2005 Chrysler Sebring Owners Manual

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter engine. ** Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Rotate the tires. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- sions warranty. ** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). *** 2.4 liter PZEV only.

SCHEDULE “B” 259

144,000
(232 000)

147,000
(237 000)

150,000
(241 000)

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

260 SCHEDULE “A”

SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. ** Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Rotate the tires.

6,000
(10 000)

12,000
(19 000)

18,000
(29 000)

24,000
(38 000)

30,000
(48 000)

36,000
(58 000)

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

[36]

42,000
(67 000)

48,000
(77 000)

54,000
(86 000)

60,000
(96 000)

66,000
(106 000)

72,000
(115 000)

SCHEDULE “A” 261

[60]

[66]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re- quired. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. * Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter en- gine. ** Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter engine. Rotate the tires.

[42]

[48]

[54]

[72]

M

262 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter en- gine. ** Replace the spark plugs on 2.7 liter en- gine. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2.7 liter engine. Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine. Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter engine. ***

78,000
(125 000)

84,000
(134 000)

90,000
(144 000)

96,000
(154 000)

100,000
(160 000)

102,000
(163 000)

105,000
(168 000)

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

[105]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter en- gine. *** Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. Rotate the tires.

SCHEDULE “A” 263

78,000
(125 000)

84,000
(134 000)

90,000
(144 000)

96,000
(154 000)

100,000
(160 000)

102,000
(163 000)

105,000
(168 000)

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

[105]

M

264 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. ** Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engine.** Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter engine. Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter en- gine. ** Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles. Rotate the tires.

108,000
(174 000)

[108]

114,000
(183 000)

[114]

120,000
(193 000)

126,000
(203 000)

132,000
(212 000)

138,000
(222 000)

[120]

[126]

[132]

[138]

SCHEDULE “A” 265

144,000
(232 000)

[144]

150,000
(241 000)

[150]

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engine.*** Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. ** Rotate the tires. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- sions warranty. ** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). *** 2.4 liter PZEV only. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

266 SCHEDULE “A”

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 9

268 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a

minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process.

• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: • Owner’s name and address • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) • Dealership name • Vehicle identification number • Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 269

DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001
In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty.

270 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 271

U.S. ONLY

272 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of

Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes).

• Service Manuals.

These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams and charts.

• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.

Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 273

• Owner’s Manuals.

These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

Call Toll Free at 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com or www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals

274 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

WARNING!

The traction grade is based on braking (straight- ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) performance.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 275

WARNING!

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.

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

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278 INDEX

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 222
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Aiming Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 211
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,133
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . 132,138
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,214
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,38,40,49,90
Airbag Light Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Airbag, Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,39
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . 221,222,243
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Anti-Theft Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,18
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Automatic Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,149,227,244
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,148
Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,244
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Special Additives

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194,213
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Keyless Transmitter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 22
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,213
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Belts, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,224
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Light

INDEX 279

Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . 147,149
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . 48
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,239
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Bulbs, Light

Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . 243
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Caps, Filler

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . 124
Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,109,112
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,113,118,120
CD Changer CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,114,116,124
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Central Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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280 INDEX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Charging System Light Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Headlights Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wood Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Compact Disc Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,106
Compact Disc Player Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rubber and Plastic Components . . . . . . . . . . 224
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,243,244
Selection of Coolant Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . 212
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Customer Assistance

. . . . . . . . . . 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,130,135
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Dipsticks

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Disposal

Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Door Ajar Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Driving

On Slippery Surfaces

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

INDEX 281

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Electronic Speed Control Emergency, In Case of

Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,25
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . 204,246
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,202
Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,202
Compartment Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,244
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fails to Start Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,243
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,243,244
Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208,243

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Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 246
Timing Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,177,219
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Exterior Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Filters

Flashers

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,244
Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Turn Signal Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Flat Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Flexible Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,209
Engine Oil Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,92,240
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Clean Air Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,243
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Gasoline Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Gauges

Coolant Temperature Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

INDEX 283

Speedometer Tachometer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,21
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,91
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . 68
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,133
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Hood Latch Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

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Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hood Release Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,227

Ignition

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,89
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keys Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Latch Plate Latches

. . . . . 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,216
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,64
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,40,49,90
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94,151

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,68
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Exterior Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,92,240
Front Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

INDEX 285

Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 91
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Traction Control Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,67,91,239
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Loading Vehicle

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160,179

Locks

Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Cylinder Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
(LATCH) Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

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Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Light Duty Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,204
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,272
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,243,244
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,244
Filter Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,208
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,208
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208,243
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209,243
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,204
Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
. . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Overdrive Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,272

Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Parking Brake Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . . . 246
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . 160
Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Seats Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

INDEX 287

Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Pretensioners

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . 75,78
Programming Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,75,78

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . 222
Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109,114,123,126
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Radio Remote Controls Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,109,114
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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. . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Remote Sound System Controls Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Replacement Tires Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 31
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,41,46
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,244
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,13
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Side Window Demisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,136
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,168
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,90
Speed Control Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Steering

Cold Weather Engine Fails to Start

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,215
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sun Roof

INDEX 289

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . 34
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Temperature Control, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 92,187
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . 160
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,164,274
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,188
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,188
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160,161
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,164
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,196,197
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,90,155
Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,155
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Warnings Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,149,227
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Transmission

Range Indicator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,25
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,91
Turn Signals

Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Universal Transmitter

Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,179
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Warning, Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,218
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,81

INDEX 291

Power

Window Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,39
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,218
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,68,217
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Wood Trim Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

10

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

10

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

▫ Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) For 2.4L —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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 manufac- turer’s dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory- trained technicians 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 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 on a stamped plate on the left front corner on the body of the vehicle, visible through the windshield. This number also ap- pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label as a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment.

Vehicle Identification Number

Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) for 2.4L — If Equipped

If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification NOTE: number (VIN) contains a ⬙J⬙ then your vehicle is equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) package. NOTE: There are specific instructions regarding when to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the PZEV package. Please refer to the Maintenance Sched- ules section in your owner’s manual for specific mainte- nance instructions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 7

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
䡵 Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
䡵 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

▫ Power Door Locks

▫ Central Locking — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ Door Ajar Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ Automatic Unlock On Exit — Only Available If

Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled . . . . . . . . .18

▫ “Child Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ To Unlock The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫ To Use The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
▫ To Program Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . .21
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
䡵 Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
▫ Tamper Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
▫ Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . .23
䡵 Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . .25
䡵 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .33
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .34
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .48
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.

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Ignition Key Removal

Ignition Key Positions

Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position. Turn the key to the Lock position and remove the key.

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If you try to remove the key before you place NOTE: the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key clockwise slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system may trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

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.

Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC position, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not recognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then shut off. The system will allow the engine to be started and run (for 2
seconds) up to six times after which the starter motor will be disabled and the engine will not crank. 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. • Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed Pass™ devices held too close to the ignition key when starting the vehicle may cause problems when attempting to start the vehicle. These devices cannot damage the Sentry Key System, but can cause a momentary problem when attempting to start the engine. If a problem

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occurs, remove the Sentry Key from the key ring and restart the vehicle. Pagers, cell phones, walkmans, etc., have no effect on this system.

The Theft Alarm Light, located on the instrument cluster to the right of the fuel gauge, will illuminate for about 3
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the On position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key, the theft alarm light will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobilized. If the Theft Alarm Light remains On during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. 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.

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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 System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition On for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15
seconds. Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key. 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash.

Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key. 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition 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. Repeat this process to program up to a total of 8 keys. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference 2. this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation

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WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will come on when you open any door, unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (if so equipped) or central unlock (if so equipped). They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition after you close all doors.

DOOR LOCKS

WARNING!

For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and when you park and leave the vehicle.

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Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel located to the front of the door handle. Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock.

Door Lock Plunger

If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle until you pull up the lock plungers.

Central Locking — If Equipped All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the key to the LOCK position. The double activation feature requires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock two times within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doors at once. Door Ajar Warning If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely closed, the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis- play and a chime will sound once. The odometer display will reappear once the door is closed. Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks The doors will lock automatically, as programmed from the factory, if: 1. The transaxle is in gear, 2. All doors are closed, 3. Vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h), 4. The accelerator pedal is depressed.

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The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.

Ignition Key Position

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3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Automatic Unlock on Exit — Only Available if Automatic Door Locks are Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. This function is disabled as delivered from the factory. Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position. 3. Depress the power door lock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. “Child Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the “child-protection” door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and use a key to move the control near the door latch UP to the “Engage” position as shown on the door label. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can be opened only by using the outside door handle. This will occur even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

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.

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NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the window and open the door with the outside door handle.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit- ter at the vehicle to activate the system.

Child Lock Control

Keyless Entry Transmitter

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press the button twice within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi- nated Entry, the interior lights also come on and remain on for about 30 seconds, when you unlock the doors.

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NOTE: The system may be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To toggle between the first press unlock of the driver’s door