This manual has been prepared with the assis- vehicle serviced at recommended intervals by an tance of service and engineering specialists to Thank you for selecting one of our Chrysler mod- authorized Chrysler Dealer who has the qualified acquaint you with the operation and maintenance els.
Your warranties do not cover any part that HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL features that are standard or available as extra Chrysler did not supply. Nor do they cover the Consult the table of contents to determine which cost options. Therefore, some of the equipment cost of any repairs or adjustments that might be section contains the information you desire.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This manual contains WARNINGS against operat- The Vehicle Identification Number (17 digit num- ing procedures which could result in an accident ber) is available from your vehicle’s registration or or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS title.
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is insert the dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or double others could be injured. Children should be sided warned not to touch the parking brake, brake keys into pedal or the gear selector lever.
Vehicles Equipped with Manual SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER If the Security Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been Transaxle The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents un- running for longer than 10 seconds), a fault has authorized operation of the vehicle by disabling To remove the ignition key on vehicles with a been detected in the electronics and the vehicle the engine.
Replacement Keys STEERING WHEEL LOCK ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF Your vehicle is equipped with a passive steering EQUIPPED NOTE: wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Only keys that have been programmed to the without the ignition key.
DOOR LOCKS Power Door Locks Auto Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with A door lock switch is on each front door trim Manual Door Locks power door locks if: panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock 1.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF Five button transmitters will provide functions that above mentioned procedure. This feature may allow the same basic operation as the two button, EQUIPPED also be enabled or disabled by performing the but may also be used to Open/Close the optional This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors procedure in the Overhead Console, Customer...
NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power To Turn Off “Lamp Flash” (Optical Chirp) — If sliding door and the door is closed and locked, Equipped You may turn off this feature and unlock all pressing the button will result in the left side doors doors with one press of the UNLOCK button by 1.
General Information Transmitter Battery Service 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier The recommended replacement battery for the oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch frequency of 433.92 MHz as required by EEC five button transmitter is the 2032 and the two a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
2. Remove and replace the battery. If possible, 1. With the driver or passenger door open, push To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK but- avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. the power lock button on that door. ton on the keyless entry transmitter or unlock the Skin oils may cause battery deterioration.
• There is a hold-open latch that is activated Central Door Locks SLIDING SIDE DOOR when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch This feature allows you to lock all the doors with The sliding door may be opened from the inside or will keep your sliding door open on any incline.
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The power sliding door may be opened manually There are power sliding door switches located on NOTE: or by using the buttons on the remote keyless the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door • If anything obstructs the power sliding door entry transmitter, switches on the overhead con- for the rear seat passengers.
Child Protection Door Lock When the child lock system is engaged the door If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a can be opened only by using the outside door powered liftgate, pressing the button on the re- To provide a safer environment for small children handle even though the inside door lock is in the mote keyless entry transmitter will result in the...
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• There are also pinch sensors attached to the • If the power liftgate encounters multiple ob- Press and hold the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter for at least one second to open side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure structions within the same cycle the system the power liftgate, once the liftgate is fully open, anywhere along these strips will cause the...
WINDOWS Power Windows Auto Down Feature The driver’s window switch has an auto down You can control either front window using switches Power Vent Windows feature. Press the window switch past the detent, on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the release, and the window will go down automati- switch on the passenger’s door trim panel which...
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Buckle up even though you are an excellent WARNING! driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road Some of the most important safety features in your • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo may be a poor driver and cause a collision that vehicle are the restraint systems.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the WARNING! latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. and adjust the seat.
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below WARNING! WARNING! your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
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.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belts and Pregnant Women webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot The seat belts for both front seating positions are We recommend that pregnant women use the at the top of the latch plate.
Driver and Front Passenger NOTE: WARNING! Supplemental Restraint System - The front airbags have a multi stage inflator • Do not put anything on or around the airbag Airbag design. This allows the airbag to have different covers or attempt to manually open them. rates of inflation that are based on collision This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and You may damage the airbags and you could...
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Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed im- Children more than 18 kg (40 lbs) should be WARNING! pacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, secured in the rear seat in child restraints or • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to front airbags work with the instrument panel knee belt-positioning booster seats.
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• Instrument Panel • When the front airbag control module detects a The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system collision requiring the front airbags, it signals • Seat Belt Readiness Light whenever the ignition switch is in the START or the inflator units.
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• As the front airbags deflate you may see some If A Front Deployment Occurs Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System The front airbag system is designed to deploy smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal (SRS) — If Equipped when the front airbag control module detects a by-product of the process that generates the The side airbag control modules determines if a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help re-...
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• As the side airbags deflate you may see some If A Side Deployment Occurs after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior The side airbag system is designed to deploy smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal lights will illuminate until the ignition switch is when the side airbag control module detects a by-product of the process that generates the turned off.
• Children under one year of age should continue of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer WARNING! service the system immediately. to ride in a rear-facing infant seat, even if they In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny weigh more than 9 kg (20 lbs).
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• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it The passenger seat belts are equipped with WARNING! cinching latch plates, which are designed to in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from • Improper installation can lead to failure of an keep the lap portion tight around the child the vehicle.
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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages The 3-passenger bench seat in the third position WARNING! behind each rear seating position, located in the must be adjusted to the full rear position on the Do not install child restraint systems equipped rear surface of the seatback.
Transporting Pets A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm first few thousand kilometers of operation. This Improper installation of a child restraint to the your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown should be considered as a normal part of the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger...
Safety Checks You Should Make WARNING! Outside the Vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, Tires make sure that all windows are closed, and the Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven climate control blower switch is set at high wear patterns.
MIRRORS Inside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Power Fold Away Outside Mirrors — If Equipped Equipped Inside Day/Night Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying Your vehicle may be equipped with power fold Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
Entering the vehicle with the mirrors folded: Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for WARNING! the direction you want the mirror to move. • When the driver’s front door is opened, only the Vehicles and other objects seen in the side driver’s outside mirror will unfold.
SEATS WARNING! Manual Front Seat Adjuster Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. The adjusting bar is located under the front of the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is seat. Pull the bar up and move the seat to the dangerous.
Power Seats — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are located on the This feature heats the front driver and passenger outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls seats. The controls for the heated seats are lo- up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment.
The memory seat buttons located on the driver’s To Program Memory Seat Buttons, Follow door will always recall stored settings. The remote These Steps: keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. recall positions when the UNLOCK button is 2.
To Unlink A Transmitter, Follow These Steps: 4. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat to fold the 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. seatback and lock it down. 2.
6. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom WARNING! of the seat to disengage the front attachments. In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
To reinstall the rear seat, remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat. Align the seat in the floor tracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rear- ward and push down to engage the rear attach- ments.
The release lever is below the seat and is acces- sible from the front and back of the seat. Rear Seat Descriptions 7 Passenger Model — 2– quad seats in the second position and 3– passenger bench seat in the third position. All rear seats are removable. 6 Passenger Model —...
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1. Normal Seating— 3. Additional Storage— WARNING! The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both The 2nd row seats are installed in the middle • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle seatbacks are in the upright position. seating position.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS To open the hood, two latches must be released. All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, First pull the hood release lever located under the are controlled by switches left of the steering left side of the instrument panel.
NOTE: when the dimmer control is in this position. Headlights Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to turn The key must be out of the ignition switch or Interior light Defeat (OFF) the headlights and position lights on. This also the ignition switch must be in the OFF position Rotate the dimmer turns on all instrument panel lighting.
periods of time when the ignition switch is in the Front Fog Lights — If Equipped SWITCH LOCK position. After 3 minutes of the ignition To activate the front fog lights, turn on the POSITION LOAD CONDITION switch being in the LOCK position and the head- position lights or the headlights and pull * Driver Only, or Driver and light switch in any position other than OFF or...
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER Turn Signal Warning return to the OFF position, damage to the wiper If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle motor may occur. Turn Signals has traveled at over 29 km/h (18 mph) for about Move the Multifunction Control Lever up or down one kilometer with the turn signals on, a chime will and the arrows on each side of the Information sound to alert the driver.
This will operate the windshield washers and TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! direct two timed high pressure sprays onto the To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield headlight lens. above and behind the turn signal control, forward could lead to an accident.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To Vary the Speed Setting: WARNING! This device can be engaged to take over the When the speed control is set, speed can be Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on accelerator operation at speeds between 48 km/h increased by pressing and holding the “RESUME/ when not in use is dangerous.
Vehicles equipped with four speed automatic Sunglasses Storage transaxles will experience a downshift to 3rd gear At the rear of the console a compartment is while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This provided for the storage of two pair of sunglasses. downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain Press the door latch to open the compartment.
• Step Button To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the Press the RESET button to set the new variance ignition switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. zone and resume normal operation. Push this button to cycle through all the Compass/ Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds Minitrip Computer displays.
Customer Programmable Features — Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st Service Interval was Changed) When this feature is selected only the driver’s door If Equipped When this feature is selected the current accumu- will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless Press the “MENU”...
Headlamp Delay ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a When this feature is selected the driver can key or battery symbol indicating the power To the left of the instrument panel cup holder is a choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have the source.
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUP HOLDERS Convenience Tray And Smoker’s Package Kit Instrument Panel Cup Holders Located between the instrument panel cuphold- WARNING! The instrument panel cupholders are located in a ers is a convenience tray that has been designed pull out drawer just below the climate controls.
There are also underseat cupholders for the 2nd STORAGE NOTE: seat passengers. With quad seats in the 2nd seat • When the console is located between the Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped position, these cupholders are located on the front seats the outlet is protected by an The storage bin is located under the front passen- outboard side of the seat pedestal.
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To remove the console use the following proce- NOTE: WARNING! dure: When the removable floor console is located • Many accessories that can be plugged in between the middle seats, the power outlet 1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray. draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even only has power supplied to it when the ignition 2.
Rear Compartment Storage Bins ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage EQUIPPED For reduced wind noise when installing the bins located in each rear trim panel or your The load carried on the luggage rack must not cross bars make sure the label marked FRONT vehicle may be equipped with storage bins lo- exceed 68 kg (150 lbs) and should be uniformly...
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM—IF CAUTION! WARNING! EQUIPPED To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your The automatic load leveling system will provide a not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), with the anit-lock brake system. are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force DESCRIPTIONS Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, The dual brake system provides a reserve braking 1.
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9. Anti-Lock Light problem with the charging system. Immediate If the pointer rises to the “H” (hot mark) on a This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake service should be obtained. vehicle equipped with a gasoline engine, pull System described elsewhere in this over and stop the vehicle.
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• There is a Traction Control System malfunc- 20. Trip Odometer Button WARNING! tion Press this button to change the display from A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You odometer to trip odometer. The word TRIP will • The system has been deactivated to prevent or others could be badly burned by steam or appear when in the trip odometer mode.
INFORMATION CENTER Oil Pressure Warning Light damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily Vehicle Security Alarm (Immobilizer) when the engine is started. If the light Light —...
Power Button Front Mode Control Panel The mode control al- When the “POWER” button is pressed the indica- lows you to choose tor will illuminate and the blower will run at the from several patterns speed selected by the front blower control. When of air distribution.
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Bi-Level Floor Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window floor outlets and defrost. air is directed through the defrost and side win- demist outlets.
Defrost Dual Zone Control — If Equipped the engine coolant and the exhaust gases are expelled on the left side of the vehicle. With the Dual Zone Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the tem- It is recommended to operate the heater after perature of air coming from the outlets on their refueling in early fall to assure a good quality fuel side of the vehicle.
There is a thumbwheel on the outlet that can be accumulation of dirt or insects. The A/C window clearing operation. Recirculation rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from condenser is located in front of the radiator. will be disabled automatically if these these outlets.
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• Start the engine, and continue to hold in the 2. You can disable this feature permanently by fer to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this “POWER” button until the indicator light starts following the procedure below: manual for proper coolant selection. flashing repeatedly.
Outside Air Intake Infrared Three-Zone Automatic NOTE: Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of Temperature Control — If Equipped It is not necessary to move the temperature the windshield, is free of obstructions such as The Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature setting for cold or hot vehicles.
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There is a manual blower range used when the NOTE: Floor “AUTO” setting is not desired. The left control The front wiper defrost symbol will knob can be set to any fixed blower speed by show in the display screen when in rotating the knob from “LO”...
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Bi-Level Panel When the outside air contains smoke, odors, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the recirculation button. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The “A/C” and recirculate symbols will illuminate in the display when these buttons are selected.
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This feature may be disabled using the following The center knob on the front ATC control unit has Floor procedure: three positions, “REAR CONTROL”, “OFF”, and Air comes from the floor outlets. “AUTO”. Only when the front control switch is in •...
Rotate the center knob on the front ATC control REAR WINDOW FEATURES Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation unit to the “REAR CONTROL” position, this illumi- When this switch is pressed the rear The controls for these features are located in the nates an “UNLOCK”...
Adding Washer Fluid Electric Rear Window Defroster And CAUTION! The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and Windshield Wiper De–Icer — If To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window washer is shared. It is located in Equipped the rear window defroster and the windshield the front of the engine compartment on the pas- Press this button to turn on the rear...
STARTING PROCEDURES accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the “START” If Engine Fails to Start position and release when the engine starts. If the If the engine fails to start after you have followed engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly the “NORMAL STARTING”...
Normal Starting—Diesel Engine Starting and Operating Cautions-Diesel AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Engine 1. Apply the brake, press the clutch pedal to the • Under normal conditions, do not operate the CAUTION! floor, shift the transmission to neutral and turn the starter for longer than 15 seconds at one time. ignition key to the ON position.
• “P” Park Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without Supplements the parking brake by locking the System damaging the transaxle. transaxle. The engine can be started in this This system prevents the key from being removed range.
the “3” position will improve performance and MANUAL TRANSAXLE the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shift- cause abnormal wear on the clutch. NOTE: ing and heat build-up. Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has The parking brake should be engaged before •...
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the CAUTION! shift down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep parking brake is fully applied by firmly depressing All wheels must have the same size and type grade.
On vehicles with manual transaxles make sure the WARNING! WARNING! parking brake is fully applied before leaving the Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is Continued operation with reduced power steer- vehicle by pulling the parking brake lever, located dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself between the front seats, firmly upward.
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run Anti-Lock Brake System — If If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the ben- for a short time after the stop), Equipped efits of Anti-Lock brakes.
• The system has been deactivated to prevent TRACTION CONTROL—IF EQUIPPED 1. Safety— damage to the brake system due to overheated Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip brake temperatures. in tire failure. Overinflation results in a tire losing its and maintains traction at the driving (front) ability to cushion shock.
Operation your vehicle at the same time. combine them with other types of tires. Chrysler International advocates driving at safe Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed take your vehicle through an automatic car wash...
Tire Chains Chrysler International suggest a maximum These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of speed. This notice applies to all chain traction tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worth- Use only compact chains, that meet SAE type...
The original equipment tires on your vehicle have never overload them. been engineered jointly by Chrysler International Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibra- and the tire supplier to provide a proper balance tion, which may be a result of tire and wheel of many characteristics such as ride, noise, han- out-of-balance.
• Turn off engine. ADDING FUEL WARNING! • Insert the ignition key into the fuel cap and turn Fuel Tank Filler Cap (Fuel Cap) • Remove the fuel cap slowly to prevent fuel the key to the right to unlock the fuel cap. The locking fuel cap is located behind the fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause Rotate the fuel cap to the left to remove.
• Automatic transaxle vehicles are preferred for TRAILER TOWING WARNING! trailer towing. In this section you will find safety tips and infor- To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top mation on limits to the type of towing you can •...
The maximum allowable Gross Trailer weight WARNING! (GTW) is as follows: Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- Gross Trailer Maximum draulic brake lines can overload your brake Weight Tongue Weight system and cause it to fail. You might not have (GTW) brakes when you need them and could have an All Engines,...
Overheating CAUTION! WARNING! In any of the following situations, you can reduce Driving with a hot cooling system could damage A hot cooling system is dangerous. You or the potential for overheating by taking the appro- your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), others could be badly burned by steam or priate action.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: CAUTION! The hazard flasher switch is located in the center With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flash- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage of the instrument panel above the radio. ers may wear down your battery. your vehicle.
Jack Location WARNING! The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the A hot cooling system is dangerous. You or rear driver’s side trim panel in the cargo area. Pull others could be badly burned by steam or up on the levers to release the cover. boiling coolant.
Preparations Jacking Instructions consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be located, engaging the flange, between the Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice 1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and pair of tabs closest to the wheel to be changed. or slippery areas, set the parking brake and jack-handle from stowage.
• Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the 9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. WARNING! mechanism click three times. It cannot be • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do overtightened. Push against the tire several WARNING! not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or times to be sure it is securely in place.
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Before jump starting, check the battery electrolyte 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal WARNING! level on vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that Do not connect the cable to the negative post of This can be done by removing the caps on the top might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 2. Slow down if road has standing water or CAUTION! puddles. Acceleration Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other fast may lead to transaxle overheating and become visible.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the With Ignition Key Manual Transaxle eye and tighten. The tow hook must be fully Four Speed Automatic Transaxle seated to the attaching bracket through the lower CAUTION! Your vehicle may be towed under the following front fascia as shown.
DOLLY CAUTION! only approved method of towing with out the Chrysler International does not recommend that • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the ignition key is with a flat bed truck. Proper towing you tow an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or front wheel front with sling type towing equipment.
SERVICE INFORMATION Service and Maintenance Cautions! Service and Maintenance Warnings! Mopar Fluids, Lubricants and Parts are available from your local dealer and will help you keep your CAUTION! WARNING! vehicle operating at its best. Your dealer also has • You can be seriously injured working on or To maintain your vehicle safely follow these the qualified service personnel, special tools and guidelines:...
Although your vehicle will usually be or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel driveable and not need towing, see your Chrysler engine. stop. International dealer for service as soon as pos- The best time to check the engine oil level is about sible.
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Engine Oil Filter Selection — All Engines under all types of operating conditions, select only All Chrysler International engines have a full-flow engine oils that meet American Petroleum Institute type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- (API) certification and SAE viscosity standards or ment.
Engine Oil Requirements — Diesel Selecting Engine Oil Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, Viscosity: Grade 15W-40 is recommended for cracks, or glazing, and replaced if there is indica- Engines temperatures between +35°C and 10°C. tion of damage which could result in belt failure. If Checking Oil Level adjustment is required, the belts must be adjusted Oils of the SAE 5W-30 grade are preferred when...
6. Remove rubber drain hose. WARNING! WARNING! 7. Dispose of mixture in drain pan according to The air cleaner can provide a measure of pro- Do not attempt to drain water from the fuel applicable local regulations. tection in the case of engine backfire. Do not filter/separator with the engine HOT.
Battery Maintenance WARNING! CAUTION! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! over materials that can burn. Such materials battery that the positive cable is attached to the might be grass or leaves coming into contact Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan positive post and the negative cable is attached...
For best possible performance, your air condi- tains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete tioner should be checked and serviced by an the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. Chrysler Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm International recommends that air conditioning season.
Power Steering — Fluid Check removing the reservoir cap, wipe the outside of cap and reservoir so that no dirt will fall into the reservoir. WARNING! NOTE: Fluid level should be checked on a level surface • Wipe off any spilled fluid from all surfaces and with the engine off to prevent injury from with a clean cloth.
The letter designations shown in the example are evident, the universal joint boot and grease Apply a small amount of lubricant, such as Mopar the highest quality level available and when com- should be replaced immediately. Lock Cylinder Lubricant, directly into the lock bined as shown can be used for both wheel cylinder (avoid excess lubricant).
Smooth, White Body Lubricant (such as Alternator bearings Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or Mopar Spray White Lube) ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber Alternator Pulley out of contact with petroleum products such as Door check straps Belt Autotensioner engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Exhaust System Cooling System Coolant Checks Coolant protection checks should be made every The best protection against carbon monoxide Inspection 12 months (prior to the onset of freezing weather, entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- where applicable). If the coolant is dirty or rusty in tained engine exhaust system.
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Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce CAUTION! At the intervals shown in the maintenance sched- the amount of corrosion protection in the engine Mixing of coolants other than specified (non- ules, the system should be drained, flushed and cooling system.
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• If frequent coolant additions are required, or if Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Coolant Level — Diesel Engine Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a Check level in the coolant recovery bottle when the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses NOTE: WARNING! Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brake fluid are used during assembly plant possibly an accident.
You are urged to use only Chrysler International- Clean the top of the master cylinder area before specified hoses and connections, or their equiva- removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up lent in material and specification, in any fuel to the top of the “FULL”...
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Selection of Lubricant NOTE: Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to elimi- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in nate the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle. Whenever the fluid is checked, especially on the transaxle. Mopar Automatic Transmission fluid vehicles operated under conditions of severe 5.
Lubricant Selection Use the drain plug to drain the manual transaxle. Severe Usage (fluid and filter) — 77 000 km All manual transaxles are filled with Chrysler Inter- Refill the transaxle to the proper level with speci- (48,000 miles) national Lubricant. If it becomes necessary to add fied fluid.
• Salt in the air near sea-coast localities. the filler hole opening. if it becomes necessary to these components. add or replace the fluid, Chrysler International • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. recommends that Multipurpose Gear Oil SAE Appearance Care and Protection from...
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• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, CAUTION! paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of consider mud or stone shields behind each Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such repairs is considered the responsibility of wheel.
2. Dry with a soft tissue. Press the stop tab, slide the entire drawer out and WARNING! remove it from the instrument panel. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning pur- Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemi- Cleaning poses.
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more • When installing the Integrated Power Module than 21 days you may want to take steps to cover, it is important to ensure the cover is protect your battery.
3. Push down on the spring retainer clip and 3. Pull the socket from the headlight module and 2. Remove the covers from the back of the head- replace the bulb. replace the bulb. light module. 3. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from the headlight module.
Front Fog Light Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Rear Fog, 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing. Side Marker and Back-up Lights 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Specifications Engine 2.4L Gasoline 3.3L Gasoline 2.5L Diesel No. of Cylinders Bore and Stroke 87.5 x 101.0 93 x 81 92 x 94 Compression Ratio 9.47:1 8.9:1 17.5:1 Injection Sequential Multi -Point Electric Sequential Multi -Point Electric Direct Injection Power (kw) 110 kw...
Vehicle Dimension, and Weight Specifications VOYAGER SE VOYAGER LX GRAND VOYAGER SE GRAND VOYAGER LX/LIMITED Overall Length 4803 mm 4803 mm 5094 mm 5094 mm Maximum Width 1997 mm 1997 mm 1977 mm 1977 mm Overall Height *1749 mm *1749 mm *1749 mm *1749 mm Wheelbase...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES This is especially important for engine oil and filter The service intervals are based on your odometer changes. reading in thousands of kilometers. For kilometer You will find the scheduled maintenance service intervals beyond that listed, you should continue for your vehicle, along with the operations to be •...
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At Each Stop for Fuel At Each Oil Change • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after • Change the engine oil filter. a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the • Inspect the exhaust system. oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will •...
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