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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 ma 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: Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 8 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Sentry Key — If Equipped ....15 ▫...
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Disarm The System ....19 Windows ......31 ▫...
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Child Restraint ......73 Occupant Restraints ..... .45 ▫...
Page 12: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Automatic Transaxle code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition.
Page 14: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the Wheel: ignition and the driver’s door is opened. With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key.
Page 15: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the the shift lever is in PARK.
Page 16: Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System) - If Equipped
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped with Premium Security System) — If Equipped will not cause interference with this system. The shaft lock module is located inside the steering All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have column.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 dealer.
Page 18: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information Rearming of the System — If Equipped The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi- and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is tional minutes of headlights and security telltale flashing, subject to the following conditions: if the system has not been disabled.
Page 19: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your during vehicle operation, have the system checked by vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the your dealer.
Page 20: Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and entry transmitter or open the doors.
Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the LOCK and PANIC functions. Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. Three Button Transmitter Six Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide functions that allow...
Page 22: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to once to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, or lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 23: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The Panic Alarm: To Program Transmitters: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.” hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one (See page 17 for more information.) second and release.
Page 24 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power sliding To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to button twice will result in the right side doors becoming open/close the left power sliding door.
Page 25: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, vehicles so equipped. The table below explains the Lamp Flash options. (See page 172 for more information.) including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
Page 26 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.
Page 27: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the DOOR LOCKS door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not Manual Door Locks inside the vehicle before closing the door. Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel.
Page 28: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key panel.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • On non EVIC - equipped vehicles perform the follow- 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled ing steps: before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat the above procedure.
Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with this feature. power door locks if: 8.
Page 31: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS Power Windows You can control either front window using switches on the Power Vent Windows driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.
Page 32 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down Feature — If Equipped Wind Buffeting The driver’s window switch has an auto down feature. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the window will go down automatically.
Page 33: Sliding Side Door
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the lowing guidelines: outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open the •...
Page 34: Sliding Door Open Flash
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only successfully completed the programming. when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above fuel door.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The power sliding door may also be opened by pressing There are power sliding door switches located on the the switches on the overhead console or the switch trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door.
Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power sliding door is not in the full open or close If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door position, it will fully open when a power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or switch is pressed.
Page 37: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When the child lock system is engaged the door can be WARNING! opened only by using the outside door handle, remote keyless entry transmitter, switches on the overhead To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a colli- console or the switches located on the trim panel just sion.
Page 39: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: LIFTGATE • After setting the child protection door lock system, NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also always test the door from the inside to make certain it used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
Page 40: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can only be opened using the vehicle keys. The key must be held in the unlocked position for the liftgate to open. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the within the same cycle, the system will automatically liftgate is not in the full open or close positions it must stop and must be opened or closed manually.
Page 43: Seat Storage Bin Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. CAUTION! However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when The storage bin cover must lay flat and latched to opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Page 44: Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from Release strap is built into the storage bin cover latching inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark strap mechanism.
Page 45: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, driver inflatable knee blocker and if equipped, window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window.
Page 46: Lap/Shoulder Belts
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- Lap/Shoulder Belts led up.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, belts are designed to go around the large bones of people riding in these areas are more likely to be your body.
Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 50 50 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 on the shoulder belt.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. downward to help position the belt away from your The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to pushing anywhere on the anchorage.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, folded webbing.
Page 53: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt position except On or Start, buckle the driver’s seat belt. is buckled.
Page 55: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- Seat Belt Extender vated by repeating this procedure. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can...
Page 56: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs) - Airbags
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to “Occupant Classification System” in this section). This vehicle may also be equipped with a driver inflat- able knee blocker located on the instrument panel below the steering column.
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat WARNING! hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the • proper performance of the window bags. Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi- in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. fication System (refer to “Occupant Classification Sys- An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to tem”...
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder WARNING! belts properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Seat Belt Reminder Light Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Knee Impact Bolster • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • AIRBAG Light •...
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE column, instrument panel and passenger knee bol- How The Airbag System Works sters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the and will not inflate.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully WARNING! inflate in about 50–70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags...
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees, and about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure position everyone for the best interaction with the you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if front airbag.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold down The ORC will not allow front airbag deployment in the the rear seat, check to be sure it doesn’t touch the front event of a collision for occupants classified into the passenger seat.
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE teenagers and some small adults, depending on size, the NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an airbag may or may not be enabled in the event of a Occupant Classification System, children 12 years and collision.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • The Bladder Assembly — If Equipped is located when the Occupant Classification System detects ei- ther an empty seat or a weight less than the predeter- beneath the seat cushion foam. The pressure sensor mined occupant threshold, the ORC will not illumi- sends a signal to the OCM.
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not WARNING! designated for the specific model being repaired. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the Unapproved modifications or service procedures to vehicle.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor when the ORC and impact sensors detect a moderate-to- immediately.
Page 70 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! Deployed airbags, front seat belt buckle pretension- WARNING! ers and driver inflatable knee blocker cannot protect • you in another collision. Have the airbags, front seat Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second WARNING! interval. • You need proper knee impact protection in a • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while collision.
Page 72 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE data gathered during a complete accident investigation, provided to the custodial entity upon request. General the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes Corporation and others to learn more about the possible may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to...
Page 73: Daimlerchrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status Operating instructions for this seat are included with the for electronically-controlled safety systems, including seat.
Page 74 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for children are safer when properly restrained in the rear your child.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit less than one year old.
Page 76 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the WARNING! child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesn’t • Improper installation can lead to failure of an help, move the child to the center rear seating position and use the lap belt.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with •...
Page 78 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with split WARNING! seatbacks, route the tether between the seatbacks. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to When using the tether anchorages in the center position increased head motion and possible injury to the on 3rd row fold-in-floor seating, ensure that the strap is child.
Page 80 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fleet vehicles equipped with the LATCH system on the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of 3-passenger bench seat must have the seat adjusted to the reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child full rear position on the tracks when the LATCH system restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt is used.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower WARNING! straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether Fleet Vehicles Only: anchorages.
Page 82: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In an Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. accident, serious injury or death may occur from the An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly deploying passenger air bag.
Page 83: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Com- There are different sizes and types of restraints for mercial Vehicles Only).
Page 84 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor just behind the front passenger seat. Tether To Anchor 3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the Tether Anchor Location extended tether strap.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 5. Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint 6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether between the two head restraint posts. Ensure that the strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal child restraint tether strap is centered between the two ring on the vehicle tether anchor.
Page 86: Engine Break-In Recommendations
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the WARNING! limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 87: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the WARNING! climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 88: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light Lights The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first while you work the controls.
Page 89: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Remote-Control Mirrors — If Mirrors .......94 Equipped .
Page 90 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... . 113 ▫ Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal . . . 134 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Turn Signals ......154 To Open And Close The Hood ... . . 149 ▫...
Page 92 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....165 ▫ Using HomeLink ..... 180 ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s ▫ Removable Floor Console Without Stow ’n Go Package Kit ......186 Seating —...
Page 94: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the MIRRORS small control under the mirror to the night position Inside Day/Night Mirror (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Page 95: Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 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. Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 96: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped WARNING! Turn the power mirror switch knob all the way down to the left or right to fold in the mirrors. Turn the knob back Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side upward to the left mirror, right mirror, or off (center) convex mirror will look smaller and farther away position to the normal (unfolded) driving position.
Page 97: Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor.
Page 98: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - If Equipped
UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ system phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system. version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used for supported phones.
Page 99: Operations
Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If structure. Voice commands are required after most your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., UConnect™...
Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for Voice Command Tree the voice on beep, which follows the Ready prompt Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. or another prompt.
Page 101 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Setup Phone Pairing and follow the audible prompts. version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say Pair a for supported phones.
Page 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a • System will prompt you to say the number you want priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest call.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of you can say John Doe, where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- book.
Page 104 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE four associated phone numbers and designations. Each After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry only in that language.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. to delete.
Page 106: Phone Call Features
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call one of the names in the list, press the Voice Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired Currently in Progress name, and then say Call.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one To make a second call while you are currently in a call, time.
Page 108: Uconnect™ System Features
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Phone’ on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or button.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system the name of the language you wish to switch to is operational, you may reach the emergency number as (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE emergency situations when the cell phone has network Paging coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of Towing Assistance certain companies which time-out a little too soon to If you need towing assistance,...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 When calling a number with your UConnect™ system Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™...
Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while able to hear the conversation coming from the other dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 113: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular number #121, you can access voice activated automated phone and the UConnect™...
Page 114: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Select another Cellular Phone Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones This feature allows you to select and start using another • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must •...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system, such speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet as voice mail, or when sending a page at the end of away from you.
Page 116 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering Far End Audio Performance the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: Bluetooth Communication Link • low-to-medium blower setting, Occasionally, Cellular phones have been found to lose •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 118 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 120: Seats
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS North American English Primary Alternate(s) Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster Zero The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position. Add location Add new Release the bar to lock the seat into position.
Page 121: 8-Way Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Page 122: Adjustable Head Restraints - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is 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...
Page 124: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever.
Page 125: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Page 126 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 2. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Locked position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Second Row Seatback Release Lever Second Row Seat Release Strap NOTE: The cupholder must be in the closed position 5. Close the storage bin cover. before the seat can be tumbled into the floor. 4.
Page 128 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. To Unfold Second Row Seats 1.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the To Fold Third Row Seats outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. upright position.
Page 130 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Third Row Seatback Release Strap 2 Third Row Seat Release Strap 3 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner. To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 3. Pull release strap marked “3” to return the seatback to storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors its full upright position.
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! 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. Tailgate Mode 1.
Page 133: Easy Access Seating
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while in the tailgate mode. Easy Access Seating The passenger’s and driver’s side second row seats can be tilted forward for easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
Page 134: Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go WARNING! seating, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seat back and seat cushion In the event of a collision you could be injured if the and tilt the seat fully forward.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the 4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. If forward.
Page 136 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge of To reinstall the seat, remove any obstructions from the the seat to disengage the front attachments. floor in front of the seat and ensure the head restraint is in its full downward position.
Page 137: 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 2. Pull up on release lever “2” and tumble the seat fully 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal forward. 1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever “1” to fold the seatback down. 50/50 Seat Release Lever 2 Location 50/50 Seat Release Lever 1 Location I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 138 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom of the To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint to seat to disengage the front attachments. the full down position, tilt the seat forward and engage the front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rearward to engage the rear attachments.
Page 139: Passenger Bench Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- 3 – Passenger Bench Seats Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate the floor.
Page 140: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Rear-Most Bench Seat Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and three positions - normal (rearward), intermediate, and some front seats.
Page 141: Rear Seat Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from the front and back of the seat. Rear Seat Descriptions 7 Passenger Model — 2– passenger bucket seats in the second position and 3– passenger bench seat or 50/50 bench seat in the third position.
Page 142: Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Additional Storage— The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row bench seat is in the full forward position on the tracks and one or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down. Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility The seats may be used with either or both seatbacks folded forward for additional storage space, or with...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 1. Normal Seating— NOTE: The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both seatbacks Driving with the 2nd row seats in the tumbled position is are in the upright position. not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row seats.
Page 144 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Auxiliary Seating— WARNING! The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle. Then • the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same. middle seat position.
Page 145: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.
Page 146: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 6.
Page 147: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to To recall the memory settings for driver one, press the ON position. memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter 11.
Page 148: To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Within 5 seconds, press and release the UNLOCK To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. A chime 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and will sound signaling to you that the transmitter link has remove the key.
Page 149: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Hood Safety Catch Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position.
Page 150: Lights
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Page 151: Park Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open. Dimmer Control With the park lights or headlights • Any overhead reading light is left on. on, rotating the dimmer control • If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position. for the interior lights on the in- strument panel upward will in- NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the...
Page 152: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior light Defeat (OFF) Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Rotate the dimmer control to the This system automatically turns OFF position (extreme bottom). your headlights ON or OFF based The interior lights will remain off on ambient light levels.
Page 153: Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the The battery protection feature will be disabled if the vehicle is running, the headlights are off, and the parking ignition switch is turned to any other position other than...
Page 154: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE remain on. refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center MULTIFUNCTION LEVER (EVIC) “Customer Programmable Features” for more Turn Signals information. Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or will turn off in the normal manner.
Page 155: Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 156 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval pre- viously selected. If the end of the lever is depressed while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for approximately two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Page 157: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position, then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.
Page 158: Traction Control Switch - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 159: Rear Park Assist System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • The Traction Control will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation. REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system is used to help drivers determine if an obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside mirrors.
Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow The following chart shows the warning display operation LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! CAUTION! • • To avoid vehicle damage the Rear Park Assist Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check System should only be used as a parking aid and carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check is unable to recognize every obstacle, including for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-...
Page 162: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly. • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system. If “Service Park Assist System”...
Page 163: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Page 164: To Activate
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate: To Set At A Desired Speed: Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indi- When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press cator located below the instrument cluster odometer will and release the “SET”...
Page 165: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 To Vary the Speed Setting: To Accelerate For Passing: When the speed control is set, speed can be increased by Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pressing and holding the “RESUME/ACCEL” button. pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Page 166: Overhead Console - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
Page 167: Sunglass Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door Compass/Temperature Display or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with This display provides the outside temperature and one of Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when eight compass readings to indicate the direction the the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
Page 168 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, CAUTION! the “CAL” symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and set the display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with a Compass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESET button for approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped with Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M buttons for 5 seconds.
Page 170: Mini-Trip Computer
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Step Button Mini-Trip Computer This displays information on the following: Push this button to cycle through all the Compass/Mini- trip Computer displays. • Average Fuel Economy (ECO AVG) • US/M Button Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Press this button to convert the display from U.S.
Page 171: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • CHECK TPM SYSTEM (Refer to ”Tire Pressure Moni- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped tor System” in the “Starting And Operating, Tire The Electronic Vehicle Information Center, when the Section”) appropriate conditions exist, displays the following •...
Page 172: Customer Programmable Features - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Customer Programmable Features — If Equipped US or Metric Press the “MENU” button until one of the display choices Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display selects following appears: US or Metric. The overhead console and climate control displays will be in the selected units.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Use Factory Settings Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st If “Yes” is selected, all of the customer programmable When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will features will be set to the factory default and not dis- unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry played.
Page 174 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If this feature is not selected, the driver’s seat, driver’s Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock? mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn return to their memory set positions using the memory signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked recall buttons (1 or 2) on the driver’s door panel.
Page 175: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and remov- “STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, able center console, when the ignition switch is turned off or “OFF.”...
Page 176 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while seriously or fatally injured.
Page 177: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (Accessory) position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink.
Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but- button that you want to train and the hand-held trans- tons, begin with Programming Step Two. Do not repeat mitter buttons.
Page 179: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 2. Firmly press and release the learn or smart button. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming (The name and color of the button may vary by manu- Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- facturer.) nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Page 180: Using Homelink
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Programming Step Four to complete.
Page 181: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 In the event that you are still having programming Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies difficulties, questions, or comments, contact HomeLink by following the “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” instruc- at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Page 182: Express Open Feature
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forward sunroof. The sunroof can be stopped at any position position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the between closed and full open.
Page 183: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows WARNING! together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuit breaker. The automatic circuit breaker restores power when the overload is removed. The circuit breaker also supplies power to the outlet in the removable floor console, when in the front position.
Page 185: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP HOLDERS Instrument Panel Cup Holders CAUTION! The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out • drawer just below the climate controls. Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
Page 186: Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker's Package Kit
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be held ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma- into one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward nent burn marks may result.
Page 187: Rear Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in the passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup holder on the driver side rear trim panel. There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat passengers.
Page 188: Storage
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into place. • The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup- holder operation.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 CAUTION! NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 190: Overhead Rail System - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Rail System — If Equipped The overhead rail system contains provisions for three movable and removable overhead storage bins. The storage bins may be placed anywhere on the overhead rail system. CAUTION! Do not load objects over 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) in the storage bins.
Page 191: Removable Floor Console With Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 twist a ⁄ turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch handle down to lock the storage bin in place. WARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to the Overhead Rail System.
Page 192 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray. To reinstall the console, open the console lid and remove the storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slide 2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor the console forward to engage the front of the console console, and slide the console rearward to disengage into the floor tray.
Page 193: Removable Floor Console Without Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 2. Squeeze the legs together to disengage the holder from the floor console and remove the cell phone holder. To reinstall the cell phone holder, align the pivot legs into the guides and push forward to snap the legs into place. Removable Floor Console Without Stow ’n Go Seating —...
Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat and relocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the console forward to engage the front of the console into the floor tray. Rapidly push down on the rear of the console with enough force to engage the latch, you should hear the latch “snap”...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into the Cell Phone Holder outlet located in the bottom of the forward console bin 1. Open the front lid and remove the cell phone holder and reinstall the cell phone holder.
Page 196: Rear Compartment Storage Bins
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Compartment Storage Bins CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins located in each rear trim panel. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not Cargo/Tub Nets in use (i.e.
Page 197: Cargo Area Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Cargo Area Storage The seats in your vehicle are in-line which enables you to stow long objects, such as lumber or skis, on the floor without moving the seats. NOTE: With all rear seat backs folded, a 4 x 8 foot sheet of building material may be stored in the long-wheelbase body style on top of the folded seats with the liftgate closed.
Page 198 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock the cross bar into position.
Page 199: Load Leveling System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! CAUTION! • Cargo must be securely tied before driving your Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at any vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the luggage rack position for proper function. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in vehicle.
Page 200 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 WARNING! hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system. Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes.
Page 201: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Two Types Of Signals ....220 Instrument Panels And Controls ... . 206 ▫...
Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Tuning ......222 ▫ Rewind (RW) ......226 ▫...
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 ▫ Mode ......229 Sales Code RBQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 - Disc CD Changer .
Page 204 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — CD/DVD Changer . . 258 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RAH And RBK Radios ......269 ▫...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 ▫ Radio Operation ..... . 273 Rear Window Features ....298 ▫...
Page 206: Instrument Panels And Controls
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 207: Base Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 208: Instrument Cluster With Tach
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 209: Premium Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 210: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- 1. Fuel Gauge nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 when a system fault is detected. The flash cycle will 3. Low Fuel Light repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 removed and reset. gallons (11.0 liters) this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added.
Page 212 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. 6. Door Ajar Light This light turns on if a door is not completely NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp closed. cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- 7.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light 9. Airbag Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8 to the ABS system is required.
Page 214 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 13. Seat Belt Reminder Light as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this brakes.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 15. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash for approximately 15 sec- onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H“, pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 216 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from WARNING! Park. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or 19. Oil Pressure Warning Light others could be badly burned by steam or boiling This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light coolant.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 21. Malfunction Indicator Light 22. Trac Off Indicator — If Equipped This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system This display indicator should illuminate for approxi- called OBD that monitors engine and automatic mately four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition transmission control systems.
Page 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled.
Page 219: Electronic Digital Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 25. Trip Odometer Button Clock Setting Procedure Press this button to change the display from odometer to 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the and press the time button.
Page 220: Two Types Of Signals
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL you understand and save you concern about these “ap- AM Reception parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines nals.
Page 221: Sales Code Raz - Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 SALES CODE RAZ — AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left operate the radio.
Page 222: Tuning
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL which are broadcasting this information. PTY (Program Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or Type) is used to characterize the station’s program ma- decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, terial, for example Rock Music .
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Program Type Radio Display Program Type Radio Display Country Country Sports Sports Information Inform Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 Foreign Language Language Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Nostalgia Nostalgia displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 224: Balance
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop Tone Control at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the adjust the sound for the desired tone.
Page 225: To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between To Set The Radio Push-button Memory radio frequency and time. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
Page 226: Fast Forward (Ff)
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track Tape Eject number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to and eject from the radio.
Page 227: Pinch Roller Release
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Pinch Roller Release Operating Instructions — CD Player If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect position and the volume control ON before the CD player the tape from any damage.
Page 228: Seek Button
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from Seek Button radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on show the track number and index time in minutes and the CD.
Page 229: Ff/Tune/Rw
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 FF/TUNE/RW MODE Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, fast forward until FF is released. The RW (Reverse) CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). button works in a similar manner.
Page 230: Time Button
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the playing time to time of day. previous disc. Scan Button Seek Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
Page 231: Sales Code Rev - Am & Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player And Cd/Dvd Changer Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Water condensation on optics CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may SALES CODE REV — AM & FM STEREO RADIO skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER the player, and play will resume automatically.
Page 232: Radio Operation
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adult Hit Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the Classical Classical volume control clockwise to increase the volume. Classic Rock Classic Rock College College NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY Program Type Radio Display program type when searching for the next PTY station. If Rock Rock no station is found with the selected PTY program type, Soft Soft the radio will return to the last preset station.
Page 234 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Fade Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next The Fade control provides for balance between the front station in either the AM, FM or Satellite mode. Press the and rear speakers. Press the AUDIO button, select FADE, top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
Page 235: Cd Player Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 You may add a second station to each push-button by 2. This device must accept any interference received, repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press including interference that may cause undesired opera- the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display tion.
Page 236 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the CAUTION! beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the This CD player will accept only 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) first 10 seconds of the current selection.
Page 237: Cd/Dvd Changer Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 RND — Random Play CD/DVD Changer Operation Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Press the MODE button to select between the CD player Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the and the optional remote CD/DVD changer.
Page 238 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Supported medium formats (file systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.
Page 240: Operation Instructions
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio RW/FF (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Play) Press the FF side of the button to move forward through the MP3 selection. Press the RW side of the button to SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) move back through the MP3 selection.
Page 241: Sales Code Rbq - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With 6 - Disc Cd Changer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RBQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate.
Page 242: Radio Operation
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. Radio Operation The current channel name and number will then be Power/Volume Control displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory Audio When you are receiving a station that you wish to The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND ANCE, and FADE. button.
Page 244: Cd Player Operation
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button CD Player Operation Press the TIME button to change the display between NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC radio frequency and time. position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON General Information before the CD player will operate.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is being ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and ejected. begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within show the disc number, the track number, and index time 15 seconds, it will be reloaded.
Page 246 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan PTY (Program Type) Button Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for CD currently playing. 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Program Type Radio Display Program Type Radio Display Information Inform Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 Foreign Language Language Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Nostalgia Nostalgia displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 248 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. displayed, the radio will stop at every PTY station on the CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed band and list each corresponding program type in the when the operating temperature is corrected or another radio display.
Page 249: Sales Code Rbk - Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 SALES CODE RBK — AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Radio Operation WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER Power/Volume Control CONTROLS 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 250 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the radio will continue to tune until you release the stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset ously updated while the button is pressed.
Page 251: Cd Player Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the 2. This device must accept any interference received, sound level between the front and rear speakers.
Page 252 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the CAUTION! beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the This CD player will accept 4 ⁄...
Page 253: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to equipped) is selected “SAT” will appear in your radio fast forward until FF is released. The RW (Reverse) display.
Page 254 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Up/Program Button 1 Random Play (RND) Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next Press the Random button to play the tracks on the available disc. selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace.
Page 255: Sales Code Rb1 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Dvd/Gps Navigation System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 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 256: Clock Setting Procedure
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your “Navi- or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) gation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instruc- buttons on the radio. The Setup screen appears. tions.
Page 257: Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Rdv) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 2. At the Clock Setup screen highlight the box next to 6. Select “Done” to exit from the clock setting mode. “Time Zone” and press ENTER. 6 DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (RDV) — IF EQUIPPED 3. Highlight the appropriate time zone for you location The Rear Seat Audio/Video System allows passengers to and press ENTER to store your selection.
Page 258: Operating Instructions - Cd/Dvd Changer
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The CD/DVD Changer will play CD-R, CD-RW, CD- Operating Instructions — CD/DVD Changer Audio and DVD Video disc formats. The video screen Loading The CD/DVD Changer will turn on automatically once a DVD is inserted into the The premium version has a multi-disc changer, changer.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 which numbered position the disc will be loaded into. play from the menu options. The radio display will show The disc will automatically be pulled into the CD/DVD the chapter number and index time in hours and minutes changer.
Page 260: Eject (Ejt) Button
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT (EJT) Button If there is a disc in the changer, press the EJT button and the disc will eject. If you do not remove the disc within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded and the display will show PAUSE.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons 1. Headphone Transmitter 17. Enter 2. Menu Up/Next Track/Chapter 18. Light 3. Menu Left/Fast Rewind Headphone Transmitter Button (1) 4. Return The headphone transmitter button on the remote control 5.
Page 262 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RTN Button (4) PAUSE/PLAY Button (6) This button only functions in CD/DVD mode. Press this This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the disc button once to pause the video, press a second time to menu mode.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 chapter or track. Each press of the NEXT/PREV button SLOW Button (12) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this up or down will toggle through the chapters or tracks. button to advance the video. If the DVD is paused, FF/RW Buttons (3, 16) pressing this button will advance the video frame by Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) once and the CD/DVD...
Page 264: Operating Instructions - Video Screen
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Battery Service • To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the cover rearward. The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries. Operating Instructions — Video Screen Push up on the release button to lower the video screen. NOTE: •...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 2. Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on-screen menu. 3. Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture. Video Screen Controls I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 266: Operating Instructions - Headphones
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Headphones Power Button Pressing the power button will turn the headphones ON/OFF. An indicator light will illuminate on the head- phone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON. NOTE: • The headphones will turn off automatically in ap- proximately 3 minutes if they lose the signal form the system or when the radio or rear audio/video system is turned off.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you do not hear sound coming from the headphones, check for the following conditions: 1. Rear Seat Audio/Video System and headphones are on.
Page 268: Operating Instructions - Mp3 Player, Portable Walkman
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: MP3 player’s, video game systems, camcorders Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, Portable Walkman connected to the RCA jacks and CD’s or DVD’s inserted An MP3 player can be connected to the audio system. into the radio, can be heard through the headphones or Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the front the cabin when AUX Mode is selected.
Page 269: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Ens/Sid)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 2. Credit card information. ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. button was pushed. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ESN/SID Access With RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Number (ENS/SID) Radios...
Page 270: Selecting Satellite Mode In Rbu, Raz, Rb1 And Rbq Radios
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Satellite Mode in RBU, RAZ, RB1 and Selecting a Channel RBQ Radios Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up SIRIUS appears in the display.
Page 271: Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you button during a music type scan, will call up the memory may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button channel and stop the search.
Page 272: Reception Quality
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in following reasons. your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio.
Page 273: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 changes the operation of the radio from AM to FM to Tape or CD mode depending on which radio is in the vehicle. The left hand rocker switch has a push button in the center. The function of the left hand switch is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 274: Tape Player
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. selection on the cassette.
Page 275: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
Page 276: Climate Controls
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Front Blower Control The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to The Front Blower Control selects whether the Cli- make you comfortable in all types of weather. mate Control System is ON or OFF. When the blower control is set to the O (OFF) position the front blower will Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System turn off and the system will be placed in the Recirculation...
Page 277: Front Mode Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Dual Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped Front Mode Control With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each The mode control allows you to front seat occupant can independently control the tem- choose from several patterns of air perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of distribution.
Page 278 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each Panel Mode of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down, will close off the air flow from the center outlets.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor Bi-Level Mode outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature lever positions, the bi- level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 280 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode Mix Mode Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window directed through the defrost and side window demister demist outlets.
Page 281: Manual Air Conditioning Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in Defrost Mode drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows from fogging. Manual Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the air conditioning, set the front blower control to any position except O (OFF) and press the A/C button which is located next to the recirculation button.
Page 282 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the expected, check the A/C air filter, if so equipped, and vehicle. The recirculation mode can also be used to the front of the A/C condenser for an accumulation of temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Start the engine, and continue to hold in the “Rear A/C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the Wipe/Wash” button until the indicator light starts recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF flashing repeatedly.
Page 284: Manual Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped Rear Blower Control The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floor The primary control for the rear blower is on the front air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and climate control unit located on the instrument panel.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 The center knob on the front climate control unit has five CAUTION! positions, “REAR”, “OFF”, and a range of blower speeds. Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate the “REAR”...
Page 286: Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the The rear temperature knob and the rear blower speed can headliner outlets. As the rear temperature knob is be adjusted as desired by the second seat occupants. turned towards hot, the air will get warmer, and the Automatic Temperature Control —...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 front ATC unit is in the “AUTO” position. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and maintain that comfort level automatically. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings.
Page 288 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off and “DELAY” will appear in the front ATC display Power Button until the engine warms up. Also, an estimate of the time This button turns the entire system ON/OFF. When the remaining until the “DELAY” is over will appear peri- system is turned on it will return to the previous settings.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 The operator can also select the direction of the air by Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of rotating the right mode control knob to one of the these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow following positions.
Page 290 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor Bi-Level Mode outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the bi-level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Floor Mode Mix Mode Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window directed through the defrost and side window demister demist outlets.
Page 292 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: While operating in either Auto HI or Auto Defrost Mode LO , the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Recirculation Control Rear Automatic Temperature Control — If When outside air contains smoke, odors, high Equipped humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System has may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door the recirculation button.
Page 294 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “AUTO”. Only when the “REAR SYSTEM” knob is in the Operation of the rear system is quite simple. Begin by “REAR CONTROL” position do the second seat occu- rotating the rear system center control knob on the front pants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature ATC control unit to the “REAR CONTROL”...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by CAUTION! selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the “Overhead Console-Customer Program- Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature mable Features” in Section 3 of this manual. Control System through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat.
Page 296 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control Bi-Level Mode The Rear Mode Control, located in Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the the headliner near the center of floor outlets. the vehicle can be used to select NOTE: In many temperature positions, the bi-level between Auto, Headliner, Bi-...
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for pressor damage when the system is started again. proper coolant selection. Window Fogging Winter Operation Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy...
Page 298: Rear Window Features
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to section 7 “Air Conditioning” for filter replacement instructions.
Page 299: Rear Washer Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Rear Washer Operation — Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Tempera- ture Control head above the front blower control. Press and hold the button for as long as spray is desired.
Page 300: Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Automatic Temperature Control Only
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The washers will stop spraying if the switch is Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature Control Only pressed longer than 10 seconds. When this button is pressed and the ignition Adding Washer Fluid switch is in the ON position, the rear wiper will The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the operate at a fixed interval of about 8 seconds.
Page 301: Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automati- cally turns off after about 10 minutes of operation. If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster sym- bol will show in the display screen when the rear...
Page 302 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 303: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 307 Automatic Transmission ....311 ▫...
Page 304 304 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Limited Use Spare — If Equipped ..337 Power Steering ......321 ▫...
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure ▫ Fuel System Cautions ....351 Warnings ......345 ▫...
Page 306 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Replacement Parts ..... 358 Trailer Towing ......363 ▫...
Page 307: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 308: Automatic Transmission
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below 20°F / The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK –29°C) position before you can start the engine. Depress the Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting” brake pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 309: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start there while cranking the engine.
Page 310: After Starting
310 STARTING AND OPERATING released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- WARNING! erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it smoothly.
Page 311: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power CAUTION! Module.
Page 312: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System WARNING! This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or PARK unless the key is in the OFF or ON positions.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip- Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission The transmission is monitored electronically for abnor- ment to determine if the problem could recur. mal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is damage, the transmission automatically shifts into sec- required.
Page 314 314 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. in hilly WARNING! terrain, traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers), using the “3” position will improve Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- performance and extend transmission life by reducing sion as a substitute for the parking brake.
Page 315: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts Park position. To release the parking brake, pull out on occur earlier than other gear range selections. the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 316 316 STARTING AND OPERATING before placing the gear shift lever in PARK, otherwise the WARNING! load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- difficult to move the selector out of PARK. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury.
Page 317: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the by increased pedal travel during application, greater curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential uphill grade.
Page 318 318 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake WARNING! System. The light will come on when the • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it...
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the When the vehicle is driven over approximately 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well end of the stop. as some related motor noises.
Page 320: Traction Control - If Equipped
320 STARTING AND OPERATING • The Traction Control Switch has been used to turn the TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED system OFF This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.
Page 321: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 The Traction Control will make buzzing or NOTE: POWER STEERING clicking sounds when in operation. The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may in tight spaces.
Page 322: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
322 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WARNING! Acceleration Continued operation with reduced power steering Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 323: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Traction TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Tire Markings wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability.
Page 324 324 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 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 326 326 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 327: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) 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 328: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
328 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and and spare tires.
Page 330 330 STARTING AND OPERATING passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci- and 1400 –...
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 332: Tires - General Information
332 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 cause accidents.
Page 333: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal Information” section of this manual. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
Page 334 334 STARTING AND OPERATING check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
Page 335: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- WARNING! tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires important.
Page 336: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 337: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use The limited use spare tires are for emergency use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare only.
Page 338: Tread Wear Indicators
338 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 339: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact factors including but not limited to: with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 340: Alignment And Balance
340 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unap- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- proved tires and wheels may change suspension dimen- ings.
Page 341: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
Page 342: Snow Tires
342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time was originally equipped with your vehicle and should on dry pavement.
Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual EQUIPPED wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- •...
Page 344: Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System Without Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
344 STARTING AND OPERATING • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System without the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If below the low pressure warning threshold for any Equipped reason, including low temperature effects.
Page 345: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: A low spare or compact tire pressure will not Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will cause the Tire Pressure Monitor System Telltale Lamp to illuminate in the instrument cluster and an audible illuminate or the chime to sound.
Page 346: Service Tire System Soon
346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Receiver Module vehicle tire pressure placard. The system will automati- cally update, the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) • 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Telltale Lamp will extinguish once the updated tire • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, pressure have been received.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 text message. The flash cycle will repeat every ten CAUTION! minutes, without an audible chime, until the condition no longer exists. The flash cycle sequence will repeat and an The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has audible chime will sound once every ignition cycle for been optimized for the original equipment tires and each condition that it detects.
Page 348: Using Your Compact Spare - Basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System Only
348 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the CAUTION! tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underin- flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ways reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 349: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Pressure Monitoring Lamp to be ON, and a Chime will FUEL REQUIREMENTS sound. This sequence will repeat for every key cycle until Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- the original TPMS tire has been properly repaired (or sion regulations and provide excellent fuel replaced) and put back on the vehicle in place of the economy when using high quality regular...
Page 350: Reformulated Gasoline
350 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, ates are required in some areas of the country during the engine performance, and durability for your vehicle.
Page 351: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu- Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- lated gasolines. nol. Materials Added to Fuel MMT In Gasoline All gasoline sold in the United States is required to MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is contain effective detergent additives.
Page 352: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
352 STARTING AND OPERATING • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Carbon Monoxide Warnings Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. WARNING! • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 353: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
Page 354 354 STARTING AND OPERATING As a reminder, a fuel icon with an arrow “ ” CAUTION! indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located on, is located in the instrument To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top cluster, just below the Fuel Gage.
Page 355: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” • If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the sound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or dam- properly tightened.
Page 356: Flexible Fuel - Fleet Vehicles Only
356 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL — FLEET VEHICLES ONLY ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and E-85 General Information 15% unleaded gasoline. The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by the unique WARNING! fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only.
Page 357: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be- Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that Whether operating the vehicle on an E-85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the •...
Page 358: Cruising Range
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Cruising Range Maintenance Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow Sched- gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. sumption.
Page 359: Vehicle Certification Label
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Vehicle Certification Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. driver’s door pillar. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the The label contains the following information: GVWR.
Page 360: Tire Size
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure WARNING! This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR. Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum Curb Weight front or rear GAWR.
Page 361: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 The best way to figure out the total weight of your the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect operation.
Page 362 362 STARTING AND OPERATING A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that Example Only Front Rear Axle neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been Axle exceeded. Empty Weight 2,140 lbs 1,470 lbs (971 kg) (667 kg) Load (Including driver, pas- 360 lbs 980 lbs...
Page 363: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment with your vehicle.
Page 364 364 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The maximum height and maximum width of the front of axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles a trailer.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 366 366 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 367: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Wt.) Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your dealer for package Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) content.
Page 368: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
368 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 GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) 3.3L &...
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) 3.3L & 3.8L Auto- 8,600 lbs (3 900 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 Up to 2 persons & 380 lbs (172 kg) matic with trailer square meters) Luggage 3,800 lbs (1...
Page 370: Trailer And Tongue Weight
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 371: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 must be considered as part of the total load on your km) of vehicle operation.
Page 372 372 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- (This requirement may limit the ability to always mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a proper tire replacement procedures.
Page 374 374 STARTING AND OPERATING − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 WARNING! lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail.
Page 375: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. 7 - Pin Connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping...
Page 376 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if Equipped) frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. should be selected.
Page 377: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 − Highway Driving RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Reduce speed. MOTORHOME, ETC.) − Air Conditioning TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER Turn off temporarily. VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
Page 378 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 379: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....380 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....404 ▫...
Page 380: Hazard Warning Flasher
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress the HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of switch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warn- the instrument panel above the radio. ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer- gency.
Page 381: If Your Engine Overheats
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 382: Jacking And Tire Changing
382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or WARNING! others could be badly burned by steam or boiling • coolant. You may want to call a service center if your Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
Page 383: Jacking Instructions - Stow 'N Go Seating
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating WARNING! Preparations For Jacking Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off WARNING! the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 384 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the Jack Location — Stow ’n Go Seating The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed small wing nut to the left. Also remove the tool pouch behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 Spare Tire Stowage — Stow ’n Go Seating For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mecha- nism.
Page 386 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T’...
Page 387 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 WARNING! CAUTION! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The The winch mechanism is designed for use with the vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other could be crushed.
Page 388 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Squeezing Winch Retainer Tabs Spare Tire Hook & Removal 5. There are two jack engagement locations on each side 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear of the body, refer to the following illustration. of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retaining tabs together.
Page 389 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 Jack Engagement Locations I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 390 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and WARNING! consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make closest to the wheel to be changed.
Page 391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the 13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire left. cover assembly in the rear cargo area, have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. 11.
Page 392 392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES winch handle extensions to form a “T’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely, this will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from under the vehicle.
Page 393 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is WARNING! down and place the tire into the spare tire cover assem- bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown wheel and spare tire cover assembly so that the two forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger...
Page 394: Jacking Instructions - Non Stow 'N Go Seating
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! Verify that ’both’ retainer tabs of the wheel spacer For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the have been properly extended through the center of Winch Mechanism is designed specifically to stow a the wheel and spare tire cover assembly.
Page 395 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 Jack Location — Non Stow ’n Go Seating WARNING! The jack, jack handle are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Pull up on the lever to Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the release the cover.
Page 396 396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage — Non Stow ’n Go Seating For vehicles not equipped with Stow ’n Go seating the spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive”...
Page 397 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 Jacking Instructions — Non Stow ’n Go Seating CAUTION! 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by The winch mechanism is designed for use with the turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still jack handle only.
Page 398 398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 399 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 5. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and WARNING! consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make closest to the wheel to be changed.
Page 400 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact WARNING! spare. A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- 9.
Page 401: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 • For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. WARNING! • Using the jack handle, rotate the drive nut to the •...
Page 402 402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Check the Battery Test Indicator (if equipped). If a light or 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive bright colored dot is visible in the indicator (if equipped), terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end DO NOT jump-start the battery.
Page 403: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 WARNING! WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the Any procedure other than above could result in: discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting could cause the battery to explode.
Page 404: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WARNING! With Ignition Key Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the age or failure.
Page 405: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed CAUTION! (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Page 406: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow a front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 407: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... . 418 3.3L/3.8L Engines ..... . 410 ▫...
Page 408 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Steering Shaft Seal ....425 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....438 ▫...
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 ▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..458 Back-Up Lights ..... . . 455 ▫...
Page 410: 3.3L/3.8L Engines
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3L/3.8L ENGINES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Engine Compartment 3.3L/3.8L Engines...
Page 411: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 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 412: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cap until a clicking sound is heard. This is an indication is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready reset button to turn the message off.
Page 413: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you you may need to do nothing more than drive your will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD bulb check.
Page 414: Dealer Service
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special The pages that follow contain the required maintenance tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in services determined by the engineers who designed your an expert manner.
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 416 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the fuel. interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil following list to see if any apply to you.
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Engine Oil Selection Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) For best performance and maximum protection under all SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 418: Engine Oil Filter
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added to Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi- The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality the engine oil.
Page 419: Spark Plugs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer- WARNING! ence between the belts and other engine components. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can Spark Plugs provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- backfire.
Page 420 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
Page 421: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a Maintenance-Free Battery tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be ob- The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma- tained immediately. nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required.
Page 422 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to battery that the positive cable is attached to the contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 423: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system tioning system.
Page 424: Power Steering - Fluid Check
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- direction of airflow (away from the blower motor and bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- towards the center of the car).
Page 425: Front Suspension Ball Joints
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Steering Shaft Seal WARNING! The steering shaft seal, at the point where the shaft passes through the bulkhead, is lubricated when it is installed. If Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned, with the engine off to prevent injury from moving it should be lubricated with a multi-purpose grease.
Page 426: Body Lubrication
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Continued operation could result in failure of the univer- amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. grease.
Page 427: Windshield And Rear Window Washers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Windshield and Rear Window Washers The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine compartment and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Page 428: Exhaust System
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Commercially available windshield washer solvents system. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust the washer solution.
Page 429: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Cooling System WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon WARNING! monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Page 430 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE months (before the onset of freezing weather, where COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. applicable).
Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Adding Engine Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en- coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may replacement.
Page 432 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of WARNING! corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- caution.
Page 433 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open When additional coolant is needed to maintain the containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do ground.
Page 434: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 435: Fuel System Connections
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- Brakes plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are In order to assure brake system performance, all brake present. system components should be inspected periodically. Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte- Components should be replaced immediately if there is nance Schedules.
Page 436 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance, vehicle operation), should be noted before hose is re- inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of placed based on leakage.
Page 437: Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check WARNING! The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing underhood services, or immediately if Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial the brake system warning light indicates system failure. boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard pro- Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing...
Page 438: Fuel System Hoses
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing. Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid — all brake seal components could All automatic transmissions are equipped with a conven- be damaged causing partial or complete brake fail- tional filler tube and dipstick.
Page 439 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission and of the fluid.
Page 440 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot CAUTION! or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission been driven at least 15 miles (24 km).
Page 441: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or Front And Rear Wheel Bearings trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. No regular maintenance is required for these compo- nents.
Page 442 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car What Causes Corrosion? wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or CAUTION! similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials sible.
Page 444 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do not use Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use Mopar Total Clean to chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a clean vinyl upholstery mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 445 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 applique. Rub the applique with a firm pressure then buff WARNING! lightly with a clean cotton cloth until a high gloss shine is achieved. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Glass Surfaces closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 446: Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat Cup Holders
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Cleaning The Instrument Panel and Underseat must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 447 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 hour. After one hour pull the drawer from the water and dip it back into the water about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse the drawer thoroughly un- der warm running water. Shake the excess water from the drawer and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
Page 448: Fuses - Integrated Power Module
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES — INTEGRATED POWER MODULE Cavity Cartridge Description An Integrated Power Module (IPM) located in the engine Fuse compartment near the battery. This center contains car- 30 Amp Front Wipers tridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each Pink component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
Page 449 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Cavity Cartridge Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 20 Amp Yel- 12 Volt Out Ignition or 40 Amp Power Windows Battery Green 20 Amp Yel- Horn 40 Amp Headlight Washers (Export Green Only) 20 Amp Yel- EWD/ Rear Wiper 40 Amp Power Sliding Door...
Page 450 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini Fuse Description CAUTION! 25 Amp Anti-Lock Brake System • When installing the Integrated Power Module Natural (ABS) Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so 20 Amp Yel- Hazard may allow water to get into the Integrated Power...
Page 451: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes serviceable by an authorized dealer. The power seats are in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the driver’s seat.
Page 452: Bulb Replacement
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace- BULB REPLACEMENT ment instructions. Headlights All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod- cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved ule.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 2. Turn the bulb socket retaining ring or the bulb assem- NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide bly counterclockwise. the red release lock rearward and push forward on the connector while depressing the release tab. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 454: Front Park/Turn Signal And Sidemarker Lights
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from the Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights headlight module and pull bulb from socket. 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod- ule. 3. Replace bulb, reinstall socket and then reinstall the headlight module.
Page 455: Fog Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Fog Lights Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up Lights 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light housing.
Page 456: Center High Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL 4.
Page 457: License Light
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and License Light reattach the lens assembly. 1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil-with filter 3.3 &...
Page 458: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 459 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Schedule “B” ......463 Emission Control System Maintenance ..460 ▫...
Page 460: Emission Control System Maintenance
460 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 First is Schedule “B”.
Page 461 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- At Each Stop for Fuel vice). • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully • Off-road or desert operation. warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- •...
Page 462 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 463: Schedule "B
SCHEDULE “B” 463 • Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles). SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high under one or more of the following conditions. Change speeds during hot weather, above 32°...
Page 464 464 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings.
Page 465 SCHEDULE “B” 465 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Page 466 466 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Page 467 SCHEDULE “B” 467 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Page 468 468 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Page 469 SCHEDULE “B” 469 Miles 93, 000 96, 000 99, 000 102, 000 105, 000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.
Page 470 470 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Page 471 SCHEDULE “B” 471 ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- This maintenance is required only for police, taxi, ceipts. limousine type operation, or trailer towing. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 472: Schedule "A
472 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings.
Page 473 SCHEDULE “A” 473 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. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings.
Page 474 474 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 475 SCHEDULE “A” 475 Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 476 476 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 102,000 miles. Replace the air conditioning filter.
Page 477: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....481 Vehicle ......478 ▫...
Page 478: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
Warranty service must be done by an authorized or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend service advisor know. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
Page 479 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 479 • Vehicle identification number technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.
Page 480 480 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 481: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 481 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and individual problems between you, your dealer, and the provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to manufacturer.
Page 482: Publication Order Forms
DaimlerChrysler with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written...
Page 483: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 483 All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Call Toll Free at: Requirements in Addition to These Grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course.
Page 484: Temperature Grades
484 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor mance.
Page 485 INDEX I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 486 486 INDEX Adding Fuel ......353 Alarm Light ......215 Adding Washer Fluid .
Page 487 INDEX 487 Reset Mode ......313 Body Mechanism Lubrication ....426 Selection Of Lubricant .
Page 488 488 INDEX Oil (Engine) ......417 Changing A Flat Tire ..... 382 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .
Page 489 INDEX 489 Compass Variance ..... . . 168 Cup Holder ......185,446 Computer, Trip/Travel .
Page 490 490 INDEX Door Ajar Light ......212 Overheating ......381 Door Locks .
Page 491 INDEX 491 Oil Synthetic ......417 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Overheating ......381 Cruising Range .
Page 492 492 INDEX Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....403 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... 175 Fuel .
Page 493 INDEX 493 Head Phones ......266 Key ....... . . 12 Head Restraints .
Page 494 494 INDEX Jack Location ....384,386,395,397 Life of Tires ......339 Jack Operation .
Page 495 INDEX 495 Headlights On Reminder ....153 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 217 High Beam Indicator ....216 Side Marker .
Page 496 496 INDEX Maintenance, Airbag ..... . 70 Memory ......145 Maintenance Free Battery .
Page 497 INDEX 497 Checking ......414 Parking Brake ......315 Disposal .
Page 498 498 INDEX Sunroof ......181 Rear Air Conditioning ....284,293 Windows .
Page 499 INDEX 499 Replacement Tires ..... . . 339 Seat Belt Reminder ..... 53,54 Reporting Safety Defects .
Page 500 500 INDEX Integrated, Child ..... . . 73 Signals, Turn ....154,211,454,455 Lumbar Support .
Page 501 INDEX 501 Tilt Column ......157 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....78 Wheel Lock .
Page 502 502 INDEX Load Capacity ..... 328,329 Traction Control Switch ....158,320 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 503 INDEX 503 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Variance, Compass ..... . . 168 Entry) ....... . . 25 Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 504 504 INDEX Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....444 Windshield Wiper Blades ....426 Wheel Bearings .

Chrysler town & country 2007 Manual

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