2004 Dodge Caravan Owners Manual

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366 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, re- place if necessary. Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ 78, 000 (125 000) 84, 000 (134 000) 90, 000 (144 000) 96, 000 (154 000) 100, 000 (160 000) [78] [84] [96] [90] Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Replace the spark plugs 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter en- gines. Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100,000 miles, if not done at 60 months. Replace the air conditioning filter. SCHEDULE “A” 367 78, 000 (125 000) [78] 84, 000 (134 000) [84] 90, 000 (144 000) [90] 96, 000 (154 000) [96] 100, 000 (160 000) M 368 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines only. 102, 000 (163 000) [102] 108, 000 (173 000) [108] 114, 000 (182 000) [114] 120, 000 (192 000) [120] Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km). Replace the air conditioning filter. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis- sions warranty. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. SCHEDULE “A” 369 102, 000 (163 000) [102] 108, 000 (173 000) [108] 114, 000 (182 000) [114] 120, 000 (192 000) [120] WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 N Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 N Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 N Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 m Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 m Mopart Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 N In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 N Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 N Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 N Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 9 372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or related matter that you may experience. The manufactur- er’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained techni- cians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. The manufacturer has empowered its dealers to make warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a decision from the manufacturer. If a special circumstance occurs that requires information from the manufacturer, we have asked the dealer’s service management to make the contact on your behalf. 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. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373 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 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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. 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 See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. 376 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9. PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). † Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams and charts. † Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 † Owner’s Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. Call Toll Free at 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com 378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING! The traction grade is based on braking (straight- ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) performance. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379 WARNING! The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. INDEX 10 382 INDEX Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Additives, Fuel Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,203 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,313 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,214 Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . 199,203,208,312 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 200 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,57,72,152 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235,259,329 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Antifreeze Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,320 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Anti-Theft Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Auto Down Power Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Automatic Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,326 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326,345 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Keyless Transmitter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Saving Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 INDEX 383 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,323 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324,345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Hoses Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 70 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 10 384 INDEX Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 197 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,182,187 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,171,174,178,180,187 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Child Restraint Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,64 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,167 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Coolant Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Coolant Level Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Cruise Light Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,334 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,203,213 Digital Video Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Disposal Antifreeze Domelight Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 INDEX 385 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Electronic Vehicle Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 115 Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 301,348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,299 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Air Cleaner 10 386 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Air Cleaner Filter Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,299 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,229 Fails to Start Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,344 Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,71,269,317 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,313 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,344 Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Flashers Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,159,340,342 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,345 Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,341 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Hoses Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,344 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 INDEX 387 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Speedometer Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,25,263 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Head Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Headlights Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 10 388 INDEX High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 103 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,326 Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Immobilizer Indicator, Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,159 Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,150,151 Instrument Cluster Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Integrated Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,99 Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,219,220 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,285 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keys Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62 Latches Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,98 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,57,72,152 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 INDEX 389 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,339 Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,341 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,159 High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,99 Interior License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Liftgate Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Low Fuel 10 390 INDEX Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,340 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Rear Tail Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,339 Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,340,342 Turn Signal Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,272,274 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Capacities Tires Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . 62 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Light Duty Schedule 9A9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Light Duty Schedule 9B9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Schedule 9A9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Schedule 9B9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,301 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 INDEX 391 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,375 Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Octane Rating, Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,344 Oil, Engine Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Disposal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,344 Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,301 Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Operator Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 110 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,281 Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,376 10 392 INDEX Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 247 Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . 116,120,124 . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,120,124 Programmable Electronic Features Programming Transmitters Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,171,178 Radio Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,195 Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,214 Rear Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Rear Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,94 Rear Seating Flexibility Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 INDEX 393 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,220,221 Rear Wiper/Washer Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Removable Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257,259 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,64 Restraints, Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Safety Tips Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 44 And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Center Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Extender Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Adjustment Seats 10 394 INDEX Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,92 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Easy-Out Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Integrated, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,84 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,88,90 Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,158,159,340,342 Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,229 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Steering Engine Fails to Start Column Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,314 Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 INDEX 395 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,337 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,337 Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Sulfur in Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 48 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Temperature Control, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 154,281 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 247 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,251,378 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247,248 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257,259 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,251 10 396 INDEX Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,156,241 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,326 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,326 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326,345 Selection of Lubricant Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Transaxle Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,158,159,340,342 Turn Signals Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Vehicle Certification Label Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,274 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,337 Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Video Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,316 Washer, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,221 Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 INDEX 397 Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,127 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rear Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,316 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Zone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 10 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 10 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner’s manual: INTRODUCTION 5 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS N Ignition Key Removal N Key-In-Ignition Reminder m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 N Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 N Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 m Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . . .16 m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 N Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 N Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .18 m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .20 N To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . .22 N To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . .22 N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 N To Program Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 N Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Vehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .26 m Sliding Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 N Power Sliding Door — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .29 N Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 m Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 N Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 N Manual Rear Vent Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 N Power Vent Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . .36 N Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .37 m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 m Windows N Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .45 N Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 N Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 N DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 m Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped . . . . .66 N Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 m Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 N Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 N Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. Remove the key. You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine. The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Immobilizer Light will come on for three (3) seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle. If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds), a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. NOTE: † The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. † Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon- der) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Sentry Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer for details. If a programmed key has been lost, see your NOTE: dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tems memory. The remaining keys must then repro- grammed. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on. NOTE: † The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). † The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! † For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. † When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death. Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open, the sliding door will lock. Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The transmission is in gear, 2. all doors are closed, 3. the vehicle speed is above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. the doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. The Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the OFF position. (do not start the engine) 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver’s door lock switch to the LOCK position. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure. Auto Unlock — If Equipped The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and 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, 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. any door is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Overhead Console, Customer Programmable Features section. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the panic alarm, optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding door from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. If the key is in the ignition switch, then all NOTE: buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. Two (2) transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with three button transmitters and those built with power options will be equipped with six button transmitters. Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding door. Other options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the Six Button Transmitter 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry system also turns on. If desired, the “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door NOTE: 1st” feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Overhead Console” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 5 sec- onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons. The “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Overhead Console” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds), press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or by turning the ignition switch to the ON position. NOTE: When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. To Program Transmitters: Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for details. To Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to open/close the power liftgate. The liftgate will beep for 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 seconds and then open/close. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the button will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to open/close the left power sliding door. If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power sliding door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the button will result in the left side doors becoming un- locked. 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open/close the right power sliding door. If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power sliding door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the button will result in the right side doors becoming unlocked. To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” — If Equipped If desired, the “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” NOTE: feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the “Overhead Console” section or by following these steps. 1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons. The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. The table below explains the Lamp Flash options. Function Which Turn Signal Lamps Number of Flashes Lock Unlock 1st Press Unlock All Doors Left Side Right Side Liftgate All Left Side All Left Side Right Side All THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 transmitter case snap two halves together. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two halves. Test transmitter operation. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park lights will flash, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light, located in the instrument cluster, will flash, and the vehicle will not start. If the alarm is triggered and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light only operation the system will then rearm itself. To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. Press a power door lock button while the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. 2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit- ter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming. If you open a door during this arming period, the system will cancel the arming process. You must repeat one of the previously described arming sequences to rearm the system. To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the ON/START posi- tion will disarm the system. If you disarm the system and access the liftgate area, the system must be rearmed, as described previously, when closing the liftgate. If some- thing has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system. Check the vehicle for tampering. NOTE: † The driver’s door and liftgate key cylinders cannot † Once the alarm is set, and the liftgate button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, on a non-power liftgate vehicle, you have a 30 second one time access into the liftgate area. If the liftgate is not opened within 30 seconds the liftgate will remain locked. arm or disarm the system. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 † The system remains armed during liftgate entry, press- ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, if someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound. † When the system is armed, the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. The alarm system will be activated when the battery is connected if the system was previously armed. The 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system. SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open the sliding door from the outside. To open the sliding door from the inside, press the button on the grab handle and open the door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- lowing guidelines: † Always open the door smoothly. † Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. † There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must push the button on the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside sliding door handle. † Use the grab handle on the inside of the sliding door to assist you in closing and securing the door. Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched any time the vehicle is in motion. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. Power Sliding Door — If Equipped NOTE: The power sliding door must be unlocked before the switches located on the trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door will operate. The power sliding door may be opened manually or by using the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to open a power sliding door. Once the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers. Pressing the switch once will open the power sliding door, once the door is fully open pressing the switch a second time will close the door. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power sliding door may also be opened by pressing the switches on the overhead console or the switch located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- lowing guidelines. † Always open the door smoothly. † Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- ing the door manually. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. † There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline. To close the power sliding door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must press any one of the power sliding door switches, push the button on the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside sliding door handle. If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the button located in the overhead console to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: † If anything obstructs the power sliding door while it is closing or opening, the door will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. † The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 † The power sliding door must be in the full open or close position for any of the switches to operate. If the door is not in the full open or close positions it must be opened or closed manually. † The power sliding door switches will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). † If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc- tions within the same cycle, the system will automati- cally stop and must be opened or closed manually. WARNING! You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a colli- sion. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the child protection locks are engaged. To activate the system, open the sliding door and move the child lock control, located near the door’s rear latch, to the ON position. When the child lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. The power sliding door will operate from the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, on vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switch located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. door, regardless of the child lock lever position. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the button located in the overhead console to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: † The power sliding door switches will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). † The power sliding door will operate from the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle is in Park, regardless of the child lock lever position.

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