling System ....................... 2 7 8 ▫ Hoses And V acuum/V apor Harnesses ....... 2 8 3 ▫ Brakes ............................. 2 8 3 ▫ Brake Fluid Level Check ................ 2 8 4 ▫ Fuel System Hoses .................... 2 8[...]

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    6.1L ENGINE 6.1L Engine Compartment MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 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[...]

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

    If your OBD system is not ready , you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility . If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failur e or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update. A recheck with the above test r outine may then indicate th[...]

  • Page 267

    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance ser[...]

  • Page 268

    NOTE: Fill engine oil one quart at a time. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. CAUTION! Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage. Change Engine Oil Road condi[...]

  • Page 269

    NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule ⬙ A ⬙ of the ⬙ Mainte- nance Sche[...]

  • Page 270

    Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can pr esent a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer , service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can b[...]

  • Page 271

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however , you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or sever e con- ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi- cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule “B”. W ARNING! The ai[...]

  • Page 272

    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co[...]

  • Page 273

    T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or f[...]

  • Page 274

    NOTE: The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type (vented). W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery when attachin[...]

  • Page 275

    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[...]

  • Page 276

    Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement intervals. Power Steering — Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the sy[...]

  • Page 277

    underhood services, the hood latch, r elease mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality Mopar 威 Lock Cylinder Lubri- cant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder . Windshield Wiper Blade[...]

  • Page 278

    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for br oken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose conne[...]

  • Page 279

    Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) pr otection every 12 months (before the onset of fr eezing weather , where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fr esh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty , clean [...]

  • Page 280

    CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified HOA T en- gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T cool- ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolan[...]

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

    When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. 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, [...]

  • Page 283

    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 those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust mani[...]

  • Page 284

    Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- plings to make sure they ar e secure and no leaks are present. NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera- tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings. There[...]

  • Page 285

    Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. W ARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended M[...]

  • Page 286

    Automatic T ransmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not requir ed. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended [...]

  • Page 287

    Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and r ear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. No regular maintenance is r equired for these compo- nents. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads pass[...]

  • Page 288

    • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose o[...]

  • Page 289

    • Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Interior T rim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth, a damp cloth with a mild detergent, then MOP AR V[...]

  • Page 290

    Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instr uments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe [...]

  • Page 291

    CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Center cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Power Distribu- tion Center , and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse havi[...]

  • Page 292

    Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 1 20 Amp Y ellow Auto Shutdown/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 1 2—— 1 3—— 14 25 Amp Clear Powertrain Control Module 15 20 Amp Y ellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 16 15 Amp Dk. Blue Powertrain Contr ol Module 17 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brake System (ABS) V alves 18 30 Amp Pink W indshield W iper/W asher 19 50 Amp Red Radia[...]

  • Page 293

    Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the rear compartment under an access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Center cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to [...]

  • Page 294

    Cavity Fuse Circuits 3— — 4 40 Amp Green Battery 5 30 Amp Pink Heated Seat/Steering Column 6 20 Amp Y ellow Fuel Pump 7— — 8 15 Amp Dk. Blue Ignition Start/Run - Start 9 20 Amp Y ellow Console Power Outlet 10 10 Amp Red Rear Fog Lamp — If Equipped 1 1 25 Amp C/BRKR Memory Module/Door Locks 12 25 Amp C/BRKR Passenger Power Seat 13 30 Amp C[...]

  • Page 295

    Cavity Fuse Circuits 28 10 Amp Red Curtain Airbag - if equipped 29 5 Amp Orange Sentry Key/Remote Keyless Entry/Powertrain Control Module Ignition Feed 30 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/ Power Mirrors - if equipped 3 1—— 3 2—— 3 3—— 3 4—— 35 5 Amp Orange Power Antenna/Garage Door Opener/Ignition Delay 36 20 Amp Y ellow Radio/Navi[...]

  • Page 296

    VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for mor e than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery . Y ou may: • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery . • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about fiv[...]

  • Page 297

    LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp ..................... 9006 High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005 Front Park/T urn Lamp ................... 3457A Front Fog Lamp—If Equipped ........... 9145/H10 (Serviced at Dealer) Front Sidemarker ...................... 194NA (Serviced at Dealer) T ail/Stop/T urn Lamp .............. [...]

  • Page 298

    • Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly . Reinstall the socket assembly , and turn clockwise. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 298 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 299

    T ail/Stop, T urn Signal Lamp, and Backup Lamp 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove tail lamp access cover . 3. Push the tail lamp electrical connector locking tab to the side. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Remove 1 wingnut fr om the back of the tail lamp assembly . 6. Remove 2 push pin fasteners under liftgate using a flat bladed tool. MA[...]

  • Page 300

    7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs. T urn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to r emove. 8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it fr om the socket. 300 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the tail light assembly . 10. Close the liftgate. License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the bulb from the socket. 3. Replace the bulb and r einstall the bulb and socket assembly . 4. Reattach the light to the re[...]

  • Page 302

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 6.1 Liter Engines (Premium 91 Octane) 19 gal- lons 72 liters Engine Oil-W ith Filter 6.1 Liter Engines (SAE 0W -40) 7 qts. 6.6 liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engines (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/ 100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 14.8 qts 14.0 li- ters * Includes heater and coolan[...]

  • Page 303

    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 (6.1 Liter) Use API rated SM/CF full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W -40 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil vi[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 3 0 6 䡵 Maintenance Schedules .................. 3 0 6 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 0 9 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 1 6 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

  • Page 306

    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[...]

  • Page 307

    • T axi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser - vice). 〫 • Off-r oad or desert operation. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to [...]

  • Page 308

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

  • Page 309

    SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫 . • Day or night temperatures ar e below 32° F (0°[...]

  • Page 310

    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rotors. XX R[...]

  • Page 311

    Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rotors.[...]

  • Page 312

    Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XX XX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rotors.[...]

  • Page 313

    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 Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and [...]

  • Page 314

    Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXXX Replace the air cleaner filter . XX Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rot[...]

  • Page 315

    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 Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXXX Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Inspect the front and r ear brake lini[...]

  • Page 316

    SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear [...]

  • Page 317

    Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (1 10 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.* XX X X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake li[...]

  • Page 318

    Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. X Inspect the front and r ear b[...]

  • Page 319

    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. SCHEDULE “A” 319 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 2 2 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 2 2 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 2 2 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 2 2 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 3 2 2 䡵 W[...]

  • Page 322

    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[...]

  • Page 323

    • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center . Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following [...]

  • Page 324

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

  • Page 325

    REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may [...]

  • Page 326

    NOTE: A str eet address is requir ed when ordering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). • Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working[...]

  • Page 327

    DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway T raffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car . All Passenger Car T ires Must Con[...]

  • Page 328

    T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s r esistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe tire l[...]

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    INDEX 10[...]

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    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System ............. 2 0 2 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 2 8 0 Adding Fuel .......................... 2 3 3 Adding W asher Fluid .................. 98,277 Additives, Fuel ........................ 2 3 1 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 9 0 Air Conditioner Maintenance .............. 2 7 4 Air Conditioning[...]

  • Page 331

    Location ......................... 256,273 Bearings .............................. 2 8 7 Belts, Drive ........................... 2 7 0 Body Mechanism Lubrication .............. 2 7 6 B-Pillar Location ........................ 2 1 1 Brake Assist System ..................... 1 0 0 Brake Control System, Electr onic ............ 9 9 Brake, Parking ...[...]

  • Page 332

    Compass ............................. 1 4 4 Compass Calibration .................... 1 4 4 Compass V ariance ...................... 1 4 4 Computer , T rip/T ravel ................... 1 4 3 Console .............................. 1 2 0 Console, Floor ......................... 1 2 0 Console, Overhead ...................... 1 0 7 Contract, Service ....[...]

  • Page 333

    Emergency , In Case of Freeing V ehicle When Stuck ............. 2 5 8 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 2 5 0 Jump Starting ........................ 2 5 5 Overheating ......................... 2 5 0 T owing ............................. 2 5 9 Emission Control System Maintenance .... 265,306 Engine ............................... 2 6 3 Air C[...]

  • Page 334

    Cooling System ....................... 2 7 9 Engine Oil .......................... 2 6 7 Power Steering ....................... 2 7 6 Fluids ............................... 3 0 3 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ........ 3 0 3 Fog Lights .......................... 95,137 Folding Rear Seat ....................... 8 9 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle ...[...]

  • Page 335

    Passing ............................. 9 6 Switch ............................ 93,94 T ime Delay ........................... 9 5 W ashers ............................ 2 7 7 Heated Seats ........................... 8 7 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 96 Hitches T railer T owing ....................... 2 3 9 Holder , Cup ..................[...]

  • Page 336

    Liftgate ............................... 2 6 Lights .............................. 58,92 Airbag ....................... 40,47,58,136 Anti-Lock ........................... 1 3 9 Brake Assist W arning .................. 1 0 3 Brake W arning ....................... 1 3 7 Bulb Replacement ..................... 2 9 6 Courtesy/Reading ...................[...]

  • Page 337

    Schedule ⬙ A ⬙ ......................... 3 1 6 Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ ......................... 3 0 9 Malfunction Indicator Light ............ 140,265 Manual, Service ........................ 3 2 5 Mini-T rip Computer ..................... 1 4 3 Mirrors ............................... 6 3 Automatic Dimming .................... 6 3 Electric Remote .[...]

  • Page 338

    Pets .................................. 5 6 Phone, Cellular ......................... 6 6 Phone, Hands-Free ....................... 6 6 Placard, T ire and Loading Information ....... 2 1 1 Power Brakes ............................. 2 0 2 Distribution Center .................... 2 9 0 Door Locks .......................... 1 6 Mirrors ...............[...]

  • Page 339

    Safety Checks Outside V ehicle .............. 5 8 Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 3 2 5 Safety , Exhaust Gas ...................... 2 7 Safety Information, T ire .................. 2 0 6 Safety T ips ............................. 5 7 Satellite Radio ......................... 1 6 8 Satellite Radio Antenna .................. 1 7 1 Schedul[...]

  • Page 340

    Engine Fails to Start ................... 1 9 1 Starting and Operating ................... 1 9 0 Steering Linkage ............................ 2 7 6 Power ........................... 205,276 T ilt Column .......................... 9 9 Wheel, T ilt ........................... 9 9 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .........................[...]

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    Spinning ............................ 2 1 8 T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 1 9 T ongue W eight/T railer W eight ............. 2 4 1 T owing .............................. 2 3 7 Behind a Motor Home ................. 2 4 7 Disabled V ehicle ...................... 2 5 9 Guide .............................. 2 3 9 Recreational ............[...]

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    W arnings and Cautions .................... 6 W arranty Information .................... 3 2 4 W asher , Adding Fluid ................. 98,277 W ashers, W indshield ..................... 9 7 W ashing V ehicle ........................ 2 8 7 Wheel Alignment and Balance ............. 2 2 1 Wheel and Wheel T rim ................... 2 8 8 Wheel Bearings[...]

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