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INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents.
Page 5 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures 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 entire manual you may miss important information.
Page 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Central Locking — If Equipped ... .15 A Word About Your Keys ....9 ▫...
Page 8 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm ....19 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....30 ▫...
Page 9: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal You 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.
Page 10: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place CAUTION! the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Page 11: Sentry Key - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED the vehicle. These devices cannot damage the Sentry With this system, an electronically coded ignition key Key System, but can cause a momentary problem sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics when attempting to start the engine.
Page 12: Replacement Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the valid keys by doing the following: vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
Page 13: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 General Information DOOR LOCKS The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: WARNING! 1. this device may not cause harmful interference For personal security and safety in the event of an 2.
Page 14: Power Door Locks
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel located to the front of the door handle. Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors. Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock.
Page 15: Central Locking - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Central Locking — If Equipped The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the key by performing the following procedure: to the LOCK position. The double activation feature 1.
Page 16: Automatic Unlock On Exit - Only Available If Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. Automatic Unlock on Exit — Only Available if Automatic Door Locks are Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
Page 17: Child Protection" Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 “Child Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the “child-protection” door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and use a key to move the control near the door latch UP to the “Engage”...
Page 18: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit- This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or ter. open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) 2.
Page 19: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To lock the doors: 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk acknowledge the lock signal.
Page 20: General Information
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Using a currently programmed transmitter, press the General Information Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 with RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 21: Transmitter Battery Service
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Transmitter Battery Service 3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016. together and test transmitter operation. 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar VEHICLE THEFT ALARM object.
Page 22: Tamper Alert
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit.
Page 23: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will be displayed Trunk Internal Emergency Release in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
Page 24: Windows
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power windows while operating the power window switch.
Page 25: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Wind Buffeting Please pay close attention to the information in this Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of section. It tells you how to use your restraint system pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as ears.
Page 26: Lap/Shoulder Belts
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will adjust the front seat. not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal 2.
Page 28 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 30: Seat Belt Pretensioners
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to The seat belts for both front seating positions are buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a...
Page 31: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the buckled.
Page 32: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along WARNING! with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru- • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 34 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to properly wear the WARNING! vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • AIRBAG Readiness Light • The airbag control module will not detect rollover or rear collisions. • Driver Airbag • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness • Passenger Airbag of the electronic parts of the system whenever the •...
Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags WARNING! do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect position you for the best interaction with the front airbag.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a Side Airbag System few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor The airbag control module determines if a side collision is immediately.
Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec- tion in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to WARNING! be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have •...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- Infants and Child Restraints led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash • Safety experts recommend that children ride statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least the rear seats rather than in the front.
Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag Standards. We also recommend that you make sure deployment could cause severe injury or death to that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle infants in this position.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Older Children and Child Restraints over the front of the seat when their back is against the Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. older than one year can ride forward-facing in the •...
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can only introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and were provided with the child restraint system. on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Page 44 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of a locking clip.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Child restraint tether strap attachment between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the side of the head restraint.
Page 46: Engine Break-In Recommendations
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses A new engine may consume some oil during its first few or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and not an indication of a problem.
Page 47: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle, close Defrosters the trunk while driving. However, if for some reason it Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the the blower control on high speed.
Page 48 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 49 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ... .57 Console Features ..... . .52 ▫...
Page 50 50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Headlights—If Equipped ..65 ▫ To Deactivate ......71 ▫...
Page 51 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 ▫ Venting Sunroof - Express ....79 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....79 ▫...
Page 52: Console Features
52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the Console Features — Without Heated Seats cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes.
Page 53: Console Features - With Heated Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 Console Features — With Heated Seats The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes.
Page 54: Mirrors
54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
Page 55: Electric Remote-Control Mirrors-If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Electric Remote-Control Mirrors— If Equipped Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Page 56: Outside Mirror - Driver's Side
56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the inside mirror.
Page 57: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 SEATS Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, Manual Front Seat Adjustments lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean Forward/Rearward back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its floor.
Page 58: Power Seats - If Equipped
58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the control lever forward to increase and rearward to de- crease the desired amount of lumbar support.
Page 59: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 60: Adjustable Head Restraints
60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints Folding Rear Seat Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so be folded forward.
Page 61: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident.
Page 62: Lights
62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Interior Lights The map/courtesy lights come on when a door is opened...
Page 63 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 Dimmer Control Interior Light Defeat (OFF) With the parking lights or headlights Rotate the dimmer control to the ex- on, rotating the dimmer control for the treme bottom full-circle position. The interior lights on the Multi-Function interior lights will remain off when the Control Lever upward will increase doors are open.
Page 64: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped Multi-Function Control Lever These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each light has a push-on push-off switch. NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure that they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Page 65: Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel the courtesy lights. Turning the dimmer control to the full Lights down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming Turn the end of the Multi-Function lever to the first on when a door is opened.
Page 66: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) Turn Signals The headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever Move the turn signal lever up or down and the arrows in the ignition switch is turned on. The lights remain on the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 67: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF will turn off in the normal manner. position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS while spray is desired.
Page 68: Mist
68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist TILT STEERING COLUMN Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn sional usage of the wipers necessary. Pull down and signal control and move the wheel up or down, as release the control lever for a single wiping cycle.
Page 69: Traction Control- If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.
Page 70: Electronic Speed Control- If Equipped
70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED in use. The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument cluster When engaged, this device will control the throttle op- will light up when the Speed Control is ON. eration to maintain a constant vehicle speed between 30 NOTE: You must press the ON button to activate the mph (48 km/h) and 85 mph (137 km/h).
Page 71: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 To Deactivate: To decrease speed while speed control is Engaged, press A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL and hold the COAST button. Releasing the button when button, or normal brake or clutch pressure will deactivate the desired speed is reached, will establish a new SET speed control without erasing the memory.
Page 72 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When Climbing A Hill Rolling Hills If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed The transaxle may downshift into third gear and remain Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills.
Page 73: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- A moving garage door can cause injury to people and ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized pets in the path of the door.
Page 74 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons WARNING! to program. Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- indicator light in view.
Page 75: Rolling Code" Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the flashing indicates successful programming.
Page 76: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor Your garage door opener should now recognize your head unit. The exact location and color of the button may Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may vary by garage door opener manufacturer.
Page 77: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Operation Security Press and hold the desired button on the Universal If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold to operate.
Page 78: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 79: Opening Sunroof - Manual
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Opening Sunroof - Manual Sunshade Operation Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the open automatically from any position. The sunroof will sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 80 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Fully Closed CAUTION! Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not The power outlet is located in the lower center of your...
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....85 Radio General Information ....98 ▫...
Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Tuning ......99 ▫ Changing Tape Direction ....103 ▫...
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 ▫ Loading The CD Changer ....119 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer ▫ Playing Discs ......120 Capability .
Page 84 84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Remote Sound System Controls — Number (ENS/SID) ....122 If Equipped ......125 ▫...
Page 85: Instruments And Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 86: Instrument Cluster Standard
86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STANDARD I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 87: Instrument Cluster Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 88: Instrument Cluster Description
88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • There is an Anti-Lock Brake system malfunction or INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Traction Control system malfunction. 1. Fuel Gauge • The system has been deactivated to prevent damage When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in to the brake system due to overheated brake tem- the fuel tank.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 4. Airbag Light 8. Speedometer The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 Shows the vehicle speed in miles-per-hour and seconds as a bulb check when the ignition kilometers-per-hour. switch is first turned ON. If the bulb does not 9.
Page 90: Maintaining Your Vehicle
90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL resume to full illumination. (See “EMISSIONS IN- 12. Temperature Gauge SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS” in The temperature gauge shows engine coolant the “MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE” section of temperature. Any reading within the normal your Owner Manual for more details). If the bulb does range (approximately mid point on the scale) not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, shows that the cooling system is operating properly.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light button a second time to return to the odometer. While in This light warns of an overheated engine cool- trip mode, press and hold the button for at least ⁄ second ant condition.
Page 92 92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, 18. Brake System Warning Light it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system This light monitors both the brake fluid level is not functioning and that service is required, however, and the parking brake.
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 The warning light should be checked frequently to assure belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains RUN position.
Page 94: Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer Display - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPASS, TEMPERATURE, AND TRIP Reset COMPUTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED The following trip conditions can be reset: • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) • ODO • ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed, press and release the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds.
Page 95: Trip Conditions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 Trip Conditions Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) eight compass readings to indicate the direction the This display shows the average fuel economy since the vehicle is facing.
Page 96 96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration When the CAL indicator goes off, the compass is cali- The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the brated and should display correct headings. Verify need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. proper calibration by checking North (N), South (S), East During a short initial period, the compass may appear (E), and West (W).
Page 97: Cigar Lighter/Ashtray
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F. When the outside temperature is less than 40°F ( 40°C), the display will show 40°F/C. CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRAY For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a “smok- er’s”...
Page 98: To Set The Clock
98 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Clock: Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or 1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to will increase each time you press the button.
Page 99: Sales Code Raz-Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99 SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Power Switch, Volume Control WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS volume will be displayed and continuously updated NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left...
Page 100: Pty (Program Type) Button
100 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to give FM receivers user-friendly features, such as Program Type Radio Display Program Service name (PS) and Program Type (PTY). Classic Rock Cls Rock Program Service name is typically used by the broad- College College caster to display the station’s name or call letters, for Country Country...
Page 101: Balance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101 Balance Program Type Radio Display The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- Talk Talk ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the Top 40 Top 40 balance and push the button back in. The balance will be Weather Weather displayed and continuously updated while the button is...
Page 102: Scan Button
102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Button both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push- seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the...
Page 103: Fast Forward (Ff)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103 Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track Scan Button number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
Page 104: Noise Reduction
104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Noise Reduction CAUTION! The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. This CD player will accept 4 ⁄ inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the CD player mechanism.
Page 105: Seek Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 NOTE: The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF. • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition FF/TUNE/RW switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to disc with the radio OFF.
Page 106: Mode
106 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MODE Scan Button Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE CD Changer Control Capability —...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 Seek Button As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the following warning symbols may appear on your display. same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.
Page 108: Sales Code Rbb-Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And Cd Changer Capability
108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO Radio Operation WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD Power/Volume Control CHANGER CAPABILITY Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 Seek You may add a second station to each push-button by Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
Page 110: Mode Button
110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be SCAN Button (Radio Mode) displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 111: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within SCAN Button (Cassette Mode) the first 5 seconds of the current selection. Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will change the side of the tape being played. The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation.
Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push-Button SCAN Button (CD Mode) While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
Page 113: Sales Code Rbk-Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 • Disc inserted upside down Radio Operation • Damaged disc Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the • Water condensation on optics volume control clockwise to increase the volume. SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER...
Page 114 114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
Page 115: Cd Player Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Time Inserting The Compact Disc Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. CAUTION! General Information This CD player will accept 4 ⁄ inch (12 cm) discs This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with only.
Page 116: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the current selection, or return to the Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the selected track. first second of the current selection. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop EJT —...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 Mode Button Random Play (RND) To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until Press the Random button to play the tracks on the CD information appears on the display. selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace.
Page 118: Sales Code Rb1-Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Dvd/Gps Navigation System
118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed SALES CODE RB1—AM/FM STEREO RADIO when the operating temperature is corrected or another WITH DVD/GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: •...
Page 119: Disc Cd Changer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with the CD Changer option, you will not be able to use the Naviga- tion system and the CD Player simultaneously. Always remove the Navigation DVD before inserting another disc.
Page 120: Playing Discs
120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the FF/TUNE/RW button light and the lights in the corner of the loading Press the FF (fast forward) button and the CD player will slot will illuminate.
Page 121: Program Button 5
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 • If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected, the radio Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the bottom of the Seek will tune to the last station selected.
Page 122: Satellite Radio - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- Number (ENS/SID) ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio lite Radio.
Page 123: Selecting Satellite Mode In Rbb, Rah And Rbk Radios
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 • The current program type and channel number will ESN/SID Access With RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios then be displayed for 5 seconds. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and • The current channel number will then be displayed the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons until an action occurs.
Page 124: Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels
124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory unblocking. Please have your ESN/SID information button during a music type scan, will call up the memory available. channel and stop the search.
Page 125: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage.
Page 126: Radio Operation
126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a The button in the center of the left hand switch has no push-button in the center. The function of the left hand function in this mode. control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 127: Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause around and become lodged in the tape transport. The the CD changer to play the next available disc. other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE turned all the way down.
Page 128: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES or antistatic sprays. Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- 5.
Page 129: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 CLIMATE CONTROLS near the windshield glass. The In-Car Temperature Sen- sor is mounted behind the ATC control panel. These Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior Equipped temperatures to enhance system performance.
Page 130 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fan Control 61,..to 89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature control. You Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding through the system in any mode you select. Turn the the comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest control clockwise to increase fan speed.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 NOTE: The compressor will not engage until the engine you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto opera- has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in tion. A symbol in the display window will show which engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- mode is operating.
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Rear Window Defroster Air is directed through both the panel and floor Press the button once to turn on the Rear Window outlets. This mode is not recommended when Defroster and a second time to turn it off. An heat is required in very cold temperatures.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heat- Rear Seat Outlets ing. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase These outlets are located under the front seats and direct blower speed. The compressor will remain on during warm air to the rear seat passengers.
Page 134 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (ATC only) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 135: Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 NOTE: If the system is in the AUTO mode and the fan The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains control is already rotated fully clockwise or fully coun- R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer terclockwise, the control may have to be rotated to the in the upper atmosphere.
Page 136 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed Mode Control when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a The mode control allows you to normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and choose from several patterns of air off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 • Bi-Level NOTE: Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and under mild, humid condi- Air is directed through the instrument panel tions cause windows to fog. Use of this mode for longer and floor outlets.
Page 138 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Defrost NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15 Air is directed through the windshield and minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 10 side window demist outlets. Use this mode minutes of operation. with maximum fan and temperature settings for Side Window Demisters best windshield and side window defrosting.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 NOTE: Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not Winter Operation clear windows under these conditions. The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of Summer Operation operation.
Page 140 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (Manual A/C Control Only) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, directly in front of the wind- shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. Air Intake I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 142 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 143 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock Starting Procedures ....146 System ......150 ▫...
Page 144 144 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Safety Information ....158 Snow Tires ......175 ▫...
Page 145 STARTING AND OPERATING 145 ▫ Fuel Requirements ....182 Vehicle Loading ..... . . 185 ▫...
Page 146: Starting Procedures
146 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 147: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 147 CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
Page 148: If Engine Fails To Start
148 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails to Start If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 If the engine fails to start after you have followed the second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal “NORMAL STARTING”...
Page 149: Automatic Transaxle
STARTING AND OPERATING 149 WARNING! WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is cause electrocution.
Page 150: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
150 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If precautions are not observed: your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the •...
Page 151: Four Speed Automatic Transaxle
STARTING AND OPERATING 151 Four Speed Automatic Transaxle NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom- The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrat- convenience.
Page 152 152 STARTING AND OPERATING “D” Overdrive WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if and best fuel economy. it is not completely in P (Park).
Page 153: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 153 NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle PARKING BRAKE under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- When the parking brake is applied with the mance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reduc- ignition on, the brake light in the instrument ing excessive shifting and heat build up.
Page 154 154 STARTING AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and WARNING! pull up on the parking brake lever. Push the release • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- button and lower the lever fully. gerous for a number of reasons.
Page 155: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 155 BRAKE SYSTEM If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as bility, the remaining system will still function with some standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for loss of overall braking effectiveness.
Page 156 156 STARTING AND OPERATING During stops where ABS is activated, a vibration of the WARNING! brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- may be heard. ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- WARNING! yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle...
Page 157: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 157 POWER STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort.
Page 158: Tire Safety Information
158 STARTING AND OPERATING • The system has been automatically deactivated to TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated Tire Markings brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the traction control light located in the instrument cluster.
Page 159 STARTING AND OPERATING 159 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
Page 160 160 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Millimeters (mm)
Page 161 STARTING AND OPERATING 161 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.
Page 162: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
162 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side.
Page 163: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 163 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the:...
Page 164 164 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”...
Page 165 STARTING AND OPERATING 165 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra- trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the manual to determine how this reduces the available seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
Page 166 166 STARTING AND OPERATING I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 167: Tires-General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 167 1. Safety— WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING! can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never cause accidents.
Page 168: Tire Inflation Pressures
168 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
Page 169 STARTING AND OPERATING 169 Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the CAUTION! outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°...
Page 170: Radial-Ply Tires
170 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Compact Spare Tire —...
Page 171: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 171 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 172: Tire Spinning
172 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
Page 173: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 173 Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 174: Alignment And Balance
174 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Replacing original tires with tires of a different size that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change ings.
Page 175: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 175 TIRE CHAINS Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should mended. not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
Page 176: Autostick - If Equipped
176 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more sible if desired.
Page 177: Autostick General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 177 Autostick General Information • The transaxle will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM. • Downshifts from third to second gear above 66 mph (106 km/h) and from second to first gear above 37 mph (60 km/h) will be ignored.
Page 178: Fuel Requirements
178 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the system detects a problem it will disable the Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard Autostick mode and the transaxle will return to the starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
Page 179: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 179 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends MMT in Gasoline Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate- MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is rials called oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ETBE.
Page 180: Fuel System Cautions
180 STARTING AND OPERATING conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems you should not have to add anything to the fuel. resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Page 181: Flexible Fuel- (Fleet Vehicles Only)
STARTING AND OPERATING 181 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- CAUTION! nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side operate on E-85.
Page 182: Fuel Requirements
182 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of Whether operating the vehicle on an E-85 ethanol fuel or these two.
Page 183: Replacement Parts
STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the driver’s patible parts.
Page 184 184 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” WARNING! sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the tank filled.
Page 185: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 185 VEHICLE LOADING Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ..... . . 2 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Rear Seat Occupants .
Page 186 186 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or weighed in combination.
Page 187: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Weight-Distributing Hitch Trailer Hitch Classification A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and Wt.) spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the...
Page 188: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
188 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 2.4L Automatic/ 20 Sq.
Page 189: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 189 Trailer and Tongue Weight Consider the following items when computing the Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the •...
Page 190: Towing Requirements
190 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. mended: Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer CAUTION!
Page 191 STARTING AND OPERATING 191 • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. Towing Requirements — Tires When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact vehicle.
Page 192 192 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 193 STARTING AND OPERATING 193 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness.
Page 194: Towing Tips
194 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range should be selected. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build up.
Page 195 STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If − Highway Driving Equipped) Reduce speed. − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until −...
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Page 197: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Traction ......208 Hazard Warning Flasher ....198 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 198: Hazard Warning Flasher
198 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
Page 199 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 199 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C others could be badly burned by steam or boiling removes this heat.
Page 200: Jacking And Tire Changing
200 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Preparations for Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or WARNING! slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear selector in PARK. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. •...
Page 201 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 201 1. Block wheel diagonally op- posite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tire, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 202 202 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully WARNING! pry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) or center cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen, To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them covers with care to avoid contact with the metal counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the...
Page 203 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 203 Jack Engagement Locations I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 204 204 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hurt someone near it.
Page 205: Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 205 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting. WARNING! 1.
Page 206 206 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal WARNING! of the booster battery and then to the jump start attach- ment of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this sure you have a good contact on the engine.
Page 207 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 207 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above WARNING! sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. WARNING! Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or Any procedure other than above could result in:...
Page 208: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
208 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should Acceleration be observed: Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- 1.
Page 209: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 209 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method. If a flat the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. bed towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing vehicle may be used.
Page 210: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
210 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER CAUTION! VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in Automatic Transaxle the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
Page 211 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ... . 227 2.4L Engine ......213 ▫...
Page 212 212 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... . . 252 Corrosion ......241 ▫...
Page 213: 2.4L Engine
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 213 2.4L ENGINE 2.4L Engine Compartment I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 214: L Engine
214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L Engine Compartment I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 215: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 215 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 216: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank PROGRAMS or start the engine. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 217: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 217 If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal/scheduled main- recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, tenance and repairs is highly recommended to insure the you may need to do nothing more than drive your designed performance.
Page 218: Maintenance Procedures
218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil WARNING! Checking Oil Level You can be badly injured working on or around a To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which engine oil must be maintained, at the correct level. Check you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 219 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 219 • Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C) • Stop and Go driving • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km) • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°...
Page 220 220 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil at every interval shown on schedule A of the Mainte- Identification Symbol nance Schedules section of this manual. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American NOTE:...
Page 221 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the recommended oil quality requirements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to engine oil.
Page 222 222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection Spark Plugs All manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The mance and emission control. New plugs should be in- quality of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 223 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 223 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- WARNING! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly serviced to assure The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst in the case of engine backfire.
Page 224: Crankcase Emission Control System
224 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires WARNING! disconnected for prolonged period. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over Engine Timing Belt materials that can burn. Such materials might be Replace the engine timing belt (2.4L Only) at the intervals grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- described in the appropriate maintenance schedule.
Page 225 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225 the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located WARNING! in the engine compartment for jump starting. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you.
Page 226: Air Conditioner
226 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE through the condenser as required. Fabric front fascia CAUTION! protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. 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 WARNING! negative post.
Page 227: Power Steering - Fluid Check
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 228: Suspension Ball Joints
228 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism indicated on the side of the reservoir. If necessary, add and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. fluid to restore the proper indicated level. With a clean Hood Latch cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces.
Page 229: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 229 If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly Smooth White Body Lubricant - Such as Mopar into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the Spray White Lube or equivalent: lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder, •...
Page 230: Windshield Washers
230 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement • Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. • Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem- bly away from the wiper arm. Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield. •...
Page 231: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 231 Exhaust System Cooling System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;...
Page 232 232 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Selection Of Coolant Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant, refer months (before the onset of freezing weather, where to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the coolant type.
Page 233 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 233 Adding Coolant Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before the vehicle is operated.
Page 234 234 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician WARNING! immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on Coolant Level the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for caution.
Page 235: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 235 • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine Points To Remember coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a corrosion protection of your engine which contains few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor aluminum components.
Page 236: Brakes
236 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high WARNING! heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and moving component that may cause heat damage or possibly an accident.
Page 237 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 237 Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or Master Cylinder collapsed. The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, the brake system warning lamp shows system failure.
Page 238: Fuel System Hoses
238 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid brake fluid as seal damage will result! type. Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are WARNING! designed with hoses and clamps which have unique...
Page 239 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 239 Selection of Lubricant Procedure For Checking Fluid Level It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with mance.
Page 240 240 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If the fluid is hot (180°F / 82°C), the reading should be • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or in the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between the trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for upper two holes in the dipstick).
Page 241: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241 the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the What Causes Corrosion? lubricant has become contaminated with water. If con- Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of taminated with water, the fluid should be changed im- paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 242 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint or chips as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up finish.
Page 243 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 Never use cleaners that contain acid, oven cleaners or You should not increase the gloss level, especially on top any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma- of the instrument panel top surface. Higher gloss levels nent staining and/or corrosion.
Page 244 244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a Glass Surfaces damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Page 245: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses FUSES The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. •...
Page 246: Interior Fuses
246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine The identity of each fuse is indicated on the backside of compartment; near the air cleaner. This information ap- the cover. plies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay num- Cavity Fuse Circuit bering embossed on the Power Distribution Center Top...
Page 247 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 247 Cavity Fuse Circuit Cavity Fuse Circuit 10 Amp Heated Rear Window Indicator 10 Amp Turn Signal and Hazard Flashers, Wiper Switch, Seat Belt Control Module, Wiper Relays, Rear Win- 20 Amp Instrument cluster illumination, dow Defroster Relay Yellow Park and tail Lights 10 Amp...
Page 248: Vehicle Storage
248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number You may: Instrument Cluster ..... PC 194 ABS Lamp .
Page 249: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 249 BULB REPLACEMENT 2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool. Headlight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount- ing screws. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 250 250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the fender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball stud from its retainer in the fender. Pull the headlight assem- bly away from the vehicle. 5.
Page 251: Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 251 7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb. bulb and socket assembly. 8. Reinstall the headlight assembly. Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1.
Page 252: Fog Light Bulb Replacement
252 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Light Bulb Replacement 4. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. 1. Remove the screws securing the light assembly to the front fascia. 5. Install the new bulb and socket assembly, reattach the wiring connector, and reinstall the fog light assembly.
Page 253: Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 253 Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement Rear Light Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 1. Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to to remove it from the housing. expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers.
Page 254: License Plate Bulb Replacement
254 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Reinstall the light housing and reconnect the wiring Headlight Aiming connector. Push the trunk liner back into place. The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting. License Plate Bulb Replacement A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it 1.
Page 255: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 255 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 2.4 and 2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 16 Gallons 61 Liters Engine Oil-With Filter 2.4 and 2.7 Liter Engines (Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct 5 qts.
Page 256: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
256 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 are recommended. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 257: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu- ids.
Page 258 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 259 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Schedule “B” ......263 Emission Control System Maintenance ..260 ▫...
Page 260 260 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type must be done at the times or mileages specified to required service for your vehicle. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system.
Page 261 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 261 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions vice). listed for Schedule B . • Off-road or desert operation. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- •...
Page 262 262 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for At Each Stop for Fuel proper fit. • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while At Each Oil Change the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- •...
Page 263 SCHEDULE “B” 263 • Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle vices). under one or more of the following conditions. Change • Off-road or desert operation. the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 •...
Page 264 264 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
Page 265 SCHEDULE “B” 265 Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 266 266 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
Page 267 SCHEDULE “B” 267 Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if neces- sary.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 268 268 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 269 SCHEDULE “B” 269 Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) (180 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
Page 270 270 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if neces- sary.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 271 SCHEDULE “B” 271 * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture Inspection and service should also be performed anytime to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- sions warranty. ceipts.
Page 272 272 SCHEDULE “A” SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 273 SCHEDULE “A” 273 Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 274 274 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 275 SCHEDULE “A” 275 Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000) [Months] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
Page 276 276 SCHEDULE “A” Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 277 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....281 Vehicle ......278 ▫...
Page 278: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s Warranty service must be done by an authorized service history. This can often provide a clue to the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend current problem. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They...
Page 279 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 279 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center general manager or owner of the dealership. They P.O. Box 1621 want to know if you need assistance. Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 •...
Page 280: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
280 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract We appreciate that you have made a major investment You may have purchased a service contract for your when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 281: Reporting Safety Defects
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 281 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In Canada: In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause should contact the Customer Service Department imme- a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately diately.
Page 282 Chrysler group vehicles. Included are maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge...
Page 283: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 283 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades TIRE QUALITY GRADES The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The following describes the tire grading categories estab- and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions tration.
Page 284: Temperature Grades
284 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 285 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 286 286 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . 155 Alarm, Panic ......19 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 287 INDEX 287 Selection Of Lubricant ....239,257 Master Cylinder ..... . 237 Shifting .
Page 288 288 INDEX Chains, Tire ......175 Compact Disc (CD) Player ....99,104 Changing A Flat Tire .
Page 289 INDEX 289 Cruise Light ......88 E-85 Fuel ......181 Customer Assistance .
Page 290 290 INDEX Oil ......218,255,256 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Oil Change Interval ....219 Cruising Range .
Page 291 INDEX 291 Fuel ....... . . 178 Gauges Adding ......183 Coolant Temperature .
Page 292 292 INDEX Heated Seats ......59 Interior Appearance Care ....243 Heater .
Page 293 INDEX 293 Latches Instrument Cluster ..... 65 Hood ......61,228 Interior .
Page 294 294 INDEX Locks Mirrors ....... 54 Central ......15 Automatic Dimming .
Page 295 INDEX 295 Filter Disposal ..... . . 221 Power Identification Logo ....220 Brakes .
Page 296 296 INDEX Radio, Satellite ......122 Safety Tips ......46 Radio (Sound Systems) .
Page 297 INDEX 297 Rear Folding ......60 Engine Fails to Start ....148 Reclining .
Page 298 298 INDEX Tire and Loading Information Placard ..163 Sizes ....... 160 Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
Page 299 INDEX 299 Overdrive ......152 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ....235 Selection of Lubricant .
Page 300 300 INDEX Windows ......24 Power ......24 Windshield Washers .

Chrysler 2006 Sebring Service Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

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INTRODUCTION

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