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convenience tray.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447

hour. After one hour pull the drawer from the water and dip it back into the water about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse the drawer thoroughly un- der warm running water. Shake the excess water from the drawer and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth. Let the drawer sit in a dish drainer overnight to allow the inside mechanism to dry. Installation Align the drawer so the plastic tracks on the drawer fit into the steel retainer in the instrument panel. Push the drawer forward. You may want to cycle the drawer open and closed a few times to ensure proper operation.

Removing Front Cupholder

Press the stop tab, slide the entire drawer out and remove it from the instrument panel. Cleaning Soak the drawer, with the drawer front facing up, in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for approximately one

448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FUSES — INTEGRATED POWER MODULE An Integrated Power Module (IPM) located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to the graphic below for FUSES/IPM location.

Integrated Power module (IPM)

Cavity

F4

F9

F10

F13

F19

F20

F22

F27

Cartridge

Fuse 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green

Description

Front Wipers

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Front Blower

Electronic Back Light (EBL)

Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 1
Central Amplifier

Seats

Radiator Fan

Description

Cavity

Cavity

F28

F30

F31

F32

Cavity

F1

F2
F3
F5

Cartridge

Fuse 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green

Power Windows

Headlight Washers (Export Only) Power Sliding Door

Power Liftgate

Fog Lights

Description

Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yel- low 15 Amp Blue Left Park/Tail Light 15 Amp Blue Right Park/Tail Light 20 Amp Yel- low

RDO/IP Ignition

F6

F8

F11

F12

F14

F15

F15

F17

F18

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Description

12 Volt Out Ignition or Battery Horn

EWD/ Rear Wiper

Rear Blower

Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yel- low 20 Amp Yel- low 20 Amp Yel- low 25 Amp Natural 20 Amp Yel- low 20 Amp Yel- low 25 Amp Natural 20 Amp Yel- low 15 Amp Blue A/C Clutch

Fuel Pump

Ignition Off Draw (IOD)

Electronic Automatic Transaxle (EATX) Battery ASD

450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity

Mini Fuse

Description

F21

F23
F24

F26

F33

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Ignition Switch Hazard

25 Amp Natural 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yel- low 20 Amp Yel- low 15 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Yel- low

Spare (IOD)

Stop Lamp

CAUTION!

• When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin- ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

The Heated Mirrors, Lower Instrument Panel Power Outlet and Removable Floor Console, when in the front

position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only serviceable by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver’s seat. The Power Windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located under the instrument panel near the steering column. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see your authorized dealer for service.

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: • Remove the 20 Amp mini fuse in the Integrated Power • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the

Module labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).

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air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.

REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS

LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Center & Rear Dome Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Center & Rear Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Front Door Courtesy Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Front Header Reading Lights — If Equipped . . . . . 578
Instrument Cluster Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC74
Liftgate Light(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Overhead Console Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . PC579
Removable Console Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . 194
Visor Vanity Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6501966

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlights

1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod- ule.

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NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace- ment instructions. All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.

Bulb Number LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Back-up, Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, & Sidemarker . . . 3057
Center High-Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Fog Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145
Front Side marker, Park/Turn Signal . . . . . . . . 3457AK Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9007
Headlight (Long Wheel Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13
License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

2. Turn the bulb socket retaining ring or the bulb assem- bly counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb.

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NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide the red release lock rearward and push forward on the connector while depressing the release tab.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights

1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod- ule.

2. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from the headlight module and pull bulb from socket.

3. Replace bulb, reinstall socket and then reinstall the headlight module.

Fog Lights

1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455

Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up Lights

1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two tail light assembly push-in type fasteners, by prying under the fastener head with a large flat screwdriver.

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3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing.

Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)

1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.

4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the light assembly.

2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL.

License Light

1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws.

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly.

Fuel Engine Oil-with filter

Cooling System *

U.S.

20 Gallons

Metric 76 Liters

3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)

5.0 qts

4.7 Liters

3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

13.4 qts

12.6 Liters

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear heater.

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Spark Plugs

Fuel Selection Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering Reservoir

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Mopar 5281090 or equiv. Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com- partment. 87 Octane

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopar威 Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid

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CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 460
䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472

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460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part, which has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor- nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures are below 0° C (32° F). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high • Trailer towing.〫

speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).

vice).〫

• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙B⬙. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

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At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

damage.

Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

as required.

operation.

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo- • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

nents.

SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 96 000
km (60,000 miles) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫. • Day or night temperatures are below 0° C (32° F). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.

SCHEDULE “B” 463

speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).

• Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high • Trailer towing.〫 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

vice).〫

fuel.

464 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the air conditioning filter.

3, 000
(5 000 )

6, 000
(10 000 )

9, 000
(15 000)

12, 000
(20 000)

15, 000
(25 000)

18, 000
(30 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces- sary. Replace the air conditioning filter.

21, 000
(35 000)

24, 000
(40 000)

27, 000
(45 000)

30, 000
(50 000)

33, 000
(55 000)

36, 000
(60 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 465

466 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the air conditioning filter.

39, 000
(65 000)

42, 000
(70 000)

45, 000
(75 000)

48, 000
(80 000)

51, 000
(85 000)

54, 000
(90 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces- sary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 〫 Replace the air conditioning filter.

57, 000
(95 000)

60, 000
(100 000)

63, 000
(105 000)

66, 000
(110 000)

69, 000
(115 000)

72, 000
(120 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 467

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Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if previously changed. Replace the air conditioning filter.

75, 000
(125 000)

78, 000
(130 000)

81, 000
(135 000)

84, 000
(140 000)

87, 000
(145 000)

90, 000
(150 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the spark plugs & ignition cables on 3.3
liter and 3.8 liter engines. Flush and replace the engine coolant. Replace the air conditioning filter.

SCHEDULE “B” 469

93, 000
(155 000)

96, 000
(160 000)

99, 000
(165 000)

102, 000
(170 000)

105, 000
(175 000)

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470 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces- sary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 〫 Replace the air conditioning filter.

108, 000
(180 000)

111, 000
(185 000)

114, 000
(190 000)

117, 000
(195 000)

120, 000
(200 000)

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. 〫 This maintenance is required only for police, taxi, limousine type operation, or trailer towing.

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

SCHEDULE “B” 471

472 SCHEDULE “A”

SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the air conditioning filter.

6, 000
(10 000)

12, 000
(20 000)

18, 000
(30 000)

24, 000
(40 000 )

30, 000
(50 000)

36, 000
(60 000)

[6]

[18]

[12]

[24]

[30]

[36]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces- sary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 102,000 miles, whichever comes first. Replace the air conditioning filter.

42, 000
(70 000)

48, 000
(80 000)

54, 000
(90 000)

60, 000
(100 000)

66, 000
(110 000)

72, 000
(120 000)

SCHEDULE “A” 473

[42]

[48]

[54]

[60]

[66]

[72]

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Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the air conditioning filter.

78, 000
(130 000)

84, 000
(140 000)

90, 000
(150 000)

96, 000
(160 000)

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary. Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60
months. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the spark plugs & ignition cables on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.

SCHEDULE “A” 475

102, 000
(170 000)

[102]

108, 000
(180 000)

[108]

114, 000
(190 000)

[114]

120, 000
(200 000)

[120]

476 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 102,000 miles. Replace the air conditioning filter. ‡ 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.

102, 000
(170 000)

[102]

108, 000
(180 000)

[108]

114, 000
(190 000)

[114]

120, 000
(200 000)

[120]

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.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
䡵 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . . 481
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484 9

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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 your 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

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• 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
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

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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. 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. 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 (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle.

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

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you 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

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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 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. 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.

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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.

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Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories 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.

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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 AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions

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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

WARNING!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing 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 passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

INDEX

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486 INDEX

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,427
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Additives, Fuel Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276,281
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,424
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,293
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . 276,281,286,423
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 277
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,62,71,88,213
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Disposal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 430,431,457
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Auto Down Power Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 286
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,311
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,312

Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438,458
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438,458

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Saving Feature (Protection) Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

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Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,435
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Warning Light Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,435
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 86
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Caps, Filler

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353

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Oil (Engine) Radiator (Coolant Pressure)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Cargo Compartment

Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 274
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Cassette Tape Player Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,87,352
CD (Compact Disc) Changer . . . . . . . 230,237,253,257
CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,231,235,241,244,249,251,257
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . 275
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,272
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,412
Light) Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,80
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Cleaning Wheels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Climate Control Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,256
Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Compact Disc (CD) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,227
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,193
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 432
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430,433
Coolant Level Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Drain, Flush, and Refill Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 430,457,458
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Cruise Control (Speed Control) Cruise Light

Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,446
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

INDEX 489

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Data Recorder, Event Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,281,292
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dipsticks

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Disposal

Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Engine Oil Domelight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Drive Belts Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Driving

On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) . . . . . . 257

E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
. . . . . . 163
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 171
Emergency, In Case of

Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382,383,394
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 412,460
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Air Cleaner Filter Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,352
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349,457
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414,457,458
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Oil Change Interval Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,457

Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Event Data Recorder Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,87,352,429
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Filters

Flashers

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,424
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418,458
Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211,454,455
Turn Signal Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

INDEX 491

Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Engine Oil Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357