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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 213
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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.
214 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
damage.
as required.
Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
operation.
proper fit.
components.
At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. • Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other interval shown on Schedule “B” 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 〫. • 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 (16.2 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).〫
SCHEDULE “B” 215
• Trailer towing.〫 • Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
vices).〫
fuel.
If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.
216 SCHEDULE “B”
Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Adjust the drive belt tension.
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 air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Adjust the drive belt tension. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *
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” 217
218 SCHEDULE “B”
Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Adjust the drive belt tension. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Replace the differential fluid.
39,000
(62 000)42,000
(67 000)45,000
(72 000)48,000
(77 000)51,000
(82 000)54,000
(86 000)Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Replace the drive belts. Replace the power steering fluid. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. * ‡ Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil- ter.
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” 219
220 SCHEDULE “B”
Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Replace the air cleaner filter. Adjust the drive belt tension. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. * ‡
75,000
(120 000)78,000
(125 000)81,000
(130 000)84,000
(134 000)87,000
(139 000)90,000
(144 000)93,000
(149 000)Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Flush and replace the engine coolant. Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emis- sions). Replace the engine timing belt (California Emissions). Replace the spark plugs. Adjust the drive belt tension. Change the differential fluid. * 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.
SCHEDULE “B” 221
96,000
(154 000)99,000
(158 000)100,000
(160 000)102,000
(163 000)105,000
(168 000)Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.
222 SCHEDULE “A”
SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Adjust the drive belt tension. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Inspect and replace PCV valve if required.
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]
[24]
[18]
[36]
[30]
Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Replace the drive belts. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *
42,000
(67 000)48,000
(77 000)54,000
(86 000)60,000
(96 000)66,000
(106 000)72,000
(115 000)SCHEDULE “A” 223
[42]
[48]
[66]
[72]
[54]
[60]
M
224 SCHEDULE “A”
Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Adjust the drive belt tension. Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. Replace the spark plugs. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emissions equipped vehicles only). Replace the engine timing belt (California Emis- sions equipped vehicles only). Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles. * 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.
78,000
(125 000)84,000
(134 000)90,000
(144 000)96,000
(154 000)[78]
[84]
[96]
[90]
102,000
(163 000)[102]
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.
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.
SCHEDULE “A” 225
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 9228 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.
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
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.
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
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 229
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001
In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240230 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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.
MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 231
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.
232 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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
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.IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 235
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.
236 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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.
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.
INDEX
10
238 INDEX
About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . 91,134
Accident Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 189
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Air Cleaner, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,117
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,117
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,137
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,37
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,40,48,90
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Antifreeze Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Anti-Lock Warning LightAnti-Theft Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Automatic Off, Interior Lights Automatic Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,194
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Reset Mode Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Special AdditivesBackfire, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,181
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,181
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
. . . . . . . . . . 22
Keyless Transmitter ReplacementLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159,181
Saving Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,61,63
Belts, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,192
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,132
Warning Light Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . 129,130
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . 47
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Bulbs, LightCapacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Capacity, Cargo Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,199
Cargo CompartmentCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199INDEX 239
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . 112
Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,100,112
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,108,109
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,105,107
Central Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,42,44,45
Child Restraint Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . 43,44
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
CleaningCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Headlights Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Vinyl10
240 INDEX
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,98
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Rubber and Plastic Components Selection of Coolant
. . . . . . . . . . 191
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . 180
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,116,120
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,169
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
DisposalAntifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Engine Oil Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15,16
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks, CentralDoor Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces With an Automatic Transaxle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
. . . . . . . . . . . . 129Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Emergency Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Emission Control System Maintenance . . 170,180,212
EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Checking Oil Level Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,168
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,188
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,172
Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177INDEX 241
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,152
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Timing Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,187
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,204Filters
Flashers
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine OilHazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Flat Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Floor Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,143
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14610
242 INDEX
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
System Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,202Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Coolant Temperature Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Speedometer/Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HeadlightsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,117
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hood Latch Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Hook, Coat Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,194Ignition
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,12
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Infant RestraintInstrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Latches. . . . . 44
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
INDEX 243
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
LightsAirbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,48,90
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Automatic Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,61
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,61,63
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,132
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Exterior Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,206
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6210
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Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,60
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,169
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,205
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service Engine Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,88,136
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Trunk AjarTurn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,205,207
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Locks
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lumbar SupportMaintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Light Duty Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,170
Malfunction Indicator Light Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Master Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Memory Seat Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electric Remote Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,231
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Odometer Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,170
Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Operator Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4INDEX 245
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,77
Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . 77
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,233Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PowerDistribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Outlet Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Steering, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2510
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Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . 71,75
Programming Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,71,75Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,100,105
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Replacement Tires Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Rotation, TiresSafety Checks Inside Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 31
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Service Engine Soon Light Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Side Window Demisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,89
Speed Control Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SteeringLinkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,183
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162INDEX 247
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sulfur in Gasoline Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,77
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . 33
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . 153
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Timing Belt Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,136,235
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,137
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,154
Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Pressure Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23510
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,88,135
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
TransaxleAdditives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,194
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Selection of LubricantTransmission
Range Indicator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,130
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transmitter Battery Service Transmitter, Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Transmitter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Trunk Release, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,64,89
Turn SignalsUnderhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Universal Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,231
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77INDEX 249
Windows Power
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,116,120
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,186
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,186
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6510
SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 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. When it comes to service, remember that your manufac- turers dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory- trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 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.
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:
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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 on a stamped plate at the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also ap- pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label as a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment.
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CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
▫ Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer— If Equipped . . 9
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫ Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
䡵 Glove Compartment Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . .14
䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
▫ Central Locking Feature — If Equipped . . . . . .15
▫ “Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) . .16▫ Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫ Automatic Unlock On Exit (Only Available IfAutomatic Door Locks Enabled) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ Enable/Disable Lamp Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Enable/Disable Horn Chirp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Unlock The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Enable/Disable Trunk Press And Hold . . . . . . .19
▫ Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ To Use The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫ To Program Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Transmitter Linked To Memory Programming . .21
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
䡵 Security Alarm System— If Equipped . . . . . . . .23
▫ To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
▫ Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . .24
䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
䡵 Remote Trunk Lid Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫ Trunk Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .33
▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .47
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make InsideThe Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 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 be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer— If Equipped The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine. The system will shut the engine down after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that
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have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle for more than the two second validation time period. 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 Sentry Key Indicator light, located on the instrument panel upper cover, will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the ignition is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on solid, 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 or there is a communication failure between the transponder and the Sentry Key Immobilizer module. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut down after 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 for that vehicle. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
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If the Sentry Key Immobilizer System indicator light comes on during normal vehicle operation (it 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 Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Mobil SpeedPass, additonal sentry keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same key- chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF Elec- tronics will also not cause interference with this system.
The Theft Alarm Light, located on top of the instrument panel, will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the On position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the
ignition key, the theft alarm light will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobilized. If the Theft Alarm Light remains On during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Important Note about Service A four digit PIN is needed to service the Sentry Key Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained by the dealership. However, this number can also be found on your customer invoice that you were given upon receipt of your vehicle. YOU MUST BRING ALL SENTRY KEYS that are programmed to your vehicle directly to your dealership for service. 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. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.
Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition On for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15
seconds. Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key. 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11
Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key. 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition On within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing, and turn On for 3 seconds; then turn Off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this process to program up to a total of 8 keys.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, lock the doors, close the windows, and raise the top when leaving the vehicle unattended.
General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
2. this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in Park and make sure that the shift knob push-button (vehicles with floor shift) is in the out position.
Turn the key to the Lock position and remove the key.
If you try to remove the key before you place NOTE: the lever in Park, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, turn the key clockwise slightly, then remove the key as described. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC position, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System — If Equipped This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push button is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions.
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DOOR LOCKS
Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK The glove box lock has been designed so that the key can be inserted only about half way. Do not force the key past this point.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The interior lights will come on when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (if so equipped) or central unlock (if so equipped). They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors.
If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the ignition switch, with the ignition switch in the ACC, LOCK, or OFF position, and the driver’s door is open, the doors will not lock. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the keys.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and when you park and leave the vehicle.
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The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle until you pull up the lock plungers. Central Locking Feature — If Equipped Turning the key in the driver’s door to the unlock position once will unlock only the driver’s door. Turning the driver’s door lock to the unlock position twice within five seconds, will unlock all doors. Locking either front door with the key will lock all doors
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“Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors)
To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the “child-protection” door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and use a key to move the control near the door latch UP to the “Engage” position as shown on the door label. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can be opened only by using the outside door handle. This will occur even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features. Refer to the EVIC-Customer Programmable Features for details. The doors will lock automatically, as delivered from the factory, if: 1. The transaxle is in gear, 2. all doors are closed,
3. vehicle speed is above 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h), 4. the accelerator pedal is depressed. The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled by performing the same following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.
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3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Automatic Unlock on Exit (Only Available if Automatic Door Locks Enabled) This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. This function is disabled as delivered from the factory. Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure:
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1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.
Remote Keyless Entry This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and unlock the trunk from distances up to 40 feet (12 meters) using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit- ter at the vehicle to activate the system.
3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
