2008 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or ▫ Service Contract Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 䡵 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . . 376 䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 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. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373 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 authorized 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 appointment. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized 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 dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to your authorized selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, 374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer’s Cus- tomer 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) • Authorized dealership name • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • 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 City: 5081-4568 Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 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 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 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 vehicle. Your authorized 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. 376 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 authorized 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 that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (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 authorized 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: Administra- tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 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. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, dia- grams, and charts. 378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. • Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint specific DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. you with Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. 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 conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379 conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi- cantly 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. These 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. 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. 380 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 10 382 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . 337 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,153 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 328 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Air Conditioning Controls Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,332 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,331 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,70,165 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,165 Capacities Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 336,360,361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,247 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 19 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29 . . . . . . . . . . . 13,233,235,304,343 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 . . . . . . . 25 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Beverage Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,129,247 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Hoses Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Warning Light Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,341 INDEX 383 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 69 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 360 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,324 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Cargo Compartment Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 10 384 INDEX Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Carrier, Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,195 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . 218 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,219 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Light) Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Climate Control Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,189,197,210 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,361 Cooler, Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,338 Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337,339 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . 328 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,220,221 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 INDEX 385 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Dimmer Switch, Headlight Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Drive Belts Driver’s Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 10 386 INDEX Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . 175 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 320,364 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,318 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,360,361 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318,324 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 . . . . . . . . . . 56 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,69,284,334 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Filters Air Cleaner Engine Fuel Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,361 Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,171,356 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,361 Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 INDEX 387 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,284 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Light Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,286,319 10 388 INDEX Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,360 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Odometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,107,279 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,172 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 121 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Heated Seats Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 INDEX 389 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,20 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,164 Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304,306 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 171,356 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Latches Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,117 10 390 INDEX Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,70,165 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,133 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,171,356 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 License Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Low Fuel Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 169 Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,120,171,356 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Voltage Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 164 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Tires Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 169,320 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233,242,344 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344,345 Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,346 Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344,345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Map/Reading Lights Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 INDEX 391 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321,376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Multi-Function Control Lever Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,360 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Oil Change Indicator Oil, Engine 10 392 INDEX Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,360 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Oil Pressure Light Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,320 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,377 Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 258 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Distribution Center (Fuses) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . 144 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,332 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Sunroof Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 INDEX 393 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Radio, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,195,219 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,213 Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,195 Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 217 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,66 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 10 394 INDEX Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,213 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 41 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Seat Belts (Sedan) Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Rear Folding (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,20 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 INDEX 395 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,189,197,210 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 227 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,305 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Specifications Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 . . . . . . . . . . . 126,170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Speed Control (Cruise Control) Speedometer Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Starting Procedures Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,332 Power Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 48 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 10 396 INDEX Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 . . . . . . . 164,303 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 258 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,262,379 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258,259 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,262 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Trailer Weight Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,233,235,343 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 INDEX 397 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,233,242 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Overdrive Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Transmission Range Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 134 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,171,356 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 161 10 398 INDEX Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,287 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Vehicle Storage Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . 19 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,153 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . 348 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems. 2 81-226-0839 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Caliber 2 81-226-0839 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Caliber VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Copyright © 2007 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index at the back of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title. Vehicle Identification Number VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . .15 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .15 䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ To Disarm The Security Alarm System . . . . . . .20 ▫ Security Alarm System Manual Override . . . . . .20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)— If Equipped . . . . .20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .21 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” . . . . . . . .23 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .23 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .25 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 ▫ Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .41 ▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 ▫ Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .47 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .48 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .69 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 ▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the lock cylinder. Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 4. remove the key from the lock cylinder. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Positions If you try to remove the key before you place the NOTE: shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the key forward. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under “Main- tenance Procedures” in Section 7. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no more than one-half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages. To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- viced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys威, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi- tion, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off. The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details. If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro- grammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This Security Alarm System monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the Security Alarm, the Security Alarm System will sound the horn for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is not deactivated, the horn will sound again after a five second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present, this cycle will repeat for up to five minutes. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Set The Security Alarm 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 3. The Security Alarm indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the Security Alarm indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the Security Alarm System is fully armed. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The Security Alarm System 1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key威 will disarm the Security Alarm. A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm the Security Alarm System; an invalid key will allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop. Security Alarm System Manual Override The Security Alarm System will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)— IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE Transmitter NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec- tion 4. NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driv- er’s Door 1st” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, the system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed key fob. 2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- mitter. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOCK button for four to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. The “Sound Horn On Lock” and “Flash Lamps With Lock” features can be reactivated by repeating this pro- cedure. Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to ⬙Personal Settings⬙ under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press the UNLOCK button for four to 10 seconds. 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. 3. Test the “flash lights” with LOCK feature, while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles are shipped from the assembly plants with two RKE transmitter programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight RKE transmitter can be programmed for your vehicle. Additional RKE transmitter can be pro- grammed to your vehicle through the use of a currently programmed RKE transmitter. NOTE: When entering program mode using that RKE transmitter, all other programmed RKE transmitters will be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Use the following procedure to program additional RKE transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key威: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds, also press the PANIC button within six seconds. 7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons. The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode. All RKE transmitters that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime is heard. 8. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simul- taneously. 9. A single chime will be heard. 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. 11. A single chime will be heard. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six additional RKE transmitters. 13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- 14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed RKE transmitters function normally. NOTE: mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. Separating RKE Transmitter Halves 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. NOTE: reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Door Lock Plunger WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the drivers door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switches Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter. The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4. The drivers door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position. Ignition Key Position 3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Inserting Ignition Key Child-Protection Door Lock Location POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. Power Window Switch Location The driver’s door panel has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four power windows. There is a single open and close switch on each passenger door panel for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 4. Auto Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. Window Lockout Switch 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door LOCK switches located on the front doors. The central locking/ unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Liftgate Handle NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also, can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Even though you are an excellent driver, buckle up, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/ shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front

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