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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information.

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....9 Central Locking—If Equipped ... . .13 Ignition Key Removal .
  • Page 8 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information ....18 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ......27 Transmitter Battery Service .

  • Page 9: A Word About Your Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, lock the doors, and close the windows when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.

  • Page 10: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System

    10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. with remote starting systems. Use of these systems Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of This system prevents the key from being removed unless...

  • Page 11: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 immobilized. If the Theft Alarm Light remains On during Customer Key Programming vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system You can program new keys to the system if you have two electronics.

  • Page 12: General Information

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information DOOR LOCKS The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: WARNING! 1. this device may not cause harmful interference For personal security and safety in the event of an 2.

  • Page 13: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door located to the front of each door handle. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock.

  • Page 14: Door Ajar Warning

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled Door Ajar Warning If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely by performing the following procedure: closed, the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis- 1.

  • Page 15: Automatic Unlock On Exit-Only Available If

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 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. 3.

  • Page 16: To Unlock The Doors

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but driver’s door.

  • Page 17: To Unlock The Trunk

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To unlock the trunk: To use the Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Trunk button on the transmitter to Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to unlatch the trunk. activate the panic alarm.

  • Page 18: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the Lock and Unlock buttons simul- 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station taneously, followed by a press and release of ANY button tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. on each new transmitter to be programmed as well as the Transmitter Battery Service original transmitter.

  • Page 19: Vehicle Theft Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the To set the alarm: new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out battery deterioration.

  • Page 20: Security System Manual Override

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE operate. Vehicles with manual transmissions must have Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the the ignition ON and be at 0 mph for the switch to work. manual lock control.

  • Page 21: Trunk Internal Emergency Release

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Trunk Internal Emergency Release POWER WINDOWS NOTE: As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer- The window controls on the driver’s door operate all gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching windows.

  • Page 22: Wind Buffeting

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting WARNING! Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer ears.

  • Page 23: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat Lap/Shoulder Belts. belts are designed to go around the large bones of The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during your body.
  • Page 24 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is on the back of your seat. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt adjust the front seat.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will a bit on the shoulder belt.

  • Page 26: Pretensioners

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t and leave you with no protection.

  • Page 27: Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con- The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by the pretensioners are single use items.

  • Page 28: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to Seat Belt Extender signify that you have successfully completed the pro- If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and gramming.

  • Page 29: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental WARNING! Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
  • Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. restraint.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Airbag System Components How The Airbag System Works The front airbag system consists of the following: • The front airbag control module determines if a frontal • Airbag Control Module collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate.
  • Page 32 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The airbag control module also turns on the inflate in about 60 milliseconds. This is only about half AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the then turns the light off.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to •...

  • Page 34: Child Restraint

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system WARNING! is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the •...
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- Infants and Child Restraints led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, • Safety experts recommend that children ride children are safer when properly restrained in the rear rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat rather than in the front.
  • Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s WARNING! weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for • Improper installation can lead to failure of an weight and height limits. infant or child restraint.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child slouching can move the belt out of position. restraint anchorage system.
  • Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- child in a car seat. (Symbol shown to the left). Install your able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child seat as per child seat manufacturer recommenda- child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap tions.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 child restraint systems will be installed as described here. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the were provided with the child restraint system.
  • Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belts child restraint secure, try a different seating position. The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch To attach a child restraint tether strap: plates which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to WARNING! the anchor and remove slack in the tether strap (B) according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to tions.

  • Page 42: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long Exhaust Gas break-in period. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). WARNING! After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 43: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the Defrosters heating or cooling system to force outside air into the Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. the blower control on high speed.

  • Page 45: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Convertible Top Operation ....47 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ....58 To Lower The Top .
  • Page 46 46 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights ......64 Electronic Speed Control— If Equipped ..70 Multi-Function Control Lever .

  • Page 47: Convertible Top Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 47 CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Lower The Top: NOTE: To avoid damage to the convertible top or its WARNING! components, your vehicle is equipped with a feature that prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph The convertible top does not provide the structural (16 km/h).
  • Page 48 48 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling and holding the switch in the second detent position will both latch handles rearward until the latch hooks are free. lower all four windows and the top to the full down position.

  • Page 49: To Raise The Top

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 49 To Raise The Top: CAUTION! To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that CAUTION! the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector in the Park position before lowering or To insure no damage occurs to the visors, they raising the top.

  • Page 50: Top Cover Installation

    50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Top Cover Installation Installation From Inside The Vehicle With the top down and the convertible top latch handles 1. Kneel on the rear seat and tuck the rear edge and side in the closed position, there are two ways to install the edges of the top cover under the black molding near the convertible top cover.
  • Page 51 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 2. Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in 3. Snap the top cover flaps to the inner trim panel snaps. between the seatback and seatback bracket. The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.

  • Page 52: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 45

    52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to Installation From Outside The Vehicle engage the hook and loop fasteners. 1. Start on one side of the vehicle and tuck as much of the top cover as possible under the black molding.
  • Page 53 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap. 3. Tuck the top cover tab closest to you into the space (The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.) between the seatback and the seatback bracket.

  • Page 54: Top Cover Removal

    54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Snap the remaining top cover flap to the inner trim 6. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to panel snap. engage the hook and loop fasteners. Top Cover Removal Unsnap the snaps and disengage the hook and loop fasteners, slide the tabs from the rear seat and then from the rear of the top storage area.

  • Page 55: Console Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 CONSOLE FEATURES The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes. The power outlet is also mounted inside the center console (if equipped).

  • Page 56: Mirrors

    56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.

  • Page 57: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Outside Mirror Adjustment — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of Both mirrors have hinges and can be folded either traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the forward or rearward to resist damage.

  • Page 58: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors SEATS An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use Manual Front Seat Adjustments the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati- Forward/Rearward —...
  • Page 59 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 Reclining Bucket Seats WARNING! The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

  • Page 60: Power Driver's Seat

    60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Driver’s Seat CAUTION! The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat, near the floor. Use the forward switch to move the Do not place any article under a power seat as it may front of the seat cushion up and down.

  • Page 61: To Fold The Front Seatback Forward

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 The left rotary switch controls the heat level for the 2. While holding the handle, push seat back forward driver’s seat, and the right rotary switch controls the heat until a click is heard, then let go of the handle. level for the passenger’s seat.

  • Page 62: Adjustable Head Restraints

    62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so the hood release lever located under the left side of the that the upper edge is as high as practical.
  • Page 63 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.

  • Page 64: Lights

    64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Front Map/Reading Lights These lights, located under the rearview mirror, come on whenever a door is opened or the illuminated entry system is activated. The lights can also be turned on with the doors closed by means of switches located on the front of the rearview mirror.
  • Page 65 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 turn on the lights. Turn the panel dimmer switch fully Interior light Defeat (OFF) clockwise to prevent the lights from coming on when a Rotate the dimmer control to the ex- door is opened. treme bottom full-circle position.

  • Page 66: Multi-Function Control Lever

    66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multi-Function Control Lever To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the center portion of the lever up or down. Turning The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the the dimmer control to the full up position also turns on headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, the courtesy lights.

  • Page 67: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking Headlight Beam Select Switch brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for Pull the turn signal lever towards you to switch the normal night time driving.

  • Page 68: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE delay range, the wiper will operate for several cycles WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit- right side control lever.

  • Page 69: Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Turn the lever to the delay position, then select the delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second.

  • Page 70: Traction Control- If Equipped

    70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE even if you used the switch to turn the system off before TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off, press powering down or turning the ignition to Lock. the switch located on the top of the steering ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL—...

  • Page 71: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 To Activate: To Deactivate: Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the speed control A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL system ON. To turn the system OFF, press the ON/OFF button, or normal brake or clutch pressure will deactivate switch again.

  • Page 72: To Accelerate For Passing

    72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while speed control is Engaged, press When Climbing A Hill and hold the COAST button. Releasing the button when If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed the desired speed is reached, will establish a new SET Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third speed.

  • Page 73: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Rolling Hills GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The transaxle may downshift into third gear and remain The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills. The trans- three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- axle will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattens ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized...

  • Page 74: Programming The Universal Transceiver

    74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while seriously or fatally injured.

  • Page 75: Rolling Code" Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will to program. Place the hand held controller one to three begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its flashing indicates successful programming.
  • Page 76 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, difficulty in locating the training button, check your the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on copying of your code.

  • Page 77: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Reprogramming A Single Button Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some 1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be entry gates, require you to press and release the hand reprogrammed.

  • Page 78: Electrical Power Outlet

    78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. CAUTION! 2. This device must accept any interference that may be Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off received including interference that may cause undesired • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw operation.

  • Page 79: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....83 To Set The Clock ..... . .96 Instrument Cluster Standard .
  • Page 80 80 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button (Radio Mode) ....98 Changing Tape Direction ....101 Tuning .
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With Radio Display Messages ....110 Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With Capability .
  • Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Button 5 ..... 117 Tape Player ......119 Time Button .

  • Page 83: Instruments And Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...

  • Page 84: Instrument Cluster Standard

    84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STANDARD...

  • Page 85: Instrument Cluster Premium

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM...

  • Page 86: Instrument Cluster - Gtc Model

    86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – GTC MODEL...

  • Page 87: Instrument Cluster Description

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction 1. Fuel Gauge Control indicator. This is to prevent overheating of the When the ignition key is in the ON position, the brake system and is a normal condition.
  • Page 88 88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL range. Before reaching the red area (over 6,500 rpm), ease means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed. the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDI- ATELY. See your local authorized dealer. 6.
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious the cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to severe catalytic converter damage.
  • Page 90 90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading RUN position and may stay on for several seconds. If before and after the service so that the correct mileage can the light does not come on, have the system checked be determined.
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure This can be determined using the procedure shown in that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the Section 7.

  • Page 92: Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer Display - If Equipped

    92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL remain on continuously. Refer to Enhanced Driver COMPASS, TEMPERATURE, AND TRIP Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occu- COMPUTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED pant Restraints section for more information. 20. Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds.

  • Page 93: Trip Conditions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 Reset Trip Conditions The following trip conditions can be reset: Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. • ODO Estimated Range (DTE) •...

  • Page 94: Compass Temperature Display

    94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Temperature Display Automatic Compass Calibration This display provides the outside temperature and one of The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the eight compass readings to indicate the direction the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. vehicle is facing.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 When the CAL indicator goes off, the compass is cali- brated and should display correct headings. Verify proper calibration by checking North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W). If the compass does not appear accurate, repeat the calibration procedure in another area.

  • Page 96: Cigar Lighter/Ashtray

    96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Temperature To Set The Clock: If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the 1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour display will show 131°F. When the outside temperature is (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting less than 40°F ( 40°C), the display will show 40°F/C.

  • Page 97: Two Types Of Signals

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 Two Types of Signals SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary...

  • Page 98: Seek Button (Radio Mode)

    98 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button (Radio Mode) Program Type Radio Display Press and release the Seek button to search for the next Adult Hits Adlt Hit station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the Classical Classicl button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.

  • Page 99: Balance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the Program Type Radio Display last station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- Talk Talk ance.

  • Page 100: Am/Fm Selection

    100 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each push-button by AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press operating mode will be displayed next to the station the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display frequency.

  • Page 101: Seek Button

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101 Seek Button Tape Eject Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage tape and down to return to the beginning of the current and eject from the radio.

  • Page 102: Noise Reduction

    102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Noise Reduction CAUTION! The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. This CD player will accept 4 ⁄ inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the CD player mechanism.

  • Page 103: Seek Button

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio FF/TUNE/RW OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to Player and the display will show the time of day.

  • Page 104: Tape Cd Button

    104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped button until the word SIRIUS appears. The following will This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the changer available through Mopar Accessories.

  • Page 105: Sales Code Rbb-Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And Cd Changer Capability

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 • Disc inserted upside down Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the • Damaged disc selected disc in random order for an interesting change of • Water condensation on optics pace.

  • Page 106: Power Button

    106 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the Seek user should set the controls as shown in the following Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next list. station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the Tone Controls…As illustrated.

  • Page 107: Balance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 You may add a second station to each push-button by Bass and Treble Tone Control repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right.

  • Page 108: Cassette Player Features

    108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cassette Player Features Selective Music Search With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections.

  • Page 109: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 NR (Noise Reduction) Push-Button Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*. push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently display.

  • Page 110: Radio Display Messages

    110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Diagnostic Indicators Radio Display Messages When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may Your radio has been designed to display certain messages skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or when a problem is detected with the CD player.

  • Page 111: Sales Code Rbk-Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Seek WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the CONTROLS button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
  • Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right.

  • Page 113: Cd Player Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 CD Player Operation Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the position and the volume control ON before the CD player beginning of the current selection, or return to the will operate.

  • Page 114: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped

    114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly Mode Button selected track. To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play.

  • Page 115: Radio Display Messages

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second Radio Display Messages time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily.

  • Page 116: Disc Cd Changer - If Equipped

    116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructions 6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the follow: instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 ⁄ inch (12 1.

  • Page 117: Seek Button

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 Seek Button NOTE: The changer will not random play between Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the discs. next track. Press the bottom of the button once to return Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next to the beginning of the current track.

  • Page 118: Removing Discs From The Cd Changer

    118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing the AM/FM button while in the tape or CD REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF mode will select the radio mode. EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear • If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected, the radio surface of the steering wheel.

  • Page 119: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. CD, Etc.).

  • Page 120: Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance

    120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the 5. A loose tape should not be inserted into the radio. second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape the CD changer to play the next available disc.

  • Page 121: Compact Disc Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft following precautions: protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.

  • Page 122: Climate Controls

    122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulate the Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control amount of air forced through the sys- The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the tem in any mode you select. The 0 temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating Setting represents OFF and the 4 Set- throughout the vehicle.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 • Recirculation — Air Conditioning NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the air condition- Recirculated interior air is cooled and sent ing condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. The through the instrument panel vents.
  • Page 124 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Panel • Defrost Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- Air is directed through the windshield and ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to side window demist outlets. Use this mode direct air flow.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15 NOTE: Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 10 clear windows under these conditions. minutes of operation. Summer Operation Side Window Demisters Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-...
  • Page 126 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (Manual A/C Control Only)
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Outside Air Intake When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, directly in front of the wind- shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains.

  • Page 129: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....132 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System ......136 Automatic Transaxle .
  • Page 130 130 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Alignment And Balance ....158 Equipped ......142 Tire Chains .
  • Page 131 STARTING AND OPERATING 131 Trailer Towing ......166 Selection Of Engine Oil ....169 Warranty Requirements .

  • Page 132: Starting Procedures

    132 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.

  • Page 133: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 133 CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.

  • Page 134: If Engine Fails To Start

    134 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal “NORMAL STARTING”...

  • Page 135: Automatic Transaxle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 135 WARNING! WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is cause electrocution.

  • Page 136: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System

    136 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If precautions are not observed: your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the •...

  • Page 137: Four Speed Automatic Transaxle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 137 Four Speed Automatic Transaxle NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom- The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrat- convenience.
  • Page 138 138 STARTING AND OPERATING “D” Overdrive WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if and best fuel economy. it is not completely in P (Park).

  • Page 139: Manual Transaxle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 139 NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the mance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reduc- gear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving the ing excessive shifting and heat build up.

  • Page 140: Recommended Shift Speeds

    140 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, until the transaxle lubri- Downshifting cant has warmed, you may have difficulty shifting. This Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. prolong engine life. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for both fuel economy and CAUTION!

  • Page 141: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 141 PARKING BRAKE When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise the brake light in the instrument cluster will come on. the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park.

  • Page 142: Brake System

    142 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for performance under most braking conditions.

  • Page 143: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 143 POWER STEERING WARNING! The power assisted steering system of your vehicle • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost. ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle...

  • Page 144: Traction Control - If Equipped

    144 STARTING AND OPERATING The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless: TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED • The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system off; • There is an Anti-Lock Brake or Traction System mal- function;...

  • Page 145: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 145 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
  • Page 146 146 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm)
  • Page 147 STARTING AND OPERATING 147 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.

  • Page 148: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    148 STARTING AND OPERATING Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 149: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 149 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. This placard tells you important information about the, 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your vehicle can carry 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle...
  • Page 150 150 STARTING AND OPERATING adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of 4.
  • Page 151 STARTING AND OPERATING 151 NOTE: For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392 Kg).

  • Page 152: Tires-General Information

    152 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading WARNING! can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never cause accidents.

  • Page 153: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 153 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
  • Page 154 154 STARTING AND OPERATING Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the CAUTION! outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°...

  • Page 155: Radial-Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 155 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Compact Spare Tire —...

  • Page 156: Tire Spinning

    156 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Tire Spinning conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h).

  • Page 157: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 157 Tread Wear Indicators Replacement Tires Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many to help you in determining when your tires should be characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for replaced.

  • Page 158: Alignment And Balance

    158 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Replacing original tires with tires of a different size that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change ings.

  • Page 159: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 159 TIRE CHAINS Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should mended. not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).

  • Page 160: Autostick - If Equipped

    160 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more sible if desired.

  • Page 161: Autostick General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 161 • Downshifts from third to second gear above 66 mph autostick lever to the AUTOSTICK position. The trans- axle will remain in the current gear until an upshift or (106 km/h) and from second to first gear above 37 downshift is chosen.

  • Page 162: Fuel Requirements

    162 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner sion regulations and provide excellent fuel burning fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. economy when using high quality regular Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of cially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve...

  • Page 163: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 163 content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, CAUTION! you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability It is even more important to look for gasolines without problems and may damage critical fuel system com- MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at higher...

  • Page 164: Materials Added To Fuel

    164 STARTING AND OPERATING Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate. The manufac- ADDING FUEL turer recommends that you try a different brand of Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the driver’s an authorized dealer for service.
  • Page 165 STARTING AND OPERATING 165 NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” WARNING! sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the tank filled.

  • Page 166: Vehicle Loading

    166 STARTING AND OPERATING • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment VEHICLE LOADING put in or on your vehicle. Vehicle Loading Capacities • Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds Front Seat Occupants ..... . . 2 to the load on your vehicle.
  • Page 167 STARTING AND OPERATING 167 • The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, • The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be if frquent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more range must be selected.

  • Page 168: Flexible Fuel - (2.7L Engines With Automatic Transmission Only)

    168 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL – (2.7L Engines with Automatic WARNING! Transmission Only) Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could E-85 General Information cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- hicles only.

  • Page 169: Selection Of Engine Oil

    STARTING AND OPERATING 169 • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identi- a period of at least 5 minutes fication Symbol Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard This symbol means that the oil has starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability been certified by the American during warm up.

  • Page 170: Starting

    170 STARTING AND OPERATING • Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E-85 • Engine Oil Selection for Operating on Gasoline If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel, either full or If you operate the vehicle on regular unleaded gasoline part-time, use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W-30 engine ONLY, use Mopar oil or an equivalent that meets certified oil (P/N 4318086) or an equivalent that meets the...

  • Page 171: Replacement Parts

    STARTING AND OPERATING 171 Replacement Parts Maintenance Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow Sched- designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts.

  • Page 173: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....174 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....185 If Your Engine Overheats .

  • Page 174: Hazard Warning Flasher

    174 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the HAZARD WARNING FLASHER flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may wear down your battery.
  • Page 175 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 175 the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act WARNING! as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.

  • Page 176: Jacking And Tire Changing

    176 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Preparations for Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or WARNING! slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear selector in PARK. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. •...
  • Page 177 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 177 1. Block wheel diagonally op- posite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tire, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage.
  • Page 178 178 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully WARNING! pry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) or center cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen, To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them covers with care to avoid contact with the metal counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the...
  • Page 179 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 179...
  • Page 180 180 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hurt someone near it.

  • Page 181: Jump-Starting The Battery

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 181 JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located WARNING! in the engine compartment for jump starting. •...
  • Page 182 182 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the could establish a ground connection and person discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark injury could result.
  • Page 183 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 183 WARNING! WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or out the battery vent;...

  • Page 184: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    184 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.

  • Page 185: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 185 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method. If a flat the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. bed towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing vehicle may be used.

  • Page 186: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)

    186 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER All Transaxles VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) CAUTION! Automatic Transaxle If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi- ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.

  • Page 187: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2.4L Engine ......189 Power Steering Fluid Check ....202 2.7L Engine .
  • Page 188 188 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Headlight Bulb Replacement ... . . 226 Corrosion ......216 Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Convertible Top Care .

  • Page 189: 2.4L Engine

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 189 2.4L ENGINE...

  • Page 190: L Engine

    190 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINE...

  • Page 191: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 191 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...

  • Page 192: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    192 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS or start the engine. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.

  • Page 193: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 193 If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal/scheduled main- recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, tenance and repairs is highly recommended to insure the you may need to do nothing more than drive your designed performance.

  • Page 194: Maintenance Procedures

    194 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil WARNING! Checking Oil Level You can be badly injured working on or around a To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which engine oil must be maintained, at the correct level. Check you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 195 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 195 • 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 high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C) •...
  • Page 196 196 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change Engine Oil Viscosity Chart intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be whichever comes first. selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil Engine Oil Selection viscosity chart.
  • Page 197 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 197 may be labeled as Flexible Fuel (FFV) or Alternate Fuel engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s (AFV). These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- the manufacturer’s standard.
  • Page 198 198 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension Engine Air Cleaner Filter At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules, Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at check all drive belts for condition and proper tension. the intervals shown on Schedule “A”.
  • Page 199 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 199 Catalytic Converter WARNING! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over catalyst as an emission control device. materials that can burn.

  • Page 200: Crankcase Emission Control System

    200 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment behind disconnected for prolonged period. the left front fender and is accessible without removing the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located Engine Timing Belt in the engine compartment for jump starting.

  • Page 201: Air Conditioner

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! CAUTION! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- It is essential when replacing the cables on the tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after battery that the positive cable is attached to the handling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution positive post and the negative cable is attached to the and can burn or even blind you.

  • Page 202: Power Steering Fluid Check

    202 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE through the condenser as required. Fabric front fascia Power Steering Fluid Check protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined air conditioning performance. service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING!

  • Page 203: Suspension Ball Joints

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 203 Body Mechanism Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli- cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;...
  • Page 204 204 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should be ap- Other Body Mechanisms plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas. The following body mechanisms should be inspected and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of External Lock Cylinders these components should be lubricated with the lubricant Lubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year, prefer-...

  • Page 205: Windshield Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 205 Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Washers Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the mild non abrasive cleaner.

  • Page 206: Exhaust System

    206 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. must be exercised when filling or working around Breathing it can make you unconscious and can the washer solution.

  • Page 207: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 207 Cooling System dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Inspection Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator by gently spraying WARNING! water from a garden hose at the back of the core.
  • Page 208 208 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. The Failure to use the proper antifreeze could cause first change should not be required until 5 years or radiator plugging and engine overheating.
  • Page 209 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209 Coolant Pressure Cap CAUTION! The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the Be sure to use only the cooling system pressure cap radiator from the coolant reserve tank. specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 210 210 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE over time. This is normal. If the coolant level is hard to If an examination of your engine compartment shows no see, jostling the coolant bottle will make it easier to see. evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven.

  • Page 211: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 211 ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Brakes result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas In order to assure brake system performance, all brake mileage, and increased emissions. system components should be inspected periodically. Suggested service intervals can be found in section 8. Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence WARNING!
  • Page 212 212 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they Master Cylinder are secure and no leaks are present. The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or the brake system warning lamp shows system failure.

  • Page 213: Fuel System Hoses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 213 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts brake fluid as seal damage will result! for correct fluid type. Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are WARNING! designed with hoses and clamps which have unique...
  • Page 214 214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection of Lubricant Procedure For Checking Fluid Level It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with mance.
  • Page 215 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 215 • If the fluid is hot (180°F / 82°C), the reading should be Maintenance schedule “B” — Every 60,000 miles (96 000 in the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between the km) change fluid and filter under the following condi- upper two holes in the dipstick).

  • Page 216: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE point not more than 4.0 mm below the bottom of the hole. Manual Transaxle Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. fluid for the manual transaxle, NV-T350 or NV-T850, in Frequency of Fluid Change your vehicle.
  • Page 217 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 217 • Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion and to polish your vehicle. Take care never to scratch resistance built into your vehicle. the paint.
  • Page 218 218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels. touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is Never use scouring pads, steel wool or a bristle brush. considered the responsibility of the owner.
  • Page 219 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 219 Do not use cleaners, conditioners and protectants con- Leather Seat Care and Cleaning taining silicon or bleach as these may cause gloss level increases and/or discoloration. CAUTION! You should not increase the gloss level, especially on top Never use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, of the instrument panel top surface.
  • Page 220 220 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

  • Page 221: Convertible Top Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE General Cleaning Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and in removing dust and other foreign particles. Wash in appearance, and make successive cleanings easier.

  • Page 222: Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure

    222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will Cloth Top Protection decrease the top’s drying time, ensure removal of all dirt, For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect your and delete streaks in the material. Multiple cleanings Twillfast™...

  • Page 223: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 223 FUSES A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment, near the air cleaner. This information ap- Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) plies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay num- bering embossed on the Power Distributuion Center Top Cover.
  • Page 224 224 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Fuse Circuit Cavity Fuse Circuit 30 Amp Green Blower Motor 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Motors (Body Control Module) 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Headlight, High Beam Indicator 20 Amp Yel- Daytime Running Light Mod- ule (Canada) 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Headlight...

  • Page 225: Replacement Light Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225 LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number CAUTION! Headlight ......9007 Park/Turn Signal (Front) .

  • Page 226: Bulb Replacement

    226 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the BULB REPLACEMENT head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool. Headlight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount- ing screws.
  • Page 227 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the fender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball stud from its retainer in the fender. Pull the headlight assem- bly away from the vehicle. 5.

  • Page 228: Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement

    228 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the 2. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb. fender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball stud from its retainer in the fender.

  • Page 229: Fog Light Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 229 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the Fog Light Bulb Replacement bulb and socket assembly. 1. Remove the screw securing the light assembly to the front fascia. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb, and reinstall the bulb and socket to the headlight assembly.

  • Page 230: Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement

    230 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise Rear Light Bulb Replacement to remove it from the housing. 1. Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers.

  • Page 231: License Plate Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 231 License Plate Bulb Replacement 1. Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the license lamp. Using a small screwdriver, remove the entire housing. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and snap it back into place on the housing of the chrome appliqué.

  • Page 232: Headlight Aiming

    232 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Aiming FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the U.S. Metric factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting. Fuel (Approximate) A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it 2.4 Liter Engine (87 Octane) 16 Gal- 61 Liters...

  • Page 233: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 233 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) Engine Oil Use API Certified (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade. Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label under the engine hood.
  • Page 235 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..236 Schedule “B” ......239 Maintenance Schedules .

  • Page 236: Emission Control System Maintenance

    236 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type must be done at the times or mileages specified to required service for your vehicle. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system.
  • Page 237 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 237 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- vice). tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first. • Off-road or desert operation. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change •...
  • Page 238 238 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Stop for Fuel At Each Oil Change • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully • Change the engine oil filter. warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while •...

  • Page 239: Schedule "B" 239

    SCHEDULE “B” 239 • Trailer towing. SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle • Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- under one or more of the following conditions. Change vices). the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 •...
  • Page 240 240 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
  • Page 241 SCHEDULE “B” 241 Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
  • Page 242 242 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.
  • Page 243 SCHEDULE “B” 243 Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine).
  • Page 244 244 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. * Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine).
  • Page 245 SCHEDULE “B” 245 Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.

  • Page 246: 246 Schedule "A

    246 SCHEDULE “A” SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
  • Page 247 SCHEDULE “A” 247 Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
  • Page 248 248 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
  • Page 249 SCHEDULE “A” 249 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.

  • Page 251: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....255 Vehicle ......252 In Canada .

  • Page 252: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    252 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable 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 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE right papers with you.
  • Page 253 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 253 This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with P.O. Box 1621 this process. Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 •...

  • Page 254: Warranty Information

    254 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...

  • Page 255: Mopar Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 255 MOPAR PARTS Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from available from your dealer. They will help you keep your the Hotline.
  • Page 256 Chrysler group vehicles. Included are maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge...

  • Page 257: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 257 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades TIRE QUALITY GRADES The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and The following describes the tire grading categories estab- C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- pavement as measured under controlled conditions on tration.
  • Page 258 258 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- WARNING! ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent The temperature grade is established for a tire that is higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 259 INDEX...
  • Page 260 260 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . 142 Anti-Theft Security Alarm ....19 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 261 INDEX 261 Location ......181,200 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ..120 Belts, Drive .
  • Page 262 262 INDEX Compact Disc Player ....97,102 Crankcase Emission Control System ..200 Compact Spare Tire ..... 155 Cruise Control .
  • Page 263 INDEX 263 Driving Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....196 On Slippery Surfaces ....184 Entry System, Illuminated .
  • Page 264 264 INDEX Capacities ......232 Voltmeter ......88 Fog Light Service .
  • Page 265 INDEX 265 Illuminated Entry ..... . . 12 Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... . 23 Immobilizer .
  • Page 266 266 INDEX Oil Pressure ......90 Maintenance Free Battery ....200 Park .
  • Page 267 INDEX 267 Oil, Engine ......194,232 Pets, Transporting ..... . . 41 Capacity .
  • Page 268 268 INDEX Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Extender ......28 Parts ....... 233 Inspection .
  • Page 269 INDEX 269 Starting ......132 Tires ......43,152,257 Cold Weather .
  • Page 270 270 INDEX Traction Control ....70,87,144 Underhood Fuses ..... . . 223 Trailer Towing .
  • Page 271 INDEX 271 Windows Windshield Wipers ....68,205 Power ......21 Wiper Blade Replacement .

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