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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . .40 䡵 Sliding Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ▫ Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ Power Sliding Door — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 䡵 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped . . . . .78 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .82 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. 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 13 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 15 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 19 If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power 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.
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 21 Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. 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 23 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. If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power sliding door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the button twice will result in the left side doors becoming unlocked.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 vehicles so equipped. The table below explains the Lamp Flash options. (See page 164 for more information.) Function Lock Unlock 1st Press Unlock All Doors Left Side Right Side Liftgate Which Turn Signal Lamps All Left Side Number of Flashes 1 2 All 2 Left Side Right Side All 2 2 2 General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal. 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. 3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves together.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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 • 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. • When the system is armed, the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when opening the door. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. • There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline.
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 31 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 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 33 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. 2 WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the child protection locks are engaged.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power sliding door will operate from the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, regardless of the child lock lever position. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the button located in the overhead console to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can only be opened using the vehicle keys. The key must be held in the unlocked position for the liftgate to open. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the button located on the overhead console. 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 37 • 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. Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release strap is built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark strap attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. 2 Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release If the storage bin cover strap disengages from the latch, it can be reinstalled by inserting the loose end of the strap into the latch mechanism.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Manual Rear Vent Windows A lever at the rear of each window releases the window so that it can be pushed out for ventilation. Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the front seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Power Windows — If Equipped 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. Auto Down Feature — If Equipped The driver’s window switch has an auto down feature.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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”. Latch Plate To Buckle 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 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. WARNING! • 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 49 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. Sliding The Latch Plate 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. Creating A Fold 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 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. Wear the lap belt snug against the hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous.
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. chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag control module (see Front Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Turn the ignition switch 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 of turning the ignition switch to the RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and stow it. is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to “Occupant Classification System” in this section).
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 57 If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The Airbag System consists of the following: • Knee Impact Bolster • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) — If Equipped • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag − Occupant Classification Module • Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped) − Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light • Front Impact Sensors − Interconnecting Wiri
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE proper rate of inflation. The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation. • The ORC may modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module. • The ORC will not detect side, roll over, or rear impacts. • The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC and impact sensors detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When the ORC and the side impact sensors (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker , it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the driver’s knees to help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If there is a fault present in the system, the AIRBAG warning light will illuminate indicating that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remember, if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate. For almost all properly installed child restraints, the “PAD Indicator Light” will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate. If the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • The Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) — If Equipped is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor. The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension. This signal is sent to the OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant. • The Bladder Assembly — If Equipped is located beneath the seat cushion foam.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • 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 WARNING! Infants and Child Restraints 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 71 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 73 that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR 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. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with split seatbacks, route the tether between the seatbacks. WARNING! When using the tether anchorages in the center position on 3rd row fold-in-floor seating, ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint between the head restraint posts. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fleet vehicles equipped with the LATCH system on the 3-passenger bench seat must have the seat adjusted to the full rear position on the tracks when the LATCH system is used. Also, when using the LATCH system, be sure the seatback is two clicks rear of its full upright position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! Fleet Vehicles Only: Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments at all three seating positions in the seat at one time. The LATCH anchorages in this seat are designed to restrain no more than two child restraints at a time in the event of a collision. Failure to follow this may result in serious or fatal injury.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weighing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year old.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 2. Extend the child restraint tether anchor forward towards the front passenger seat. 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor just behind the front passenger seat. Tether To Anchor 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 4. If necessary, raise the passenger seat head restraint to allow the tether strap to be routed under the head restraint. 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. 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. 7.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. If these or any other condition that might effect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE, personal injury may result. Contact your local DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .90 ▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .91 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .92 ▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 117 ▫ 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . 118 ▫ 6–Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped . 118 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped . . . 119 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . 145 䡵 Traction Control Switch — If Equipped . . . . . . . 150 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 䡵 Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 151 ▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ Battery Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ Headlamp Delay — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Express Open Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Overhead Rail System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 182 ▫ Cargo/Tub Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 ▫ Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor Seating — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ▫ Rear Compartment Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . .
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. MANUAL REARVIEW 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 91 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. AUTO 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. Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect™ system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the voice on beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your cellular phone owner’s manual.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Call by Saying a Name Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the “Phone” button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Call.⬙ • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Phonebook New Entry.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After you are finished adding an entry into the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙ • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙ • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the phonebook entries. • To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name and say ⬙Call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Redial 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 as described under ⬙Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency number. This feature is only supported in the USA.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Paging To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect™ system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect™ system: Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc. related information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone pairing”. • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UConnect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately with in 30 feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙ • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loudness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally lose connection to the UConnect™ system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON. Heated seat switches 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handle down. Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline — If Equipped Pull up on the handle located on the side of the seat to release the seatback. This allows the seatback to be either reclined or folded forward.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Stow ’n Go Seating On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the second and third row seats may be folded into the floor for convenient storage. To Fold Second Row Seats 3 1. Lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 2. Slide storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Locked⬙ position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open cover.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. Seat Release Strap 5. Close the storage bin cover. Seatback Release Lever NOTE: The cupholder must be in the closed position before the seat can be tumbled into the floor. 4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. To Unfold Second Row Seats 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 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. 3 Seatback Release Lever Seat Handle 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. 4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head restraint to the desired position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Third Row Seats 3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner. 3. Pull release strap marked “3” to return the seatback to its full upright position. 4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Tailgate Mode 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to rotate the entire seat rearward. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with quad seats, pull up on the release handle located on the outboard side of the seat and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower the seat and ensure that it is fully latched. To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. 3 Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat. 2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and ensure that the cupholder is closed. 3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully forward. Release Bar Location Seat Release Handle 5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the seat to disengage the front attachments. 6. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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. Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull up on release lever “2” and tumble the seat fully forward. Release Strap Location Release Lever 2 Location 3. Pull the release strap “3” located at the bottom of the seat to disengage the front attachments. 4. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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. Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position. Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent positions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle. 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 137 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. Release Lever Location The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from the front and back of the seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Bench Seating Flexibility The 3– passenger bench seat may be adjusted to any of 3 positions on its tracks while installed in the vehicle. The bench seat may also be moved to the second seating position or removed from the 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. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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. 3 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. 4. Auxiliary Seating— The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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. • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not be used as a play area by children. They could be seriously injured in a collision.
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. cm (12 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open. • Any overhead reading light is left on. • If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position. NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this feature to operate. Park Lights Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights, except the front reading/courtesy lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system ON, turn the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise position. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON. This means your headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the 3 minute delay. Headlamp Delay — If Equipped This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds, when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted area.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. 3 If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside turn signal light bulb.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 149 wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the end of the lever is depressed while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for approximately two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
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. 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. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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. To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second time until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 59 inches (150cm). A warning display above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings indicating the range of the object. Rear Park Assist Indicator WARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist System.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The system can be turned on or off through the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in PARK. If the rear park assist system is turned off, a single chime will sound and the EVIC will display the following message “PARK ASSIST DISABLED”, when the vehicle is in reverse. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the button forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle). CAUTION! Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path. • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h). 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the “SET” button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the “CANCEL” button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set speed memory.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To Accelerate For Passing: Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console can contain courtesy/reading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink威), storage for sunglasses, compass/ temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ reading lights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Sunglass Storage At the rear of the overhead console, a compartment is provided for the storage of two pair of sunglasses. Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to an open position. 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 To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press the RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/ Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the “CAL” symbol appears. On vehicles equipped with Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M buttons for 10 seconds. Release the RESET button and complete three 360° turns in an area free from large metal objects.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 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 163 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 165 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 167 Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or “OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! 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 169 Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or ⬙accessories⬙) position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the ⬙Gate Operator/Canadian Programming⬙ section. 4.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the ⴖpress/hold/releaseⴖ sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-3553515.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies by following the “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” instructions in this section. 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 175 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 A third outlet is located on the driver’s side, just to the rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will not accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit. The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. There are adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes, including those with handles. The arms of the cupholder can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent mechanism.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in the passenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cup holder on the driver side rear trim panel. There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seat passengers. With a bench seat in the 2nd seat position these cupholders slide out from under the center of the seat.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙Unlocked⬙ position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Rail System — If Equipped The overhead rail system contains provisions for three movable and removable overhead storage bins. The storage bins may be placed anywhere on the overhead rail system. CAUTION! Do not load objects over 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) in the storage bins. Failure to follow this could cause damage to the Overhead Rail System. To Remove Storage Bins 1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latch handles out.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. Twist the latch handles a 1⁄4 turn and pull outward to disengage the bin from the rail. To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desired location on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on the bin with one hand, while pushing in on the latch handle, twist a 1⁄4 turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch handle down to lock the storage bin in place.
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. 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 185 3. Remove the floor console. Cell Phone Holder Removal 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. 1.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When the console is located between the front seats the outlet is protected by an automatic circuit breaker and is powered directly from the battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting. To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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. NOTE: When the removable floor console is located between the middle seats, the power outlet only has power supplied to it when the ignition switch is ON. 4. Place the rubber mat on the floor tray.
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. 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 189 Rear Compartment Storage Bins Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins located 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. Refer to instructions provided in the net kit.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement “Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at 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. any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM The automatic load leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 䡵 Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 䡵 Instrument Cluster With Tach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 ▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 ▫ Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 䡵 Sales Code Rev AM & FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls . . . . 224 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ Prog Up/Down Buttons (10, 11) . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 ▫ Slow Button (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 䡵 Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With DVD/GPS Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 䡵 Remote Control Operating Instructions . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 ▫ Operating Instructions — Video Games/Camcorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 ▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, Rev And RBK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Front Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 ▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual Temperature Control Only . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH 4
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 Monitoring Telltale Lamp — If Equipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 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. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 5. Liftgate Ajar This light turns on if the liftgate is not completely closed. 6.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! the ON position. The light should illuminate for approximately four seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 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. 11. Tachometer — If Equipped The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL continuously. Refer to ⬙Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™)⬙ in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. 14. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous chime will sound for 4 minutes. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light turns off. 15.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 WARNING! NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from Park. 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 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 19. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 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. The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and the OFF indicators. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow, turn the Traction Control System OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle free. 23.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. The odometer must be in trip mode to reset. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 you understand and save you concern about these “apparent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio signals. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. RAZ Radio 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. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 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 Program Type Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Radio Display Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Program Type Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 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. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker balance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a station 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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. Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play. Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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. NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a disc with the radio OFF.
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 223 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. SALES CODE REV AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 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. PTY (Program Type) Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode 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 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 and Satellite (if equipped) modes.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 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. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker balance. Press the AUDIO button, select BALANCE, then press SEEK + or SEEK ⫺ to adjust the balance.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the pushbutton twice. To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept only 4–3/4 inch (12cm) 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. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RND — Random Play Press the RND 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. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 24, 22.05, 16 Bit rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Pressing the SEEK + button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the SEEK ⫺ button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 disc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES威) (If Equipped) Refer to 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer Manual. SALES CODE RBP—AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER, AND OPTIONAL CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 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. Pressing the PTY button 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 Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Sports 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 and Satellite (if equipped) modes. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 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. The frequency will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. Balance — BAL The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker balance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Tape Side — ⵜ⌬/PTY Pressing the ⵜ⌬ button during tape mode will cause the other side of the tape to be played. The display will confirm the selected tape play direction. The time is always displayed. Tape Press the TAPE button to select the Tape mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJT Tape Press the EJT TAPE button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Metal Tape Selection (70µs) If a standard 70 µ (metal) tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equalization. Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 If the power is on, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the top of the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. MODE Press the MODE button to select between the CD player, remote CD/DVD changer (if equipped), or satellite radio (if equipped). To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS™ appears.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. FF/RW — TUNE Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press the DISC (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 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 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 247 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 249 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 251 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. CD ERROR will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate.
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 253 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 General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 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 Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The following instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 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. SALES CODE RB1—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD/GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. 4 A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Always remove the Navigation DVD before inserting another disc. Remote Control Operating Instructions NOTE: Aim the remote control at the radio 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 259 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 Remote Control Buttons 17. Enter 18.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RTN Button (4) This button only functions in CD/DVD mode. Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the 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 CD/DVD mode. Press the button after pressing the STOP button to access the set up menu.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 PROG UP/DOWN Buttons (10, 11) PROG UP selects the next disc loaded in the changer. PROG DOWN selects the previous disc loaded in the changer. 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Light Button (18) Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the remote control. Remote Control Battery Service • To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the cover rearward. The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries. Operating Instructions — Video Screen Push up on the release button to lower the video screen. Lowering Video Screen 1. Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 2. Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on-screen menu. 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 265 Headphone Battery Service • Press the button at the bottom of each headphone earpiece and lift the cover upward. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 267 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 269 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 271 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 273 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 RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 mode. When the blower control is set to any position other than off, it selects the amount of air delivered to the passenger compartment. There are four blower speeds. The fan speed increases as you move the control clockwise.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are identified by the small dots. Panel Outlets Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 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. Bi-Level Mode 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.
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 279 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, if so equipped, 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 281 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 283 The center knob on the front climate control unit has five positions, “REAR”, “OFF”, and a range of blower speeds. 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. The rear blower control, located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle has an OFF position and 3 blower speed positions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Temperature And Mode Control When the center knob on the front climate control unit is set to the “REAR” position, the second seat occupants have control of the rear temperature and modes as follows: • The rear temperature knob controls both the rear temperature and mode. When the temperature knob is in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the headliner outlets.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the air flow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions. Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Operation of the system is quite simple.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the “Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features” in Section 3 of this manual. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain off and “DELAY” will appear in the front ATC display until the engine warms up.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, the remaining features will continue to operate automatically. Panel Mode The left blower control knob can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob from low to high. The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected or either the ⬙Auto HI⬙ or ⬙Auto LO⬙ buttons are pressed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Bi-Level Mode 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 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 NOTE: While operating in either ⬙Auto HI⬙ or ⬙Auto LO⬙, the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield. ⬙Defrost⬙ mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass. 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 291 Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the recirculation button. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “AUTO”. Only when the “REAR SYSTEM” knob is in the “REAR CONTROL” position do the second seat occupants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System. The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle. Operation of the rear system is quite simple.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the “Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features” in Section 3 of this manual. Rear Blower Control The rear blower control, located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle has an “OFF”, “AUTO” and a range of blower speeds.
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 295 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 297 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 Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature Control Only Press this button to have the rear wiper have a continuous wipe. When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the rear wiper switch position as well as an indicator light will show that the wiper is ON.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 ▫ 3.3L And 3.8L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped . . . . . 315 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 309 䡵 Power Steering . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ Check TPM System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . 353 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Overloading . . . . . . .
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. The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine.
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Extremely Cold Weather (below ⫺29°C or ⫺20°F). To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recommended. 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.
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 with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed engine.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 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 309 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. 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. WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
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 311 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 “R” Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. while in this range. The “3” position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. “N” Neutral Engine may be started in this range. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up.
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position.
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. 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. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 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). ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 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 Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering pump may make noise for a short period of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and does not in any way damage the steering system. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless, • The Traction Control Switch has been used to turn the system OFF • The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • 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 • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 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 Millimeters (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. (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits).
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 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. 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 and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 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 in the “Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lb.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 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. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 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. 3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability— Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1 km) after a 3 hour period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 loading may be required for high speed vehicle operation. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
STARTING AND OPERATING 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. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. • Driving style 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! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that 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. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 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 (TPMS) system uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels (EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE).
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! The TPMS system has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS 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. Do not use tire sealant or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with TPMS system as damage to the sensors may result.
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123 Canada . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear patterns.
STARTING AND OPERATING 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. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. The use of premium gasoline will provide no benefit over high quality regular gasolines, and in some circumstances, may result in poorer performance. Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components.
STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives are not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period.
STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 NOTE: • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened. If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, GASCAP will be displayed in the instrument cluster odometer. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset button to turn the GASCAP message off.
STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow. This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR. The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 WARNING! 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. Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front and rear GAWR.
STARTING AND OPERATING A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been exceeded. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! 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. Tongue Weight (TW) The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 2.4L Automatic 5,200 lbs (2358 kg) Frontal Area 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 5,200 lbs (2358 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 5,200 lbs (2358 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. Trailer Wt.
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 3.3L & 3.8L 6,600 lbs (2993 kg) Automatic Frontal Area 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 6,600 lbs (2993 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 6,600 lbs (2993 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 1,800 lbs (816 kg) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 1,350 lbs (612 kg) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) Max. Tongue Wt.
STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 3.3L & 3.8L 8,600 lbs (3900 kg) Automatic with trailer tow package 8,600 lbs (3900 kg) 8,600 lbs (3900 kg) Frontal Area 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) * For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers.
STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings.
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in P for Park. Always, block or ⬙chock⬙ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded.
STARTING AND OPERATING − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Information section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 WARNING! NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range should be selected. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped) − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more information. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 ▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating . . . 369 ▫ With Ignition Key .
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 367 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 transaxle 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 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. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 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 369 Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating 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. WARNING! 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. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location — Stow ’n Go 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 371 Spare Tire Stowage — Stow ’n Go Seating For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch 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 — Stow ’n Go Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 6 Jack Engagement Locations
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 377 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 379 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! Spare Tire Removal 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. 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. CAUTION! The compact spare tire cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 CAUTION! WARNING! For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go 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 Stow ’n Go 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 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 Stow ’n Go Seating 1.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 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 387 • For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. • 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. Stow the jack and jack handle. 14.
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 389 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. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
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 391 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 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 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 䡵 3.3L/3.8L Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 ▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 405 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 398 ▫ Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Steering Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . 428 ▫ Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 ▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Back-Up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 442 ▫ License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 䡵 Fluids And Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L ENGINE Engine Compartment 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 3.3L/3.8L ENGINES 7 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 399 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 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 401 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 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 403 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. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing.
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) — 2.4 Liter Engines SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use such a product, use only those oils that are American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recommended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance schedule that describes your driving type.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, or glazing, and replaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt failure. If adjustment is required, the belts must be adjusted according to the specifications and procedures described in the Service Manual. Low generator belt tension can cause battery failure. A special tool is required to properly measure tension and to restore belt tension to factory specifications.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 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. WARNING! • 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information. • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the direction of airflow (away from the blower motor and towards the center of the car). Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement intervals. Power Steering — Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Steering Shaft Seal The steering shaft seal, at the point where the shaft passes through the bulkhead, is lubricated when it is installed. If the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned, it should be lubricated with a multi-purpose grease. Mopar multi-purpose lubricant is recommended. Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic maintenance.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 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 Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old antifreeze solution.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 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. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 • 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 coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. 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. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure. WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 The dipstick is located just behind the radiator, lower right side. CAUTION! Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Use only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid. To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level, the following procedure must be used: 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is reseated properly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. No regular maintenance is required for these components. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove. • Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil, use Mopar Wheel Cleaner or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 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 INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Integrated Power module (IPM) An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Cavity F1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F8 F11 F12 F14 F15 F15 F17 F18 Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Blue 15 Amp Blue 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 20 Amp Yellow Horn 20 Amp Yellow EWD/ Rear Wiper 25 Amp Natural Rear Blower 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 20 Amp Yellow Electronic Automatic Transaxle (EATX) Battery 25 Amp Natural ASD 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 15 Amp Blue A/C Clut
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 437 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 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 439 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. 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. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 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. 7 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. 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 443 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) 87 Octane Engine Oil-with filter 2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) U.S. 20 Gallons Metric 76 Liters 5.0 qts 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters 4.7 Liters 11.4 qts 10.7 Liters 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 3.3 & 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant 2.4 Liter Engine Oil 3.3/3.8 Liter Engine Oil Oil Filter 2.4 liter engines 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) or equivalent Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 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 . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 448 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 449 M • 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⬙. Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Inspect the brake hoses. At Each Oil Change • Inspect the CV joints and front suspension components. • Change the engine oil filter. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
SCHEDULE “B” 451 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 452 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 necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning filter.
SCHEDULE “B” 453 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. Replace the spark plugs 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.
M 454 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 necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning filter.
SCHEDULE “B” 455 M Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. X Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter engines. X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
M 456 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 necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.
SCHEDULE “B” 457 M Miles (Kilometers) Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if previously changed.* Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines. * Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 458 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 necesS C H E D U L E S 8 sary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.
SCHEDULE “B” 459 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.
M 460 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 necesS C H E D U L E S 8 sary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.
SCHEDULE “B” 461 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter, 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.
M 462 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. A Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* N C Replace the air conditioning filter. E S C H E D U L E S 8 138, 000 (230 000) * 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. 〫 This maintenance is required only for police, taxi, limousine type operation, or trailer towing.
SCHEDULE “A” 463 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 464 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
SCHEDULE “A” 465 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] 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 60 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 466 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary.
SCHEDULE “A” 467 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Replace the spark plugs 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 468 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.
SCHEDULE “A” 469 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines only. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km). Replace the air conditioning filter.
M 470 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. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
SCHEDULE “A” 471 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the air conditioning filter. 126, 000 (210 000) [126] * 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 receipts.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 ▫ 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 475 technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 477 WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. 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 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. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). • Service Manuals.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 479 Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • 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 Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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INDEX Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,414 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,279 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . .
INDEX 483 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,445 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . .
INDEX Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 485 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,185 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
INDEX Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 487 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,83,345,415 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,411 Automatic Transaxle . . . .
INDEX Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342,444 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342,443 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . .
INDEX 489 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 167 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Hook, Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,424 Integrated Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Interior Appearance Care .
INDEX Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74 Latches Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,142 Airbag . . .
INDEX 491 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 210 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Mopar Parts . . . . . .
INDEX 493 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,291 Rear Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Rear Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,135 Rear Seating Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,139 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 495 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 48 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Center Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,333,371,382 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 497 Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 324 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,328,479 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . .
INDEX Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,318 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 499 Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,348,349 Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,436 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 26 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 204 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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