Page 1 PT Cruiser 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L S e d a n / C o n v e r t i b l e...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the table of contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet complete listing of all subjects.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor- mation.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....13 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ......18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..24 To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ..33 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate — If Equipped To Program Additional Transmitters .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ..40 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert ) ......54 Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) .
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Exhaust Gas ......115 Restraint System (SRS) .
Page 15: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS IGNITION KEY REMOVAL The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Automatic Transaxle code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer.
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the CAUTION! lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, Immobilizer Light will come on for three seconds imme- sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. diately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Replacement Keys • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compat- NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the ible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it security protection.
Page 19: Sentry Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15 dealer.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED have all remaining keys erased from the systems Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering memory.
Page 21: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
Page 22: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER DOOR LOCKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! A door lock switch is on each front door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS — IF EQUIPPED For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the door locks if all of the following conditions are met: following procedure: 1.
Page 24: Child Protection Door Lock System - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. The driver door is opened. 4. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. 5.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (SEDAN) NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the keyfob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate - If Equipped With Power Options
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section of this NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security following steps: Alarm.
Page 28: Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)” section of this manual. On headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following on and off and the interior lights will turn on. steps: The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you 1.
Page 29: To Program Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS: seconds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two keyfob transmitters programmed only for that ve- 3.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position Do not start the 12. Repeat steps eight through ten to program up to six engine. additional fobs. 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the keyfob. 13.
Page 31: Transmitter Battery Service
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- 1. If the keyfob is equipped with a screw, remove the proved by the party responsible for compliance could screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (CONVERTIBLE) new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Page 33: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 TO UNLOCK THE DOORS: The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the keyfob upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock following procedure: all the doors and liftgate.
Page 34: To Lock The Doors
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to The “Sound Horn On Lock” and “Flash Lamps With reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce- dure.
Page 35: To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you 3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
Page 36: General Information
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Up to eight transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. each transmitter to be programmed. You will hear a chime To obtain additional transmitters, contact your authorized when a transmitter has been successfully programmed. dealer.
Page 37: Transmitter Battery Service
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is the Panasonic CR2032 or equivalent. 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object.
Page 38: Security Alarm System - If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the keyfob is equipped with a screw, reinstall To set the alarm: and tighten the screw until snug. 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —...
Page 39: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To disarm the system: Unlock a front door using the Keyless Entry Transmitter. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm the system. A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle.
Page 40: Opening The Liftgate While The Security Alarm Is Activated
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release Opening The Liftgate While the Security Alarm Is touch pad located on the backside of the liftgate handle Activated and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Unlocking the liftgate with the remote keyless entry transmitter will allow access to the liftgate without sounding or disarming the security alarm system.
Page 41: Deck Lid (Convertible)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. automatic transmission, the power deck lid release However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- switch is disabled if the doors are locked, or the trans- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when mission is out of PARK.
Page 42: Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat back can be unlatched by pulling down on the EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN) glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the left rear seat back WARNING! latching mechanism. Do not allow children to have access to the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 (Top) or position 2 (Middle), either by climbing into the liftgate from outside, or through the inside of the...
Page 43: Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: Make sure that the elastic loop is around the As a security measure, an emergency deck lid release emergency release handle at all times. If the handle is lever is built into the deck lid latching mechanism. In the pulled downward, entirely through the elastic loop, the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the handle will not return to its original position and the seat...
Page 44: Power Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel above the radio. The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window. The lower left switch controls the left rear window and the lower right switch controls the right rear window.
Page 45: Auto Down Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 REAR WINDOW SWITCHES WARNING! There are also rear passenger window switches (sedan only) located at the rear of the center console. Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches.
Page 46: Wind Buffeting
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of seat belts. pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the •...
Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer from the vehicle.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people belts are designed to go around the large bones of riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- your body.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as Two people should never be belted into a single seat necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 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.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be not protect you properly.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: WARNING! • If the rear center lap/shoulder belt can not be pulled out, check that the rear seat back is fully latched. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and •...
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about six to twelve inches (15 to 30 cm) above the WARNING! latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a plate.
Page 55: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision.
Page 56: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM NOTE: • The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be (BELTALERT ) If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if •...
Page 57: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Airbag
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. WARNING! • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee impact blocker panels in any way. •...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 improved protection for the driver and front passenger. WARNING! Head/Thorax side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types damage the airbags and you could be injured of collisions.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow “child category. This could be a child, a teenager, or even children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under a small adult.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The front airbag system consists of the following: WARNING! • Occupant Restraint Controller • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If equipped) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work •...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Head/Thorax airbag system (if equipped) consists also modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant of the following: size provided by the Occupant Classification Module. The ORC will not detect roll over. •...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light in this to their full size. The front airbags fully inflate in about section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of 50 milliseconds. This is only about half of the time it the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either takes you to blink your eyes.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system, children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint (see section on child re- straints).
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System the seat or between the seat and the center console can Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured Adult properly and may result in the occupant being improp- Child...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE indicates that you should take the vehicle to an autho- may be possible based on collision severity and occu- rized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and airbag system.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 passenger airbag should be turned off. It also deter- In moderate to severe side collisions the inflating Head/ mines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision. Thorax airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat WARNING! cover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar .
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the does not mean something is wrong with the airbag process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag system.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, Modifications to any part of the airbag system could seat belt pretensioners, front passenger seat belt cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! WARNING! • Do not place or hang any items such as add-on Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or video players on the front seat backs. The addi- may not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near- You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed protection in a collision.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 addition crash investigations initiated identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be DaimlerChrysler, such investigations may be requested treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis- by customers, insurance carriers, government officials, closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party except and professional crash researchers, such as those associ- when:...
Page 74: Child Restraint
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) CHILD RESTRAINT Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all • Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition times — babies and children, too. Every state in the cycles and vehicle mileage) United States and all Canadian provinces require that •...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant can become a missile inside the vehicle.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small by children who weigh more than 9 kg (20 lbs) but are to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle WARNING! where you will use it, before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s • Improper installation can lead to failure of an weight and height.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the If the seat belt has a switchable retractor, please refer to Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) in this section. vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can only in- Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- stall the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Please refer to, Installing the Child Restraint System for Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraints systems having attachments designed to not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child of reach of children. It is recommended that before restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the to the top tether anchorage have been available for some...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! slouching can move the belt out of position. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the increased head motion and possible injury to the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 83: Occupant Restraints (Convertible)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE) If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size Some of the most important safety features in your seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also, can vehicle are the restraint systems.
Page 84: Lap/Shoulder Belts
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat Two people should never be belted into a single seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of belt. People belted together can crash into one an- your body.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt webbing guide should be used to improve The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. seat belt accessibility. The seat belt can be removed from If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to the guide to allow for easier access to the rear seats.
Page 90: Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS The seat belts for both front seating positions are PROCEDURE Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to shoulder belt.
Page 91: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM NOTE: • The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be (BELTALERT ) If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt has not been enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if •...
Page 92: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Head/Thorax airbags (if equipped) are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. WARNING! •...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along WARNING! with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with knee impact blocker panels to provide improved protec- • Do not put anything on or around the airbag tion for the driver and front passenger.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow “child” category. This could be a child, a teenager, or children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under even a small adult.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbag system consists of the following: WARNING! • Occupant Restraint Controller • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work •...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 The Head/Thorax airbag system (if equipped) consists also modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant of the following: size provided by the Occupant Classification Module. The ORC will not detect roll over. •...
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light in this units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of inflate the front airbags. The front airbag covers sepa- the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either rate and fold out of the way as the front airbags inflate momentarily or continuously.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 objects are placed on the seat, the passenger air bag For all other occupants, the PAD indicator light will be will not inflate even though the PAD indicator lamp is illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag not illuminated.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) System the seat or between the seat and the center console can Front Passenger Indicator Light Airbag Status prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured Adult properly and may result in the occupant being improp- Child...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 indicates that you should take the vehicle to an autho- may be possible based on collision severity and occu- rized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and airbag system.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between Thorax Airbags exit through the seat seam into the space the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure between the occupant and the door. The Head/Thorax applied weight and transfers that information to the airbags moves at a very high speed and with such a high OCM.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those If A Deployment Occurs approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar. The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control modules detect a moderate-to-severe col- •...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another immediately.
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or Modifications to any part of the airbag system could may not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- WARNING! ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” • Do not place or hang any items such as add-on Airbag Light video players on the right front passenger seat You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your back.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Event Data Recorder (EDR) In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- used by DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the...
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE custodial entity upon request. General data that does not Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those for electronically-controlled safety systems, including maintained by the US government and various states.
Page 109: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 • Cruise control status WARNING! • Traction/stability control status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, • Tire pressure monitoring system status can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could CHILD RESTRAINT become so great that you could not hold the child, no...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- WARNING! ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child •...
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Standards. We also recommend that you make sure all removed from the retractor. Allow the belt to return that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle into the retractor, as the belt retracts, you will hear a where you will use it, before you buy it.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and using the vehicle seat belt. Both rear seating positions pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect have exclusive lower anchorages located at the rear of the the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate seat cushion.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraints systems having attachments designed to not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child of reach of children. It is recommended that before restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the to the top tether anchorage have been available for some...
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
Page 116 114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! slouching can move the belt out of position. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the increased head motion and possible injury to the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 117: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.
Page 118: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after outside air into the vehicle.
Page 119: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Fluid Leaks The Vehicle Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline Tires fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and patterns.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Convertible Top Operation ....123 Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side ... . 136 To Lower The Top .
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UConnect™ System Features ... . . 149 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ....171 Advanced Phone Connectivity .
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Lights-On Reminder ....187 To Set At A Desired Speed ....195 Fog Lights —...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips ....203 Rear Shelf Panel— If Equipped ... . . 210 General Information .
Page 125: Convertible Top Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Lower The Top: NOTE: Thoroughly dry the convertible top and top WARNING! storage area, prior to leaving the top lowered for an extended period of time. This will help prevent possible The convertible top does not provide the structural mildew build-up.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that To avoid damage to either the top or the rear window, the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector check the top storage area at the rear of the vehicle in the Park position (automatic transaxle) or in the interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or other...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 the Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position will lower the windows slightly and the convertible top to the full down position. Pressing and holding the switch in the second detent position will lower all four windows completely and the top to the full down posi- tion.
Page 128: To Raise The Top
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue pressing the Power Top Switch until the To Raise The Top: convertible top is lowered completely. CAUTION! 5. Install the Convertible Top Boot Cover, if equipped. Refer to Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If To avoid damage to the convertible top or its compo- Equipped, in this section.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 1. Remove the convertible top boot cover, if equipped. Refer to Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Stor- age, in this section. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Press the Power Top Switch to raise the top. Before the top reaches the windshield, open the latch handle and turn the handle clockwise to open the latches.
Page 130: Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation-If Equipped
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Car top carriers, ski racks, etc., should not be attached to the convertible top mechanism as they will dam- age the top. Do not place objects on the convertible top, in the top well or on the sport bar. Damage to the convertible top may occur.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 2. Install the rear edge of the boot, first tucking the rear edge of the boot under the rear and both sides of the rails. Boot Laying Across Convertible Top...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the right and left boot arms forward and engage both boot arm snaps. Make sure both snaps are fully engaged. Tucking Boot Under Rail Engaging Boot Arm Snaps...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 4. Engage the boot center section retainer using the tabs 5. Tuck the rear flap of the boot in behind the Upper provided. Moulding. Engaging Boot Center Section Tucking In Rear Flap...
Page 134: Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And Storage
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage 1. Unsnap the snaps and remove the top cover boot. 2. Lay the boot cover flat with the center section retainer facing the rear of the car. Boot Removed And Laying Flat...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3. First fold the left side of the boot cover to the middle of the boot cover. Folding Boot Cover Right Side CAUTION! Folding Boot Cover Left Side 4. Second fold the right side of the boot cover to the Do not lay heavy objects on top of the boot or lay the middle, fitting it inside the left side of the boot cover and boot on top of sharp/pointy objects.
Page 136: Convertible Top Manual Override
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low battery, etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible top, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw, which is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage area.
Page 137: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 6. Raise the handle into the stowed position. 7. Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by turning the screw clockwise until it stops. Tighten the screw securely. NOTE: Failure to tighten the bypass screw securely can cause convertible top operating concerns.
Page 138: Outside Mirror-Driver's Side
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side small control under the mirror to the night position Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Page 139: Electric Remote-Control Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Electric Remote-Control Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror switch is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. To adjust the view in the outside mirrors, turn the rotary knob to the L (Left), O (Center) or R (Right) position.
Page 140: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: The driver vanity mirror will become inoperable An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use when the vehicle alarm is enabled. the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the NOTE: The passenger vanity mirror will become inop- mirror cover upward.
Page 141 Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect with the system at a time. The system is available in for supported phones.
Page 142: Operations
Operations Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., structure. Voice commands are required after most Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™...
Page 143 Help Command phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect know your options at any prompt, say Help following for supported phones. the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- the options at any prompt if you ask for help.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be • www.dodge.com/uconnect given a unique phone name.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Call/Dial by Saying a Number Call/Dial by Saying a Name • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the when vehicle is not in motion.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when vehicle is not in motion.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, deleted. work, mobile, or pager. Say the designation you wish List All Names in the UConnect™...
Page 149: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Phone Call Features Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call The following features can be accessed through the Currently in Progress UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another cellular service plan.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer Conference Call to Toggling Between Calls. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to Conference Call.
Page 151: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 149
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or and hold the ‘Phone’...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency the name of the language you wish to switch to number for your area. (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Paging UConnect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated emergency situations when the cell phone has network Systems.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your UConnect™ system Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while able to hear the conversation coming from the other dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 156: Advanced Phone Connectivity
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Service If you would like to connect or disconnect the When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone Bluetooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired number #121, you can access voice activated automated cellular phone and the UConnect™...
Page 157: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Select another Cellular Phone Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones This feature allows you to select and start using another • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must •...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE training mode, follow one of the two procedures: From Voice Recognition (VR) outside the UConnect mode (e.g. from radio mode), • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Press and hold the ‘Voice Recognition’ button for 5 •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • In a convertible vehicle, the system performance may • You can say O (letter O ) for 0 (zero). 800 must be be compromised with roof top down. spoken eight-zero-zero. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking •...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In a convertible vehicle, the system performance may Bluetooth Communication Link be compromised with roof top down. Occasionally, Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- •...
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Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE North American English Call Primary Alternate(s) Cancel Zero Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Three Dial Four Edit Five Emergency English Seven Erase All Eight Espanol Nine Francais Star (*) Help Plus (+) Home Pound (#) Language Add Location List names...
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Mobile Towing assistance Mute Transfer call Mute off Try again New entry Voice training Work Pager Pair a phone General Information Phone pairing Pairing This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Phonebook Phone book RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 166: Seats
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the WARNING! floor.
Page 167: Power Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 POWER SEAT ADJUSTER — IF EQUIPPED Six-Way Power Seat with Manual Recliner The seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near WARNING! the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat.
Page 168: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to MANUAL LUMBAR — IF EQUIPPED the rear of the power seat switch. To recline, lean forward The Lumbar adjustment is located on the inboard side of slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the the driver’s seat.
Page 169: Folding Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 FOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT — IF DRIVER’S SEAT BACK TILT — IF EQUIPPED EQUIPPED How to operate the driver’s seat: The passenger front seat may be folded fully forward to 1. Push the lever down until seat back releases. provide additional cargo space.
Page 170: Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) - Convertible
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The driver’s front seat has a full recliner PASSENGER SEAT BACK TILT (EASY ENTRY memory, which will allow the seat back to return to its SYSTEM) — CONVERTIBLE original position. How to operate the passenger front seat: 1.
Page 171: Adjustable Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 3. To return seat to a sitting position, rotate seat back HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED upright until it locks. WARNING! 4. Push seat rearward until the track locks. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin NOTE: The passenger front seat has a full recliner because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, memory, which will allow the seat back to returned to its...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and potential seat over- Heated Seat Switches heating, ALWAYS ensure that the seat heater is in the With the ignition switch in the on or run...
Page 173: Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 When the HIGH setting is selected, the heater will FOLDING REAR SEAT (SEDAN) provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the be folded forward.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the seatback is properly latched and the rear center WARNING! lap/shoulder belt still does not operate properly check and see if the Automatic Locking retractor (ALR) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, system is activated.
Page 175: Folding Rear Seat (Convertible)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 FOLDING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk area. Pull the left side seatback release knob to fold down the left side seatback. Pull the right side seatback release knob to fold down the right side seatback.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to lifting either seatback to the upright WARNING! position, be sure that the seat belt is brought forward to avoid trapping it behind the seatback. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 177: Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold TUMBLING REAR SEAT (SEDAN) To provide additional storage in the cargo area, each rear down the rear seatback. seat can be tumbled forward. CAUTION! It is important that the front seats be pulled forward to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pull the release handle located on the outboard side of the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward. Tumbling Seat Strap To return the rear seat to it’s upright latched position, rotate the seat cushion rearward to latch the seat.
Page 179: Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 TUMBLING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE) To tumble the seat forward use the following procedure: To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be 1. The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk tumbled forward.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. From inside the vehicle, fold the rear seat back down flat. Tumbling Rear Seat 4. Attach the cinching tether strap, located at the side of the seat cushion, onto the hook bar on the center trim Folding Rear Seat Back panel and tighten by pulling the cinching strap until the 3.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Cinching Tether Strap Releasing Cinching Tether Strap To return the tumbling rear seat to the latched (normal) 2. Disconnect the cinching tether strap. position use the following procedure: NOTE: The strap should be reinstalled in the side 1.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to rotating the seat cushions rearward, be NOTE: Prior to lifting either seatback to the upright sure that the rear seat belt buckles are secured with the position, be sure that the seat belt is brought forward to straps, so that the buckles are accessible.
Page 183: Rear Seat Removal (Sedan)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of REAR SEAT REMOVAL (SEDAN) The rear seats can be removed to provide more cargo the seat. Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward. space.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Lift up the release levers to disengage the seat from the NOTE: Small rollers on the bottom of the folded seat floor attachments. and a handle at the top allow the seat to be easily moved when removed from the vehicle.
Page 185: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Then move the secondary hood latch (safety latch) lo- To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull cated under the front edge of the hood, slightly to the the primary hood release lever located under the left side right of center, and raise the hood.
Page 186: Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver’s side of the LIGHTS engine compartment to secure the hood in the open Map/Reading Lights (Sedan) position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the the inner hood surface.
Page 187: Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Map/Reading Lights (Convertible) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, these lights, located under the rearview mirror can be turned on by switches located at the base of the rearview mirror.
Page 188: Multi-Function Control Lever
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multi-Function Control Lever Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation Lights of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior first detent for parking light operation.
Page 189: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lever up or down.
Page 190: Fog Lights - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Turn Signals Fog Lamp Control The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function Control Lever.
Page 191: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 192: Passing Light
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off.
Page 193: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Windshield Washers Mist Feature To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 194: Windshield Wiper Operation
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For allow the wipers to return to the park position before maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob turning off the engine.
Page 195: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the Park position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation. TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the multifunction control lever and move the steering wheel up or down, as desired.
Page 196: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.
Page 197: To Set At A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To Deactivate: WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever towards you CANCEL, or normal brake or clutch Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed when not in use is dangerous.
Page 198: Manual Transaxle
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 2 mph (3 WARNING! km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will Speed Control can be dangerous where the system increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.
Page 199: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Vehicles equipped with four speed automatic transaxles may experience a downshift to third gear while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift to third gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control.
Page 200: Programming Homelink
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the training the transceiver.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may when programming. require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and then turns to a constant light, continue with program- ming for a Rolling Code. 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “Learn”...
Page 203: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of 7.
Page 204: Using Homelink
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when BUTTON fully trained. To re-program a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time.
Page 205: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when GENERAL INFORMATION the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS two conditions: If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here...
Page 206: Power Sunroof (Sedan Only) - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF (SEDAN ONLY) — IF Turn the Ignition Key to the ACC or ON position, press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the sunroof. EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading lamp. The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full open.
Page 207: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 To close the sunroof, hold the switch in the forward WARNING! position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown condition until the switch is pushed forward again.
Page 208: Sunroof Maintenance
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 There is one optional power outlet located in the right The Rear Power Outlet is powered directly by the battery. rear cargo area. As an option, fuse #11 in the Integrated Power Module (IPM), may be repositioned to allow power to come from the ignition switch only when in the ON or ACC posi- tions.
Page 210: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CONSOLE FEATURES The console has two front cup holders, a removable coin CAUTION! holder, 12 volt power outlet and a front storage tray. There are three additional cup holders; one is molded in •...
Page 211: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 STORAGE CAUTION! Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin • Many accessories that can be plugged into the 12 volt power outlet, draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use; i.e. cellular phones, etc.
Page 212: Storage Pockets
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console provides a sliding armrest with two Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raise unique storage compartments under the lid. the upper cover. Inside is an area to store a cell phone and other miscellaneous items.
Page 213: Position 1 (Top)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! • To avoid tipping, lock the shelf securely in all positions. • Do not drive this vehicle with the liftgate open, or use the shelf as a seat. • Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious or fatal injury.
Page 214: Position 2 (Middle)
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 (Middle) WARNING! Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the middle guides and slide forward. Press down on the Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 2 back of the shelf panel to lock it into place.
Page 215: Position 5 (Table)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! When in the vertical position, the rear shelf panel should not be used as a barrier for large objects in the cargo area when the seatbacks folded down. In an accident objects could strike the seatbacks or occu- pants causing serious or fatal injury.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Twist the knob on the underside of the panel and lower the shelf leg. Rear Shelf Panel Position 5 WARNING! Rear Shelf Leg Release Knob 3. Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 5 labeled on the rear scuff plate.
Page 217: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED To adjust the crossbars with bottom-style releases (if The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the equipped), depress the button and slide the crossbar to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the next locking position.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not Cargo must be securely tied before driving your exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the lbs (68 kg).
Page 219: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 REAR WINDOW FEATURES NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes of operation. Each following activation of the Electric Rear Window Defroster defroster will last for five minutes. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window.
Page 220: Adding Washer Fluid
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” before returning to the set position.
Page 221: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....222 Odometer Display ..... 239 Instrument Cluster—Base .
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ... . . 244 Operating Instructions - CD Mode ..255 Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . . 268 Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped) ......275 Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) .
Page 224: Instrument Panel Features
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Vent 5 - Radio 9 - TRAC Off 13 - Hazard Lights 2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Assist Handle 10 - Climate Controls 14 - Rear Window Defroster* 3 - Power Windows 7 - Glove Compartment 11 - Storage Cubby...
Page 225: Instrument Cluster-Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—BASE...
Page 226: Instrument Cluster-Premium
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—PREMIUM...
Page 227: Instrument Cluster-Turbo
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO...
Page 228: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. 1. Fuel Gauge Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the the pointer drops back into the normal range.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 5. Tachometer As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 8. Odometer/Trip Odometer replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading A vacuum fluorescent display indicates the total distance before and after the service so that the correct mileage can the vehicle has been driven. Also, the cluster will display, be determined.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, 12. Charging System Light poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after This light shows the status of the electrical charg- engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light ing system.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic If Equipped system.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. WARNING! If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the will still be critically hot until the light goes out. ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. 18.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Oil Pressure Light come on during starting, stays on, or comes on while Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come driving, have the system checked by an authorized on and remain on when the ignition switch is dealer.
Page 237: Compass Mini Trip Computer (Cmtc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If EQUIPPED Equipped NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, On vehicles equipped with Electronic Vehicle Informa- eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass.
Page 238: Compass/Temperature Display
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the following Compass/Temperature Display messages will display in the window below the fuel and Compass Variance engine temperature gauge: Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the E .
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: Magnetic materials such as a laptop computer, cell phone, and PDA’s (anything with a battery), should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel. This is where the compass sensor is located. To Set the Variance Start the engine, and leave the transmission gear selector lever in the PARK position.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminat- If the compass appears to be inaccurate, you may wish to ing the need to manually calibrate the compass. When manually calibrate the compass. Prior to calibrating the the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and compass, make sure the proper compass variance value the CAL indicator message will flash in the EVIC until...
Page 241: Odometer Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle Trip Odometer (ODO) in one or more complete 360 degree circles under 5 mph This display shows the distance traveled since the last (8 km/h) in an area free from power lines, large metallic reset.
Page 242: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. (EVIC) – If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauge.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in (au- When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following tomatic transmissions) or vehicle is in motion (manual messages. transmissions). • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) •...
Page 244: Evic Functions
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) EVIC Functions • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
Page 245: Compass/Temperature/Audio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Compass/Temperature/Audio Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous facing, the outside temperature and the current radio...
Page 246: Elapsed Time
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Use the EVIC button to display one of the following Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset choices: when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed Language time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON When in this display you may select different languages or START position.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned your selection.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Display English or Metric large metallic objects, until the “CAL” indicator in the The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. changed between English and Metric. NOTE: Keep all magnetic objects, such as laptop com- Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until puters, cell phones and PDA’s (anything with a battery)
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press and release the EVIC button several times until Compass Variance the EVIC displays the Personal Settings (Customer Pro- Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic grammable Features) menu. North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic 3.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the gear selector lever in PARK. 2. Press and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) menu. 3.
Page 252: Setting The Analog Clock
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument Radio Broadcast Signals panel, press and hold the button until the setting is The radio will provide excellent reception under most correct.
Page 253: Electrical Disturbances
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Electrical Disturbances SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception.
Page 254: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). position to operate the radio.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Clock Setting Procedure MUTE button mutes the microphone. 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for trol.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Page 257: Operating Instructions - Cd Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operating Instructions - CD Mode repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display position to operate the radio.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio SCAN Button (CD Mode) OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. player.
Page 259: Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which feature.
Page 260: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the No function. speakers. MUTE will display. Press the MUTE button a RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) second time and the sound from the speakers will return. No function.
Page 261: Sales Code Raq - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands-Free Phone, And Video Entertainment Systems (Ves™) Capabilities
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES™) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. RAQ Radio Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next the ON/VOL a second time to turn off the radio. listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for trol. the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if 3.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. display. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak- Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade ers.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Toggle the PTY button to select the following format Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display types: Oldies Oldies Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display Personality Personality No program type or Public Public None undefined Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Adult Hits Adult_Hits...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is You may add a second station to each pushbutton by displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press station with the same selected PTY name.
Page 267: Operating Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio CAUTION! Play) This CD player will accept 4 3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC The use of other sized discs may damage the CD position to operate the radio.
Page 268: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next Play) selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to LOAD/ EJECT - Load return to the beginning of the current selection, or return Press the LOAD/EJECT button and the push-...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc TIME Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
Page 270: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode Supported Media (Disc Types) for CD Audio Play) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will • Level 1: 12 (including a separator and a not play the file.
Page 272: Operating Instructions - (Cd Mode For Mp3 Audio Play)
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 273: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, LOAD/EJECT - Load the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- the CD is removed and there are other CDs in the radio, button with the corresponding number where...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the MSG or INFO button while in the Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or message display priority mode or elapsed time display move through available folders. Press the TUNE control priority mode will display the song title for each file.
Page 275: Satellite Radio - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- Number (ESN/SID) ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio lite Radio.
Page 276: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref, And Raq, Radios
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ESN/SID Access With RAQ Radios Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons appears in the display.
Page 277: Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The equipped) radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your moving on to the next channel.
Page 278: Pty Button Seek
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PTY Button SEEK Reception Quality When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the button within five seconds. The channel will change to following reasons. the next channel that matches the program type selected.
Page 279: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 8. Do not play discs that are small in size or have To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the irregular shapes. following precautions: RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in surface.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains Mode Control (Air Direction) R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer The mode control allows you to in the upper atmosphere. choose from several patterns of air distribution.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the Defrost upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer Air is directed through the windshield and side air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved window demist outlets.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control CAUTION! Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the If the Defroster is not working the windshield and passenger compartment. The blue windows may become fogged and your visibility will area of the scale indicates cooler be greatly diminished.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Air Conditioning MAX A/C Rotate this control to engage the To quickly cool the vehicle interior Air Conditioning. A lamp will il- follow the steps listed below: luminate when the Air Condition- ing System is engaged NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage 1.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: Continuous use of the recirculate mode may • Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor, mix or make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may defrost modes. occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. •...
Page 285: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Operating Tips Control Settings Chart...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Summer Operation Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild Vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, use the coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to A/C, PANEL and blower controls.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 291 Automatic Transaxle — If Equipped ..294 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped ....299 Tire Safety Information ....313 AutoStick Operation .
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Replacement Tires ..... 328 MMT In Gasoline ..... 338 Alignment And Balance .
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight ....348 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 356 Towing Requirements ....349 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Towing Tips .
Page 293: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by inad- WARNING! vertently moving the gear selector lever or by press- ing the accelerator pedal.
Page 294: Manual Transaxle
292 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSAXLE WARNING! Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the gear Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it selector lever in NEUTRAL. started.
Page 295: If The Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded. To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 296: Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped
294 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart should be used as a guide in deter- CAUTION! mining the amount of engine idle time required to sufficiently cool down the turbocharger before shut Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following down, depending upon the type of driving and the precautions are not observed: amount of cargo.
Page 297: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 step on the brake pedal and depress the gear selector WARNING! lever knob button before shifting out of PARK. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will function PARK, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher normally, except you may be able to shift the vehicle from than idle speed.
Page 298: Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
296 STARTING AND OPERATING feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and In the event that the problem has been momentary, the stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears. service.
Page 299: Gear Ranges For The Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 GEAR RANGES FOR THE FOUR-SPEED WARNING! AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is PARK running.
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that CAUTION! you have engaged the transmission gear selector lever into the PARK position: Before shifting the gear selector lever out of PARK, • When shifting the gear selector lever into PARK, you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and gear selector lever are released.
Page 301: Starting And Operating 299
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 When frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the [1] Low DRIVE/OVERDRIVE range, such as when operating the This range should be used for maximum engine braking vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, when descending steep grades. In this range, up shifts traveling into strong head winds, or while towing trail- will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down ers), use the [3] range.
Page 302: Autostick Operation
300 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Operation Move the lever back to the OVERDRIVE position to shift The AUTOSTICK position is just below the OVERDRIVE out of the AUTOSTICK mode. position and is identified by the word “AUTOSTICK”. AUTOSTICK General Information When you place the gear selector lever in the •...
Page 303: Manual Transaxle Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 • While in the AUTOSTICK mode, Speed Control will MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION — IF only function in third or fourth gear. EQUIPPED Downshifting out of third gear will turn off the speed WARNING! control. • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode...
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As Use each gear in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Be you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- sure the gear selector lever is in FIRST gear, (not THIRD), tor pedal.
Page 305: 2.4 Liter Turbo - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 2.4 LITER TURBO — IF EQUIPPED The neutral position of the gear selector lever is located between THIRD and FOURTH gear. This is the position the gear selector lever will return to automatically when neutral is selected. When shifting into FIFTH gear, be sure to press the gear selector lever all the way to the right to avoid accidentally selecting THIRD gear.
Page 306: Manual Transaxle - Recommended Shift Speeds
304 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSAXLE — RECOMMENDED SHIFT Table 2 - Manual Transaxle Maximum Performance SPEEDS Shift Speeds In mph (km/h) To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy, Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 it should be upshifted as listed in Table 1.
Page 307: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is down to SECOND or FIRST gear when descending a moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The chime steep grade.
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless selector lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade.
Page 309: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 BRAKE SYSTEM If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as bility, the remaining system will still function with some standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for loss of overall braking effectiveness.
Page 310: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - If Equipped
308 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- performance under most braking conditions. The system ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase automatically “pumps”...
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 The ABS telltale light monitors the Anti-Lock When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you Brake System. The light will come on when the may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some ignition switch is turned to the ON position related motor noises.
Page 312: Power Steering
310 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end POWER STEERING of the stop. The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability These are all normal characteristics of ABS. in tight spaces.
Page 313: Traction Control System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The Traction Control System (TCS) will improve accel- eration and steering on slippery surfaces by reducing tire Continued operation with reduced power steering spin. The system reduces wheel slip and maintains assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING The system is always in the “ON” mode unless: This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for • The TCS OFF switch has been used to turn the system about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled.
Page 315: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 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 correspond- ing to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 318: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
316 STARTING AND OPERATING located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN Tire Identification Number (TIN) on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, vehicle.
Page 319: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to kg) {(since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs (295 calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci- kg)}.
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 323: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and accidents. increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the •...
Page 324: Tire Inflation Pressures
322 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal Information” section of this manual. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
Page 326: Radial Ply Tires
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 327: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 328: Tire Spinning
326 STARTING AND OPERATING original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your Tire Spinning vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without...
Page 329: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 330: Replacement Tires
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 331: Alignment And Balance
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension readings.
Page 332: Tire Chains
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. SNOW TIRES Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and during Winter.
Page 333: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” different loads and perform different steering, driving, Section of this manual.
Page 334: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - If Equipped
332 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no EQUIPPED adjustment for this increased pressure. • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn •...
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) CAUTION! in order for the TPMS to receive this information. • The TPMS has been optimized for the original − For example, your vehicle may have a recom- equipment tires and wheels.
Page 336: Base System - If Equipped
334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or the tire.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings fault still exists. The TPM Light will turn off when the The TPM Light will illuminate in the instrument fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure due to any of the following: is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Page 338: General Information
336 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will to receive this information.
Page 339: Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engines
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINES The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- 2.4L AND 2.4L STANDARD TURBO ENGINES vide excellent performance and durability of engine and 2.4L standard engines are designed to meet fuel system components.
Page 340: Mmt In Gasoline
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or It is even more important to look for gasolines without E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels manufacturer.
Page 341: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, WARNING! damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 342: Adding Fuel
340 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door windows fully open.
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
Page 344: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light properly.
Page 345: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment with your vehicle.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The maximum height and maximum width of the front of axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles a trailer.
Page 347: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Max. GTW Class tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the (Gross Trailer Wt.) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 349: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note 1) 2.4L N/A and 2.4L Turbo/ 20 Sq Ft 1000 lbs (454 kg)
Page 350: Trailer And Tongue Weight
348 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 351: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Consider the following items when computing the TOWING REQUIREMENTS weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are recom- • The tongue weight of the trailer. mended: •...
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the • Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough •...
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 • When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a for proper tire replacement procedures.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 WARNING! lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- CAUTION! tem and cause it to fail.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- or seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 356: Towing Tips
354 STARTING AND OPERATING TOWING TIPS Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The OVERDRIVE/DRIVE range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the [3] range should be selected.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level Towing Tips — Cooling System before towing. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If • City Driving Equipped) When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission •...
Page 358: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
356 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground. MOTORHOME, ETC.) If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) may be towed with all four wheels on the ground, in a forward direction, at any legal highway speed, for any...
Page 359: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....358 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....369 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 360: Hazard Warning Flasher
358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may wear down your battery.
Page 361 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) CAUTION! mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme- diately and call for service. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.
Page 362: Jacking And Tire Changing
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 363: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 JACK LOCATION SPARE TIRE STOWAGE The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the right rear The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the side trim panel in the cargo area. vehicle by means of a hook/basket mechanism. To re- move or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive”...
Page 364: Preparations For Jacking
362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal WARNING! Lift up the cover and fit the jack-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until you can remove the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the swivel hook from the stowage basket.
Page 365: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from Jack Warning Label the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
Page 366 364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: vehicle: •...
Page 367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 NOTE: If equipped with a center cap that covers the the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly wheel nuts, pry off the cap using the small end of the lug engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be wrench.
Page 368 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, WARNING! using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel obtained to install the spare tire.
Page 369: Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW free. Stow the lug wrench, and jack in their designated BATTERY location. Secure all parts using the means provided. WARNING! WARNING! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever...
Page 370 368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park WARNING! that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake, place auto- Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it matic transaxle in PARK (manual transaxle in NEU- started.
Page 371: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- WARNING! lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow position.
Page 372: Traction
370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
Page 373: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WARNING! With Ignition Key Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Four Speed Automatic Transaxle ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi- age or failure.
Page 374: Without The Ignition Key
372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transaxles Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed CAUTION! with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam- ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not in...
Page 375: Convertible Top Manual Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low battery, etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible top, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw, which is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage area.
Page 376 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using the latch handle raise the top until the two pins 6. Raise the handle into the stowed position. seat themselves in the windshield header. 7. Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by 4.
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2.4L Turbo Engine Compartment ... . 378 Engine Oil ......384 2.4L Engine Compartment .
Page 378 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery ....392 Automatic Transaxle ....408 Air Conditioner Maintenance .
Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Bulb Replacement ..... . 425 Center High Mounted Stop Light ..428 Headlights .
Page 380: 2.4L Turbo Engine Compartment
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
Page 381: 2.4L Engine Compartment
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
Page 382: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 383: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can PROGRAMS determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass installed, or damaged.
Page 384 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition key or start the engine. This means that which you can use prior to going to the test station. To your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must should not proceed to the I/M station.
Page 385: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the systems can result in civil penalties being assessed engine running. against you.
Page 386: Maintenance Procedures
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The best time to check the engine oil level is about five The pages that follow contain the required maintenance minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not services determined by the engineers who designed your check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat vehicle.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 • Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain • Stop and Go driving. the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the •...
Page 388 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All Engine Oil Selection Engines” of the Maintenance Schedules section of this For best performance and maximum protection under all manual. types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard equipped with a Non–Turbo Charged Engine then...
Page 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.4L Materials Added To Engine Oils Turbo Engines The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi- SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to temperatures.
Page 390: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection Special tools are required to properly measure tension All of this manufacturers engines have a full-flow type and to restore belt tension to factory specifications. Also, disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- check belt routing to make sure there is no interference ment.
Page 391: Catalytic Converter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your catalyst as an emission control device. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
Page 392: Engine Timing Belt
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over •...
Page 393: Fuel Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or NOTE: For vehicles with a Turbo engine, a small plugging deposits. Replace if necessary. amount of oil accumulation in the air cleaner box is normal. The amount will depend on driving style. The air FUEL FILTER cleaner box should be cleaned out and a new make-up- A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the...
Page 394: Maintenance-Free Battery
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY WARNING! You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to CAUTION! contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 395: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer It is essential when replacing the cables on the at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to the...
Page 396: Power Steering - Fluid Check
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
Page 397: Front Suspension Ball Joints
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 STEERING LINKAGE WARNING! The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage and damage when other maintenance is Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and performed. with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 398: Windshield Wiper Blades
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES 2. Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the the wiper blade assembly down along the arm.
Page 399: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator have a competent technician inspect the complete ex- antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- flush out the residual water.
Page 400: Cooling System
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 WARNING! months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition coolant.
Page 401 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the “Maintenance Schedules” in Sec- Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en- tion 8 of this manual. gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 402 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your WARNING! local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
Page 404 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be coolant freeze point or replacing coolant.
Page 405: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose rout- ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or •...
Page 406: Fuel System Connections
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS WARNING! Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with tubes and special connects, connections Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and and clamps which have unique material characteristics to possibly an accident.
Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be done when- sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu- ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil lar attention should be made to examining those hose change.
Page 408 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid. Refer Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” for the correct if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- fluid type.
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 WARNING! WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in point than the recommended MOPAR DOT 3 prod- spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the uct or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to FMVSS brake fluid catching fire.
Page 410: Automatic Transaxle
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are position ending with the lever in “P” (Park). contained within a single housing. 5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle.
Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the Fluid And Filter Changes filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be overfill. changed as follows: Maintenance schedule “A”—Non Turbo Charged En- CAUTION! gines –...
Page 412: Manual Transaxle
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid Fluid Level Check and filter should be changed. Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a Special Additives point not more that 3/16”...
Page 413: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM What Causes Corrosion? CORROSION Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- The most common causes are: graphic locations and usage.
Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ packaged and sealed.
Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 • For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-Purpose Glass Surfaces Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household- type glass cleaner.
Page 418: Convertible Top Care
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Dry with a soft tissue.
Page 419: General Cleaning
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 CAUTION! CAUTION! Avoid high pressure car washes, as they can damage Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. the top material. Also, increased water pressure may Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- force water past the weather strips. vents, petroleum distillates or plasticizers.
Page 420: Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure CAUTION! For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn stains, apply Mopar Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner (part Avoid getting Scotchguard_ on the surrounding number 05012245AA) to the complete stain, extending 2 weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to inches (50 mm) beyond the stain.
Page 421: Integrated Power Module (Ipm)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center Fuse contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of Power Top each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside 40 Amp...
Page 422 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse IOD Sw/ 20 Amp Yel- Ign Run/ Pwr Mir/ Acc Inverter 10 Amp Red Ocm Steer- Pwr run/ 20 Amp Yel- ing Cntrl...
Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse IOD Feed IGN RUN 10 Amp Red CVT Mod/ Hvac/ 10 Amp Red Mod_Wcm Compass Sensor ASD Relay 40 Amp Contact...
Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse IGN RUN ABS MOD/ 10 Amp Red Only ORC 10 Amp Red J1962 Feed Conn/PCM IGN RUN 30 Amp ABS Valve 10 Amp Red...
Page 425: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your • When installing the Integrated Power Module battery. You may: cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- •...
Page 426: Replacement Bulbs
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Low Beam Headlight ....9006XS High Beam Headlight ....9005XS LIGHT BULBS —...
Page 427: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights CAUTION! Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. 1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield, located in the front wheel well opening. 3.
Page 428: Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights Front Fog Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield, 1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash located in the front wheel well opening. shield to gain access to the fog light. 2.
Page 429: Tail/Stop, And Rear Turn Signal Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace. 1. Remove the screw attaching the tail light housing and Back Up Lights remove the housing from the vehicle. 2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from the housing.
Page 430: Maintaining Your Vehicle
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. To remove the backup lamp, you must take a fiber Center High Mounted Stop Light stick and slide it along the inboard side of the lamp and 1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL compress a spring clip to allow it to partially pop out to cover.
Page 431: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 15 Gallons 56.7 Liters Engine Oil-With Filter 2.4 Liter Engines (Use API Certified 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil.) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 6.5 qts 6.2 Liters...
Page 432: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS ENGINE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile For- Engine Coolant mula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your Engine Oil (2.4L Standard, 2.4L Standard Turbo) engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 433: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 CHASSIS FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MS9602. Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is Brake Master Cylinder acceptable.
Page 435 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..434 Schedule “A”—Non Turbo ....448 Maintenance Schedule ....434 Schedule “A”—Turbo .
Page 436: Emissions Control System Maintenance
434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type There are three maintenance schedules that show re- must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure quired service for your vehicle. the continued proper functioning of the emission control First is Schedule “B”—ALL ENGINES.
Page 437 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- Second is Schedule “A”—NON TURBO. It is for vehicles vice).† that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule B —ALL ENGINES. • Off-road or desert operation. Third is Schedule “A”—TURBO.
Page 438 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct At Each Stop for Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for warmed engine is shut off.
Page 439: Schedule "B"-All Engines
SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 437 • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km). SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Follow schedule “B”—All Engines if you usually operate • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high your vehicle under one or more of the following condi- speeds during hot weather, above 90°...
Page 440 438 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and schedule “A”—NON TURBO in the maintenance sched- replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 ule section of this manual. km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is schedule “B—All Engines”...
Page 441 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 439 Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary.* Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as nec-...
Page 442 440 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 443 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 441 Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Change the brake fluid.
Page 444 442 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 445 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 443 Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and re- place as necessary.* Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 446 444 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Change the brake fluid.
Page 447 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 445 Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 448 446 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES Miles 123,000 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 (Kilometers) (205 000) (210 000) (215 000) (220 000) (225 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as necessary.*...
Page 449 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 447 Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 450: Schedule "A"-Non Turbo
448 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires.
Page 451 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 449 Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 452 450 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings.
Page 453 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 451 Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000) [Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary.
Page 454 452 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO Miles 144,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (240 000) (250 000) [Months] [144] [150] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. * ‡ Replace the air cleaner filter. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer Inspection and service should also be performed anytime to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Page 455: Schedule "A"-Turbo 453
SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO 453 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO Miles 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings.
Page 456 454 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 (Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles.
Page 457 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO 455 Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (104 000) (112 000) (120 000) (128 000) (136 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 458 456 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000) [Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs.
Page 459 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO 457 Miles 110,000 115,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (177 000) (185 000) (193 000) [Month] [132] [138] [144] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect the PCV Valve and replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.
Page 461: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your In Mexico Contact ..... 462 Vehicle ......461 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Prepare For The Appointment .
Page 462 460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....465 Traction Grades ..... . 467 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 463: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 464: Daimlerchrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to your authorized DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer dealer’s service manager first.
Page 465: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- Impaired (TDD/TTY) tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 466: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your authorized dealer. They will help Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain you keep your vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS...
Page 467: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 465 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 468 466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.
Page 469: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi- TIRE QUALITY GRADES cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, The following tire grading categories were established by service practices, and differences in road characteristics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 470: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades
468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 471 INDEX...
Page 472 470 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....308 Alignment and Balance ....329 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 473 INDEX 471 Shifting ......297 Master Cylinder ..... . . 406 Special Additives .
Page 474 472 INDEX Cargo Compartment Clean Air Gasoline ..... . . 337 Luggage Carrier ..... . . 215 Cleaning Carrier, Luggage .
Page 475 INDEX 473 Convertible Top Maintenance ....416 Customer Assistance ..... 461 Convertible Top Manual Override .
Page 476 474 INDEX Door Opener, Garage ..... 197 Emission Control System Maintenance ..381,434 Downshifting ......304 Engine .
Page 477 INDEX 475 Ethanol ....... 337 Fluid Level Checks Event Data Recorder ....70,105 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 478 476 INDEX Ethanol ......337 Gasoline, Clean Air ..... . 337 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
Page 479 INDEX 477 Headlights Infant Restraint ..... . . 73,107 Bulb Replacement ..... . 425 Information Center, Vehicle .
Page 480 478 INDEX Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....15 Center Mounted Stop ....428 Key-In Reminder .
Page 481 INDEX 479 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....233 Maintenance, General ..... 384 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
Page 482 480 INDEX Mini-Trip Computer ..... . 235 Oil, Engine ......384,429 Mirrors .
Page 483 INDEX 481 Overheating, Engine ..... . 358 Seats ....... 165 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .
Page 484 482 INDEX Radio (Sound Systems) ....251,259 Replacement Tires ..... . . 328 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .
Page 485 INDEX 483 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..52 Power ......165 And Pregnant Women .
Page 486 484 INDEX Severe Service ......437 Steering Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle ....304 Linkage .
Page 487 INDEX 485 Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... . . 316 Radial ......324 Tire Markings .
Page 488 486 INDEX Trailer Towing ......343 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Cooling System Tips ....355 Entry) .
Page 489 INDEX 487 Universal Transmitter ..... 197 Washer, Rear ......217 Unleaded Gasoline .
Page 490 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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