Chrysler 2005 Town and Country, Manual

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 443 10 INDEX 453 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 4: ... knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition cer tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of c...

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Page 6: ...ll Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and ...

Page 7: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 9: ...tomer Key Programming 15 General Information 16 䡵 Illuminated Entry System If Equipped 16 䡵 Door Locks 17 Manual Door Locks 17 Power Door Locks If Equipped 18 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 20 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 22 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 22 Using The Panic Alarm 23 To Program Transmitters 23 General Information 26 Transmitter Battery Service 26 2 ...

Page 10: ...ure 49 Center Lap Belts 51 Seat Belt Pretensioners 51 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 52 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 53 Seat Belt Extender 53 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Airbags 54 DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat If Equipped 69 Child Restraint 69 䡵 Rear Seat Delete Feature Commercial Vehicles Only If Equipped 78 Restrain...

Page 11: ...In Recommendations 82 䡵 Safety Tips 83 Exhaust Gas 83 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 84 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...rs for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the OFF position then the LOCK position Remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Position 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 13: ...d could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder If you open the driver s door and the key is in the ignition switch a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System pre...

Page 14: ...p in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible NOTE The Sentry ...

Page 15: ... is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer Customer Key Programming You can program new sentry keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure 1 Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank s to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code 2 Inser...

Page 16: ...will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be r...

Page 17: ...not operate if the dimmer control is in the defeat position extreme downward position DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door Door Lock Plunger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 18: ...dren unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Power Door Locks If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition and any front door is open the power Power ...

Page 19: ...ously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter The Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch 2 Cycle the ignition switch ON OFF four times ending in the OFF position do not start the engine 3 Within 10 seconds of the final cycle press the interior driver s door ...

Page 20: ...OTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate and activate the panic alarm optional power liftgate left power sliding door and right power sliding door from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE If the key is in the ignition switch then...

Page 21: ...ree button but may also be used to Open Close the optional power liftgate left power sliding door or right power sliding door Other options of the system allow you to turn ON OFF the Sound Horn On Lock Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st and Flash Lights On Lock Unlock features Three Button Transmitter Six Button Transmitter THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 22: ...he procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped To lock the doors and liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal If desired the Sound Horn On Lock feature can be turned on and off by performing the following proce dure 1 ...

Page 23: ... the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system To Program Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed transmitter contact your dealer for details To Open Close Power Liftgate If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to open close the power liftgate The liftgate will beep for 2 seconds and then open close If the butt...

Page 24: ...sing the button twice will result in the left side doors becoming unlocked To Open Close Right Power Sliding Door If Equipped Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open close the right power sliding door If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed the door will reverse to the full open position If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power sliding door and the do...

Page 25: ...s The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter EVIC Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped The table below explains the Lamp Flash options Function Which Turn Signal Lamps Number of Flashes Lock All 1 Unlock 1st Press Left Side 2 Unlock All Doors All 2 Left...

Page 26: ...ditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit boa...

Page 27: ...e doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation When the alarm is activated the system provides both audible and visual signals The horn will pulse headlights park lights will flash the Vehicle Theft Alarm Immobilizer light located in the instrument cluster will flash and the vehicle will not start If the alarm is triggered and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn o...

Page 28: ...s the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter Also using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the ON START posi tion will disarm the system If you disarm the system and access the liftgate area the system must be rearmed as described previously when closing the liftgate If some thing has triggered the system in your absence the horn will sound three times when you disarm the...

Page 29: ...n create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the system The alarm system will be activated when the battery is connected if the system was previously armed...

Page 30: ...hicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction There is a hold open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline To close the sliding door after the hold open latch is activated you must push the button on the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside sliding door handle Use the g...

Page 31: ...zard switch 4 A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Cus tomer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped Power Sliding Door If Equipped NOTE The power sliding door must be unlocked...

Page 32: ...atch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline To close the power sliding door after the hold open latch is activated you must press any one of the power sliding door switches push the button on the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside sliding door handle There are power sliding door switches located on the trim pane...

Page 33: ...ened while the fuel door is open This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door If the power sliding door is not in the full open or close position it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed To close the door wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again The power sliding door switches will not operate if the vehicl...

Page 34: ...le in a colli sion Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door when the child protection locks are engaged To activate the system open the sliding door and move the child lock control located near the door s rear latch to the ON position Child Lock Control 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...

Page 35: ...ocated in the overhead console to disable the switches for the rear seat passen gers NOTE The power sliding door switches will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h The power sliding door will operate from the remote keyless entry transmitter if the vehicle is in Park regardless of the child lock lever position LIFTGATE NOTE The key that is used to start ...

Page 36: ...0 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area NOTE On vehicles without power locks the liftgate can only be opened using the vehicle keys The key must be held in the unlocked position for the liftgate to open Power Liftgate If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Press the button on the remote keyless entry ...

Page 37: ...ur Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away NOTE If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening Light pressure anywhere along...

Page 38: ...es above 143 F 62 C Be sure to remove any build up of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers ...

Page 39: ...era ture it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather WINDOWS Power Vent Windows Switches on the driver s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver s seat Power Vent Window Switches THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2 ...

Page 40: ... s door trim panel There is a single switch on the passenger s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position Power Window Switches 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 41: ...ont door will cancel this feature Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open...

Page 42: ...s and Tether for CHildren also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems If your vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS there will be a Passenger Airbag Disabled PAD Indicator Light located on the center of the instrument panel NOTE The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based ...

Page 43: ...ey can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All the outboard seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts Th...

Page 44: ... 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 Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never ...

Page 45: ... 2 The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2 ...

Page 46: ...r seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind yo...

Page 47: ...lision 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 pos sible 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 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so th...

Page 48: ...isassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by pushi...

Page 49: ...hen you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point Positioning Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 2 ...

Page 50: ...gins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Creating A Fold Sliding The Latch Plate 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 51: ...allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision A belt that is too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen not to the stronger hip bones In either case the risk of internal injuries is greater Wear a lap belt low and snug Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt ...

Page 52: ... The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reacti vated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the ve...

Page 53: ...mains unfastened Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips ...

Page 54: ...he seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment in low speed collisions The front airbags have a ...

Page 55: ...strument panel below the steering column This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver front and rear 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 NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment Windo...

Page 56: ...roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Window bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe ...

Page 57: ...ld ride properly buckled up in the rear seat and in the outboard seat if possible Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint See the section on Child Restraint You should read the instruct...

Page 58: ...ortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has window bags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat The Airbag System consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC AIRBAG Readiness Light Driver Airbag Front Passenger Airbag Window Bags above Side Windows If Equipped Fron...

Page 59: ...f airbag inflation The ORC may modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module The ORC will not detect side roll over or rear impacts The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column...

Page 60: ...e center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC and impact sensors detects a collision requiring the air bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper rig...

Page 61: ...pecially applies to children The win dow bag is only about 31 2 inches 9 cm thick when it is inflated When the ORC and the side impact sensors with side impact option detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker it signals the inflator unit A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward ...

Page 62: ...n the rear seat check to be sure it doesn t touch the front passenger seat If there is a rapid change in temperature or humidity the OCS may not be able to properly approximate occupant size If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way includ ing removal or loosening tightening of seat attach ment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only manufactu...

Page 63: ...light comes on when an adult is in the passen ger seat have the passenger re position themselves in the seat until the light goes out Remember if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate For almost all properly installed child restraints the PAD Indicator Light will be illuminated indicating that the front pas senger airbag is turned off and will not infla...

Page 64: ... less than the predeter mined occupant threshold the ORC will not illumi nate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF When the ocs system detects an adult the PAD indicator light will be off and the airbag will be enabled The Belt Tension Sensor BTS If Equipped is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension Th...

Page 65: ... involved in an acci dent A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS The following requirements must be strictly adhered to Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the s...

Page 66: ... to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals 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 ...

Page 67: ... the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Also have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well Enhanced Accident Response If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically In addition approximately 10 se...

Page 68: ...moval or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only manufacturer ap proved seat accessories may be used If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with dis abilities contact your authorized dealer WARNING You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the ...

Page 69: ...ructions Use the order form at the back of this manual and specify publication number 81 016 1950 Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and ...

Page 70: ...r child Infants and Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage...

Page 71: ...CH child restraint anchorage system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH later in this section The belt positioning booster seat is for children weigh ing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a...

Page 72: ...al information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK 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 Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward fac...

Page 73: ...cking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary 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 ...

Page 74: ...LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Two LATCH child restraint anchor age systems are installed on all second row seats and in the center position on all 3rd row store in the floor seats Second row seats also feature tether strap anchorages located in the rear surface of the seatback In addition all 3 passenger bench seats and 3rd row store in the floor seats are equipped w...

Page 75: ...op of the seatback For bench seats with split seatbacks route the tether between the seatbacks When using the tether anchorages in the center position on 3rd row store in the floor seating ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint between the head restraint posts Tether Strap Mounting THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2 ...

Page 76: ...nch seat must have the seat adjusted to the full rear position on the tracks when the LATCH system is used Also when using the LATCH system be sure the seatback is two clicks rear of its full upright position Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have ...

Page 77: ...int systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap In general you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tet...

Page 78: ...NLY IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat However if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on it s age size and weight NEVER carry a child in a ...

Page 79: ...SED IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE LETE FEATURE Commercial Vehicles Only The forward facing child seat is for children from about 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and more than one year old A convertible child seat one that is designed to be used for children who are too heavy for a rear facing infant seat may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED FACING TO THE...

Page 80: ...r their arm Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle follow the instructions shown 1 Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor just behind the front passenger seat 2 Extend the child restraint tether anchor forward to wards the front passenger seat Tether Anchor Location 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST...

Page 81: ...ssenger seat head restraint to allow the tether strap to be routed under the head restraint 5 Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint between the two head restraint posts Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the two head restraint posts Tether To Anchor Tether Strap Mounting THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 2 ...

Page 82: ...straint tether strap in its original position when not in use WARNING The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only It should not be used for any other purpose Before use inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks abrasions discoloration and loose threads If these or any other condition that might effect the performance of the strap is ob served DO NOT USE personal in...

Page 83: ...ume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty 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 C...

Page 84: ... seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt 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 LED is not lit during starting have it checked If the light stays o...

Page 85: ...re for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the c...

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Page 87: ...ipped 93 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 93 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 94 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 94 Power Remote Control Mirrors 94 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 95 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 95 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 96 Operation 97 Phone Call Features 101 Advanced Phone Connectivity 103 UConnect System Features 105 3 ...

Page 88: ...Quad Fold Tumble Seat Removal 121 50 50 Fold Tumble Rear Seat Removal 124 3 Passenger Bench Seats 126 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer 127 Rear Most Bench Seat 128 Rear Seat Descriptions 128 Rear Bench Seating Flexibility 128 Rear Quad And 50 50 Seating Flexibility 130 䡵 Driver Memory System If Equipped 132 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 133 Memory Posi...

Page 89: ...ver 142 Turn Signals 142 Headlight Low High Beam Selector Switch 143 Passing Light 143 Windshield Wipers And Washers 143 䡵 Tilt Steering Column If Equipped 146 䡵 Traction Control Switch If Equipped 147 䡵 Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 148 䡵 Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 150 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 151 To Activate 152 To Set At A Desired Speed 152 To Deactivate 152 To Resume Spe...

Page 90: ... 164 Canadian Programming Gate Programming 167 Using Homelink 168 Erasing Homelink Buttons 168 Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button 168 Security 169 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 169 Express Open Feature 170 Wind Buffeting 171 Sunroof Maintenance 171 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets If Equipped 172 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 173 䡵 Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders 174 Instrument Panel C...

Page 91: ...ed 178 Removable Floor Console With Fold In Floor Seating If Equipped 179 Removable Floor Console Without Fold In Floor Seating If Equipped 180 Rear Compartment Storage Bins 184 Cargo Tub Nets 184 Cargo Area Storage 184 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 185 䡵 Load Leveling System 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3 ...

Page 92: ...ard rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped If the switch is in the Auto position the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light in the button will illuminate to indicate wh...

Page 93: ...utomatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Automatic Dimming Mirror UND...

Page 94: ...n 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 Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors Use the mirror select switch located on the instrument panel to the left of t...

Page 95: ...re heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights turn on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Sun Visor Extension If Equipped The sun visor feature...

Page 96: ... com uconnect UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s micro phone for private conversations The UConnect phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name This system is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth tec...

Page 97: ...ur vehicle s stereo system All voice prompts as well as the other party s voice in a conversa tion will be played over your vehicle s stereo system The volume of the UConnect system can be controlled through your normal stereo controls The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as caller ID Operation Voice commands can be used in the operation of the UConnect s...

Page 98: ...r any four digit pin number You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial registration process The UConnect system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone Please see your cellular phone user s manual for instructions on how to complete this step For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the UConnect system a name for ...

Page 99: ...lowed by the name and designation of a phonebook entry that you wish to dial For example you can say Call John Doe Work Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Phonebook New En try When prompted say the name of the new entry Next enter the number designation e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to have multiple numbers for each p...

Page 100: ...ed or return to the main menu Phonebook edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later through phonebook edit Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Phonebook Delete After you ...

Page 101: ...egin After the Ready prompt say Phonebook List Names The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and say Call The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following fe...

Page 102: ...ntinue with your current conversation Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress Putting a Call on Hold and Retrieving a Call from Hold To put a c...

Page 103: ...ress press the Phone button All calls in progress will be terminated Phone Redial Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Redial The UConnect system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone This may not be the last number dialed by your UConnect system Advanced Phone Connectivity Transferring an Active Call between the UConnect System and Your Cellular Ph...

Page 104: ...ular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue tooth connection between a paired cellular phone and the UConnect system follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin Afte...

Page 105: ...ge In Touch Tone Phone Inputs You can use your UConnect system to access a voice mail system an automated service or any other phone number that you can dial with any phone When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push the Voice Recogni tion button and say the sequence you wish to enter follow...

Page 106: ...After selecting one of the lan guages all prompts and voice commands will be in the selected language Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the UConnect sys tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt say Setup Confirmation The UConnect system will p...

Page 107: ... order to unmute the UConnect system press the Voice Recognition button and say Unmute Help If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt say Help The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help Cancel At any prompt you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the previous menu Emergency Assistance If you are in an...

Page 108: ... body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Manual Seat Adjuster 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 109: ...The passenger s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat The front switch controls forward and rearward adjustment The rear switch con trols the seatback recline adjustment CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in th...

Page 110: ...r push down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint Adjustable Head Restraints 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...The controls for the heated seats are located on the instrument panel above the radio You may choose LOW HIGH or No Heat The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 112: ...ghtly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched Manual Reclining Seat Control 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...he recliner only when the vehicle is parked Manual Lumbar If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest To increase the support rotate the handle down Fold in Floor Seating On vehicles equipped with fold in floor seating the second and third row seats may be folded into the floor for convenient storage Manual Lumbar Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 114: ...ll up on the storage bin latch to open cover 3 Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down NOTE The cupholder must be in the closed position before the seat can be tumbled into the floor Storage Bin Cover Seatback Release Lever 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ...to the storage bin 5 Close the storage bin cover To Unfold Second Row Seats 1 Open the storage bin cover 2 Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors Seat Release Strap Seat Handle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 116: ...on 4 Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head restraint to the desired position To Fold Third Row Seats 1 Lower the head restraint to its full down position 2 Pull release strap marked 1 located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback Seatback Release Lever Release Strap 1 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ... release strap marked 2 to release the anchors 4 Pull release strap marked 3 and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin Release Strap 2 Release Strap 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 118: ...h the seat forward until the anchors latch 2 Pull release strap marked 1 to unlock the recliner 3 Pull release strap marked 3 to return the seatback to its full upright position 4 Adjust the head restraint to the desired position Assist Strap Release Strap 3 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 119: ... if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched Tailgate Mode 1 Pull release strap 2 then pull release strap 3 to rotate the entire seat rearward Release Straps 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 120: ... Easy Access Seating The passenger s and driver s side second row seats can be tilted forward for easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with quad seats pull up on the release handle located on the outboard side of the seat and tilt the seat fully forward To return the seat lower the seat and ensure that it is fully latched Tilting Quad Seat 120 ...

Page 121: ... seat lower the seat and ensure that it is fully latched WARNING In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched Middle Quad Fold Tumble Seat Removal 1 Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat 2 Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and ensure that the cupholder is closed Tilting Fold in Floor Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 122: ...and fold the seatback down If the head restraint contacts the rear of the front seat move the front seat forward on its tracks 4 Pull up on the release handle and tumble the seat fully forward Seatback Release Lever Seat Release Handle 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...at in the floor tracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floor attachments then tilt the seat rearward and push down to engage the rear attachments Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not pro...

Page 124: ...Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever 1 to fold the seatback down 2 Pull up on release lever 2 and tumble the seat fully forward Release Lever Location Release Lever 2 Location 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 125: ... and engage the front floor attachments then tilt the seat rearward to engage the rear attachments Pull the seatback release lever to return the seatback to its full upright position Ensure that the seatback is fully latched in the upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the s...

Page 126: ... lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out威 Rollers To reinstall the seat align the seat into the detent posi tions on the floor Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle Release Levers 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ... indicator button on the release handles return into the handles Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods Grocery Bag Holders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3 ...

Page 128: ...ack of the seat Rear Seat Descriptions 7 Passenger Model 2 passenger bucket seats in the second position and 3 passenger bench seat or 50 50 bench seat in the third position All rear seats are remov able Rear Bench Seating Flexibility The 3 passenger bench seat may be adjusted to any of 3 positions on its tracks while installed in the vehicle The bench seat may also be moved to the second seating ...

Page 129: ... is provided by adjusting 3rd row bench seat to the intermediate track position Rear seat ing for 3 passengers children is still provided 3 Additional Storage The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed The 3rd row bench seat is in the full forward position on the tracks and one or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3 ...

Page 130: ...e middle quad seats are removed 1 Normal Seating The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed Both seatbacks are in the upright position 2 Increased Storage Increased storage area is provided by folding either or both seatbacks With one seatback folded forward rear seating for another occupant is still provided Either or both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more storage space For maximum storage ...

Page 131: ...row seats are removed from the vehicle Then the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or middle seat position If the seat is not occupied the seatback can be folded forward to obtain additional cargo space To fold the seatback forward pull the handle labeled 1 located behind the seat on the passenger side The seatback will latch in the folded position To assure the seatback is latche...

Page 132: ... area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Once programmed the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver...

Page 133: ...emory settings for that button and store a new one 1 Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1 or button number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2 The system will recall any stored settings Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3 3 ...

Page 134: ...ound signaling to you that the transmitter has been successfully linked to memory 10 Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position 11 Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and enter Yes or select Use Factory Settings from the EVIC and enter Yes Refer to the Customer Programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cent...

Page 135: ...be selected To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 2 Press and release memory button number 1 The system will recall any memory settings stored in position 1 Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3 3 Press and release the memory SET S button located on the driver s door A chime will sound sig...

Page 136: ...isabled at one time Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC for more information 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 release Lever 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ... it is open approximately 12 inches 30 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged 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 Hood Safety Catch UNDERSTAN...

Page 138: ... the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15 minutes if any of the following occur A door sliding door or the liftgate is left open Any overhead reading light is left on If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position NOTE The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this featur...

Page 139: ...the dimmer control up or down Dimmer Control With the park lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the in strument panel upward will in crease the brightness of the instru ment panel lights Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control com pletely upward to the second de tent extreme top position to turn on the interior lights except the front reading courtes...

Page 140: ...uipped This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels To turn the system ON turn the headlight switch to the extreme counter clockwise position When the sys tem is ON the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON This means your headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the Automatic System OFF turn the headli...

Page 141: ...n and the headlight switch in any position other than OFF or AUTO the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the 3 minute delay Headlamp Delay If Equipped This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination ...

Page 142: ... headlight switch shows that the front fog lights are on Pressing the headlight switch control knob in will turn the front fog lights off MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights You can signal a lane change by ...

Page 143: ...adlights between HIGH and LOW beam Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever Rotate the end of the lever...

Page 144: ...imum of 20 seconds or until the lever is released If another washer cycle is desired the end of the lever must be pressed again to get another 20 second washer cycle If the lever is depressed while in the delay range the wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval pre viously selected If the end of the lever is depressed while in th...

Page 145: ...r System Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 20 seconds between cycles to a cycle every 2 seconds The time delay will be doubled if t...

Page 146: ...e lever to lock the wheel firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving Tilt Steering Column Control 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 147: ...rol is in use To turn the system OFF press the TRAC OFF switch located on the steering column until the TRAC OFF indicator below the instrument cluster odometer lights up To turn the system back ON press the switch a second time until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF Traction Control Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 3 ...

Page 148: ...s determine if an obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside mirrors When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper Objects can be detected from up to 71 inches 180 cm A warning display above the rear window provides both visible and audible warning...

Page 149: ...d LED is illuminated and the system emits a series of short beeps The tone will remain constant and both red LEDs are illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches 30 5 cm of the object The system can be turned on or off through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC when the vehicle is in PARK If the rear park assist system is turned off a single chime will sound and the EVIC will disp...

Page 150: ...to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The switch is located on the right side of the steering column Press the button forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF Adjustable Pedal Switch 150 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 151: ...able Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes o...

Page 152: ... system OFF when you aren t using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press and release the SET button Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set speed memo...

Page 153: ...and the new speed will be set Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the button is tapped speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is n...

Page 154: ...overhead console can contain courtesy reading lights an optional universal garage door opener HomeLink威 storage for sunglasses compass temperature display a mini trip computer optional elec tronic vehicle information center EVIC power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch Courtesy Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy reading lights Press the lens ...

Page 155: ... Press the door latch to open the compartment The door will slowly rotate to an open position Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing WARNING Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32 F 0 C the road surface may be icy particularly in woods or on bridges Drive carefully u...

Page 156: ...d US M buttons for 10 seconds Release the RESET button and complete three 360 turns in an area free from large metal objects The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally CAUTION Do not place any external magnets such as magnetic roof mount antennas in the vicinity of the compass Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the over head console Compass Variance Compass Variance ...

Page 157: ... will light and the last variance zone number will be displayed Press the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass Mini Trip Computer or the US M button on vehicles equipped with Compass Temp to select the proper vari ance zone as shown in the map Press the RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass Mini Trip Com puter or the C T button on vehicles equipped with Compass Temp to set th...

Page 158: ...ed ignition ON time since the last reset Off Mode Shows a blank display Step Button Push this button to cycle through all the Compass Mini trip Computer displays US M Button Press this button to convert the display from U S to metric To Reset The Display Pressing the Reset button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed Resettable functions are average fuel economy trip od...

Page 159: ... 3 OR 4 LOW TIRE S PRESSURE Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section 1 2 3 OR 4 TIRE S HIGH PRESSURE Refer to Start ing And Operating Tire Section CHECK TPM SYSTEM Refer to Starting And Oper ating Tire Section MEMORY SEAT DISABLED Not in Park If Equipped ADJUSTABLE PEDAL DISABLED CRUISE EN GAGED ADJUSTABLE PEDAL DISABLED VEHICLE IN RE VERSE REAR PARK ASSIST Shown in Reverse only with a single ...

Page 160: ...ton while in this display will disable enable the Rear Park Assist System US or Metric Pressing the STEP button when in this display selects US or Metric The overhead console and climate control displays will be in the selected units Service Interval When this feature is selected a service interval between 2 000 miles 3 200 km and 6 000 miles 9 600 km in 500 mile 800 km increments may be selected ...

Page 161: ...e STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When this feature is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors and liftgate When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors and the liftgate will unlock at the first press of...

Page 162: ...n LOCK UNLOCK feature Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Flash Lights On Lock Unlock When this feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Pressing the STEP button when in this displ...

Page 163: ...d accessory power will be supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows radio power vent windows power outlets and remov able center console when the ignition switch is turned off or until the key is removed and either front door is opened GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such ...

Page 164: ...E When programming a garage door opener it is advised to park outside the garage Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second or accessories position for programming and or opera tion of HomeLink It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of th...

Page 165: ...njury or death WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects HomeLink Buttons UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3 ...

Page 166: ... after the indicator light changes from the slow to the rapid flash 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming step two Do not repeat step...

Page 167: ...com or 1 800 355 3515 Canadian Programming Gate Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having dif...

Page 168: ...buttons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed note below follow the step noted Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Programming step 2 Reprogramming a Sing...

Page 169: ...nterference that may cause undes ired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Press and hold the switch rearward t...

Page 170: ...sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position Again momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature To close the sunroof hold the switch in the forward position Again any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again The sunshade can be opened manually It will als...

Page 171: ...ed as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffetin...

Page 172: ...age A third outlet is located on the driver s side just to the rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the ignition switch The lower and rear outlets will not accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source The lower instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the battery items plugged ...

Page 173: ...se i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these intermittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long period...

Page 174: ...push the arm toward the container until the container is held stable There are adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes including those with handles The arms of the cupholder can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent mechanism NOTE Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely otherwise the adjustable arm detents will n...

Page 175: ...e forward edge into the convenience tray opening and push down to lock it into position For cleaning of the ash receiver its removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in the pry slot that is molded into the rear edge of the ash receiver and then twisting the key slightly Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in the passenger side rear trim panel and a single stat...

Page 176: ...uad seat cupholders are designed to break away if stepped on To return the cupholder to its normal position simply push the cupholder up to snap it into place The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup holder operation There are also two cupholders and a flat tray on the seat back of the quad seats These can be used when the seat back is folded forward Quad Seat Cupholder 176 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 177: ...Second Row Seat Storage bins If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats the area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position Pull up on the storage bin latch to open cover Front Seat Storage Bin Fold in Floor Stroage Bin UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 3 ...

Page 178: ... in motion Overhead Rail System If Equipped The overhead rail system contains provisions for three overhead storage bins CAUTION Do not load objects over 1 5 lbs 0 68 kg in the storage bins Failure to follow this could cause damage to the Overhead Rail System WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to the Overhead Rail Syst...

Page 179: ...It can be removed from the vehicle by pulling the release handle inside the floor console To remove the console use the following procedure 1 Open the console lid and remove the storage tray 2 Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor console and slide the console rearward to disengage from the floor 3 Remove the floor console Release Handle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 180: ...hone holder upward 2 Squeeze the legs together to disengage the holder from the floor console and remove the cell phone holder To reinstall the cell phone holder align the pivot legs into the guides and push forward to snap the legs into place Removable Floor Console Without Fold in Floor Seating If Equipped The removable floor console has a power outlet storage tray light cell phone holder tissue...

Page 181: ... to disengage the floor console reinstall the storage tray and close the rear lid 3 Using the front and rear grab handles slide the console rearward to disengage the front of the console and lift up to remove the console from the floor 4 Place the rubber mat on the floor tray Removable Floor Console Release Handle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3 ...

Page 182: ...s firmly attached WARNING In an accident serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched NOTE When the removable floor console is located between the middle seats the power outlet only has power supplied to it when the ignition switch is ON Cell Phone Holder 1 Open the front lid and remove the cell pho...

Page 183: ...vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged i...

Page 184: ... vehicle are in line which enables you to stow long objects such as lumber or skis on the floor without moving the seats NOTE With all rear seat backs folded a 4x8 foot sheet of building material may be stored in the long wheelbase body style on top of the folded seats with the liftgate closed The front seats must be moved slightly forward of the rearmost position If the rear seats are removed no ...

Page 185: ...rmly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity Loading Limit Roof Rack UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 3 ...

Page 186: ...ars are not in use The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always be used to tie down the load Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached CAUTION To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 68 kg 150 lbs Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appro priately Long loads ...

Page 187: ...rrect height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system WARNING Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti Lock Brakes Ve hicles withou...

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Page 189: ...ns 199 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 207 Clock Setting Procedure 207 䡵 Radio General Information 208 Radio Broadcast Signals 208 Two Types Of Signals 208 Electrical Disturbances 208 AM Reception 208 FM Reception 208 䡵 Sales Code RAZ AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And CD Changer Controls 209 Operating Instructions Radio 209 Power Switch Volume Control 209 Seek Button Radio Mode...

Page 190: ...213 Operating Instructions Tape Player 213 Seek Button 214 Fast Forward FF 214 Rewind RW 214 Tape Eject 214 Scan Button 214 Changing Tape Direction 214 Metal Tape Selection 215 Pinch Roller Release 215 Noise Reduction 215 Operating Instructions CD Player 215 Inserting The Compact Disc 216 Seek Button 216 EJT CD Eject Button 216 FF Tune RW 217 Program Button 4 Random Play 217 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR...

Page 191: ...on 224 CD Player Operation 226 CD DVD Changer Operation If Equipped 227 䡵 Sales Code RBQ AM FM Stereo Radio With 6 Disc CD Changer 229 Radio Operation 229 CD Player Operation 232 䡵 Sales Code RBK AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD Changer Controls 236 Radio Operation 237 CD Player Operation 239 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 241 䡵 Sales Code RB1 AM FM Stereo Radio With DVD GPS Nav...

Page 192: ... Discs From The CD Changer 246 CD Changer Operation With The Changer Off 246 䡵 6 Disc CD DVD Changer RDV If Equipped 246 Operating Instructions CD DVD Changer 247 Eject EJT Button 249 Operating Instructions Remote Control 250 Operating Instructions Video Screen 254 Operating Instructions Headphones 256 Operating Instructions MP3 Player Portable Walkman 258 Operating Instructions Video Games Camcor...

Page 193: ... Channels 261 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 261 PTY Button Scan 261 PTY Button Seek 261 Satellite Antenna 261 Reception Quality 262 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 262 Radio Operation 263 Tape Player 263 CD Player 264 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 264 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 265 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 265 䡵 Climate Controls 266 Manual Air Condit...

Page 194: ...Rear Wiper Operation Manual Temperature Control Only 288 Rear Washer Operation Manual Temperature Control Only 289 Rear Wiper Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 289 Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 290 Rear Washer Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only 290 Electric Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 291 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 195: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 4 ...

Page 196: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 197: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 4 ...

Page 198: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 199: ... underin flated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the tire and loading information placard Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinfla tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Eac...

Page 200: ...y closed 6 Door Ajar Light This light turns on if a door is not completely closed 7 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 8 Brake System Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anit lo...

Page 201: ...tion EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position The light should illuminate for approxi mately four seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is appl...

Page 202: ...onal brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 11 Tachometer If Equipped The red segments indicate...

Page 203: ... condi tion If the engine is critically hot a continuous chime will sound for 4 minutes After the chime turns off the engine will still be critically hot until the light turns off 15 Vehicle Theft Alarm Light If Equipped This light will flash for approximately 15 sec onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming 16 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading...

Page 204: ... system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 17 Washer Fluid Light This light turns on when the washer fluid level falls below approximately 1 4 filled T...

Page 205: ...alfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illu minate when the key is in the ON position before engine start If the bulb does not come when turning the key from OFF to ON have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel qua...

Page 206: ...This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and the OFF indicators If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Control System OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle free 23 Odometer Trip Odometer T...

Page 207: ... The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and the time button is pressed When the ignition switch is in the OFF position or when the radio frequency is being displayed time keeping is accurately maintained Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to t...

Page 208: ...o vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainly affect the wave amplitude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave ampl...

Page 209: ... ACC position to operate the radio 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 Seek Button Radio Mode 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 ...

Page 210: ...ram Type PTY Program Service name is typically used by the broad caster to display the station s name or call letters for example WNIC Typically these are 8 characters in length and are displayed by the radio for those stations which are broadcasting this information PTY Program Type is used to characterize the station s program ma terial for example Rock Music PTY Program Type Button Pressing thi...

Page 211: ... Type Radio Display Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather 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 d...

Page 212: ...alance and push the button back in The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Push in the button and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned Tone Control Slide the Bass and or Treb...

Page 213: ... push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push but...

Page 214: ...ain or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Rewind RW Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will...

Page 215: ...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 Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks ...

Page 216: ...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 Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to th...

Page 217: ...se to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player CD player or satellite radio if equipped 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 b...

Page 218: ...ogram 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 Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for...

Page 219: ...cates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected 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 Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBP AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE ...

Page 220: ...e out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many radio stations do not currently broad cast PTY information Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Information Inform Jazz Jazz Fore...

Page 221: ...ast preset station If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station Pressing PTY then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations that broadcast the station type Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station The PTY icon will then turn o...

Page 222: ... push the button back in Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Tone Control The tone controls affect the BASS and TREBLE frequency bands Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid position Moving a control up or down increases or decreases amplif...

Page 223: ...ted by pressing the push button twice Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time To set the clock 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 Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode General Information This radio complies with Part 1...

Page 224: ...isplayed Tape Press the TAPE button to select the Tape mode Seek Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection 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 the display will show the total ...

Page 225: ... OFF switch are turned off the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage When power is restored to the tape player the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play Dolby Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System is on when ever the tape player is on but may be switched on off To turn the Dolby Noise Reduction System on off Press th...

Page 226: ...e start of track one Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the 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 Scan Press the SCAN button to play 10 seconds of each selection Press the SCAN button a second time to cancel ...

Page 227: ...D changer if equipped or satellite radio if equipped 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 ...

Page 228: ... forward Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are acti vated Disc Down Program Button 5 Press the DISC button 5 button to play the previous disc Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning ...

Page 229: ...operate the radio Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM FM the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped The display will show ST when a stereo station is received To select Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The fol lowing will be displayed in this order After three sec onds the current channel name and number will b...

Page 230: ...s pressed 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 RND button SET 1 will show in the display window Select the 1 6 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 RND button the station will continue to play but will...

Page 231: ...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 Time Button 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...

Page 232: ...out 5 seconds then go out If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 LOAD EJT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the C...

Page 233: ...bottom of the button to return to the 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 Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in ...

Page 234: ...tton to select the following format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Emergency ALERT Emergency Test Test Program Type Radio Display Information Inform Jazz Jazz Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel M...

Page 235: ...ited and the radio will tune to the preset station By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will stop at every PTY station on the band and list each corresponding program type in the radio display Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Rad...

Page 236: ...ther MODE is selected CD ERROR will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons Warped disc Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS RBK Radio 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 237: ...ll continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed 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 ...

Page 238: ...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 The operating mode will be displayed nex...

Page 239: ...ol ON before the CD player will operate Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If the power is ON the unit will switch from radio ...

Page 240: ...sc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF except on convertibles FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Random Play RND Program Button 4 Press the RND button 4 button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to...

Page 241: ...rate this CD changer 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 w...

Page 242: ...ay skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc or the player and play will resume automatically As a safeguard and to protect your CD player one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol wi...

Page 243: ...ariety of destinations and routes Refer to your Navi gation User s Manual for detailed operating instruc tions NOTE If your vehicle is not equipped with the CD Changer option you will not be able to use the Naviga tion system and the CD Player simultaneously Always remove the Navigation DVD before inserting another disc RB1 Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 4 ...

Page 244: ...adio is on wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc To insert additional CDs into the changer the instructions follow 1 Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it 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 wil...

Page 245: ... Press the RW rewind button and the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re leased Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc Program Button 4 Random Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc i...

Page 246: ...D in the changer press the EJT button and the CD will eject If the CD is not removed within 15 seconds it will automatically reload into the CD changer To eject additional CDs from the changer first select the numbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJT button CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ignition power off How...

Page 247: ...includes a single disc changer and remote control The CD DVD Changer will play CD R CD RW CD Audio and DVD Video disc formats NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position before the CD DVD changer will operate Operating Instructions CD DVD Changer Loading The CD DVD Changer The premium version has a multi disc changer and will accept up to six discs The base version is a single disc ...

Page 248: ...the premium version the light above the chosen button will remain illuminated 4 Repeat the process for loading any additional CD DVDs into the premium version multi disc changer The CD DVD changer will stop while additional CD DVDs are loaded If the radio volume control is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD DVD mode If the DVD supports the autoplay feature play will begin automatically in ap...

Page 249: ...VD player This may cause permanent damage to the DVD mechanism EJECT EJT Button If there is a disc in the changer press the EJT button and the disc will eject If you do not remove the disc within 10 seconds it will be reloaded and the display will show PAUSE The radio mode will continue to operate To eject additional discs from the premium version multi disc changer first select the numbered butto...

Page 250: ...e control at the DVD changer located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight may affect the function of the remote control Remote Control 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 251: ...ransmitter Button 1 After a disc is inserted into the DVD changer both the headphone transmitter button 1 on the remote control and the power button on the headphones must be turned ON before sound can be heard from the headphones On some radios the headphone symbol will flash for ap proximately 5 seconds in the radio display indicating the headphones are in use ARROW Buttons 2 3 15 16 These butto...

Page 252: ...Again using the up and down arrows will cause the arrow to move up or down Once the arrow is on the desired selection press ENTER When finished press setup or play to return to playing the DVD or Menu to return to the DVD disc menu PAUSE PLAY Button 6 This button only functions in DVD video mode Press this button once to pause the video press a second time to play the video MUTE Button 7 No functi...

Page 253: ...e beginning of the current chapter or track Press the down arrow or PREV button twice within two seconds to return to the previous chapter or track Each press of the NEXT PREV button up or down will toggle through the chapters or tracks FF RW Buttons 3 16 Press and hold FF Fast Forward once and the CD DVD changer will begin to fast forward until the FF button is released The RW Reverse button work...

Page 254: ... remote control slide the cover rearward The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries Operating Instructions Video Screen Push up on the release button to lower the video screen Lowering Video Screen 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 255: ...e width of the screen picture 2 Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on screen menu 3 Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture Video Screen Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4 ...

Page 256: ... are ON NOTE The headphones will turn off automatically in ap proximately 3 minutes if they lose the signal form the system or when the radio or rear audio video system is turned off Volume Control Rotate the volume control to adjust the volume to the desired listening level Headphone Battery Service Press the button at the bottom of each headphone earpiece and lift the cover upward Headphone Cont...

Page 257: ... cause undesired operation If you do not hear sound coming from the headphones check for the following conditions 1 Rear Seat Audio Video System and headphones are on Press the headphone transmitter button 1 on the remote control and the power button on the headphones An indicator light will illuminate on the headphone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON 2 Weak batteries in the headphones 3...

Page 258: ... cables NOTE MP3 player s video game systems camcorders connected to the RCA jacks and CD s or DVD s inserted into the CD DVD changer can be heard through the headphones SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers ...

Page 259: ...n until all twelve ESN SID digits have been displayed The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With RBP RBU RAZ RB1 and RBQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press t...

Page 260: ...o search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word SCAN...

Page 261: ... Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search Pressing a pre set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the search PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ When the desired program is obtained press the SEEK button within five seconds The channel w...

Page 262: ...n in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 O clock positions Remote Sound System Controls 262 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 263: ...ing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand switch will tune to the next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push button Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the casset...

Page 264: ... dimin ished 2 Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use 3 Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers 4 Before inserting a tape make sure that the label is adhering flat to the cassette 5 A loose tape should be corrected before use To rewind a loose tape insert the eraser end of a pencil int...

Page 265: ...paper paper CD labels or tape to the disc avoid scratching the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner cleaners or antistatic sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle c...

Page 266: ...s ON or OFF When the blower control is set to the O OFF position the front blower will turn off and the system will be placed in the Recirculation mode When the blower control is set to any position other than off it selects the amount of air delivered to the passenger compartment There are four blower speeds The fan speed increases as you move the control clockwise Manual Air Conditioning and Hea...

Page 267: ...he driver and front seat passenger The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution NOTE To improve your selection choices the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes These intermediate positions are iden ...

Page 268: ...djusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down will close off the air flow from the center outlets The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets Panel Outlets 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 269: ...slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature lever positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 4 ...

Page 270: ...rost and side window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Floor Outlets Mix Outlets 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 271: ...r Conditioning Operation To turn on the air conditioning set the front blower control to any position except O OFF and press the A C button which is located next to the recirculation button An indicator light on the A C button shows that the air conditioning is on Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected by the Mode Control To turn off the air conditioning press the A C button a se...

Page 272: ...e air inside the vehicle This is located next to the A C button An indicator light on the button shows that air is being recirculated Use the recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle The recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors smoke and dust NOTE When the ignition switch is turned OFF the recircula tion feature will be cancelled In cold weathe...

Page 273: ... by using the following procedures Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Set the mode control to PANEL Depress and hold in the Rear Wipe Wash button Start the engine and continue to hold in the Rear Wipe Wash button until the indicator light starts flashing repeatedly Press the recirculation button until the indicator light remains lit The selection will be stored when the ignition switch i...

Page 274: ...upper outlets The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear seat passengers are located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle Rear Blower Control The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel The center knob on the front climate control unit has five positions REAR OFF and a range of blower speeds Manual Rear Zone Cli...

Page 275: ...e grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat The heater outlets are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets The electrical system could overload causing damage to the blower motor Rear Temperature And Mode Control When the center knob on the front climate c...

Page 276: ...r knob on the front control unit to the REAR position Turn the A C button OFF and select any mode except MIX or DEFROST The rear temperature knob and the rear blower speed can be adjusted as desired by the second seat occupants Infrared Three Zone Automatic Temperature Control If Equipped The Infrared Three Zone Automatic Temperature Control System automatically maintains the interior comfort leve...

Page 277: ...t comfort level automatically When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quick...

Page 278: ...ear Window and Auto HI buttons for 5 seconds The DELAY symbol will flash to indicate that the feature as been enabled Power Button This button turns the entire system ON OFF When the system is turned on it will return to the previous settings Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system...

Page 279: ...ode control knob to one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down will close off the air flow from the center outlets The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these...

Page 280: ...t A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 281: ...ost and side window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Floor Outlets Mix Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 4 ...

Page 282: ...oning system When the snowflake symbol in the ATC display is on cool dehumidified air flows through the air outlets If economy mode is desired press the snowflake button to turn off the snowflake icon in the ATC display and deactivate the air conditioning system Note While operating in auto hi or auto lo the air conditioning system is always activated If fog or mist appears on the windshield or si...

Page 283: ...he rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool dehumidified air through the head liner outlets The REAR SYSTEM knob for the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is on the front ATC control unit located on the instrument panel Selecting the AUTO position for the Rear Automatic T...

Page 284: ...re is displayed the system will achieve and main tain that comfort level automatically When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the t...

Page 285: ...ir enters the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat The heater outlets are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets The electrical system could overload causing damage to the blower motor Rear ...

Page 286: ...erature positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the outlets to one side will shut off the air flow Summer Operation The engine cooling system in a...

Page 287: ... run the air condi tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com pressor damage when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather To clear the windows select defrost or mix mode and increase the front blower ...

Page 288: ...nt Rear Wiper Operation Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Tempera ture Control head above the front blower control When the button is pressed and released and the Ignition Switch in ON the rear wiper will operate at a fixed interval of about 8 seconds As vehicle speed increases the time delay will shorten The LED indicator will light when the wiper is ON Pressi...

Page 289: ...e for two cycles then turn off The LED will not illuminate when Washer is selected and Intermittent is OFF NOTE The washer will stop spraying if the switch is pressed longer than 10 seconds Vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control the controls for these features are located in the middle of the instrument panel above the radio Rear Wiper Operation Automatic Temperature Control Only Pre...

Page 290: ...r a few seconds after the switch is released then resume the previously set mode of intermittent wiper or continuous wipe If the switch is depressed when the wipers are off the wipers will operate for two cycles then turn off NOTE The washers will stop spraying if the switch is pressed longer than 10 seconds Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window was...

Page 291: ...ster and the optional heated mirrors A light will show that the defroster is on The defroster automati cally turns off after about 10 minutes of operation If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three Zone Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster sym bol will show in the display screen when the rear window defroster is on Washer Fluid Reservoir UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 4 ...

Page 292: ...l conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 293: ... 298 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 299 䡵 Automatic Transmission 299 Brake Transmission Interlock System 300 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 300 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 300 䡵 Parking Brake 303 䡵 Brake System 304 Anti Lock Brake System If Equipped 305 䡵 Power Steering 307 䡵 Traction Control If Equipped 308 䡵 Tire Safety Information 310 5 ...

Page 294: ...ing 324 Tread Wear Indicators 324 Replacement Tires 325 Alignment And Balance 326 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped 327 1 2 3 Or 4 Tire s Low Pressure 327 1 2 3 Or 4 Tire s High Pressure 327 Check TPM System 328 General Information 329 䡵 Tire Chains 330 䡵 Snow Tires 331 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 331 䡵 Fuel Requirements 332 Reformulated Gasoline 333 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 333 MMT ...

Page 295: ... Fuel 336 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 336 䡵 Vehicle Loading 338 Vehicle Certification Label 338 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 339 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 339 Overloading 339 Loading 340 䡵 Trailer Towing 341 Towing Requirements 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 5 ...

Page 296: ...ny driving gear Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the key to the OFF p...

Page 297: ...can be dangerous if done improperly See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully 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 If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed t...

Page 298: ... continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly Do not overspeed en gine If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the NORMAL STARTING procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle spee...

Page 299: ...member to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing 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 idl...

Page 300: ...ke pedal first before moving the gear selector out of PARK Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or ON positions NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop...

Page 301: ...egain all forward gears Stop the vehicle and shift into Park P Turn the key to OFF then restart the engine Shift into the desired range and resume driving NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equip ment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset dealer s...

Page 302: ...ove performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up 3 Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive The transmis sion will operate normally in First Second and Third while in this range The 3 position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress NOTE Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operatin...

Page 303: ...he parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position To release the parking brake pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing th...

Page 304: ...her controls or move the vehicle WARNING Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident BRAKE SYSTEM 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 ...

Page 305: ... will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light ...

Page 306: ... panic stops You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti lock The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop the clicking sound of solenoid valves brake pedal pulsations and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti...

Page 307: ...of others All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power a...

Page 308: ...nd should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction spinning The system operates at speeds below 35 mph 56 km h The system is always in the stand by mode unl...

Page 309: ...tivate and turn on the TRAC and the OFF indicators located in the instrument cluster This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and the OFF indicators If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Cont...

Page 310: ...5 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have ...

Page 311: ... tire based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Milimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code R means Radial Construction D means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in STARTING AND OPERATING 311 5 ...

Page 312: ...ditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum l...

Page 313: ...l 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 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Numb...

Page 314: ...sted on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compart ment Tire Placard Location 314 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 315: ...e to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWR s for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing see the Vehicle Loading secti...

Page 316: ...e load capacity is 650 lb since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 lb 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 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 th...

Page 317: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 ...

Page 318: ... and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fa...

Page 319: ...ed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle c...

Page 320: ...d tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially i...

Page 321: ...uced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum 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 lo...

Page 322: ...ed The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spare tires hav...

Page 323: ...d Damage to the vehicle may result Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited us...

Page 324: ... Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35...

Page 325: ...e manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment tire Failure to use equivalent replac...

Page 326: ...acity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result...

Page 327: ... underinflated and when some combinations of your tires are significantly underinflated It is particularly important therefore for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and maintain proper pressure 1 2 3 OR 4 TIRE S LOW PRESSURE Low tire pressure levels of 28 psi 1 9 bars 193 kPa or less detected in one or more tires Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure once prop...

Page 328: ...s if your vehicle is equipped with TPM system as damage to the sensors may result NOTE The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tire pressure condition of 28 psi 1 9 bars 193 kPa or less or high a tire pressure condition of 48 psi 3 3 bars 330 kPa or more The TPM system is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance nor to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPM sy...

Page 329: ...the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 Canada 2671 S120123 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 5 ...

Page 330: ...iately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph 70 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Do not use on rear wheels of All Wheel Drive AWD vehic...

Page 331: ...se snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle 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 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different...

Page 332: ... an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended The use of premium gaso line will provide no benefit over high quality regular gasolines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quali...

Page 333: ...use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels ...

Page 334: ...It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives are not needed un...

Page 335: ...ves is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas whic...

Page 336: ...ndows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 336 STARTING AND O...

Page 337: ...door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling has stopped NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not secured properly the Malfunction Indicator Light will turn on Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each...

Page 338: ...oad carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the charts that follow This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated If seats are removed for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the driver s door pillar The label contains the following information Name of manufactu...

Page 339: ...ke sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehi...

Page 340: ...axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle s...

Page 341: ...intain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main tenance schedules manual When your vehicle is used for trailer towing never exceed the gross axle weight rating GAWR by the addition of The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipm...

Page 342: ...nce and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up WARNING Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size...

Page 343: ...TO EXCEED 8 600 lbs 3900 kg UP TO 2 PERSONS LUGGAGE 1 800 lbs 816 kg 3 800 lbs 1723 kg 3 TO 5 PERSONS LUGGAGE 1 350 lbs 612 kg 3 350 lbs 1519 kg 6 TO 7 PERSONS LUGGAGE 1 000 lbs 454 kg 3 000 lbs 1360 kg For vehicles equipped with store in the floor seating the gross trailer weight must be reduced by 100 lbs 45 kg A load equalizing hitch is recommended for loaded trailer weights above 1 000 lbs 454...

Page 344: ...ure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 345: ...n Floor Seating 361 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 367 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 369 Acceleration 369 Traction 369 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 370 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 371 With Ignition Key 371 Without The Ignition Key 372 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 372 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolle...

Page 346: ...an emer gency Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF NOTE With ...

Page 347: ...cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over ...

Page 348: ...You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery...

Page 349: ...on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when t...

Page 350: ...e rear cargo area Pull up on the lever to release the cover Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the small wing nut to the left Also remove the tool pouch containing the spare tire winch handle tools which is located next to the jack and jack handle Jack Location Jack Removal Installation 350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 351: ... means of a cable winch mechanism The spare tire drive nut is located on the floor under a plastic cap between the front seats The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as sembled into a Spare Tire Hook to remove the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle or a Winch T Handle to raise lower the compact spare tire cover assembly WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 6 ...

Page 352: ...e compact spare tire cover assembly assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T and fit the winch T handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the left approximately 33 turns until the winch mechanism stops turning freely this will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle Spare Tire Removal 352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 353: ... Spare Tire Hook and pull the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift WHAT TO DO IN EM...

Page 354: ...owing steps for proper jack placement 4 When the compact spare tire cover assembly is clear of the vehicle stand the tire cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retaining tabs together 5 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the body refer to the following illustration Spare Tire Cover Removal Wheel Spacer Removal 354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 355: ...Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 6 ...

Page 356: ...nce is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability 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 8 Remove the wheel lug nuts for vehicles with wheel covers remove the cover from the wheel by hand Do not pry the wheel cover off...

Page 357: ...position 13 Secure the flat tire as follows Place the deflated flat tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible WARNING A loose deflated flat tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately CAUTION Vehicle damage will oc...

Page 358: ... Always stow the jack parts in the place provided 16 Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required Secure The Spare Tire As Follows 1 To stow the compact spare tire cover assembly on vehicles equipped with fold in floor seating assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T and fit the winch T handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the left approxima...

Page 359: ...with the cover assembly in the place provided CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 2 Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the Spare Tire Hook and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle Spare Tire Removal WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 6 ...

Page 360: ...pacer have been properly extended through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly Failure to properly engage both retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire cover assembly which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of control of the vehicle 4 Using the winch T handle rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire cover assembly is drawn into place ag...

Page 361: ...ry areas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK Turn OFF the ignition WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking p...

Page 362: ... wing nut to the left Spare Tire Stowage Non Fold in Floor Seating For vehicles not equipped with fold in floor seating the spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism To remove or stow the spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the plastic cover at the center rear of the cargo floor area just inside the lift...

Page 363: ...cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 3 When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel 4 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the bod...

Page 364: ...Jack Engagement Locations 364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 365: ... lift provides maximum stability 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 7 Remove the wheel lug nuts for vehicles with wheel covers remove the cover from the wheel by hand Do not pry the wheel cover off Then pull the wheel off the hub 8 Install the spare w...

Page 366: ...at a service station 11 Lower the jack to its fully closed position WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided 12 Secure the flat or spare tire as follows If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum wheels the center cap of the wheel must be re moved pri...

Page 367: ...u hear the mecha nism click three times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is securely in place 13 Stow the jack and jack handle 14 Check the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignit...

Page 368: ...mediately with large quan tities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boost is pro...

Page 369: ... to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice ...

Page 370: ...nd forth between Reverse and Drive Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age 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 ...

Page 371: ... front wheels off the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result Always use wheel lift equipment when towing from the front The only other approved method of towing is with a flat bed truck Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal liftgate and fascia will occur Do not push or to...

Page 372: ...ith out the ignition key is with a flat bed truck Proper towing equipment is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the limitations described in this section TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLL...

Page 373: ...䡵 Replacement Parts 379 䡵 Dealer Service 379 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 380 Engine Oil 380 Engine Oil Filter 384 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 384 Spark Plugs 385 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 385 Catalytic Converter 385 Maintenance Free Battery 387 Air Conditioner Maintenance 389 Power Steering Fluid Check 390 Front Suspension Ball Joints 391 7 ...

Page 374: ...Cylinder ABS Brakes Brake Fluid Level Check 401 Fuel System Hoses 403 Automatic Transmission 403 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 406 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 406 Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat Cup Holders 411 䡵 Integrated Power Module IPM 412 䡵 Vehicle Storage 415 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs 416 䡵 Bulb Replacement 417 Headlights 417 Front Park Turn Signal And Sidemark...

Page 375: ...Side Marker And Back Up Lights 420 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL 421 License Light 421 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 422 䡵 Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 423 Engine 423 Chassis 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 7 ...

Page 376: ...3 3L 3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 3L 3 8L Engines 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 377: ...ndicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy ...

Page 378: ...a battery replacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not ...

Page 379: ...dy Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD system is ready or not ready if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar威 parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly ...

Page 380: ...ed maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if a malfunction of these items does occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunctio...

Page 381: ...vel ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Engine Oil Dipstick MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 382: ...cial service Off Road or desert operation If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 4 800 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first ...

Page 383: ... illustration in this section Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi synthetic If you chose to use such a product use only those oils that meet the Ameri can Petroleum Institute API and have the correct SAE v...

Page 384: ...lity filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule all belts should be checked for condition and proper tension Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts crack...

Page 385: ... If however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con ditions the filter element should be inspected periodi cally 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 Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is ...

Page 386: ...on could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and the vehicle NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you 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 ex haust system Do not pa...

Page 387: ...the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods during very rough idling or malfunctioning operating conditions Maintenance Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE FREE battery is perma nently sealed You will never have to add water ...

Page 388: ...amps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories con tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling 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 cl...

Page 389: ... by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of pers...

Page 390: ... the lock toward the rear of the vehicle unlock position Remove the access door and pull the filter downward When installing a new filter ensure its proper orienta tion Align the black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the direction of airflow away from the blower motor and towards the center of the car Refer to the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual for the recommended air co...

Page 391: ...Steering Shaft Seal The steering shaft seal at the point where the shaft passes through the bulkhead is lubricated when it is installed If the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned it should be lubricated with a multi purpose grease Mopar multi purpose lubricant is recommended Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic mainten...

Page 392: ...vices the hood latch release mecha nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be clea...

Page 393: ...ntifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fu...

Page 394: ...on monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO fol low the preceding safety tips Cooling System Inspection WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan turn the ignition key to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time when the ignition key is in the ON position You or...

Page 395: ...ning check the coolant pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing prop erly the coolant will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown in the maintenance schedules the system sho...

Page 396: ...mmended Adding Coolant When adding coolant or refilling the system a minimum solution of 50 recommended HOAT ethylene glycol engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water should be used Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lo...

Page 397: ...verheated 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 Personal injury or engine damage may result Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol ba...

Page 398: ...ndant should be advised of this So long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant recov ery bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle Do not overfill Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of operation you may observe vapor coming from...

Page 399: ...air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean also Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance Increasing engine speed at idle does not reduce cool ant temperature Put transmission in NEUTRAL and let engine idle at normal engine idle spee...

Page 400: ...ad to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evide...

Page 401: ... change Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking scuffing or worn spots If there is any evidence of cracking scuffing or worn spots the hose should be replaced immediately Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of cracking scu...

Page 402: ...luid type WARNING Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard pro longed braking You could have an accident WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed ...

Page 403: ...and differential assembly are contained within a single housing All automatic transmissions are equipped with a conven tional filler tube and dipstick If fluid is added it should be added through the dipstick hole in the case The dipstick is located just behind the radiator lower right side Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optim...

Page 404: ...tomatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level the following procedure must be used 1 The vehicle must be on level ground 2 The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds 3 Fully apply...

Page 405: ...oles in the dipstick b If the fluid is cold the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked COLD If the fluid level indicates low add sufficient fluid to bring to the proper level CAUTION Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that...

Page 406: ...ront And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed No regular maintenance is required for these compo nents Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and...

Page 407: ... in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle wash it as soon as possible Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains and to polish ...

Page 408: ... similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil select a nonabrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use s...

Page 409: ... the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not ...

Page 410: ...frosters or windshields equipped with a windshield wiper de icer Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru ments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plasti...

Page 411: ...properly Cleaning The Instrument Panel and Underseat Cup Holders Removal Remove the ash receiver from the convenience tray if there is a smoker s package in your vehicle With your index finger locate the stop tab located at the rear of the convenience tray Press the stop tab slide the entire drawer out and remove it from the instrument panel Removing Front Cupholder MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 7 ...

Page 412: ...a clean soft cloth Let the drawer sit in a dish drainer overnight to allow the inside mechanism to dry Installation Align the drawer so the plastic tracks on the drawer fit into the steel retainer in the instrument panel Push the drawer forward You may want to cycle the drawer open and closed a few times to ensure proper operation INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM An Integrated Power Module is located i...

Page 413: ...onic Back Light EBL F19 40 Amp Green Body Control Module BCM Feed 1 F20 30 Amp Pink Central Amplifier F22 30 Amp Pink Seats F27 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Cavity Maxi Fuse Description F28 40 Amp Green Power Windows F30 40 Amp Green Headlight Washers Export Only F31 40 Amp Green Power Sliding Door F32 40 Amp Green Power Liftgate MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 7 ...

Page 414: ...iper F12 25 Amp Clear Rear Blower F14 20 Amp Yel low Ignition Off Draw IOD F15 20 Amp Yel low Electronic Automatic Transaxle EATX Battery Cavity Mini Fuse Description F15 25 Amp Clear ASD F17 20 Amp Yel low Fuel Pump F18 15 Amp Blue A C Clutch F21 25 Amp Clear Anti Lock Brake System ABS Module F23 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch F24 20 Amp Yel low Hazard F26 20 Amp Yel low Stop Lamp F33 15 Amp Blue Fro...

Page 415: ... Floor Console when in the front position are fused with self resetting fuses that are only serviceable by an authorized dealer The power seats are fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver s seat The Power Windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located under the instrument panel near the steering column If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see you...

Page 416: ...er Lights PC74 Liftgate Light s 578 Overhead Console Reading Lights PC579 Removable Console Light If Equipped 194 Visor Vanity Lights 6501966 NOTE For lighted switches see your dealer for replace ment instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Back ...

Page 417: ...b socket retaining ring or the bulb assem bly counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb NOTE On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide the red release lock rearward and push forward on the connector while depressing the release tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 7 ...

Page 418: ...ntamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Front Park Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1 Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod ule 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 419: ...hind the front fascia from under the vehicle 2 Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 7 ...

Page 420: ... assembly push in type fasteners by prying under the fastener head with a large flat screwdriver 3 Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket 5 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the light assembly 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 421: ... to remove from the CHMSL housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL License Light 1 Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 7 ...

Page 422: ...ter Engines SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 0 qts 4 7 Liters Cooling System 3 3 3 8 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 13 4 qts 12 6 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level Add 2 9 quarts 2 8 liters if equipped with a rear heater 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 423: ... ganic Additive Technology Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 engine oil Refer to your oil filler cap for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Oil Filter 3 3 3 8 liter engines Mopar 5281090 or equiv Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Fuel Selection 87 Octane MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 7 ...

Page 424: ...Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder 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 Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 425: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 426 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 426 Schedule B 429 Schedule A 437 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 426: ...evices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that ...

Page 427: ...leage are listed follow the interval that occurs first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at ...

Page 428: ...d transmission add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo nents Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U...

Page 429: ... more of the conditions marked with an Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice Off road or desert operation SCHEDULE B 429 8...

Page 430: ...nge engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X 430 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 431: ...X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces sary X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE B 431 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 432: ...hange engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X 432 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 433: ...e air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces sary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE B 433 8 M A I N T E N ...

Page 434: ...Replace the engine air cleaner filter X X Replace the spark plugs on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Replace the ignition cables 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Replace the air c...

Page 435: ... the brake linings X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles X Replace the air conditioning filter X SCHEDULE B 435 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 436: ...pentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced This maintenance is required only for police taxi limo...

Page 437: ...ine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X SCHEDULE A 437 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 438: ...gine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if neces sary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months regardless of mileage X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X 438 S...

Page 439: ...er filter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X Replace the spark plugs 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter en gines X Replace the ignition cables 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines X SCHEDULE A 439 8 M...

Page 440: ...lometers 125 000 134 000 144 000 154 000 160 000 Months 78 84 90 96 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100 000 miles if not done at 60 months X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 440 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 441: ... replace if necessary X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3 3 liter and 3 8 liter engines replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles 160 000 km X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE A 441 8...

Page 442: ...d also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic 442 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U...

Page 443: ... 444 Prepare A List 444 Be Reasonable With Requests 444 䡵 If You Need Assistance 445 䡵 Warranty Information 447 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 449 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 449 In Canada 449 䡵 Publication Order Forms 450 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 451 Treadwear 451 Traction Grades 451 Temperature Grades 452 9 ...

Page 444: ...Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority A...

Page 445: ...ation to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner This is why you should always talk to your dealer s service manager first Most matters can be resolved with this process If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership They want to know if you need assistance If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may conta...

Page 446: ...r the Deaf equipment at its Customer Center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex pected repairs after your manufacturer s new ve...

Page 447: ...w vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincer...

Page 448: ...U S ONLY 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 449: ...ay order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety fro...

Page 450: ...nts is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubl...

Page 451: ...ative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations...

Page 452: ...ire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade is establis...

Page 453: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 454: ...e Tires 319 Airbag 54 Airbag Deployment 66 Airbag Light 58 59 68 84 202 Airbag Maintenance 68 Airbag Window 55 Alarm Light 203 Alarm System 27 Alignment and Balance 326 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 261 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 395 396 422 Disposal 397 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 305 Anti Lock Warning Light 202 Anti Theft Security Alarm 27 Appearance Care 406 Arming T...

Page 455: ...tion 388 Jump Starting 367 Keyless Transmitter Replacement 26 Saving Feature Protection 141 Bearings 406 Belts Drive 384 Body Mechanism Lubrication 392 B Pillar Location 314 Brake Fluid 424 Brake Parking 303 Brake System 304 400 Anti Lock 305 Fluid Check 401 Hoses 400 Warning Light 200 Brakes 304 400 Brake Transmission Interlock 300 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 82 Bulb Replacement 417 Bulb...

Page 456: ... 229 232 236 239 246 CD Player Maintenance 265 Cellular Phone 96 265 Center High Mounted Stop Light 421 Center Lap Belts 51 Chains Tire 330 Changing A Flat Tire 348 Chart Tire Sizing 311 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 205 378 Child Restraint 69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 74 Child Safety Locks 34 Child Seat 69 76 Clean Air Gasoline 333 Climate Control 266 Clock 207 Compact Disc ...

Page 457: ...7 Radiator Cap 397 Selection of Coolant 395 422 423 Cruise Control Speed Control 151 Cruise Light 207 Cup Holder 174 411 Customer Assistance 445 Daytime Running Lights 141 Dealer Service 379 Defroster Rear Window 291 Defroster Windshield 84 271 282 Diagnostic System Onboard 377 Digital Video Disc Player 246 Dimmer Control 139 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 404 Oil Engine 380 Disarming Theft Syst...

Page 458: ...her 346 Jacking 348 349 361 Jump Starting 367 Overheating 347 Emission Control System Maintenance 378 426 Engine 376 Air Cleaner 385 Air Cleaner Filter 385 Block Heater 299 Break In Recommendations 82 Checking Oil Level 380 Compartment 376 Coolant Antifreeze 423 Cooling 394 Exhaust Gas Caution 38 335 Fails to Start 297 Fuel Requirements 332 422 Oil 380 422 423 Oil Change Interval 382 Oil Disposal ...

Page 459: ... 384 Flashers Hazard Warning 346 Turn Signal 200 418 420 Flat Tire Stowage 357 Fluid Capacities 422 Fluid Leaks 85 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 404 Brake 401 Power Steering 390 Fog Light Service 419 Fog Lights 142 419 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 370 Fuel 332 Adding 336 Additives 334 Clean Air 333 Filler Cap 336 Gasoline 332 Gauge 199 Hoses 403 Light 200 Octane Rating 332 423 Requirements ...

Page 460: ...tion 16 26 329 Glass Cleaning 410 Grocery Bag Retainer 127 Gross Axle Weight Rating 339 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 339 Hands Free Phone 96 Hazard Warning Flasher 346 Head Phones 256 Head Restraints 110 Headlights 139 Bulb Replacement 417 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 143 Lights On Reminder 141 Replacing 417 Time Delay 141 Heated Seats 111 Heater 266 Heater Engine Block 299 Homelink Transmitter...

Page 461: ...ng 410 Integrated Child Seat 69 Integrated Power Module 412 Interior Appearance Care 409 Interior Lights 138 139 Intermittent Wipers 145 288 290 Introduction 4 Jack Location 350 352 362 363 Jack Operation 348 352 363 Jacking Instructions 352 363 Jump Starting 367 Key Programming 15 Key Replacement 15 Key Sentry 13 Key In Reminder 13 Keyless Entry System 20 Keys 12 Knee Bolster 59 Lap Shoulder Belt...

Page 462: ...ar 200 Engine Temperature Warning 203 Fog 142 419 Hazard Warning Flasher 346 Headlight Switch 139 Headlights 417 Headlights On Reminder 141 High Beam Indicator 205 High Beam Low Beam Select 143 Illuminated Entry 16 Interior 138 139 License 421 Liftgate Ajar 200 Lights On Reminder 141 Low Fuel 200 Malfunction Indicator 205 Oil Pressure 205 Park 139 418 Passing 143 Reading 154 Rear Servicing 420 Rea...

Page 463: ...ors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 74 Lubrication Body 392 Luggage Rack 185 Lumbar Support 113 Maintenance Airbag 68 Maintenance Free Battery 387 Maintenance Procedures 380 Maintenance Schedule 426 Schedule A 437 Schedule B 429 Maintenance Sunroof 171 Malfunction Indicator Light 205 378 Manual Service 450 Map Reading Lights 154 Memory Feature 132 Memory Seat 95 132 Mini Trip Computer 158 Mirrors 92...

Page 464: ...0 423 Capacity 422 Change Interval 382 Checking 380 Disposal 384 Filter 384 423 Filter Disposal 384 Identification Logo 383 Materials Added to 383 Recommendation 382 422 Synthetic 383 Viscosity 383 422 Onboard Diagnostic System 377 378 Opener Garage Door 163 Operator Manuals Owner s Manuals 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 92 Overdrive 302 Overhead Console 154 Overhead Travel Information Center 154 Over...

Page 465: ...390 Sunroof 169 Windows 40 Power Steering Fluid 424 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 53 Preparation for Jacking 349 361 Pretensioners Seat Belts 51 Programmable Electronic Features 160 164 168 Programming Transmitters 23 164 168 Radial Ply Tires 322 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 395 397 Radio Broadcast Signals 208 Radio Operation 220 237 265 Radio Remote Controls 250 262 Radio Satellite 258 Radio...

Page 466: ...placement Parts 379 Replacement Tires 325 Reporting Safety Defects 449 Restraint Head 110 Restraints Child 69 76 Restraints Infant 70 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 370 Roof Rack 185 Rotation Tires 331 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 84 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 85 Safety Defects Reporting 449 Safety Exhaust Gas 38 Safety Information Tire 310 Safety Tips 83 Satellite Radio 258 Satellite Radio Antenna...

Page 467: ... Power 109 Reclining 112 Removal 121 124 126 Tilting 120 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 27 Selection of Coolant 395 423 Sentry Key 13 Sentry Key Programming 15 Service Assistance 444 445 Service Contract 446 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 205 Service Manuals 450 Setting the Clock 207 Shoulder Belts 43 Signals Turn 142 200 418 420 Sliding Door 30 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 369 Snow C...

Page 468: ...rage Vehicle 287 415 Storing Your Vehicle 415 Sun Roof 169 Sun Visor Extension 95 Sunglass Storage 155 Sunroof Maintenance 171 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 54 Synthetic Engine Oil 383 System Navigation 243 Tachometer 202 Tape Player 224 Temperature Control Automatic 276 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 203 347 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 74 Theft Alarm 27 Theft System 27 Theft System Arm...

Page 469: ...349 361 Load Capacity 314 315 Pressure Monitor System 327 Quality Grading 451 Radial 322 Replacement 325 Rotation 331 Safety 310 318 Sizes 311 Snow Tires 331 Spare Tire 351 362 Spinning 324 Tread Wear Indicators 324 Towing 341 Disabled Vehicle 371 Trailering 341 Traction Control 147 206 308 Traction Control Switch 147 308 Trailer Towing 341 Minimum Requirements 342 Trailer and Tongue Weight 342 Tr...

Page 470: ...s 451 Universal Joints 391 Universal Transmitter 163 Unleaded Gasoline 332 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 49 Vanity Mirrors 95 Variance Compass 156 Vehicle Certification Label 338 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Vehicle Information Center 159 Vehicle Loading 315 338 340 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 287 415 Vehicle Theft Alarm 27 Video Entertainment System 246 Warning Flasher...

Page 471: ...m 408 Wheel Bearings 406 Wind Buffeting 41 171 Window Fogging 287 Windows 39 Power 40 Rear Vent 39 Windshield Washers 143 393 Windshield Wiper Blades 392 Windshield Wipers 143 Wiper Blade Replacement 392 Wiper Rear 289 Wipers Intermittent 145 Zone Control 267 INDEX 471 10 ...

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