2004 Dodge Caravan Owners Manual

20 Gallons

Metric 76 Liters

5.0 qts 5.0 qts

4.7 Liters 4.7 Liters

11.4 qts 13.4 qts

2.4 Liter Engines

† 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines

10.7 Liters 12.6 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. † * Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear heater.

344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Oil Filter 2.4 liter engines Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Spark Plugs

Fuel Selection

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopart Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) Use API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395, (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade. Mopar 4105409 or equiv. Mopar 5281090 or equiv. Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com- partment. 87 Octaane

Chassis Component Automatic Transmission AWD Power Transfer Unit AWD Overrunning Clutch AWD Rear Carrier Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering Reservoir

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Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopart ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopart Gear Lubricant 75W-90. Mopart ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopart Gear Lubricant 75W-90. Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopart ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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CONTENTS

m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 348
m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

N Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
N Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

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348 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

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

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

vice).L

† Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- † Off-road or desert operation. NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule 9B9. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- ule 9B9. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

CAUTION!

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 349

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

required.

damage.

Once a Month † Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or † Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals † Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake † Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

master cylinder and transmission; add as needed.

as required.

operation.

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At Each Oil Change † Change the engine oil filter. † Inspect the exhaust system. † Inspect the brake hoses. † Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-

nents.

† Check the automatic transmission fluid level. † Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Tire Rotation † Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).

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

SCHEDULE “B” 351

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

† Driving in dusty conditions. † Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). † More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high † Trailer towing.L † Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- † Off-road or desert operation.

vice).L

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352 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) 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. * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Replace the air conditioning filter.

3, 000
(5 000 )

6, 000
(10 000 )

9, 000
(14 000)

12, 000
(19 000)

15, 000
(24 000)

18, 000
(29 000)

Miles (Kilometers) 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 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, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces- sary.* Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)

21, 000
(34 000)

24, 000
(38 000)

27, 000
(43 000)

30, 000
(48 000)

33, 000
(53 000)

36, 000
(58 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 353

354 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun- ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart) Replace the air conditioning filter.

21, 000
(34 000)

24, 000
(38 000)

27, 000
(43 000)

30, 000
(48 000)

33, 000
(53 000)

36, 000
(58 000)

Miles (Kilometers) 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. * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart.) Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun- ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Replace the air conditioning filter.

39, 000
(62 000)

42, 000
(67 000)

45, 000
(72 000)

48, 000
(77 000)

51, 000
(82 000)

54, 000
(86 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 355

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356 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) 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 on 2.4 liter en- gines. 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, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces- sary.*

57, 000
(91 000)

60, 000
(96 000)

63, 000
(101 000)

66, 000
(106 000)

69, 000
(110 000)

72, 000
(115 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil- ter. Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun- ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Replace the air conditioning filter.

57, 000
(91 000)

60, 000
(96 000)

63, 000
(101 000)

66, 000
(106 000)

69, 000
(110 000)

72, 000
(115 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 357

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358 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) 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 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. Replace the ignition cables on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

75, 000
(120 000)

78, 000
(125 000)

81, 000
(130 000)

84, 000
(134 000)

87, 000
(139 000)

90, 000
(144 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 li- ter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if previously changed.* Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart.) Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrun- ning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engines. * Replace the air conditioning filter.

75, 000
(120 000)

78, 000
(125 000)

81, 000
(130 000)

84, 000
(134 000)

87, 000
(139 000)

90, 000
(144 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 359

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360 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) 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 * Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit, overrunning clutch and rear car- rier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 100,000 miles. Replace the air conditioning filter.

93, 000
(149 000)

96, 000
(154 000)

99, 000
(158 000)

100, 000
(160 000)

102, 000
(163 000)

105, 000
(168 000)

Miles (Kilometers) 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. Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter engines. 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. Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter.

108, 000
(173 000)

111, 000
(178 000)

114, 000
(182 000)

117, 000
(187 000)

120, 000
(192 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 361

362 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) 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.

108, 000
(173 000)

111, 000
(178 000)

114, 000
(182 000)

117, 000
(187 000)

120, 000
(192 000)

NOTE: The AWD power transfer unit fluid and the AWD overrunning clutch/ rear carrier fluid must be changed at the intervals shown in schedule B if the vehicle is operated under any of the conditions noted by a diamond at the beginning of the schedule.

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. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines. Replace the air conditioning filter.

SCHEDULE “A” 363

6, 000
(10 000)

12, 000
(19 000)

18, 000
(29 000)

24, 000
(38 000 )

30, 000
(48 000)

36, 000
(58 000)

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[36]

[30]

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364 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. Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, replace if necessary. Check the PCV valve and replace, if neces- sary.*

42, 000
(67 000)

48, 000
(77 000)

54, 000
(86 000)

60, 000
(96 000)

66, 000
(106 000)

72, 000
(115 000)

[48]

[54]

[42]

[66]

[72]

[60]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage. Replace the air conditioning filter.

42, 000
(67 000)

[42]

48, 000
(77 000)

[48]

54, 000
(86 000)

[54]

SCHEDULE “A” 365

60, 000
(96 000)

66, 000
(106 000)

72, 000
(115 000)

[66]

[60]

[72]

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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)

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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.

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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

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. 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

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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.

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† Service Manuals.

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† 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.

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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

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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.

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WARNING!

The temperature grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

INDEX

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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

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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

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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