SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
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INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 䡵 Illuminated Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Tamper Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ▫ Security System Manual Override . . . . . . . . . . .19 ▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .30 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not recognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then shut off.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The interior lights will come on when you open any door, unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (if so equipped) or central unlock (if so equipped). They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition after you close all doors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel located to the front of the door handle. Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors. Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Central Locking — If Equipped All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the key to the LOCK position. The double activation feature requires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock two times within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doors at once. The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Depress the power door lock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Power Door Lock Switch 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to activate the system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter. To lock the doors: The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal. 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the LOCK button. NOTE: The horn chirp can be enabled or disabled by the following procedure: 3. Release both buttons. 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button. 3. Release both buttons. Panic Alarm The panic mode unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the interior lights, flashes the headlights, and sounds the horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. To use the Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to activate the panic alarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of batteries is from one to two years 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk, and ignition for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for up to 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash. Then the horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for another 15 minutes.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will be displayed in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed. With the key in lock position or key out, the “deck” will be displayed until the trunk is closed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Trunk Internal Emergency Release WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS 2 Emergency Release NOTE: As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. See picture.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power windows while operating the power window switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. The window controls on the driver’s door operate all windows. The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • 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. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or beltpositioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or beltpositioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Left and Right Window Bags Above Side Windows — If Equipped • Left and Right Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The window bag is only about 3 1⁄2 inches (8 3⁄4 cm) thick when it is inflated. Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: For additional information refer www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. to Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now available. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 3 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ▫ Console Features — Without Heated Seats . . . .50 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 ▫ Console Features — With Heated Seats . . . . . . .51 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ▫ Folding Rear Seat . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . .62 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 49 ▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES Console Features — Without Heated Seats 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. There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers located directly in the back of the center console. Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 Console Features — With Heated Seats Console The front console has two cup holders. An optional removable ashtray may be located in the driver’s side cup holder. 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).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. 3 Electric Remote-Control Mirrors— If Equipped Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! Manual Seat Adjuster After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched. Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear switch controls the seatback recliner. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 3 Adjustable Head Restraint Folding Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks. WARNING! When returning the rear seat back to the upright position be sure the seat back is latched.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Hood Safety Catch Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole marked “prop” on the underside of the hood. Hood Release Lever Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent (full-circle). This feature brightens the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions. Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each light has a push-on push-off switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 Multi-Function Control Lever 3 Multi-Function Lever Multi-Function Lever The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, instrument panel light dimming, courtesy lights, passing lights, dome light and fog lights. Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the control lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights—If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on at a preset level of outdoor lighting. Turn the end of the control lever to the third detent to turn the system on. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This means that your headlights will stay on for about 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch off. To turn the Automatic system off, turn the control lever clockwise, to the off position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 Headlight Beam Select Switch Pull the turn signal lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the turn signal lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for several cycles, then turn OFF.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off, press the switch located on the top of the steering column, to the right of the hazard switch, until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster lights up. Tilt Steering Column Control WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Traction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system off before powering down or turning the ignition to Lock. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device will control the throttle operation to maintain a constant vehicle speed between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 85 mph (137 km/h). The controls are on the steering wheel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake or clutch pressure will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases the memory. To Resume Speed: To resume a previously set speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third gear. Under severe conditions the transaxle may downshift again to second gear. The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the top of the hill. When Descending A Hill If vehicle speed rises 3 mph (5 km/h) over the Speed Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third gear.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries are needed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. 3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons to program. Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90 seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure. To train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the Universal Transceiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet, at www.homelink.com. Your garage door opener should now recognize your Universal Transceiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time. Reprogramming A Single Button 1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been completed. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Power Sunroof Controls WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Opening Sunroof - Manual Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. During this operation, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Opening Sunroof - Express Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called Express Open.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Fully Closed Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET The power outlet is located in the lower center of your instrument panel. If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, a second power outlet is located inside the center console. All accessories connected to any outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 ▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 䡵 Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer Display — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 ▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 ▫ Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 79 䡵 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ Scan Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 And RBQ Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 117 ▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. • There is an Anti-Lock Brake system malfunction or Traction Control system malfunction. • The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures. 2.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. (See page 36 for more information.) 5. Tachometer The red area of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 resume to full illumination. (See “EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS” in the “MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE” section of your Owner Manual for more details). If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine start.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine coolant condition. 14. Trip Odometer Button Press and release this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the trip odometer mode. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the button for at least 1/2 second. 15. Transmission Range Indicator This indicator illuminates to show the automatic transmission gear selection.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 17. Anti-Lock Warning Light — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position and may stay on for several seconds. If the light does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 COMPASS, TEMPERATURE, AND TRIP COMPUTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED Reset The following trip conditions can be reset: • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) • ODO • ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed, press and release the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds. To reset all trip conditions, hold down the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously (about 2 seconds) until a second chime sounds and then release the buttons.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Conditions Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Estimated Range (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is based on the most recent trip information: (Average Fuel Economy) x (Fuel Remaining) This display cannot be reset. Present Fuel Economy (ECO) This display shows fuel economy for the last few seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 Automatic Compass Calibration The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. During a short initial period, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display. After the vehicle has completed at least one complete circle in an area free from large metal objects, calibration will be complete when the CAL symbol is extinguished.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F. When the outside temperature is less than ⫺40°F (⫺40°C), the display will show ⫺40°F/C. CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRAY For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a “smoker’s” package. This package consists of a cigar lighter and an ashtray that utilizes one of the cup holders. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 To Set The Clock: 1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting will increase each time you press the button. 2. Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode. Or, it will exit the mode automatically if left alone for 5 or 6 seconds. RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting stations to send data signals on a subcarrier frequency which is added to the stereo signal. RDS was developed to give FM receivers user-friendly features, such as Program Service name (PS) and Program Type (PTY). Program Service name is typically used by the broadcaster to display the station’s name or call letters, for example ⬙WNIC⬙.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99 Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each time a tape is inserted. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out. Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101 To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The following will be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103 SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automatically when a selection has been located. Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Disc inserted upside down Radio Operation • Damaged disc Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. • Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Disc Up/Program Button 1 Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next available disc. Disc Down/Program Button 5 Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc 4 • Water condensation on optics 6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated. 3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the button light and the lights in the corner of the loading slot will illuminate. 4. Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs. The CD player will stop while additional CDs are loaded.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Press button 4 a second time to stop random play. Program Button 5 Press this button to play the previous disc. Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD is loaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. If neither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio will ignore the command.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SIRIUS⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: • After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel number will be displayed for 5 seconds. • The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for 5 seconds. • The current channel number will then be displayed until an action occurs.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio. PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ When the desired program type is obtained, press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play 7 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button a second time to stop the search.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ CD, Etc.). The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport. The other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. You may have a problem with CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (recordable and writable) disks. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Interior ATC Sensors There are two interior sensors in the vehicle. The Sun Sensor is mounted in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield glass. The In-Car Temperature Sensor is mounted behind the ATC control panel. These sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior temperatures to enhance system performance. CAUTION! Do not cover either sensor with any foreign material as improper operation of the system will result.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Comfort Control Use this control to regulate the comfort inside the passenger compartment. Press the top of the switch to raise the temperature selection and the bottom of the switch to lower it. The comfort setting range is from Low, 60, 61,....to 89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature control. You can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest levels.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 NOTE: The Recirc button light will blink if you try to use it in the Mix or Defrost modes. Air Direction Buttons (Mode) These buttons allow you to select from five air distribution patterns. These buttons should be used only when you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto operation. A symbol in the display window will show which mode is operating. Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Windshield Defrost Air is directed through the defrost outlets and side window demist outlets. A small amount of air also is directed through the floor outlets. Use this mode with maximum fan and comfort level settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. The defrost symbol will glow in amber to show that the defroster is on. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Hot Weather Automatic Recirculation The system will automatically recirculate the air inside the vehicle when the interior is very warm. This will provide maximum cooling. The system will also occasionally return to REC on hot, humid or very hot, dry days to maintain occupant comfort. Side Window Demisters Side window demisters are located on the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (ATC only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 NOTE: If the system is in the AUTO mode and the fan control is already rotated fully clockwise or fully counterclockwise, the control may have to be rotated to the middle and then to the desired fan setting for manual adjustment of fan speed. Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control — If Equipped The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the air conditioning condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. The air conditioning condenser is located in front of the radiator.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 • Panel — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air conditioning system and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel. • Floor • Bi-Level — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air conditioning system and then through the outlets located in both the instrument panel and floor outlets. • Mix • Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the front seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers. Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor, Bi-Level, or Mix modes. Rear Window Defroster The Rear Window Defroster button is located to the right of the Mode Control. Press this button once to turn on the Rear Window Defrost and a second time to turn them off. A light above the button shows that the defroster is on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 NOTE: Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not clear windows under these conditions. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a highquality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is recommended.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (Manual A/C Control Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, directly in front of the windshield, 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 154 䡵 AutoStick — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 156 ▫ AutoStick Operation . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 139 ▫ Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . . 176 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 ▫ Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 141 CAUTION! Ignition Key Positions WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way.
STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL STARTING” or “EXTREME COLD WEATHER” procedures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
STARTING AND OPERATING 143 WARNING! WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift the transmission into Park, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the park brake.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 145 Four Speed Automatic Transaxle The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles. Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without depressing the shift button after you have set it in P. Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! Never use the Park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 147 NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. Use the “3” range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will come on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on.
STARTING AND OPERATING for automatic transaxle vehicles, or reverse for vehicles with manual transaxle. To release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull up on the parking brake lever. Push the release button and lower the lever fully. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park.
STARTING AND OPERATING 149 BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
STARTING AND OPERATING 151 • There is a Anti-Lock Brake System malfunction; • There is a Traction Control System malfunction; • The system has been automatically deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the traction control light located in the instrument cluster.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards.
STARTING AND OPERATING 153 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = 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 Millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) —Ratio of section height to section width of tire. 10.
STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 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. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions. (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits). Load Identification: ⴖ....blank....
STARTING AND OPERATING 155 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation —This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use. MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location. (2 digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size. (2 digits) ABCD = Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar.
STARTING AND OPERATING 157 Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the “Tire and Loading Information” placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
STARTING AND OPERATING 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.
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STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES—GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING 161 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. 3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability— Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1 km) after a 3 hour period.
STARTING AND OPERATING 163 WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
STARTING AND OPERATING 165 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 167 WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recommended. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). CAUTION! Tire Rotation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving and braking functions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 169 Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected before rotating. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the diagram. AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control.
STARTING AND OPERATING Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Overdrive position and is identified by the word “AUTOSTICK”. When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position, it can be moved from side to side. Moving the lever to the left (-) triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The gear position will be shown in the transmission gear display. You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 171 • The transaxle will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. • While in the Autostick mode, Speed Control will only function in third or fourth gear. Downshifting out of third gear turns off speed control. • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transaxle will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available.
STARTING AND OPERATING 173 MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane number. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends using gasolines without MMT.
STARTING AND OPERATING malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 175 FLEXIBLE FUEL— (Fleet Vehicles Only) E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel vehicles only. These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only. This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles.
STARTING AND OPERATING Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability during warm up. NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F, you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 177 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to turn on. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling.
STARTING AND OPERATING 179 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and ready for operation⬙ condition.
STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck.
STARTING AND OPERATING 181 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) 2.4L Automatic/ 20 Sq. Ft 1000 lbs (454 kg) Manual 2.7L Automatic/ 20 Sq. Ft. 1000 lbs (454 kg) Manual Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
STARTING AND OPERATING Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings. WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing Requirements — Tires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 185 CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident.
STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. 7- Pin Connector 4 - Pin Connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range should be selected. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 ▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the 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. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in Park with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jacking Changing a Tire Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear selector in PARK. CAUTION! • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher, park vehicle on firm, level surface. Care must be taken to correctly position the jack to prevent contact and possible damage to the ground effects. • Put gear shift in park (automatic transmission) or reverse (manual transmission).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 193 1. Block wheel diagonally opposite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tire, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully pry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) or center cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges and retention teeth. 4.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 195 6 Jack Engagement Locations
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. 6. Remove lug nuts and tire. 7. Mount spare tire. 8. Tighten all lug nuts on mounting studs. 9.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 197 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle 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. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and person injury could result. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the jump start attachment of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 199 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines. WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 201 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles (25 km), and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). If the transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 䡵 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ Suspension Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 207 ▫ Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 ▫ Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 ▫ Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 䡵 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 205 2.4L ENGINE 7 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINE 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 207 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready for testing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209 If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 211 • Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C) • Stop and Go driving • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km) • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C) • Trailer towing Engine Oil Dipstick CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule ⬙A⬙ of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 213 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the recommended oil quality requirements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Engine Oil Fill Cap SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 engine oils are recommended for all operating temperatures.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 215 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe conditions, the filter element should be inspected periodically and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule “B”. WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 217 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 in the engine compartment for jump starting. Battery Location To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the right and remove the inner fender shield. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply grease to posts and clamps after tightening.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 219 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the side of the reservoir. If necessary, add fluid to restore the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Suspension Ball Joints There are two upper front and rear suspension ball joints. Inspect these ball joints whenever under vehicle service is done.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 221 If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder, then proceed as described above, to distribute the lubricant within the lock cylinder. Pay attention to trunk hinges, especially during cold weather, to ensure ease of trunk operation.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement • Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. • Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assembly away from the wiper arm. Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield. • Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place. Windshield Washers The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 223 Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225 replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant. When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% recommended Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in water should be used.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear. Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 229 Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed. NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle operation) should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard or prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 231 Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Use only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If the fluid is hot (180°F / 82°C), the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. • If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmission fluid to bring to the proper level. NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for maintenance schedules.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 233 Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water. If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 235 Never use cleaners that contain acid, oven cleaners or any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause permanent staining and/or corrosion. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 237 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. FUSES Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) • Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. • Dry with a soft tissue.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment; near the air cleaner. This information applies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay numbering embossed on the Power Distribution Center Top Cover. Interior Fuses Fuse Panel Cover The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left side of the instrument panel. To remove the panel, pull it out, as shown. The identity of each fuse is indicated on the backside of the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 239 Cavity Fuse 6 10 Amp Red 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red Circuit Heated Rear Window Indicator Instrument cluster illumination, Park and tail Lights Power Receptacle, Horns, Ignition, Fuel, Start Power Door Lock Motors (Body Control Module) Daytime Running Light Module (Canada) Instrument Cluster, Transmission Control, Park/Neutral Switch, Body Control Module Left Low beam Headlight Rig
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may: • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool. 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mounting screws.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 assembly away from the vehicle. 5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. CAUTION! 4. Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 6. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly. 7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb. 8. Reinstall the headlight assembly. Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight assembly mounting screws. Pull the headlight assembly away from the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1. Remove the screw securing the light assembly to the front fascia. 2. Pull the light assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb and socket assembly. 4. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. 5. Install the new bulb and socket assembly, reattach the wiring connector, and reinstall the fog light assembly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. 2. Disconnect the wiring connector and remove the plastic retainers. Remove the light housing from the vehicle. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. Rear Light Bulb Replacement 1. Open the trunk and pull the trunk liner away to expose the wiring connector and light housing plastic retainers. 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Headlight Aiming The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 247 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Spark Plugs Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) Oil Filter (2.7L Engine) Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 are recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transaxle Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel Bearings Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar威 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. Mopar威 Power Steering Fluid + 4, Mopar威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS M A I N T E N A N C E 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 250 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 250 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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 251 M • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).〫 • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 252 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. • Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit.
SCHEDULE “B” 253 M A SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫. • Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- I N vices).〫 T • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
M 254 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not A replaced at 3 months. N C Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if E necessary.* S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Rotate the tires.
SCHEDULE “B” 255 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. * Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. Rotate the tires.
M 256 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not A replaced at 3 months. N C Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if E necessary.* S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Rotate the tires.
SCHEDULE “B” 257 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. 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). Adjust or replace if required. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the ignition cables on 2.4 liter engine. Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7 liter engine.
M 258 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the automatic transmission fluid and A filter.〫 N C Rotate the tires. E Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 S C H E D U L E S 8 months, if not done at 100,000 miles.
SCHEDULE “B” 259 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. 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). Adjust or replace if required. Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engine. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine.
M 260 SCHEDULE “B” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not A replaced at 3 months. N C Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if E necessary.* S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on the 2.7 liter engine. Check and re-tension accessory drive belts on 2.7 liter engine. Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4 liter engine. Rotate the tires.
SCHEDULE “B” 261 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter engine. Replace the ignition cables on the 2.4 liter engine. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required.
M 262 SCHEDULE “B” A I 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 N Miles T (Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000) E X N Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if A not done at 100,000 miles. N X X C Rotate the tires. E * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture Inspection and service should also be performed anytime S C H E D U L E S 8 to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
SCHEDULE “A” 263 M SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Rotate the tires.
M 264 SCHEDULE “A” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. N C Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if E required.* S C H E D U L E S 8 Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine.
SCHEDULE “A” 265 M Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace X X X X if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. X Inspect the front and rear brake pads, X linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter enX gine. Replace the spark plugs on 2.
M 266 SCHEDULE “A” A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Replace the accessory drive belts on N C 2.4L engine. E Flush and replace the engine coolant, if S C H E D U L E S 8 not replaced at 60 months. Rotate the tires.
SCHEDULE “A” 267 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter. Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. Replace the spark plugs on 2.4 liter engine. Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡ Replace the engine timing belt on 2.4 liter engine. Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 268 SCHEDULE “A” Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts. 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 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 271 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind 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 NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 273 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams and charts. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 275 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories established by the National highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car. Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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.
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INDEX About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . 224 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Aiming Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .
INDEX 279 Shifting . . . . . . . . . Special Additives . . Autostick . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Gas Caution . . . . .
INDEX Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,39,41,42 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 281 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,126,131 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . Overheating . . . . . . . . Timing Belt . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . Entry System, Illuminated Exhaust Gas Caution . . . Exhaust System . . . . . . . Exterior Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 . . . . . 190 . . . . . 216 . . . . . 246 . . . . . .
INDEX 283 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Requirements . . . . .
INDEX HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 69 Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,230 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 285 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,63 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Exterior Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,85,244 Front Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 84,208 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 287 Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . 156 Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . 76 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Steering . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 289 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,219 Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,201,202 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 291 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157,178 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 19 Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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