SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
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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. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .20 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Vehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .27 ▫ Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 䡵 Sliding Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .82 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. Remove the key. Vehicle Key You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The new Sentry Key has been programmed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). 2 • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open, the sliding door will lock.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock On Exit— If Equipped The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is enabled, 2. the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h), 3. the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK, 4. any door is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. 21 options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry system also turns on. The Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or by turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to open/close the left power sliding door. If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open/close the right power sliding door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” — If Equipped If desired, the “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be turned on and off by performing the following procedure: 1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. • This device may not cause harmful interference. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves together. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two halves. Test transmitter operation. Separating transmitter halves 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. Press a power door lock button while the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. 2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The system remains armed during liftgate entry, pressing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, if someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound. system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open the sliding door from the outside. To open the sliding door from the inside, press the button on the grab handle and open the door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the following guidelines: • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when opening the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. Sliding Door Open Flash When the sliding door(s) are opened, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds to alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power sliding door may also be opened by pressing the switches on the overhead console or the switch located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the following guidelines. There are power sliding door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually. • If the power sliding door is not in the full open or close position, it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. To activate the system, open the sliding door and move the child lock control, located near the door’s rear latch, to the ON position. WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the child lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, remote keyless entry transmitter, switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, on vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switch located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the button located on the overhead console. 37 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions it must be opened or closed manually. • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. 2 WINDOWS Power Vent Windows Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows You can control either front window using switches on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down Feature — If Equipped The driver’s window switch has an auto down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2 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. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! downward to help position the belt away from your neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by pushing anywhere on the anchorage.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. 2 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. Creating A Fold Sliding The Latch Plate 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Lap Belts The center seating positions have a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end of the webbing. 51 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag control module (see Front Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the front airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to “Occupant Classification System” in this section). 2 This vehicle may also be equipped with a driver inflatable knee blocker located on the instrument panel below the steering column. This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Airbag System consists of the following: WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee Impact Bolster 59 proper rate of inflation. The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation. • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) — If Equipped • The ORC may modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module. − Occupant Classification Module • The ORC will not detect side, roll over, or rear impacts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE first turned on. After the self-check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. The PAD indicator light will function normally (Refer to “Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light” in this section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC and the side impact sensors (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle contains a Passenger Airbag Disable indicator light, it will be equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS). The OCS system will classify an occupant into a size category based on sensor readings from within the seat cushion. Occupants should try to remain in a normally seated position. If the occupant’s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (i.e.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OFF when the OCS has determined that the occupant size category is a child. Also, when the seat is empty or an object that weighs less than a predetermined threshold is placed on the seat, the light will remain OFF. (The PAD indicator light is an amber light located on the center of the instrument panel above the radio.) Passenger Airbag Disabled Light For almost all sizes of properly seated adults, the airbag will be enabled in the event of a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) — If Equipped is located beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into one of three size categories based on the input from the Bladder Assembly and Belt Tension Sensor. The size categories include empty, child, and adult. The OCM sends the Occupant Classification to the ORC to identify if a front passenger airbag is allowed. If a fault is present, the AIRBAG warning light is illuminated.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calculate the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related components, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags when the ORC and impact sensors detect a moderate-tosevere collision, to help restrain the vehicle passengers, and then immediately deflate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! Deployed airbags, seat belt pretensioners and driver inflatable knee blocker cannot protect you in another collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags. WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped Operating instructions for this seat are included with the seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner’s Manual Package, replacement instructions can be obtained.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants and Child Restraints WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesn’t help, move the child to the center rear seating position and use the lap belt. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. NOTE: For additional information, refer www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards.
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. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE head restraint posts. Except for bench seats with split seatbacks, when the tether anchorage is used in the center seating position, the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with split seatbacks, route the tether between the seatbacks.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for some time.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 at one time. Instead, you may install one child restraint at the center position, or one child restraint at each of the right and left positions. strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). WARNING! Rear Facing Infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rear facing infant restraints.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 5. Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint between the two head restraint posts. Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the two head restraint posts. Tether To Anchor 3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the extended tether strap. 4. If necessary, raise the passenger seat head restraint to allow the tether strap to be routed under the head restraint.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal ring on the vehicle tether anchor. WARNING! The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only. It should not be used for any other purpose. Before use inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for proper pressure. 85 Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 3 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 ▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .92 ▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ 3 – Passenger Bench Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 108 ▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 109 ▫ Rear-Most Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 143 ▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Park Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 ▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 168 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 91 ▫ Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 ▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped . . . . . . . 177 ▫ Rear Compartment Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . . 184 ▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 ▫ Cargo/Tub Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 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. Automatic Dimming Mirror Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 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. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnect™; allows you to dial your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call Mike Work” or “Dial 248-555-1212”). Your cellular phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s stereo system; the system will automatically mute your radio before receiving or sending a call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system. The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons. Individual button behavior is discussed in the “Operation” Section. 97 cellular phone has a different profile (i.e. headset profile), you will not be able to use any UConnect™ features.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can say ⬙Dial⬙ at the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt. When prompted for the phone number you wish to dial, say the phone number (⬙123 456 7890⬙). • Alternatively as you become familiar with the UConnect™ system, you can combine the commands and say ⬙Dial 123 456 7890⬙. Pairing a Cellular Phone to the UConnect™ System To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time. Making a Phone Call Using Digit Dialing • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, says ⬙Dial⬙ followed by the phone number you wish to dial. For example, you can say ⬙Dial 123 456 7890⬙. The phone number that you enter must be a valid length.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names into the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙. • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation that you wish to edit.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will ask you if you wish to delete the home, work, mobile, or pager number for this entry. Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Phonebook Delete All⬙. • The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will interrupt the stereo audio and will ask if you would like to answer the call by pressing the ’Phone’ button. Press the ’Phone’ button to answer the call. To reject the call, press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt, say ⬙Setup Phone Pairing⬙. • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙. • You will be asked to say the name of the phone that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of the phone that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙All⬙ to delete all the phones.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Select a Lower Priority Paired Cellular Phone UConnect™ System Features • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. Barge In - Touch Tone Phone Inputs You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice mail system, an automated service, or any other phone number that you can dial with any phone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear aѧ⬙, you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Pair A Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system. By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s stereo system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dialed the number using voice recognition.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Manual Seat Adjuster I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : WARNING! Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The rear switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. 109 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls forward and rearward adjustment.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are located on the instrument panel above the radio. You may choose LOW, HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON.
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. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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. 3 Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handle down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Move the front seat fully forward, lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. 2. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open cover. Seatback Release Lever NOTE: The cupholder must be in the closed position before the seat can be tumbled into the floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. 115 To Unfold Second Row Seats 1. Open the storage bin cover. 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. Seat Release Strap 5. Close the storage bin cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full upright position. To Fold Third Row Seats 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. Seatback Release Lever 4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head restraint to the desired position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. 117 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch. 3. Pull release strap marked “3” to return the seatback to its full upright position. Release Strap 3 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position. Assist Strap 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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. 3 Tailgate Mode 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to rotate the entire seat rearward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seat back and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower the seat and ensure that it is fully latched. 121 WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. If the head restraint contacts the rear of the front seat, move the front seat forward on its tracks. 4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the seat to disengage the front attachments. 123 To reinstall the seat, remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat and ensure the head restraint is in its full downward position. Align the seat in the floor tracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rearward and push down to engage the rear attachments.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal 1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever “1” to fold the seatback down. 2. Pull up on release lever “2” and tumble the seat fully forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom of the seat to disengage the front attachments. 125 4. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers. To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint to the full down position, tilt the seat forward and engage the front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rearward to engage the rear attachments.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3 – Passenger Bench Seats Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers. Release Levers To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent positions on the floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstalling these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear-Most Bench Seat The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of three positions - normal (rearward), intermediate, and full forward. In this way varying needs for legroom and cargo space behind the seat can be accommodated. The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from the front and back of the seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Normal Seating— The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd row bench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks. 129 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. 3 2. Increased Storage— Increased storage area is provided by adjusting 3rd row bench seat to the intermediate track position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Auxiliary Seating— The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The 3– passenger bench seat can be installed in either the second or third row. 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 either or both seats removed from the vehicle. Both 50/50 seats may also be moved to the 2nd row seating position when the middle quad seats are removed. 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row seats. This position is intended only to increase available cargo area without requiring removal of the seats. Do not leave the head restraint stored between the cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur. 131 4. Auxiliary Seating— The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same. Head restraints from one seating position should not be removed and installed in any other seating position. In a collision, serious injury or death may result if the proper head restraint is not installed on each seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Driver Memory Switches Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote Keyless Entry transmitters.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 11. Select ⬙Remote Linked to Memory⬙ in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter ⬙Yes⬙ or select ⬙Use Factory Settings⬙ from the EVIC and enter ⬙Yes⬙.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver’s door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to memory position 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To disable another transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter. NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory ⬙Customer Programmable Features⬙ in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for more information. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center. 137 To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, are controlled by switches to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. Interior Lights Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15 minutes if any of the following occur.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Park Lights Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting. Dimmer Control With the park lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the instrument panel upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Headlights Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to turn the headlights and park lights on.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the OFF position (extreme bottom). The interior lights will remain off when the doors or liftgate are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent. This feature brightens the odometer, radio and overhead displays when the park lights or headlights are on.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the vehicle is running, the headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or the park lights are left on, or if the dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the ignition switch is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE remain on. refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) “Customer Programmable Features” for more information. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The headlights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Always remove any build-up of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. To use the washer, press the end of the multifunction lever in when spray is desired, the washers will spray for a maximum of 20 seconds or until the lever is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during windshield washer use. 145 Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind the turn signal control, toward you and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place. Tilt Steering Column Control I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED The TRAC indicator, located below the instrument cluster odometer, will light up when the Traction Control is in use. To turn the system OFF, press the TRAC OFF switch located on the steering column, until the TRAC OFF indicator below the instrument cluster odometer lights up. 3 Traction Control Switch To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second time until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The Traction Control System indicator comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF. • 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death. The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs that the driver can see in the rear view mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjustable pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. The switch is located on the right side of the steering column.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or when the Speed Control System is ON. The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate: Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indicator located below the instrument cluster odometer will illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is on. To turn the system OFF, push the “ON/OFF” button again and the system and indicator will turn off. WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary the Speed Setting: When the speed control is set, speed can be increased by pressing and holding the “RESUME/ACCEL” button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the “RESUME/ACCEL” button once will result in a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.
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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed. Compass/Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the “CAL” symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. CAUTION! Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass. Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the overhead console.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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. The “VAR” symbol will light and the last variance zone number will be displayed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mini-Trip Computer This displays information on the following: • Average Fuel Economy (ECO AVG) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. • Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined using the MPG for the last few minutes. • Trip Odometer (ODO) Shows the distance travelled since the last reset.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center, when the appropriate conditions exist, displays the following WARNING messages and symbols.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Customer Programmable Features — If Equipped Press the “MENU” button until one of the display choices following appears: Language When in this display you may select one of five languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip computer functions. Press the “STEP” button while in this display selects English, Francaise, Deutsch, Italiano, or Espanol. As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Use Factory Settings If “Yes” is selected, all of the customer programmable features will be set to the factory default and not displayed. If “No” is selected you can program the Vehicle Information Center to your own personal preferences. Auto Door Locks When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 18 mph (29 km/h). Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If this feature is not selected, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only return to their memory set positions using the memory recall buttons (1or 2) on the driver’s door panel. Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked, but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter memory recall function will operate again when this feature is selected. Refer to Driver Memory System for more information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or “OFF.” Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has been moved to the “AUTO” position, the engine is running and, the front wipers are turned on for 10 seconds, the headlights will turn ON. The display will remain on Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) for ease of viewing.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Firmly press and release the ⬙learn⬙ or ⬙smart⬙ button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with ⬙Programming⬙ step four to complete. Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies by following the “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” instructions in this section. 169 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 3 • This device may not cause harmful interference.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open automatically. movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again. Press and hold the button located to the right of the sunroof switch, to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent. To close the sunroof from the vent position, press and hold the switch forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED To the left of the instrument panel cup holder are two 12 volt power outlets. The upper outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the lower outlet is connected directly to the battery. The upper outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an optional Smoker’s Package).
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. Refer to section 3 “Removable Floor Console” in this manual.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP HOLDERS Instrument Panel Cup Holders The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out drawer just below the climate controls. When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be held into one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward the container until the container is held stable.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s Package Kit Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscellaneous small items. NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Permanent burn marks may result.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with quad seats in the 2nd seat position, these cupholders are located on the outboard side of the seat pedestal. NOTE: • The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the seat is tilted forward. • 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped The storage bin is located under the front passenger’s seat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with the ignition key. Front Seat Storage Bin 177 Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats, the area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin cover open. Keep the storage bin cover closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the storage bin cover while the vehicle is in motion. Do not load objects over 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) in the storage bins. Failure to follow this could cause damage to the Overhead Rail System.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removable Floor Console With Fold-in-Floor Seating — If Equipped The removable floor console has a two power outlets, storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissue holder, pen holder and a map holder. It can be removed from the vehicle by pulling the release handle inside the floor console. 3 To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the console, open the console lid and remove the storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slide the console forward to engage the front of the console into the floor tray. Pivot the floor console down until it is seated on the floor tray and release the handle. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly attached. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3 Removable Floor Console Release Handle To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray. 2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor console to disengage the floor console, reinstall the storage tray and close the rear lid. 3. Using the front and rear grab handles, slide the console rearward to disengage the front of the console and lift up to remove the console from the floor. 4.
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” into place. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly attached. Cell Phone Holder 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into the outlet located in the bottom of the forward console bin and reinstall the cell phone holder. 3. Place the cell phone into the holder. I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : 183 CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Compartment Storage Bins Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins located in each rear trim panel or your vehicle may be equipped with storage bins located under the armrest in each rear trim panel. Cargo/Tub Nets Two cargo/tub nets are available on vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor Seating. The cargo nets fit in the second row storage bin and the third row tub. The nets are supported by hooks located in these areas.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 3 Loading Limit Roof Rack ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle.
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. Once the cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock the cross bar into position. Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. 187 If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 䡵 Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 䡵 Instrument Cluster With Tach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 ▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 ▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 䡵 Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 - Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 ▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 䡵 6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 244 ▫ Loading The CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 ▫ Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ CD Changer Operation With The Changer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 䡵 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 ▫ FF/Tune/RW .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 262 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation . . . . . . . . 271 ▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 ▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual Temperature Control Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when there is a Low tire pressure condition. The light will remain on until the tire pressure is properly set. The light will also flash if a problem exist with any tire sensor.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gallons (11.0 liters) this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added. 4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 10. Anti-Lock Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from Park. 19. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Trac Off Indicator — If Equipped This display indicator should illuminate for approximately four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. The “TRAC OFF” Indicator will flash if the traction control is in use. The “TRAC OFF” Indicator will illuminate if: • The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system OFF.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip Odometer button. 24. Cruise Indicator This display indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON. 25. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile operation and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS RAZ Radio 209 Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting stations to send data signals on a subcarrier frequency which is added to the stereo signal.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program Type Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Program Type Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 211 Radio Display Rel Mu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station. The PTY icon will then turn off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. To Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player. If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Scan Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control to the right to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 221 no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Press and release the SCAN button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. The radio will pause for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tape Player Operation Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. Seek Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rewind — RW Press the RW button down momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will rewind until the button is pressed again or until the beginning of the tape is reached. At the beginning of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. EJT Tape Press the EJT TAPE button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio off, the display will show CD and the time of day will be displayed. If the power is on, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Up/Program Button 1 Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next available disc. Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press the DISC (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the currently playing compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER 229 Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM, FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADE. Time Button Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the Bass tones. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is being ejected. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will return to the last selected AM or FM mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button repeatedly within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up or the bottom to seek down.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADE. Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 239 Inserting The Compact Disc 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SAT” will appear in your radio display. Disc Up/Program Button 1 Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next available disc. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode. Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RB1—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD/GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM 243 The navigation system provides maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with the CD Changer option, you will not be able to use the Navigation system and the CD Player simultaneously.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs. Each disc is loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the changer. Each disc has a numbered button with an amber light above it which, when illuminated, indicates that a disc is loaded in that particular chamber.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD track number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in the changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc. Seek Button Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the next track. Press the bottom of the button once to return to the beginning of the current track.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Button 5 Press this button to play the previous disc. Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD is loaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. If neither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio will ignore the command. • Inserting either a tape or CD automatically starts that mode of play.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 as selecting discs loaded in the 6 disc CD/DVD changer while listening to the Rear Audio/Video System. The Rear Seat Audio/Video System may be available in a base and premium version. The premium version includes a six disc changer, remote control and two sets of wireless headphones. The base version includes a single disc changer and remote control. 4 The CD/DVD Changer will play CD-R, CD-RW, CDAudio and DVD Video disc formats.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To insert disc(s) into the changer, follow the instructions shown: 1. On vehicles equipped with the premium version, select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Gently insert the disc with the label facing up while the light below the loading slot is illuminated. On vehicles equipped with the premium version the light above the chosen button will also be flashing, indicating which numbered position the disc will be loaded into.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the DVD will automatically be pulled into the DVD changer and the display will show the time of day. • It is recommended to label home made burned discs with a permanent marker instead of adhesive labels. These types of labels may become loose and cause the disc to be stuck in the DVD player. This may cause permanent damage to the DVD mechanism.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Remote Control NOTE: Aim the remote control at the DVD changer located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight may affect the function of the remote control.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Buttons 1. Headphone Transmitter 2. Menu Up/Next Track/Chapter 3. Menu Left/Fast Rewind 4. Return 5. Setup 6. Pause/Play 7. Mute 8. Display 9. Mode 10. Program Down - Previous Disc 11. Program Up - Next Disc 12. Slow 13. Stop 14. Menu 15. Menu Down/Previous Track/Chapter 16. Menu Right/Fast Forward 251 Remote Control Buttons 17. Enter 18.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RTN Button (4) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the DVD disc menu mode. PAUSE/PLAY Button (6) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button once to pause the video, press a second time to play the video. SETUP Button (5) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press the button after pressing the STOP button to access the DVD changer set up menu.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SLOW Button (12) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to advance the video. If the DVD is paused, pressing this button will advance the video frame by frame. STOP Button (13) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to stop the DVD. MENU Button (14) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to select the DVD disc menu.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Battery Service • To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the cover rearward. Operating Instructions — Video Screen Push up on the release button to lower the video screen. The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 1. Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture. 2. Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on-screen menu. 4 3. Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture.
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 headphone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON. NOTE: • The headphones will turn off automatically in approximately 3 minutes if they lose the signal form the system or when the radio or rear audio/video system is turned off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 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. Press the headphone transmitter button (1) on the remote control and the power button on the headphones.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, Portable Walkman An MP3 player can be connected to the audio system. Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the front of the CD/DVD changer. NOTE: Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables. Operating Instructions — Video Games/Camcorders A video game unit or camcorder can be connected to the rear audio/video system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SIRIUS⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: • After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel number will be displayed for 5 seconds. • The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for 5 seconds. • The current channel number will then be displayed until an action occurs.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 O’clock positions. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The right hand rocker switch has a push button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette. CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Front Blower Control The Front Blower Control selects whether the Climate Control System is ON or OFF. When the blower control is set to the O (OFF) position the front blower will turn off and the system will be placed in the Recirculation mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the temperature of air coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. 267 Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. 4 NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each 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. The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 NOTE: In many temperature lever positions, the bilevel mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Bi-Level Mode 4 Bi-Level Outlets Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode Mix Mode Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows from fogging. Defrost Mode 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. An indicator light on the A/C button shows that the air conditioning is on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter and the front of the A/C condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. The A/C condenser is located in front of the radiator. The A/C air filter is located under the instrument panel on the passenger side. • Fabric type fascia protectors tend to block the amount of air to the condenser and may reduce air conditioning performance.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 A/C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF and will reset to outside air mode when the ignition key is turned ON. The frequent use of outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air conditionerheater housing. It is recommended that the recirculation mode be used as little as possible, especially in humid climates.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. Rear Blower Control The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in the “REAR” position do the second seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed. 275 CAUTION! Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat. The heater outlets are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the headliner outlets. As the rear temperature knob is turned towards hot, the air will get warmer, and the air will be delivered from both the headliner and floor outlets. When the rear temperature knob reaches the full hot position, all of the air will be delivered from the floor outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 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. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Operation of the system is quite simple.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off and “DELAY” will appear in the front ATC display until the engine warms up. Also, an estimate of the time remaining until the “DELAY” is over will appear periodically in the display. However, the fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected or by rotating the blower control to any fixed blower speed. This feature may be disabled using the following procedure: • Press and hold the Heated Rear Window and Auto LO buttons for 5 seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL speeds are selected or either the ⬙Auto HI⬙ or ⬙Auto LO⬙ buttons are pressed. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the “AUTO” mode. 279 Panel Mode The operator can also select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode control knob to one of the following positions. 4 Panel Outlets Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Outlets Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Mix Mode Floor Mode 4 Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield. ⬙Defrost⬙ mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass. Defrost Mode Defrost Outlets Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your windshield and side windows.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the recirculation button. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The recirculation symbol will illuminate in the display when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the recirculation icon in the display and allow outside air into the vehicle. NOTE: In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle. Next, rotate the Rear Blower Control and the Rear Mode Control to the “AUTO” positions. Select the temperature you would like the system to maintain by pressing the Rear Temperature Control button. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and maintain that comfort level automatically.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control CAUTION! The rear blower control, located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle has an “OFF”, “AUTO” and a range of blower speeds. The rear blower control knob can be manually set to “OFF” or any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob from low to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control The Rear Mode Control, located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle can be used to select between Auto, Headliner, BiLevel and Floor modes. Auto Mode The rear system automatically maintains the correct mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occupants. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant selection. Winter Operation To insure the best possible heater and defroster performance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration of coolant is used. Refer to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant selection.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter — If Equipped The climate control system filters out dust, pollen and some odors from the air. Strong odors can not be totally filtered out. Refer to MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE, “Air Conditioner Maintenance” for filter replacement instructions. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Temperature Control head above the front blower control.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Rear Washer Operation — Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Temperature Control head above the front blower control. Press and hold the button for as long as spray is desired. If the button is depressed and held while the Intermittent wiper is on, the wiper will operated for a few seconds after the button is released, then resume intermittent operation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature Control Only When this button is pressed and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the rear wiper will operate at a fixed interval of about 8 seconds. As vehicle speed increases, the time delay will shorten. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the wiper is ON. Rear Washer Operation — Automatic Temperature Control Only Press and hold the button as long as spray is desired.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 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 automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of operation. If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster symbol will show in the display screen when the rear window defroster is on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Four Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 300 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below ⫺29° C Or ⫺20° F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . .
STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . . 327 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ 1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 314 ▫ 1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 327 䡵 Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 ▫ Check TPM System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 ▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . 339 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly.
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. 299 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission The transmission is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transmission automatically shifts into second gear. The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transmission.
STARTING AND OPERATING Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range. • “R” Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • “N” Neutral Engine may be started in this range. • “D” Overdrive For most city and highway driving, it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the “D” Overdrive position, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 NOTE: The vehicle computer will over ride Overdrive and “3” Drive ranges by changing shift points if the transmission operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. 5 NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
STARTING AND OPERATING added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade. WARNING! Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake failure, and an accident. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured.
STARTING AND OPERATING by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential activation of the Brake Warning Lamp. Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.
STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle is driven over approximately 15 mph (25 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system performing its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past approximately 15 mph (25 km/h). • brake pedal pulsations, • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction (spinning). The system operates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h).
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 NOTE: The Traction Control will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC and the OFF indicators located in the instrument cluster. This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled.
STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = 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 Milimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) —Ratio of section height to section width of tire. 10.
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. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions. (ie. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits).
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. 313 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the “B” pillar, the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire and Loading Information Placard 315 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
STARTING AND OPERATING combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight referenced here. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 319 maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure conditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure Information” section of this manual. 3.
STARTING AND OPERATING check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. CAUTION! Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle operation.
STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types of tires. Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only.
STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. 325 Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
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 may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) system uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels (EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE).
STARTING AND OPERATING CHECK TPM SYSTEM The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) system requires service. See your authorized dealer for service. CAUTION! The TPM system has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPM system pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause sensor damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. 329 The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE type “Class S” specifications. Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufacturer. CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
STARTING AND OPERATING Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is designed to meet all emission regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available.
STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane number. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends using gasolines without MMT.
STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol.
STARTING AND OPERATING • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time 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 exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. 337 NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow.
STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 339 WARNING! • Type of Vehicle Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been exceeded. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.
STARTING AND OPERATING Example Only Empty Weight Load (Including driver, passsengers and cargo) Total GAWR Front Axle 2140 lbs 360 lbs Rear Axle 2500 lbs 2544 lbs 2450 lbs 2544 lbs 1470 lbs 980 lbs TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! • The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 40 square feet (3.72 square meters). • The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire– Safety Information Section in this manual. • The “D” range can be selected when towing.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 TRAVEL CONDITION MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT (TRAILER FRONTAL AREA NOT TO EXCEED 40 SQ. FT.) 3.3L,& 3.8L ENGINES 3.3L & 3.8L ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE MAX. COMBINED WEIGHT OF MAX.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 ▫ Jacking Instructions — Fold-In-Floor Seating . .
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress the switch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warning Switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions — Fold-in-Floor Seating • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location — Fold-in-Floor Seating The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Pull up on the lever to release the cover. Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the small wing nut to the left. Also remove the tool pouch containing the spare tire winch handle tools, which is located next to the jack and jack handle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 Spare Tire Stowage — Fold-in-Floor Seating For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, the spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap between the front seats.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions — Fold-in-Floor 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’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353 CAUTION! WARNING! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. 3.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If either front tire is flat, it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ cover assembly from under the vehicle. Refer to jack engagement locations in the following steps for proper jack placement. 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retaining tabs together. Spare Tire/Cover Removal 5.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs closest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 7.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. WARNING! 11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 14. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle, reassemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the right approximately 33 turns until the winch mechanism clicks at least three times. WARNING! A loose jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts in the place provided. 15.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 WARNING! A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the compact spare tire with the cover assembly in the place provided. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Spare Tire Removal 2.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down and place the tire into the spare tire cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on the opposite side. WARNING! Verify that ’both’ retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 CAUTION! WARNING! For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, the Winch Mechanism is designed specifically to stow a COMPACT Spare Tire ONLY. Do not attempt to use the Winch to stow the Full Size ’Flat’ Tire, or any other Full Size Tire. Vehicle damage may result. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location — Non Fold-in-Floor Seating The jack, jack handle are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Pull up on the lever to release the cover. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack handle from stowage by rotating the wing nut to the left. Spare Tire Stowage — Non Fold-in-Floor Seating For vehicles not equipped with fold-in-floor seating the spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 2. Fit the jack handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the spare is on the ground with enough slack cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Lowering Spare Tire Jacking Instructions — Non Fold-in-Floor Seating 1.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs closest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 6.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare. WARNING! Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers. A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. 367 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW • Using the jack handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. • Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mechanism click three times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is securely in place. 13.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 371 CAUTION! With Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160 km), and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72 km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmission geartrain failure.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only approved method of towing with out the ignition key is with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 3.3L/3.8L Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 377 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Steering Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 ▫ Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . 406 ▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 ▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 ▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Back-Up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 䡵 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 421 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3L/3.8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3.3L/3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready for testing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 ignition key or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running. b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. WARNING! Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 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. Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following list to see if any apply to you. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (4 800 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils. Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine performance and emission control. New plugs should be installed at the specified mileage. The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug, malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the catalytic converter. For proper type of replacement spark plugs, refer to the “Vehicle Emission Control Information” label in the engine compartment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: 387 Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water. Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system performance check. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : 389 WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Continued operation could result in failure of the universal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require complete replacement of the joint assembly. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 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. The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than specified engine coolant, may result in engine damage, and decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. • Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. 397 WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant Level The coolant recovery bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine cold, the level of the coolant in the coolant recovery bottle should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. WARNING! Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. WARNING! NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system. WARNING! Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with hoses which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline. Use only the manufacturers specified hoses in any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed during service. Care should be taken in installing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles (24 km). The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the finger tips. Cold is when the fluid is below 80°F (27°C). 405 CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Maintenance Schedules. If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. Special Additives Do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • Stone and gravel impact. • Insects, tree sap and tar. • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. 407 Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and liftgate be kept clear and open.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. 409 and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove all dirt with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. Glass cleaners are not recommended. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. To maintain the high gloss shine, apply a scratch and swirl remover onto a damp cloth and apply to door applique. Rub the applique with a firm pressure then buff lightly with a clean cotton cloth until a high gloss shine is achieved.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Cleaning The Instrument Panel and Underseat Cup Holders Removal Remove the ash receiver from the convenience tray if there is a smoker’s package in your vehicle. With your index finger, locate the stop tab located at the rear of the convenience tray.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Soak the drawer, with the drawer front facing up, in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for approximately one 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 under warm running water. Shake the excess water from the drawer and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity F4 F9 F10 F13 F19 F20 F22 F27 Maxi Fuse 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green Description Front Wipers Cavity F28 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Front Blower F30 Electronic Back Light (EBL) F32 F31 Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 1 Central Amplifier Seats Radiator Fan I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : Maxi Fuse 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 413 Description Power Windows Headligh
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity F1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F8 F11 F12 F14 F15 Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Blue 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 25 Amp Clear 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow Description Fog Lights Left Park/Tail Light Right Park/Tail Light RDO/IP Ignition 12 Volt Out Ignition or Battery Horn Cavity F15 F17 F18 F21 F23 F24 F26 EWD/ Rear Wiper F33 Rear Blower Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Electronic Automatic Transaxle (EATX) Battery I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : M
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replacement instructions. All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight module. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. 2. Turn the bulb socket retaining ring or the bulb assembly counterclockwise. NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide the red release lock rearward and push forward on the connector while depressing the release tab.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight module.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from the headlight module and pull bulb from socket. 419 Front Fog Light 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. CAUTION! 3. Replace bulb, reinstall socket and then reinstall the headlight module. I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up Lights 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two tail light assembly push-in type fasteners, by prying under the fastener head with a large flat screwdriver. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the light assembly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 421 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL. License Light 1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) 87 Octane Engine Oil-with filter 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) U.S. 20 Gallons Metric 76 Liters 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear heater.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Mopar 5281090 or equiv.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS M A I N T E N A N C E 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 426 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).〫 • Off-road or desert operation. NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙B⬙. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule ⬙B⬙. 427 M At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and transmission, add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses.
SCHEDULE “B” 429 M SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). A I N T • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
M 430 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Rotate Tires N C Inspect the brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 3, 000 (5 000 ) X 6, 000 (10 000 ) X X X X necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Replace the air conditioning filter.
SCHEDULE “B” 431 M Miles (Kilometers) 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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 432 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Rotate Tires N C Inspect the brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 39, 000 (62 000) X 42, 000 (67 000) X X X X 45, 000 (72 000) X 48, 000 (77 000) X X 51, 000 (82 000) X X X X necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Replace the air conditioning filter.
SCHEDULE “B” 433 M Miles (Kilometers) 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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 〫 Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 434 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Rotate Tires N C Inspect the brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 8 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) X X X X X X X X X X X X necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.
SCHEDULE “B” 435 M Miles (Kilometers) 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 * Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles. Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 436 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Rotate Tires N C Inspect the brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * S C H E D U L E S 8 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) X X X X X X X X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.
SCHEDULE “A” 437 M SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] 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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 438 SCHEDULE “A” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. N C Rotate Tires E Inspect the brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.
SCHEDULE “A” 439 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] 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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the spark plugs 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 3.
M 440 SCHEDULE “A” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100,000 N C miles, if not done at 60 months. E Replace the air conditioning filter.
SCHEDULE “A” 441 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] 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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km).
M A I N T E N A N C E 442 SCHEDULE “A” * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all reS ceipts. C H E D U L E S 8 I nf or mat i onPr ov i dedby : WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 ▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P. 05109 Mexico, D. F.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE U.S.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Call Toll Free at 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com or www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories established by the National highway Traffic Safety Administration.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! WARNING! The traction grade is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) performance. The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,393 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,271 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . .
INDEX Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,424 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . .
INDEX Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,180 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,83,335,394 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,390 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . .
INDEX Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Garage Door Opener . . . Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . Gasoline, Reformulated . Gauges Coolant Temperature . . Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer . . . . . . . Tachometer . . . . . . . . Gearshift . . . . . . . .
INDEX Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicator, Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,138 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,68,84,202 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Back-Up . . .
INDEX Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416,417 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,418,420 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 199 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379,449 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Navigation System . . . . .
INDEX Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Phone, Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 315 Power Brakes . . . . . . .
INDEX Rear Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,126 Rear Seating Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,130 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289,290 Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Center Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Untwisting Procedure . . . .
INDEX Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,318,451 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Changing . . . . . . .
INDEX Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,424 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,424 Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Transmitter Programming . .
INDEX Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,171 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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