Chrysler 2005 300 manual

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ........................... 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................ 6 1 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ................................. 1 3 3 [...]

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m How T o Use This Manual ................. 4 m W arnings And Cautions .................. 6 m V ehicle Identification Number .............. 6 m V ehicle Modifications / Alterations .......... 7 1[...]

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

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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDE[...]

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 m A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 1 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 1 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 2 m Sentry Key ............................ 1 2 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................... 1 3 ▫ Customer Key Programming .............. 1 4 ▫ G[...]

m T runk Lock And Release .................. 2 8 m T runk Safety W arning .................... 2 8 ▫ T runk Emergency Release ................ 2 9 m Occupant Restraints ..................... 2 9 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 3 0 ▫ Pretensioners ......................... 3 4 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert[...]

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[...]

W ARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever . Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! A[...]

If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds of r unning. Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lo[...]

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer . Customer Key Programming Y ou can program new sentry keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedur e: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key T ransponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylin[...]

ILLUMINA TED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on from the LOCK position. NOTE: • None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in [...]

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[...]

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 feature 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 [...]

3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission[...]

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedur e: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors[...]

T o activate the system, open the rear door and move the child lock control, located near the door’s r ear latch, to the ON position. When the child lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y This system allows you to lock [...]

T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door , or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowl- edge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system also turns on. The headlights will also activate and remain on for 90 seconds (programmable) when th[...]

T o unlock the trunk: Press the tr unk button on the transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk. NOTE: The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk by pr essing the trunk button only one time by performing the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit- ter . 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at le[...]

The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be reactivated by r epeating this procedure. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 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 r ece[...]

2. Remove and replace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o reassemble the transmitter case, join the two halves of the case together . Install and tighten the screw until snug. Make sure ther e is an even “gap” b[...]

NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system. • The system remains armed during tr unk entry . Press- ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If someone enters the vehicle through the tr unk and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is [...]

The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSOR Y position. 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 disabl[...]

NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure it will r everse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window . NOTE: Any impact due to rough r oad conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first[...]

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Use the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to open the trunk fr om outside the vehicle. The trunk lid can be released fr om inside the vehicle by pressing the T runk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate. W ith the ignit[...]

T runk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emer gency release handle. It is located on the inside of the tr unk lid, near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk. OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint [...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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, increas- in[...]

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 [...]

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to position the belt away from your neck. Push and fully depr ess the button above the webbing to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shor[...]

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

NOTE: Although the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt W arning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pr egnant women use the seat belts throughout their pr egnancy . Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the[...]

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

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

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled up in the rear seat. Infants in r ear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to [...]

W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during airbag de[...]

The side curtain airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Left and Right Side Curtain Airbags Above Side W indows • Left and Right Side Impact Sensors • Interconnection W iring How The Airbag System W orks • The airbag control module determines if a fr ontal co[...]

• When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags. Three levels of airbag inflation rates ar e possible. These rates are determined by the airbag control module based on collision severity . The airbag covers separate and [...]

• As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-pr oduct of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or throat irritation, [...]

way and inflates (in about the same time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injur e you if you are not belted and seated properly , or if items are positioned in the area wher e the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about 3 1 ⁄ 2 inches (8 3 ⁄ 4 cm) thick when it is[...]

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[...]

Indicator Light. The P AD Indicator Light will be off when teenagers, most children and most childr en in forward-facing seats ar e in the front passenger seat. The system is only requir ed to turn the P AD Indicator Light on in the unlikely event that a rear -facing infant seat is installed in front passenger seat. NOTE: Children 12 years and unde[...]

If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way , it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer . If the seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts ar e loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an authorized dealer . If the is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag W arning Light (a red light located in the center of[...]

• The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC). The ORC uses the occupant category to determine whether the front passenger airbag[...]

others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler , such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, and pr ofessional crash researchers, such as those asso[...]

• Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise contr ol status • T raction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, babies and children, too. Every state in[...]

one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for childr en who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats can be used either rear[...]

• The restraint must be appr opriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instr uctions that come with the restraint. If you install the r estraint improperly , it may not work when you need it. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restra[...]

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[...]

All three r ear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LA TCH-compatible child seats. Y ou should NEVER install LA TCH- compatible child seats such that two seats share a com- mon lower anchorage. If installing child seats in adjacent rear -seating positions or if your child restraints are not LA TCH-compatible, i[...]

means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some r ear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so [...]

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

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

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the br eak-in and not interpreted as an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Brea[...]

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 place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. Periodic Safety[...]

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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors .............................. 6 5 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 6 5 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped .......................... 6 5 ▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped .......................... 6 6 ▫ T ilt In Reverse Fea[...]

m Seats ................................ 8 9 ▫ Power Seats .......................... 8 9 ▫ Power Reclining Seats ................... 9 0 ▫ Lumbar Support ....................... 9 1 ▫ Heated Seats—If Equipped ............... 9 2 ▫ Memory Feature—If Equipped ............. 9 3 ▫ Programming The Remote Keyless T ransmitter For The Mem[...]

m W indshield W ipers And W ashers .......... 1 0 6 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 1 0 6 ▫ Rain Sensing W ipers—If Equipped ......... 1 0 7 ▫ Mist Feature ......................... 1 0 7 ▫ Headlamps On W ith W ipers (A vailable W ith Auto Headlights Only) ...... 1 0 7 ▫ W indshield W iper Operation ............. 1 0 8 ▫ In[...]

▫ Security ............................ 1 2 4 m Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 1 2 4 ▫ Express Open Featur e .................. 1 2 5 ▫ W ind Buffeting ....................... 1 2 6 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................... 1 2 6 m Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 2 7 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off ......[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror . Power Remot[...]

Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The light turns on automatically . Closing the mirror cover turns of f the lights. HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activate[...]

The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. This system is driven through your Bluetooth™ Hands-Fr ee profile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard that enables dif ferent electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UCo[...]

The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or fr om the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect™ system such as 9 CELL 9 or cal[...]

T o activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible pr ompts for directions. All UConnect™ system sessions begin with a press of the ’Phone’ button on the mirr or . Cancel Command At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say 9 Cancel 9 and you will be returned to the main menu. However [...]

• Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system. However , at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect™ System. The priority allows the UConnect™ system to know wh[...]

you can say 9 John Doe, 9 where John Doe is a pr evi- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- book. Refer to section 9 Add Names to Y our UCon- nect™ Phonebook, 9 to learn how to store a name in the phonebook. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number , which may appear in the display [...]

• Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given[...]

• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Phonebook List Names. 9 • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the phonebook entries. • T o call one of the names in the l[...]

on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progr ess. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress T o make a second call while you are curr entl[...]

Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial. 9 • The UConnect™ system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys- tem. Call Continuation Call continuation is progr ession of a pho[...]

NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op- eration, you need to re-enter names to the phonebook and re-pair (r e-link) phone(s). Emergency Assistance If you are in an emer gency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ syst[...]

V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to section 9 W orking with Automated Systems. 9 W orking with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele- phony system. Y ou can use your UConnect?[...]

— If Equipped. Refer to “Personal Settings” in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center section of this manual for details. Phone and Network Status Indicators The UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status, has low signal strength, or has a low battery when you are trying to place[...]

Advanced Phone Connectivity T ransfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call. T o transfer an ongo- ing call from your UConnect™ pair ed cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’V oice R[...]

• When prompted, say the phone name of the cellular phone you wish to use, or say 9 List Phones 9 to hear a list of all the phones that have been paired to your UConnect™ system. T o select a phone from the list, press the ’V oice Recognition’ button and say 9 Select. 9 • A lower priority phone will only be used for the next phone call. A[...]

• Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, such as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say 9 send. 9 • Storing names in phonebook when vehicl[...]

Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- pens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Y our cell phone is recom- mended to remain in Bluetooth 9 on 9 mode. Reset In rare instances, it may be necessary to r eset the U[...]

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REAR P ARK ASSIST SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED This system is used to help drivers determine if an obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside mirrors. When the driver selects Reverse or Neutral the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bump[...]

NOTE: The Rear Park Assist System displays the outer most yellow LED’s at a slightly dimmer level to indicate that the system is ON. NOTE: When an audio tone is indicated by the Rear Park Assist display the system will MUTE the radio if it is turned on. The system can be turned on or off thr ough the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) [...]

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[...]

W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Lumbar Support This feature allows you to incr ease or decrease the amount of lumbar suppor[...]

Heated Seats—If Equipped Heated seats, which are available only with leather upholstery , provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The front driver’s and passenger seats ar e heated. The controls for each heater ar e located near the bo[...]

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 level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the low level after two hours of continu- ous operat[...]

2. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory seat switch, then press button 1 within 5 seconds. The radio display will show which memory position is being set. 3. A second memory profile can also be stor ed in the vehicle memory . Begin by pressing 2 on the memory switch for driver 2. Adjust settings to desired positions, press Set (S) but[...]

setting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit- ters will not be associated with a memory setting. Driver’s Seat Glide –T o – Exit Feature — If Equipped This feature pr ovides ease of entry and exit for the driver by moving the driver’s seat approximately 2–1/8 inches (55mm) r[...]

3. Release the Set (S) button and the horizontal seat switch. NOTE: The glide feature is only available on the driver’s seat. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic V ehicle Information Center — Optional), these functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es). Refer to Electronic [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T wo latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull the hood release l[...]

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 to secure the hood in the open position. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm) and then dr[...]

LIGHTS Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pr essing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light OFF . The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upwar d, past the second detent. NOTE: The lights [...]

Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upwar d to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer contr ol is in this position. Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extr eme bottom “OFF” position. The interior lights will remain of f when the doors ar[...]

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[...]

Automatic Headlights–If equipped This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels. T o turn the system ON, rotate the headlamp switch counter -clockwise to the AUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head- light T ime Delay feature is also ON. This means your headlights will stay ON for up to 90 second[...]

T o activate the delay feature, turn of f the ignition switch while the headlights are still on. Then turn of f the headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter- val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on, the delay will be cancelled. If the head[...]

Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi-Function Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever towards you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam. Flash to Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on a[...]

Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped This feature senses moistur e on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver . The feature is especially useful when r oad splash or over- spray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead requir es quick but brief wiping action. The sensitivity of the system to the amount of water on [...]

Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for High speed operation. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the fir[...]

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 [...]

NOTE: Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seat feature your r emote keyless entry transmit- ter or memory buttons on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the steering column tilt and telescopic positions. Refer to the “Seats”section for details. W ARNING! Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangero[...]

The traction control system (TCS) warning light is located in the instrument cluster . The TCS light will flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. This indicates that the TCS system is active. If the TCS warning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possib[...]

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)— IF EQUIPPED BAS is standard on vehicles equipped with electr onic stability program (ESP). The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ing maneuvers. The system applies optimum pressur e to the brakes in emergency braking conditions than might otherwise be affor ded solely b[...]

Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The yellow BAS malfunction indicator light comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the BAS malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in e[...]

The ESP warning light, located in the instr u- ment cluster , starts to flash as soon as the ESP system sensor’s information varies from the driver’s intended path. The ESP warning light also flashes when traction control is activated. If the ESP warning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little t[...]

CAUTION! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK or ACC position). Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS on some models. If the power [...]

T o Activate: Push and release the speed contr ol lever (“ON/OFF”) once and an LED on the lever will illuminate indicating that the electronic speed contr ol is ON. T o turn the system OFF , Push and release the lever (“ON/OFF”) again and the system and indicator will turn off. W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when n[...]

so that pushing the lever up and releasing thr ee times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. 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 [...]

OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console contains courtesy/r eading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink t ), 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 se[...]

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

The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display which includes HomeLink system messages. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer . 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and release only when the EVIC display shows “Channels Cleared” (after[...]

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[...]

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 9 learn 9 or 9 smart 9 button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wir e is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release th[...]

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds ( 9 cycle 9 ) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. The EVIC display will show “Channel X T rained” (where X is Channel 1, 2, or 3). Proceed with 9 Pr ogramming 9 step four to complete. Usin[...]

Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the fr equencies. T o erase all of the previously trained fr equencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. 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 no[...]

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

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[...]

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There ar e two 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. Both of the outlets are pr otected by an automatic reset circuit br eaker . The automatic circuit breaker r estores power when the overload is removed. The 12 volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped with an optional Smoker’s Package) has power[...]

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 event engine starting. 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. cell[...]

CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forwar d edge of the center console. Push down on the cover (300 T ouring, and 300C only) as shown to expose the cupholders. Close the cover when the cupholders are no longer needed. Front Seat Cupholders Front Seat Cupholders — 300 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129[...]

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 [...]

Cargo Tie-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. 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[...]

LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the corr ect height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete dep[...]

UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls ................ 1 3 7 m Standard Instr ument Cluster .............. 1 3 8 m Premium Instr ument Cluster .............. 1 3 9 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 1 4 0 m Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)– If Equipped .......................... 1 4 7 ?[...]

m Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And V ehicle Entertainment Systems (V es) Capabilities .......................... 1 6 4 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 6 4 ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ........... 1 6 9 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD [...]

▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 185 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play) ....... 1 8 5 m Satellite Radio — If Equipped ............. 1 8 7 ▫ System Activation ..................... 1 8 7 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) .................... 1 8 7 ▫ Select[...]

m CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 1 9 3 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 1 9 4 m Climate Controls ...................... 1 9 4 ▫ Climate Controls — Manual .............. 1 9 4 ▫ Automatic T emperature Contr ol — If Equipped ......................... 1 9 7 ▫ Summer Operation .................... 2 0 2 ▫ W inter Operat[...]

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 137 4[...]

ST ANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 138 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 139 4[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. 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 vehic[...]

7. T achometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (r .p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator . 8. Engine T emperature W arning Light This light illuminates, and will be accompanied by a single chime to warn of an overheated engine condition. The engin[...]

the instrument cluster both come on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position. They should go out with the engine running. If the BAS/ ESP malfunction indicator light comes on continu- ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the BAS or the ESP system. If this light stays illuminated, have t[...]

V ehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), ar e also equipped with Electronic Brake For ce Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake W arning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is requir ed. The operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch f[...]

CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately ,[...]

17. T ransmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or w[...]

reset. The light will r emain on or flashing until the tire pressur e is properly set or the problem with the sensor is corrected. This light will turn on momentarily as a bulb check when the engine is started. When the tire pr essure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tir es is significantly underin- flated. Y ou should st[...]

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC)–If Equipped The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display . It is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer . V ehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted switches (described in this section) will also be equipped wit[...]

Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button ac- cepts a selected choice. The Function Select button also advances the radio preset when the EVIC is in the Compass/T emp/Audio screen. Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll thr ough T rip Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Featur es). The SCR[...]

• Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph) • Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion) • T runk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low W asher Fluid (with a single chime) • Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Cruise Engaged (with a single chime) — only available on vehicles equipped wit[...]

The T rip Functions mode displays information on the following: • A verage Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset it will go to 0.0. • Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is det[...]

Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new , the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. Y ou may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360° turns in an area fr ee from large meta[...]

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[...]

• Caller ID phone number display . When the appropriate conditions exist, 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 in[...]

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[...]

functions and navigation system. Pressing the FUNC- TION SELECT button while in this display selects En- glish, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais. As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language. Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer , and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metri[...]

FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pr essed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Pr ess and releas[...]

when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. When OFF the system reverts to standard intermittent wiper operation. Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system, power sunroof, and power outlets will r emain active [...]

Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit (A vailable with Memory Seat Only) When ON is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearwar d 5 cm (2 inches) or to the farthest rearwar d position if this distance is less than 5 cm (2 inches) when the key is removed fr om the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will r et[...]

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAP ABILITY 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 [...]

MUTE Button (Radio Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound fr om the speakers. 9 MUTE 9 will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume contr ol, turning the radio ON /OFF , or turning ON/OFF the ignition, will cancel the MUTE feature. NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equi[...]

TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary contr ol clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decr ease the frequency . 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 be dis- played. T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to i[...]

12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push- button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corr esponding button number will be displayed. Preset Button s1-6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-b[...]

MUTE Button ((CD Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound fr om the speakers. 9 MUTE 9 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 (CD Mode) Press this button to play the [...]

Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND[...]

Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the volume control to the right incr eases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. For your convenience, the vo[...]

MSG or INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the MSG or INFO button for an RBDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio T ext message broadcast fr om an FM station (FM mode only). T ime Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time butto[...]

Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL- ANCE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the r otary TUNE control a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and r ear s[...]

Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious T alk Religious_T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op_40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station w[...]

Button s1-6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. Operation Instructions - (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compac[...]

MUTE Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound fr om the speakers. 9 MUTE 9 will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume contr ol, turning the radio ON/OFF , or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound fr om the speakers. SCAN Bu[...]

The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . TIME Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . 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 o[...]

Supported medium formats (file systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats[...]

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

LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT 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 INSER T DISC. After the radio displays 9 LOAD DISC 9 insert the CD into the player . Radio display will show 9 LOADING DISC [...]

AM/FM Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly . SET/DIR Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structur e. T urn the TUNE control to display available folders or mo[...]

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[...]

3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une / Audio control. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RBDS station (one with call letters displayed).[...]

Press the r otary TUNE control again to exit setting tone, balance and fade. RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn of f. T urning the tune knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many ra[...]

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

T ape Eject Press this button and the cassette will disen- gage and eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the featur e. Changing T ape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press Pr eset 6. The lighted arrow [...]

Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Y ou may eject a disc with the radio OFF . If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. T[...]

Radio display will show 9 EJECTING DISC 9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, the radio will continue [...]

Press and hold the FF button to fast forwar d through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. If the R W button is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play . BUTTON S1-6( C D MODE For CD Audio Play) Selects disc positio[...]

Supported MP3 file formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and[...]

T o increase the speed of disc loading, it is r ecommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. T o create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc. Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 and WMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 and WMA Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays [...]

INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the INFO button once mor e to return to 9 elapsed time 9 priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button while in the message display[...]

Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES) Guide. SA TELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite R[...]

simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. Selecting Satellite Mode in REF , RAQ, and RAK Radios Selecting Satellite Mode — REF Radio Press the MODE button r epe[...]

Using the PTY (Program T ype) Button (if equipped) Follow the PTY button instr uctions that apply to your radio. PTY Button ( SCAN ( When the desired pr ogram type is obtained, press the 9 SCAN 9 button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Pr ess t[...]

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system contr ols are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. Some models feature an Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display . This is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer[...]

The following describes the operation of the SCROLL buttons in each mode: Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station. T ape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pr[...]

T wo T ypes of Signals There ar e two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary ... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical d[...]

4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette. 5. A loose tape should be corrected befor e use. T o rewind a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the requir ed directions. Maintain your cassette tape player . The head and capstan shaft in the cassett[...]

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

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 temperatur e you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver’s or passenger’s control knob. Once the comfort level is selected the system will ma[...]

NOTE: • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept fr ee of debris due to the climate control sensor’s location. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. • T o provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will [...]

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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[...]

ON. The defroster automatically turns of f after approxi- mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button, and will turn off after appr oximately 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 instruments, or abrasive window[...]

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[...]

Operating Tips 204 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es .................... 2 0 7 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 0 7 m Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 2 0 9 m T ransmission Shifting ................... 2 0 9 ▫ 4 Speed Automatic T ransmission .......... 2 0 9 ▫ 5 Speed Automatic T ransmission .......... 2 1 4 ▫ Aut[...]

▫ T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 4 1 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 2 4 1 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 2 4 2 m Self–Sealing T ires—If Equipped ............ 2 4 3 m T ire Pressur e Monitor System — If Equipped . . 243 ▫ T ire Pressur e Monitoring — Base System ..... 2 4 3 ▫ T ire Pressur e Mon[...]

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[...]

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[...]

After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cord to a standard 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee-wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord [...]

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

CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the shift lever is released. Otherwise, damage to the shifter could result. R (Reverse) For moving the vehicle rearwar d. Always stop before moving the lever to R (Reverse), except when rocking the vehicle. N (Neutral) Engine may be started in this[...]

3 (Third) This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The trans- mission will operate normally in First, Second and Third while in this range. The “3” position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improv[...]

NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu- ally after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving). Because engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis- sion is not shifting into “Overdrive” when cold. This is considered[...]

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 the transmission into Park, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is re[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

• If there is a need to r estart your engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before r estarting. T rans- mission engagement may be delayed up to 10 seconds after restart if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. • The electronically contr olled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electr onic[...]

Stopping For brief stops, leave the transmission in gear and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal. For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into the NEUTRAL or P ARK position and hold the vehicle with the parking brake. When stopping the vehicle uphill, do not hold it with the accelerator; use the brake. This avoids unnecessary trans- missio[...]

AUTOSTICK — If Equipped Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that of fers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with mor e control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with mor e control during[...]

Before leaving the vehicle, make sur e that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position. T o release the parking brake, pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instr ument panel. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in [...]

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[...]

Anti-Lock Brake System The Anti-Lock Brake System provides incr eased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to pr event wheel lock-up. The electronic brake for ce distribution (EBD) prevents the rear wheels fr om over-braking and provid[...]

is not functioning and that service is requir ed. However , the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restor e the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the Ignition switch is [...]

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be pr operly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer . POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power [...]

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

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

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a 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[...]

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

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

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[...]

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

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W ARNING! Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory oper[...]

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

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

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

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

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

W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac- teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han- dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steeri[...]

SELF–SEALING TIRES—IF EQUIPPED A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the inner liner of each tire fills punctur es up to 0.19 in. (5 mm) to minimize the loss of air pressur e. This contributes to the safety of the vehicle by significantly reducing the pr ob- ability of a roadside stop due to a flat tir e. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM — I[...]

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 ogrammable at your authorized dealer to accommo- date the customer selected wheel/tire combinations r ec- ommended by DaimlerChrysler . CAUTION! The TPM system has been o[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING — PREMIUM SYSTEM The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPM) system uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electr onic sensors to monitor tire pr essure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressur e readings to the Receiver Module. The wheel sensors monitor tire pr essure, a[...]

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 ogrammable at your authorized dealer to accommo- date the customer selected wheel/tire combinations r ec- ommended by DaimlerChrysler . The following 9 warnings 9 will ca[...]

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[...]

The tire pr essure sensors are cover ed under one of the following licenses: United States ..................... KR5S120123 Canada ........................ 2671-S120123 TIRE CHAINS Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE type “Class S” specifications. Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as r ecommended by the c[...]

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[...]

Follow the recommended tir e rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More fr equent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to r otation being per- formed. The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d-cross” [...]

Over 40 automobile manufacturers ar ound the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- tions (the W orld W ide Fuel Charter , WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer r ecommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifica[...]

MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber . Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT . Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and r educe emission system performanc[...]

Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is requir ed to contain effective deter gent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives ar e not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefor e you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these gui[...]

• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed ar ea, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine r unning for more than a short period, adjus[...]

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap), and may result in a malfunction indicator light on the instrument clus- ter . A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” th[...]

W ARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury . • The volatility of some gasolines may cause a buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive. This pressure can result in a spray of gasoline and/or vapors when the cap is removed from a [...]

The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximu[...]

driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GA WR, but the total load is within the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Improper weight distribution can have an adverse ef fect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note [...]

TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer car efully re- view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the requir ements and recommendations in this ma[...]

W ARNING! Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e. • Whenever you pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop li[...]

TRA VEL CONDI- TION MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT - (TRAILER FRONT AL AREA NOT TO EXCEED 32 SQ. FT .) 2.7L EN- GINE 3.5L EN- GINE 5.7L EN- GINE UP TO 3 PERSONS & LUG- GAGE 1000 lbs (454 kg) 2000 lbs (907 kg) 2000 lbs (907 kg) UP TO 4 PERSONS & LUG- GAGE 1000 lbs (454 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) UP TO 5 PERSONS & NO LUG- GAGE 1000 l[...]

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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 2 6 4 m If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 2 6 4 m Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 2 6 5 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ................ 2 6 6 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 2 6 7 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage .................... 2 6 8 ▫ Jacki[...]

HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between 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 em[...]

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[...]

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

Jack Location The jack is stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack. NOTE: The spare tir e must be removed in order to access the jack. • Open the trunk. • Lift the access cover using the pull strap. • Remove the fastener securing the spare tir e. WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 6[...]

• Remove the spare tir e. • Remove the fastener securing the jack. Spare Tire Stowage The spare tir e is stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the spar e tire. • Open the trunk. • Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 268 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

• Remove the fastener securing the spare tir e. Jacking and Changing a Tire 1. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 2. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wr ench. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to car efully pry off wheel cover (if equipped[...]

4. Before raising the vehicle loosen, but do not remove, the lug nuts of the flat tire using the lug wr ench. T urn the wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 5. T urn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, use the lift ar ea closest to the flat tire. 6.[...]

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7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry of f. 8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc- tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a compact spare. 9. T ighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs. 10. Lower the vehicl[...]

Wheel Cover Installation (If Required) 1. T ighten the two lug nuts on the mounting studs on each side of the stud which is in alignment with the valve stem. 2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. 3. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to [...]

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 engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be u[...]

4. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump start positive battery post (A) in the engine com- partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster [...]

DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the rear (driving) wheels. W ARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dange[...]

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressur e to maintain the rocking motion without spinnin[...]

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Y our vehicle may be towed under the following condi- tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles (48 km), and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans- mission geartrain failure. If the transmi[...]

Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap- proved method of towing with out the ignition key is with a flat bed truck. Pr oper towing equipment is neces- sary to prevent damage to the vehicle. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four[...]

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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.7L Engine .......................... 2 8 4 m 3.5L Engine .......................... 2 8 5 m 5.7L Engine .......................... 2 8 6 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 2 8 7 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 2 8 8 m Replacement Parts ...................[...]

▫ Steering Linkage ...................... 3 0 1 ▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints .............. 3 0 1 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 0 1 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 0 1 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 3 0 2 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 3 0 2 ▫ Cooling System ....................... 3 [...]

▫ T ail/Stop, T ail, T urn Signal Lamp, And Backup Lamp — 300C ....................... 3 2 9 ▫ License Lamp ........................ 3 3 1 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 3 2 m Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............................... 3 3 3 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 3 3 ▫ Chassis .......[...]

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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[...]

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

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

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there ar e fixed maintenance intervals, there ar e other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. However , if a malfunction of these item[...]

Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engines T o assure pr oper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or befor e starting the engine after it has sat o[...]

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 by 25% may cause engine damage. Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following list to see if any apply to you. • Day or [...]

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacture only r ecommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requir ements of DaimlerChrysler Material Stan- dard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specifi- ca[...]

Engine Oil V iscosity Chart — 3.5L Engines SAE 10W -30 engine oil is preferred for use in 3.5L Engines within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W -30 Engine Oil is allowed for use in the 3.5L Engine during cold weather only to improve cold weather starting. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil c[...]

governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your ar ea. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacture’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of r[...]

W ARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury [...]

W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any- thing that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine o[...]

NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals ar e located in the engine compartment for jump starting. 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 sol[...]

CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.[...]

NOTE: NOTE: Air Conditioning systems found to be contaminated with A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Prod- ucts, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants not approved by the manufactur er , voids the warranty for the Air Conditioning system. A/C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, behind a removable panel i[...]

Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter- nal leakage or damage when other maintenance is per- formed. Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is performed. Drive Shaft Universal Joints Y our vehicle has constant ve[...]

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. A void using the wiper blades to remove fr ost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum pr oducts such as engine oil, ga[...]

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[...]

Coolant Checks Coolant protection checks should be made every 12 months (prior to the onset of freezing 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 by g[...]

Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum of 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water should be used. Higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) are r equired if temperatures below 2 34°F ( 2 37°C) are anticipated. Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/[...]

Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by animals or childr en do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain[...]

• Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle hoses are not kinked or obstr ucted. • Keep the front of the radiator and the fr ont of the A/C condenser clean. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfacto[...]

W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the veh[...]

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

CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure. Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pr essure fuel systems are designed with hoses and quick connect fittings which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sea[...]

CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi- tions. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer immediately . Severe damage to the transmission may occur . Y our authorized dealer has the proper tools to accurately adjust the fluid level. Fluid and Filter Chang[...]

What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the r esult of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings fr om your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • Stone and gravel impact. • Insects, tree sap and tar . • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial poll[...]

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating have your vehicle repair ed as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the responsibil- ity of the owner . • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned r egularly with[...]

do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery . Application of a leather conditioner is not requir ed to maintain the original condition. W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may [...]

Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders — 300 Perform the following steps to clean the center console cup holders: • Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cup holder firmly and lift upward to r emove. • Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixtur e of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for approxi[...]

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[...]

Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 1 15 Amp Dk. Blue Auto Shutdown/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 1 2—— 1 3—— 14 20 Amp Y ellow Powertrain Control Module 15 20 Amp Y ellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 16 20 Amp Y ellow Powertrain Control 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 Radi[...]

Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spar e tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. 318 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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[...]

Cavity Fuse Circuits 14 10 Amp Red Sentry Key/Remote Keyless Entry/Cluster 15 20 Amp Y ellow Brake Light (5.7L) 16 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet T runk - if equipped 1 7—— 18 20 Amp Y ellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lamp 20 20 Amp Y ellow Rear W iper — If Equipped 2 1—— 2 2—— 2 3—— 2 4—— 2 5—— 2 6—— 27 1[...]

Cavity Fuse Circuits 40 5 Amp Orange Power Mirror 41 10 Amp Red Climate Control Module/ Headlamp Leveling — if equipped/Rear Park Assist — if equipped/T ire Pressur e Monitoring — if equipped 42 30 Amp Pink Automatic T emperature Con- trol (A TC) Blower Motor 43 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster 44 20 Amp Lt. Blue Audio Amplifier VEHICLE STORAGE If [...]

REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. W 5 W Rear Compartment (T runk) Light ............. 5 7 9 Overhead Console Reading Lights ............. 5 7 8 V isor V anity Lights ..................... A6220 Glove Box Light ......................... 1 9 4 Door Courtesy .......................[...]

BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/T urn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer Park Lamp – 300 • Open the hood. • T wist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter - clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly . NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulb[...]

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. Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Park/T urn Lamp – 300C High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If Equipped The headlights are a type of hi[...]

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights ar e turned on there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after appr oximately 10 seconds, as the system charges. • Open the hood. • T wist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter - clockwise and pull out. Pull th[...]

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. Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, and T ail/Stop T urn Lamp — 300 1. Open the T runk. 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly . 3. Pul[...]

6. Disconnect the electrical connector . 7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs. T urn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to r emove. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 7[...]

8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it fr om the socket. 9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the tail light assembly . 10. Close the trunk. 328 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

T ail/Stop, T ail, T urn Signal Lamp, and Backup Lamp — 300C 1. Open the T runk. 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly . 3. Pull back the trunk liner . 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly . 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 6. Disconnect the electrical connecto[...]

7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs. T urn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to r emove. 330 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it fr om the socket. 9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the tail light assembly . 10. Close the trunk. 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 reinstall the bu[...]

FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gal- lons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 18 gal- lons 68 liters 5.7 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 19 gal- lons 71 liters Engine Oil-W ith Filter 2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W -30, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters 3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W -30, API Certified) [...]

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W -30 is recommended. Refer to the en- gine oil viscosity chart for th[...]

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar t DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. Use only recommended brake fluids. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Rear Axle Mopar t SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 3 3 6 m Maintenance Schedules .................. 3 3 6 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 3 9 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 4 7 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliab[...]

• T axi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser - vice). L • 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 9 Maintenance Schedules 9 section of this manual. NOTE: Most vehicles are operated unde[...]

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints and front and r ear suspension components. • Check the automatic[...]

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

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rotors. XX Replace the air conditioning [...]

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXX X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L Engine. X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings [...]

Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XX XX X Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings and rotors. XX Replace the rear axle fl[...]

Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (1 10 000) (115 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L Engine. X Inspect the front and r ear brake lin[...]

Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXXX Replace the air cleaner filter . *X Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L Engine. X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Ins[...]

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* XXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired. X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the fr[...]

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur e to the owner but is not requir ed to maintain the emis- sions warranty . ‡ This maintenance is not requir ed if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. 346 SCHEDULE “B” 8 M A I N T E N A N C[...]

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.* X XXX X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Replace the spark plugs. 5.7[...]

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

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.* X XXX Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake linings[...]

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 102,000 miles. X Replace the air conditioning filter . X X Rotate the tires. X X X X X * This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur [...]

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 5 2 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 5 2 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 5 2 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 5 2 m If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 3 5 2 m W arran[...]

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

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

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

W ARRANTY INFORMA TION See your manufacturer’s W arranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty . IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 355 9[...]

MOP AR T P ARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediatel[...]

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[...]

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

T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (highest), B, and C, 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[...]

Adding Fuel .......................... 2 5 4 Adding W asher Fluid ................. 108,302 Additives, Fuel ........................ 2 5 3 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 9 8 Air Conditioner Maintenance .............. 2 9 9 Air Conditioning ....................... 1 9 4 Air Conditioning Filter ................ 203,300 Air Conditioning, Op[...]

Ball Joints ............................ 3 0 1 Battery ............................... 2 9 7 Jump Starting ........................ 2 7 3 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement .......... 2 3 Location ......................... 274,298 Bearings .............................. 3 1 1 Belts, Drive ........................... 2 9 5 Body Mechanism Lubrication .[...]

Compass V ariance ...................... 1 5 1 Computer , T rip/T ravel ................... 1 4 9 Console .............................. 1 3 0 Console, Floor ......................... 1 3 0 Console, Overhead ...................... 1 1 8 Contract, Service ....................... 3 5 4 Coolant Pressur e Cap .................... 3 0 5 Cooling System .[...]

Emergency , In Case of Overheating ......................... 2 6 4 Emission Control System Maintenance .... 288,336 Engine ............................ 285,286 Air Cleaner .......................... 2 9 6 Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 2 9 5 Block Heater ......................... 2 0 9 Break-In Recommendations ............... 5 7 Checking[...]

Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................. 2 7 7 Fuel ................................. 2 5 0 Adding ............................. 2 5 4 Additives ........................... 2 5 3 Clean Air ........................... 2 5 1 Filler Cap ........................... 2 5 4 Filter .............................. 2 9 6 Gasoline ..........................[...]

Hood Release .......................... 9 9 Hoses ............................ 307,310 Ignition K e y ................................ 1 1 Illuminated Entry ....................... 1 5 Immobilizer ............................ 1 2 Infant Restraint ......................... 5 0 Information Center , V ehicle ............... 1 4 7 Instrument Cluster ..[...]

Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 1 0 3 Engine T emperature W arning ............ 1 4 1 F o g ............................. 105,140 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 2 6 4 Headlight Switch ..................... 1 0 3 Headlights ....................... 103,324 Headlights On W ith W ipers .......... 104,107 High Beam Indicator ..........[...]

Electric Remote ....................... 6 7 Exterior Folding ....................... 6 6 Heated .............................. 6 7 Outside ............................. 6 6 Rearview ............................ 6 5 V anity .............................. 6 8 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............ 7 Monitor , T ire Pressur e System ........[...]

Power Brakes ............................. 2 2 4 Distribution Center .................... 3 1 5 Door Locks .......................... 1 6 Mirrors ............................. 6 7 Outlet .............................. 1 2 7 Seats ............................... 8 9 Steering ............................ 2 2 7 Steering, Checking .................... [...]

Safety Checks Outside V ehicle .............. 5 9 Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 3 5 6 Safety Information, T ire .................. 2 2 8 Safety T ips ............................. 5 8 Satellite Radio ......................... 1 8 7 Satellite Radio Antenna .................. 1 8 9 Schedule, Maintenance ................... 3 3 6 Seat Be[...]

Engine Fails to Start ................... 2 0 8 Starting and Operating ................... 2 0 7 Steering Linkage ............................ 3 0 1 Power ........................... 227,300 T ilt Column ......................... 1 0 9 Wheel, T ilt .......................... 1 0 9 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .......................[...]

Safety ........................... 228,236 Self-Sealing .......................... 2 4 3 Sizes ............................... 2 2 9 Snow T ires .......................... 2 4 9 Spare T ire ........................... 2 6 8 Spinning ............................ 2 4 0 T read W ear Indicators .................. 2 4 1 T orque Converter Clutch ........[...]

V ehicle Storage ...................... 203,321 V ehicle Theft Alarm ...................... 2 4 W arning Flasher , Hazard ................. 2 6 4 W arnings and Cautions .................... 6 W arranty Information .................... 3 5 5 W asher , Adding Fluid ................. 108,302 W ashers, W indshield .................... 1 0 6 W ashing V [...]