2007 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

transmission fluid level

(if

CAUTION!

Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid. It must be check by a trained service technician every 15,000
miles and if required only the recommended fluid be added. Refer to the section “Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts” for the proper fluid.

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32 °F (0 °C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high • Trailer towing.

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

SCHEDULE “B” 323

• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-road or desert operation. • Heavy Loading If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

324 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.

3,000
(5 000 )

6,000

(10 000 )

9,000
(15 000)

12,000
(20 000)

15,000
(25 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 325

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

21,000
(35 000)

27,000
(45 000)

24,000
(40 000)

18,000
(30 000)

30,000
(50 000)

326 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.

33,000
(55 000)

39, 000
(65 000)

42,000
(70 000)

36,000
(60 000)

45,000
(75 000)

48,000
(80 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Change Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter Change Manual Transaxle Fluid. Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.

SCHEDULE “B” 327

51,000
(85 000)

54,000
(90 000)

57,000
(95 000)

60,000
(100 000)

328 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.

63,000
(105 000)

66,000
(110 000)

69,000
(115 000)

72,000
(120 000)

75,000
(125 000)

Miles (Kilometers ) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

78,000
(130 000)

81,000
(135 000)

84,000
(140 000)

87,000
(145 000)

90,000
(150 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 329

330 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months whichever comes first. Change Manual Transaxle Fluid. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.

93,000
(155 000)

99,000
(165 000)

96,000
(160 000)

102,000
(170 000)

105,000
(175 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first. Change Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor- rect stowage. Inspect brake linings. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Replace the Accessory Drive Belt. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re- placed at 102,000 miles (170 000 km). ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the emissions warranty.

SCHEDULE “B” 331

108,000
(180 000)

111,000
(185 000)

114,000
(190 000)

117,000
(195 000)

120,000
(200 000)

332 SCHEDULE “A”

Schedule “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs.

6,000
(10 000)

12,000
(20 000)

18,000
(30 000)

24,000
(40 000 )

30,000
(50 000)

[24]

[18]

[6]

[12]

[30]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor- rect stowage. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km). Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

36,000
(60 000)

42,000
(70 000)

48,000
(80 000)

54000
(90 000)

60,000
(100 000)

66,000
(110 000)

SCHEDULE “A” 333

[36]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[66]

[60]

334 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

72,000
(120 000)

78,000
(130 000)

84,000
(140 000)

90,000
(150 000)

96,000
(160 000)

[78]

[84]

[72]

[96]

[90]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (170 000 km) Inspect brake linings. Replace the Accessory Drive Belt. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the emissions warranty.

SCHEDULE “A” 335

102,000
(170 000)

[102]

108,000
(180 000)

[108]

114,000
(190 000)

[114]

120,000
(200 000)

[120]

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

336 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
䡵 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . 340
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340

䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 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 • 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

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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.

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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 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.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash- ington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about http:// www.safercar.gov. http://www.NHTSA.gov.

vehicle

motor

safety

from

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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

342 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, dia- grams, 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.

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

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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.

344 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

10

346 INDEX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Accelerator Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 295
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,133
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . 290,291
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,290
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,62,145
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Airbag, Side Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 24,145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Alignment and Balance All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
. . . . . . . . . 294,316,317
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Disposal Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 117,220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . 24
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,17
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 9,208,210,267,301
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,212
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Special Additives Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Ball Joints Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
. . . . . 23
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Beverage Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,298
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,220
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning Light Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,298
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . 61
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,311
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . 316
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Caps, Filler

Fuel Oil (Engine)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,285

INDEX 347

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Car Washes Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cargo Compartment

Light Luggage Carrier

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Carrier, Luggage Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . 162,169,180
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . 197
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,198
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) Child Restraint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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348 INDEX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . 56
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Cleaning

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,164,170,181,192
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316,317
Coolant (Antifreeze) Cooler, Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,297
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,297
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
. . . . . . . . . . 294
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . 288
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,199,200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Detent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Disposal

Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Locks Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Driving

On Slippery Surfaces

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . 119
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

INDEX 349

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . 281,320
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,316,317
Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279,285
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . 50
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,61,251,293
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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Fabric Care Filler Location Fuel Filters

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Engine Fuel Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,317
Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fluid Level Checks

Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . 317
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,149,311
Fog Lights, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,317
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Clean Air Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,252
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . 112
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . 252,253,280
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Gasoline, Clean Air

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,316
Gasoline (Fuel) Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Gauges

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Coolant Temperature Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,93,246
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,255

Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,150
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 105
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

INDEX 351

Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Hitches

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Infant Restraint Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,144
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

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. . . . . . . . . 108
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268,269
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . 149,312
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Latches

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Light Bulbs Lights

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,102
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,62,145
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,121
Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,149,311
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Low Fuel Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 148
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Rear Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Control Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,105,149,312
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 144
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Locks

Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Door Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lumbar Support

Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

INDEX 353

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,281
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208,215,302
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,303
Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . 302,303
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,303
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,340
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) Mirrors

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Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Occupant Classification System (OCS) . . . . . . . . 44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,148
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,316
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,316
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . 280,281
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . 112

. . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . 4,341

Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . 229
Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Mirrors Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 124
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,291
Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Sunroof Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Pretensioners

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . 113,116,155
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,113,116

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,169,180,198
Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,193
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,169,180
Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)

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Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Control

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . 196
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Replacement Tires Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,59
Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Rotation, Tires

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192,193
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seat Belts

Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 33
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear Seat Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Seat Belts (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Adjustment Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Head Restraints Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,25
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . 162,164,170,181,192
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Settings, Personal Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . 204
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236,237,268
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Specifications

Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . 109,148
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Starting Procedures Steering

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,291
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

INDEX 357

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . 39
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . 144,267
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . 229
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,233,342
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Aging (Life of Tires) Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Alignment Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

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Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,230
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 241
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,233
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Recreational

Weight

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,208,210,301
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,208,215
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Transmission

Range Indicator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,149,312

. . . . . . . . . . . . 72
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . 141
Understanding Your Instrument Panel Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,254
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 24

INDEX 359

Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,133
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,292
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Power

YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . 305

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

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