2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Owners Manual

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The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The traction grade is based on braking (straight- ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) performance. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. INDEX 10 360 INDEX Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,297 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,294 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195,293 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,51,61,151 Airbag Light Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,242,310 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Antifreeze Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 299,300,325 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Anti-Theft Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Arming Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,18 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Automatic Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,307 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,327 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,215,216 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Keyless Transmitter Replacement Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,304 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Hoses Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 INDEX 361 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,304 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 59 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 192 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,170 10 362 INDEX Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,297 CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,173,175 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,163,165,172,175 CD Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,194 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Console Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,325,326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Cruise Control Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,316 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,200 Delay Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Deploying, Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Digital Video Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Disposal Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 INDEX 363 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Drive Belts Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Electronic Vehicle Information Center . . . . . . . . . 151 Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 282,330 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Filter 10 364 INDEX Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,251 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,325,326 Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,325 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,60,251,298 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Air Cleaner Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,294 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,326 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Engine Oil Disposal Flashers Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,322,324 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,327 Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,150,323 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,326 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,325 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 INDEX 365 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Speedometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,23,245 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 10 366 INDEX Head Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 113 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Hood Release Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,306 Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Immobilizer Indicator, Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Infant Restraint Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,144 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Interior Fuses Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109,110 Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264,267 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,48 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,108 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,51,61,151 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 INDEX 367 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,321 Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,150,323 Fog Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,321,322 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Interior License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Lights On Reminder Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 10 368 INDEX Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Rear Tail Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,321 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109,112,322,324 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Voltage Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 144 Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Capacities Tires Locks Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Maintenance, Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Light Duty Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Light Duty Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,282 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,104 INDEX 369 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,355 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Octane Rating, Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Odometer Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,326 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Disposal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,326 Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,325 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287,325 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,282 Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Operator Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 10 370 INDEX Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 122 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,263 Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,356 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 229 Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . 124,128,154 . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,124,128 Programmable Electronic Features Programming Transmitters Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,165 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166,194 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,190 INDEX 371 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Rear Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Rear Seating Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rear Wiper/Washer Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,242 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,57 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety, Exhaust Gas Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 10 372 INDEX Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 36 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Seats Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,322,324 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Snow Tires Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,238,265 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Engine Fails to Start Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,294 Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,319 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,319 Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Sulfur in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 42 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 INDEX 373 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Temperature Control, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 144,263 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Theft System Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Theft System Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 229 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,233,357 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 10 374 INDEX Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,230 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,242 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,233 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,147,223 Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,223 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,307 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,307 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,215,216 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Overdrive Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,327 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 INDEX 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,145,322,324 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Vehicle Certification Label Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,254,255 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,319 Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Video Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 144 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,297 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,131 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,297 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 10 376 INDEX Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner’s manual: INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate. 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. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Ignition Key Removal ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .20 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ To Program Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ▫ To Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped . .22 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” . . .22 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 䡵 Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .37 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System 䡵 Windows (BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .59 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK position, then remove the key. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine. The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Immobilizer Light will come on for three (3) seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds), a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new sentry keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. If a programmed key has been lost, see your NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tems memory. The remaining keys must then repro- grammed. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on. NOTE: The overhead console, door courtesy, liftgate and reading lights will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing up on the lock knob on each door trim panel. If the lock knob is up when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled, 2. the transmission is in gear, 3. all doors are closed 4. the vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h) and 5. the doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. The Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section. If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled, 2. the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h), 3. the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK, 4. the driver door is opened (excluding liftgate), 5. the doors were not previously unlocked and 6. the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. To activate the system, open the rear door and move the child lock control, located near the door’s rear latch, to the ON position. When the child lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio trans- mitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the key is in the ignition switch, then all NOTE: buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry system also turns on. If desired, the “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door NOTE: 1st” feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 4 sec- onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. The “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 4 seconds), press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or turn the ignition switch to the ON position. NOTE: When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. To Program Transmitters: Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for details. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to open/close the power liftgate. The liftgate will beep for 2 seconds and then open/close. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the button will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. The liftgate will re-lock automatically within 10 seconds once the liftgate is closed. To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” If desired, the “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” NOTE: feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 4 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons. The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. The table below explains the Lamp Flash options. Function Which Turn Signal Lamps Number of Flashes Lock Unlock 1st Press Unlock All Doors Liftgate All Driver’s Side All All THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a small screwdriver or similar flat object to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together. Make sure there is an even “gap” be- tween the two halves. Test transmitter operation. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park lights will flash, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light, located on the instrument panel below the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center buttons will flash, and the vehicle will not start. If the alarm is triggered and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light only operation the system will then rearm itself. To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. Press a power door lock switch while the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. 2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit- ter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming. If you open a door during this arming period, the system will cancel the arming process. You must repeat one of the previously described arming sequences to rearm the system. To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the ON/START posi- tion will disarm the system. If you disarm the system and access the liftgate area, the system must be rearmed, as described previously, when closing the liftgate. If some- thing has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system. Check the vehicle for tampering. NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system. • Once the alarm is set, and the liftgate button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, on a non-power liftgate vehicle, you have a 30 second one time access THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 into the liftgate area. If the liftgate is not opened within 30 seconds the liftgate will automatically re-lock within 10 seconds. • The system remains armed during liftgate entry, press- ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, if someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The alarm system will be activated when the battery is connected if the system was previously armed. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system. LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switch located in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. The liftgate will not manually open if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). NOTE: • If a power malfunction to the power liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel. • If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. The liftgate will re-lock automatically within 10 seconds once the lift- gate is closed. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the switch located on the overhead console. A beeping signal will sound two seconds before the liftgate starts to open or close. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for any of the close buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press the open button to fully open the liftgate and then press close. • If the liftgate release switch is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. • The power liftgate switches will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below ⫺22° F (⫺30° C) or temperatures above 150° F (65° C). Be sure to remove any build-up of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate switches. • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel which operate the passenger door windows. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position. The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors. When the lock switch is pressed the window controls on the passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen- ger windows will be disabled. Auto Down Feature All the power window switches have an auto down feature. Press the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain 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. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, driver inflatable knee blocker and if equipped, left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • 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. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • 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. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed. 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 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. Pretensioners are designed to work for all size occupants. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten- sioners, both must be replaced. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reacti- vated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or RUN position. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltA- lert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and stow it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - 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. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment in low speed collisions. The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. This vehicle may also be equipped with a driver inflat- able knee blocker located on the instrument panel below the steering column. This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protec- tive covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts, and pretensioners, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee blockers to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Left and right side curtain airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the side curtain airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (refer to section on Child Restraint) should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat appropriate for the size and age of the child. Older children who do not use a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow chil- dren to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has left and right side curtain airbags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate force- fully into the space between you and the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has left and right side curtain airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE sor) “The Front Airbag System” consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module (with integrated impact sen- • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Readiness Light • Interconnecting Wiring • Passenger Knee Impact Blocker • Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker How The Airbag Systems Work • The airbag control module determines if an impact is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the level of collision severity, the control module determines the proper rate of inflation. The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation. The airbag control module will not detect roll over collisions. The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the items listed under “The Front Airbag System”, except the passenger knee blocker, instru- ment panel and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition switch, the front airbags are not on and will not inflate. The airbag control module sends a message to the instrument cluster to turn on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON, then turns the light off. If the airbag control module detects a malfunction in any part of the system, the airbag light will turn on either momen- tarily or continuously. WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the Front Airbags, it signals the inflator THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different front airbag inflation rates are possible, these rates are determined by the airbag control module based on collision severity. The front airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the front airbags inflate to their full size. The front airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. The front airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s and passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through the airbag material and small vent openings towards the instrument panel. In this way the front airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbags to inflate, it signals the inflators on 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and inflates (in about the same time it takes to blink your eyes). A properly belted and seated occupant is less likely to be injured by the force of the airbag or crash event. Items that are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates can reduce the effectiveness of the airbag and also increase the likelihood of injuries to the occu- pants, this especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is about 4 inches (10 cm) thick when it is inflated. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker, it sig- nals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the driver’s knees to help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully in- flates in about 50 milliseconds, this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. It then quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver’s knees. • The Knee Impact Blockers help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbags. Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — If Equipped “Supplemental Side Curtain Airbag System”, on ve- hicles equipped, consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag • Left and Right Side Curtain Airbags Above Side system) Windows • Airbag Control Module • Interconnecting Wiring If An Airbag Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control modules detect a moderate-to-severe col- lision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then immediately deflate. NOTE: A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbag, any or all of the following may occur: • The airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passen- ger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- tions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not be in place to protect you. 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Maintaining Your Airbag System Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho- rized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off. WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee blockers. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags. Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while interval. driving. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- led up in a seat appropriate for their age and size. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats, rather than in the front. 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The lower anchor bars of the LATCH System are located where the seat back meets the seat cushion. In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The

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