2007 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual

section of the owner’s manual for the underhood location of the Integrated Power Module (IPM).

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse Empty

Mini Fuse

15 Amp Lt. Blue 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red

30 Amp Green 30 Amp Green

Description

Empty AWD/4WD ECU Feed CHMSL Brake Switch Feed Ignition Switch Feed

Trailer Tow

IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/ Ocm Steering Cntrl Sdar/Hands Free Phone IOD Sense1

IOD Sense2

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse 40 Amp Green

40 Amp Green

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377

Mini Fuse

20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Lt Blue 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red

15 Amp Lt. Blue

Description

Power Seats

CCN Power Locks

Power Outlet

Ign Run/Acc Inverter

Pwr run/Acc Outlet RR IOD CCN/ Interior Lighting RAD Fan Relay Bat- tery Feed IGN Run/Acc Cigar Ltr/Sunroof

378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

40 Amp Green

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red

20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Lt. Blue 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 15 Amp Lt. Blue 15 Amp Lt. Blue

Description

IOD Feed Mod-Wcm

ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed IOD Feed Radio

IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren IGN RUN Heat/AC/ Compass Sensor ENG ASD Relay Feed Power Sunroof Feed

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

30 Amp Pink

Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 15 Amp Lt. Blue 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red

20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red

Description

Heated Mirror

ENG ASD Relay Feed IGN RUN Only ORC Feed IGN RUN ORC/OCM Feed Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) Heated Seats

Headlamp Washer Relay Control ENG ASD Control Feed 1

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

33

34

35

36

37

30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink

Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red

25 Amp Natural

Description

ABS MOD/J1962
Conn/PCM ABS Valve Feed

ABS Pump Feed

Headlamp /Washer Control / Smart Glass 110 Inverter

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379

CAUTION!

† When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. † When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over- load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).

VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery. You may: † Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution † Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.

LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Front Header Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578
Center Dome Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–A35LF

LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Low Beam/High Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light . . 3157NAK Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . LED As- sembly Rear Tail/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
Rear Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157AK Backup Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W16W (921) License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamps

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381

Releasing Red Lock Tab

† Raise the hood and locate connector behind the head-

Locating Headlamp Connector

lamp.

382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

† Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out

at connector.

Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling

straight back

† Twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from

Twisting Bulb From Socket

assembly.

NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383

Fog Lights See your authorized dealer for replacement.

Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly

384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement

1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.

Push-Pins Removed

2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel.

Removing Push-Pins

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385

Pulling Lamp From Body 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp.

Removing Socket and Bulb

386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4. Remove bulb from socket and replace.

License Lights

1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.

Removing Bulb From Socket

Prying Lamp from Liftgate

2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387

Removing Socket from Lamp

Removing Bulb From Socket

3. Pull bulb from socket.

Center High-Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.

388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil-With Filter

All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine

Oil.)

Cooling System * Mopart Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or

equivalent.

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

U.S.

13.5 Gallons

4.5 Quarts

Metric

51.0 Liters

4.26 Liters

7.2 Quarts

6.8 Liters

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopart Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

Component Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs

Fuel Selection Chassis Component Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)

Power Transfer Unit (PTU)

Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering Reservoir

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopart 04884900AB or equivalent. Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com- partment. 87 Octane (R + M)/2

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopart CVTF + 4
Mopart ATF+4 MS9602
Mopart Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Mopart Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Mopart DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent. Mopart Power Steering Fluid +4 or MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 392
m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

N Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
N Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

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392 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. † Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

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

† Off-road or desert operation. † Heavy Loading If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual. If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual. 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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.

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.

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394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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/ clutch master cylinder, and manual transaxle and add as needed. † Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

as required.

operation.

At Each Oil Change † Change the engine oil filter. † Inspect the exhaust system. † Inspect the brake hoses.

sion components.

† Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen- † Check the manual † Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

transmission fluid level

equipped).

(if

CAUTION!

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

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

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

SCHEDULE “B” 395

† Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). † Off-road or desert operation. † Heavy Loading If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual. If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual.

396 SCHEDULE “B”

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

3,000
(5 000)

6,000
(10 000)

9,000
(15 000)

12,000
(20 000)

15,000
(25 000)

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

21,000
(35 000)

18,000
(30 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 397

27,000
(45 000)

30,000
(50 000)

24,000
(40 000)

398 SCHEDULE “B”

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

33,000
(55 000)

36,000
(60 000)

39, 000
(65 000)

42,000
(70 000)

45,000
(75 000)

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

SCHEDULE “B” 399

48,000
(80 000)

51,000
(85 000)

54,000
(90 000)

57,000
(95 000)

60,000
(100 000)

400 SCHEDULE “B”

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

63,000
(105 000)

66,000
(110 000)

69,000
(115 000)

72,000
(120 000)

75,000
(125 000)

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

78,000
(130 000)

81,000
(135 000)

84,000
(140 000)

87,000
(145 000)

90,000
(150 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 401

402 SCHEDULE “B”

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

93,000
(155 000)

96,000
(160 000)

99,000
(165 000)

102,000
(170 000)

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

105,000
(175 000)

108,000
(180 000)

111,000
(185 000)

114,000
(190 000)

117,000
(195 000)

120,000
(200 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 403

404 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Replace climate control air filtration filter (if equipped). ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the emissions warranty.

105,000
(175 000)

108,000
(180 000)

111,000
(185 000)

114,000
(190 000)

117,000
(195 000)

120,000
(200 000)

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

SCHEDULE “A” 405

6,000
(10 000)

12,000
(20 000)

18,000
(30 000)

24,000
(40 000 )

30,000
(50 000)

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

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406 SCHEDULE “A”

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

36,000
(60 000)

[36]

42,000
(70 000)

[42]

48,000
(80 000)

[48]

54000
(90 000)

[54]

60,000
(100 000)

[60]

66,000
(110 000)

[66]

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

SCHEDULE “A” 407

72,000
(120 000)

78,000
(130 000)

84,000
(140 000)

90,000
(150 000)

96,000
(160 000)

[72]

[78]

[84]

[96]

[90]

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408 SCHEDULE “A”

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

102,000
(170 000)

[102]

108,000
(180 000)

[108]

114,000
(190 000)

[114]

120,000
(200 000)

[120]

** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the emissions warranty. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

SCHEDULE “A” 409

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 mechanic.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For

Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
N Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
N Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
N Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
m Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . . 415
m Mopart Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
N In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
N Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
N Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
N Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 9

412 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained

technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. † If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. † If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: † Owner’s name and address † Owner’s telephone number (home and office) † Dealership name

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 413

† 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
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

414 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.

WARNING!

contain or emit

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 415

MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.

416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

from

safety

motor

vehicle

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash- ington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about http:// www.safercar.gov. http://www.NHTSA.gov. 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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Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

† Owner’s Manuals.

These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 417

Call Toll Free at: † 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) † 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: † www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com † www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car.

418 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

WARNING!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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

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WARNING!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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422 INDEX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . 362
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,159
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Air Conditioning Controls Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,357
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,356
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,56
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,58,70,170
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,55
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,173

Capacities Disposal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Alignment and Balance Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,388
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,273
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 30
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . 12,237,240,326,368
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,241
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

INDEX 423

Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
. . . . . . . 29
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,366
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136,137,273
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Master Cylinder Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,366
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 69
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380,381
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 388
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Caps, Filler

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342,349
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cargo Compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Light Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,199

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CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . 222
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,223
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 344
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Cleaning Wheels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,193,201,213
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,363
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362,364
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
. . . . . . . . . . . 361
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . 353
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Disposal