Chrysler 2008 PT Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PT Cruiser O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 PT Cruiser Sedan Convertible 81 026 0844 First Edition Printed in U S A S e d a n C o n v e r t i b l e ...

Page 2: ...ceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle ...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 10 INDEX 469 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m How To Use This Manual 4 m Warnings And Cautions 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...uld be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determi...

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Page 8: ...damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor mation Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the driver s front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration or title Vehicle Identification Number 6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 9: ...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 11: ...placement Keys 16 Sentry Keyt Programming 17 General Information 18 m Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped 18 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 18 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 18 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 19 m Door Locks 19 Manual Door Locks 19 Power Door Locks If Equipped 20 Child Protection Door Lock System If Equipped 22 m Remote Keyless Entry Sedan 24 2 ...

Page 12: ...31 To Lock The Doors 32 To Unlatch The Deck Lid 32 Panic Alarm 32 To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock 33 To Program Additional Transmitters 33 General Information 34 Transmitter Battery Service 35 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 36 To Set The Alarm 36 To Disarm The System 37 Security System Manual Override 37 m Liftgate Sedan 37 Opening The Liftgate While The Security Alarm Is Activated 38 m De...

Page 13: ...oulder Seat Belt Anchorage 52 Seat Belt Pretensioners 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlertt 54 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 54 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 55 Child Restraint 72 m Occupant Restraints Convertible 81 Lap Shoulder Belts 82 Lap Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure 88 Seat Belt Pretensioners 88 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Bel...

Page 14: ...RS 90 Child Restraint 107 m Engine Break In Recommendations 115 m Safety Tips 115 Exhaust Gas 115 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 116 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 117 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...e numbers and keep them in a safe place IGNITION KEY REMOVAL Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift knob push button has returned to the out position Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 16: ... for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child 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 Manual Transaxle If Equipped Turn the ignition switch to the ACC po...

Page 17: ...n of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked During normal operation the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light will come on for three seconds imme diately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check Afterwards if the bulb remains on this indicates a problem with the electronics If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check this indicates that a...

Page 18: ... have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Keyt has been programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the or...

Page 19: ...o the ON position within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Keyt into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound In addition the Vehic...

Page 20: ...cause undes ired operation STEERING WHEEL LOCK IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock This lock prevents steering the vehicle with out the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved no more than one half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch the steering wheel will lock If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engin...

Page 21: ...is out It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the ACC or ON positions and the brake pedal is depressed DOOR LOCKS MANUAL DOOR LOCKS Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal securi...

Page 22: ...icle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended POWER DOOR LOCKS IF EQUIPPED A door lock switch is on each front door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 23: ...onic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC 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 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door l...

Page 24: ...e ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle NOTE Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws CHILD PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat ...

Page 25: ...y be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock plunger up unlocked position roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle Child Lock Control THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2 ...

Page 26: ...k all the doors and liftgate When the UNLOCK button is pressed the illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash on twice The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock under Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC section of this man...

Page 27: ...TE Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm 5 If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature repeat the above steps TO LOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPT...

Page 28: ...panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater NOTE When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you may have to be closer ...

Page 29: ... TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with two keyfob transmitters programmed only for that ve hicle A total of eight fobs can be programmed for your vehicle Additional fobs can be programmed to your vehicle through the use of a currently programmed fob NOTE When entering program mode using that fob all other programmed fobs will be erased and you wi...

Page 30: ... chime press and release the UNLOCK button on the fob 11 A single chime will be heard 12 Repeat steps eight through ten to program up to six additional fobs 13 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 14 Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard After 60 seconds all programmed fobs function normally NOTE If you do not have a programmed transmitte...

Page 31: ... as a radio station tower airport transmitter military base and some mobile or CB radios TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 1 If the keyfob is equipped with a screw remove the screw With the transmitter buttons facing down use a flat blade to pry the two halve...

Page 32: ...r NOTE If the keyfob is equipped with a screw reinstall and tighten the screw until snug REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONVERTIBLE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the deck lid from distances of 23 50 feet 7 15 meters using a transmitter You don t have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to activate the system Each vehicle comes with two transmitters Four Button Transmitter 30...

Page 33: ...r s Door 1st under Personal Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the following steps The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed keyfob 2 Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four seconds but not longer than ten seconds then...

Page 34: ... 1 Press the LOCK button for four to ten seconds 2 While the LOCK button is pressed after four seconds press the PANIC button Release both buttons The Sound Horn On Lock and Flash Lamps With Lock feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce dure TO UNLATCH THE DECK LID Press the Rear Release button twice to unlatch the deck lid PANIC ALARM The panic mode flashes the park lights and sounds th...

Page 35: ...nds 2 While the UNLOCK button is pressed after four seconds press the LOCK button Release both buttons 3 Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a door with ...

Page 36: ...r vehicle must be programmed as follows Press and release the 9Lock9 and 9Unlock9 buttons simulta neously followed by a press and release of ANY button on each transmitter to be programmed You will hear a chime when a transmitter has been successfully programmed GENERAL INFORMATION This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the foll...

Page 37: ...h a dime or similar object Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket material during removal 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch the battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 Reassemble the transmitter case Snap the halves together and test transmitter operation Separating Transmitter Halves THIN...

Page 38: ...f the monitored system which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the alarm has been on for three minutes the alarm will shut off immediately To set the alarm 1 Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle 2 Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors 3 The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash...

Page 39: ...he horn sounds three times when you unlock a front door using the Keyless Entry Transmitter the alarm has been activated Check the vehicle for tampering Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger LIFTGATE SEDAN The liftgate can be unlocked by pressing twice on the remote keyless entry button or by activating the power door lock ...

Page 40: ...security alarm system Once the liftgate is closed it will again be monitored by the security alarm system WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are clo...

Page 41: ...icles equipped with a manual transmission the power deck lid release switch is disabled if the doors are locked or if vehicle speed exceeds 0 mph 0 km h or when the clutch pedal is depressed On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission the power deck lid release switch is disabled if the doors are locked or the trans mission is out of PARK WARNING Driving with the deck lid open can allow po...

Page 42: ... the liftgate children can die from suffocation or heat stroke As a security measure a Seat Back Emergency Release lever is built into the left side rear seat back latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 Top or position 2 Middle the left side rear seat back can be unlatched by pulling down on the glow in the dar...

Page 43: ...he vehicle Always close the deck lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke As a security measure an emergency deck lid release lever is built into the deck lid latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside th...

Page 44: ...ar window and the lower right switch controls the right rear window The sedan has a window lock switch located between the window switches allows you to disable the rear window switches that are located at the back of the center floor console The convertible has an 9All windows up9 and 9All windows down 9 switch located between the window switches instead of the lock switch Power Window Switches 4...

Page 45: ...ndow switches have an auto down feature Press the window switch past the detent release and the window will go down auto matically Press the switch a second time in either direc tion to stop the window To open the window part way press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop REAR WINDOW SWITCHES There are also rear passenger window switches sedan only located at ...

Page 46: ...e Front and rear seat belts for all passengers Front airbags for both the driver and front passenger Pretensioning and load limiting retractors for the front seat belts Knee Impact Blocker panels for front seat occupants Supplemental front seat mounted side Head Thorax airbags for both the driver and front passenger if equipped Front seat belt retractors that incorporate pretension ers to enhance ...

Page 47: ...d they 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 seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The bel...

Page 48: ... a seat belt properly WARNING Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the be...

Page 49: ... back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm 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 WARNING A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you...

Page 50: ...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 stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to ...

Page 51: ...tion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Removing Slack From Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 2 ...

Page 52: ...not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt WARNING A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward incr...

Page 53: ... rear seat back is not fully latched This prevents someone from wearing the rear center lap shoulder belt when the rear seat back is not fully latched NOTE If the rear center lap shoulder belt can not be pulled out check that the rear seat back is fully latched If the rear seat back is properly latched and the rear center lap shoulder belt still can not be pulled out the Automatic Locking Retracto...

Page 54: ...ion the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about six to twelve inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 to create a fold that begins 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 c...

Page 55: ...performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con trol module...

Page 56: ... or front passenger s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h NOTE The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt If the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt is deacti vated the Seat Belt Warning Light will cont...

Page 57: ...ering 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 Head Thorax airbags if equipped are located inside the driver and front passenger seats and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG Front Panel SRS Features 1 Driver Airbag 3 Passenger Knee Blocker 2 Passenger Airbag 4 Driver Knee Blocker T...

Page 58: ...ll open to allow airbag deployment WARNING Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee impact blocker panels in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee blocker panel such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 59: ...ved protection for the driver and front passenger Head Thorax side airbags 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 frontal collisions If your vehicle is equipped the Head Thorax airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisi...

Page 60: ...who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passe...

Page 61: ...o reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Seat airbags also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door Sit upright in the center of the seat The front airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller Side Remote Acceleration Sensors If equipped Airbag Warning Light Driver and Front Passenger Airbag Front Seat Mounted Head Thorax Airbags if equipped Steering Wheel a...

Page 62: ...fication Module The ORC will not detect roll over The ORC also 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 and knee blocker panels If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will ...

Page 63: ...nflate to their full size The front airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes The front airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s and passenger s front airbag gas is vented through holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the front airbags do not interfere with your...

Page 64: ...er airbag is turned off and will not inflate NOTE Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint see section on child re straints WARNING Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an airbag A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to ...

Page 65: ...e seat and the center console can prevent the occupant s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp erly classified Ensure that the front passenger seat back does not touch anything placed on the second row of seats because this can also affect occupant classification Also if you fold down the seats in the second row check to be sure they don t touch the front ...

Page 66: ...ontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu pant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to b...

Page 67: ...ese include all of the items listed under The Head Thorax side airbag system consists of the following In moderate to severe side collisions the inflating Head Thorax airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The Head Thorax airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are ...

Page 68: ...oved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly its related compo nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control module...

Page 69: ...f you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area ...

Page 70: ...System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring in cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure o...

Page 71: ...ities contact your authorized dealer WARNING Do not place or hang any items such as add on video players on the front seat backs The addi tional weight may cause the Occupant Classifica tion System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant This could allow the passen ger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not ...

Page 72: ...or to the moment of airbag deployment or near deployment and up to a quarter second of high speed deceleration data during and or after airbag deployment or near deployment EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and are otherwise unavailable NOTE 1 A near deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica tive of a crash but...

Page 73: ...est General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US government and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver vehicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be dis closed by DaimlerChrysler to any thir...

Page 74: ...ility control status Tire pressure monitoring system status 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 under should ride properly buck led up...

Page 75: ...en 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 9convertible9 child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the installation o...

Page 76: ...who weigh 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and who are older than one year These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system 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 cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s cushi...

Page 77: ...aint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinching latch plates o...

Page 78: ...g to the child restraint manufacturer s directions When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Don t leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury Automatic Locking Retractor ALR To operate the switchable retractor pull the belt from the ...

Page 79: ...t be installed in the outboard positions only Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two seats share a com mon lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehi cle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s s...

Page 80: ...ease ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint ro...

Page 81: ...d under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seat back Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here Again carefully follow the instruc tions that come with the child restraint system NOTE If your child restraint seat is no...

Page 82: ...upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the...

Page 83: ...rotection by managing oc cupant energy during an impact event If you will be carrying children too small for adult size seat belts your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WAR...

Page 84: ... All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dan...

Page 85: ...r pas sengers safe too WARNING Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one an other in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt l...

Page 86: ...e likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Removing Slack From Belt 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Latch Plate To Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 2 ...

Page 88: ...llision 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 t...

Page 89: ...ed parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assem blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Seat Belt Webbing Guide NOTE The manufacturer recommends that the seat belt is routed through the seat belt webbing guide when using the seat belt The seat belt webbing guide should be used to improve seat b...

Page 90: ... seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper s...

Page 91: ...lt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h NOTE The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt If the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt is deacti vated the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the ...

Page 92: ...ms 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 Front Panel SRS Features 1 Driver Airbag 3 Passenger Knee Blocker 2 Passenger Airbag 4 Driver Knee Blocker 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 93: ...ag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment WARNING Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee blocker panel in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee blocker panel such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc SRS Airbag Label THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 2 ...

Page 94: ...impact blocker panels to provide improved protec tion for the driver and front passenger The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions If your vehicle is equipped the Head Thorax airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions In certain types of collisions both the...

Page 95: ...er children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and...

Page 96: ...teering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has Head Thorax airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door Sit upright in the center of the seat The front airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller Side Remote Acceleration Sensors If Equipped Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Front Seat Mounted Head Thorax Airbags if equipped S...

Page 97: ...cation Module The ORC will not detect roll over The ORC also 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 and knee impact blockers If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will n...

Page 98: ...enerated to inflate the front airbags The front airbag covers sepa rate and fold out of the way as the front airbags inflate to their full size The front airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes The front airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s and passenger s front ...

Page 99: ...ision requiring an airbag occurs For all other occupants the PAD indicator light will be illuminated indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off and will not inflate NOTE Even though this vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint see section on child re straints ...

Page 100: ...he seat and the center console can prevent the occupant s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp erly classified Ensure that the front passenger seat back does not touch anything placed on the second row of seats because this can also affect occupant classification Also if you fold down the seats in the second row check to be sure they don t touch the front...

Page 101: ...generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu pant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes ...

Page 102: ...e collisions the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas The inflating Head Thorax Airbags exit through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The Head Thorax airbags moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the a...

Page 103: ...tandards FMVSS If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the airbag control modules detect a moderate to severe col lision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then immediately deflate NOTE A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do hav...

Page 104: ...ve to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you i...

Page 105: ...oards WARNING Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service If your seat includ ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolt...

Page 106: ...airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an a...

Page 107: ...te accident investigation the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash research...

Page 108: ...d confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning lamp status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Airbag disable lamp status if equipped 9T...

Page 109: ...s rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size In...

Page 110: ...kg 9Convertible9 child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 9 kg 20 lbs but are less than one year old Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle ...

Page 111: ...ww nhtsa gov or www seatcheck org 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 facing child re straint in the fron...

Page 112: ...le Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor Allow the belt to return into the retractor as the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates that the seat belt is now in the automatic locking mode Pull on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint Follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacture NOTE To reset this feature...

Page 113: ...den stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt Both rear seat...

Page 114: ...ease ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint ro...

Page 115: ...e area Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat NOTE To gain access to the anchorages locate the child tether anchorage decals on the carpet behind the rear seat head forms and use a small screwdriver to pry the carpet flap open The carpet flap is attached in two different places Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have d...

Page 116: ...upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the...

Page 117: ... vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume 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 difficult...

Page 118: ... or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear 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 fi...

Page 119: ...e 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 ca...

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Page 121: ... Cover Removal And Storage 132 Convertible Top Manual Override 134 m Mirrors 135 Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped 135 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 136 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 136 Electric Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 137 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 138 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 138 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 138 Operations 140 Phone Call Features 14...

Page 122: ... Back Tilt Easy Entry System Convertible 168 Adjustable Head Restraints 169 Heated Seats If Equipped 169 Folding Rear Seat Sedan 171 Folding Rear Seat Convertible 173 Tumbling Rear Seat Sedan 175 Tumbling Rear Seat Convertible 177 Rear Seat Removal Sedan 181 m To Open And Close The Hood 183 m Lights 184 Map Reading Lights Sedan 184 Map Reading Lights Convertible 185 Multi Function Control Lever 18...

Page 123: ... Tilt Steering Column 193 m Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 194 To Activate 194 To Set At A Desired Speed 195 To Deactivate 195 To Resume Speed 195 To Vary The Speed Setting 195 Manual Transaxle 196 To Accelerate For Passing 196 m Garage Door Opener If Equipped 197 Programming HomeLinkt 198 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 201 Using HomeLinkt 202 Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkt Button 202 ...

Page 124: ...res 208 m Storage 209 Center Console Armrest Storage Bin 209 Storage Pockets 210 m Rear Shelf Panel If Equipped 210 Position 1 Top 211 Position 2 Middle 212 Position 3 Floor 212 Position 4 Vertical 212 Position 5 Table 213 m Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 215 m Rear Window Features 217 Electric Rear Window Defroster 217 Rear Wiper Washer Switch Sedan Models Only If Equipped 217 Adding Washer Fluid ...

Page 125: ...le Studies have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside a vehicle during a collision than to be ejected from the vehicle To Lower The Top NOTE Thoroughly dry the convertible top and top storage area prior to leaving the top lowered for an extended period of time This will help prevent possible mildew build up CAUTION To avoid damage to the convertible top or its compo nents your vehicle ...

Page 126: ...ther the top or the rear window check the top storage area at the rear of the vehicle interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or other items Be sure that child seat flip up bars are lowered Do not use the top storage area for other storage purposes NOTE When closing the convertible top all windows will drop slightly from the full up position 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON position 2 Rele...

Page 127: ...owering the convertible top Pressing and holding the Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position will lower the windows slightly and the convertible top to the full down position Pressing and holding the switch in the second detent position will lower all four windows completely and the top to the full down posi tion Releasing Convertible Top Latches Convertible Top Switch UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 128: ... convertible top boot cover cannot be installed while the latch handle is open To Raise The Top CAUTION To avoid damage to the convertible top or its compo nents your vehicle is equipped with a feature that prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph 16 km h CAUTION To fully insure that no damage occurs be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector in the Park ...

Page 129: ...to open the latches Press the switch again to continue raising the top until the two pins seat themselves in the windshield header NOTE If the top is not latched right away it may be necessary to press the power top switch UP or DOWN quickly to align the pins to the windshield header 4 Pull down on the latch handle and rotate it counter clockwise to engage the latches 5 Raise the latch handle into...

Page 130: ...convertible top in the top well or on the sport bar Damage to the convertible top may occur Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation If Equipped 1 With the top down and the convertible top latch handle in the stowed position lay the unfolded boot cover across the convertible top Convertible Top Latch Handle 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 131: ...2 Install the rear edge of the boot first tucking the rear edge of the boot under the rear and both sides of the rails Boot Laying Across Convertible Top UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3 ...

Page 132: ...ull the right and left boot arms forward and engage both boot arm snaps Make sure both snaps are fully engaged Tucking Boot Under Rail Engaging Boot Arm Snaps 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ... boot center section retainer using the tabs provided 5 Tuck the rear flap of the boot in behind the Upper Moulding Engaging Boot Center Section Tucking In Rear Flap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 3 ...

Page 134: ...emoval and Storage 1 Unsnap the snaps and remove the top cover boot 2 Lay the boot cover flat with the center section retainer facing the rear of the car Boot Removed And Laying Flat 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 135: ...le fitting it inside the left side of the boot cover and store it in the trunk or a dry secure area CAUTION Do not lay heavy objects on top of the boot or lay the boot on top of sharp pointy objects Damage could occur to the boot Folding Boot Cover Left Side Folding Boot Cover Right Side UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 136: ...onvertible top storage area 2 Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw stops This will relieve the hydraulic pressure and allow the convertible top to be raised manually 3 Using the latch handle raise the top until the two pins seat themselves in the windshield header 4 Rotate the latch handle clockwise to open the latches 5 Pull down and rotate the handle counterclockwise to engage the lat...

Page 137: ...y NOTE Failure to tighten the bypass screw securely can cause convertible top operating concerns MIRRORS Inside Day Night Mirror If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment Engaging Convertible Top Latches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3 ...

Page 138: ...Outside Mirror Passenger s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other objec...

Page 139: ...adjust the view in the outside mirrors turn the rotary knob to the L Left O Center or R Right position After selecting the mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move Use the O Center position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position Power Mirror Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 3 ...

Page 140: ...than 10 minutes Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g 9Call Mike Work9 or 9Dial 248 555 12129 Your cellular phon...

Page 141: ...file cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect system The UConnect system allows up ...

Page 142: ...9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios Operations Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect system and to navigate through the UConnect menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect system prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the voice on beep which follows the 9R...

Page 143: ...prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the mirror Cancel Command At any prompt after the voice on beep you can say 9Cancel9 and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link UConnect System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your ...

Page 144: ...give the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect Syst...

Page 145: ... confirm the phone num ber and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call Dial by Saying a Name Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say Dial or Call 9 System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you ca...

Page 146: ...sired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and desi...

Page 147: ...nd a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the 9Phonebook Edit9 feature Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Delete 9 After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of t...

Page 148: ...ll ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook List Names 9 The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press th...

Page 149: ...incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The UConnect system compatible phones in market...

Page 150: ... calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under 9Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress 9 Af...

Page 151: ...ionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types After ignition key is switched off a call can continue on the UConnect system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After ignition key is switched to off a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain ...

Page 152: ...emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Emergency9 and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call th...

Page 153: ...ion booklet and on the 24 Hour Towing Assistance Card Paging To learn how to page refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Working with Automated Systems This me...

Page 154: ...r a 9 you could press the Voice Recognition button and say 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the UConnect system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prom...

Page 155: ... it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un mute Mute off When you mute the UConnect system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other par...

Page 156: ...e paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively 9connected9 with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After...

Page 157: ... is not available the UConnect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately with in 30 feet the vehicle Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 At the next prompt say 9Delete9 and follow the prompts You can also press the 8Voice Recognition button any...

Page 158: ...be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice recognition system to factory default settings enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight 8 feet away fr...

Page 159: ...nded to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook UConnect phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook You can say 9O9 letter 9O9 for 909 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be suppor...

Page 160: ...olume Bluetooth Communication Link Occasionally Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at lea...

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Page 164: ...ree Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Star Plus Pound Add Location All Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names List phones 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ... Towing assistance Transfer call Try again Voice training Work Yes General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 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 received including interference that may cause undesired op eration UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES...

Page 166: ...angerous 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 Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the rec...

Page 167: ...de under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Six Way Power Seat with Manual Recliner The seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use this switch to move the seat up or down forward or rearward or to tilt the seat Power Seat Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3 ...

Page 168: ...back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position MANUAL LUMBAR IF EQUIPPED The Lumbar adjustment is located on the inboard side of the driver s seat To increase support rotate the handle down Recliner Control Lever Lumbar Adjust Handle 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 169: ...pull up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat DRIVER S SEAT BACK TILT IF EQUIPPED How to operate the driver s seat 1 Push the lever down until seat back releases 2 Push the seat back forward 3 To return seat to a sitting position push seat back rearward Folding Seat Control Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 3 ...

Page 170: ...ition PASSENGER SEAT BACK TILT EASY ENTRY SYSTEM CONVERTIBLE How to operate the passenger front seat 1 Push the lever down until seat back releases 2 Push seat back forward until it slides toward the dashboard Driver s Seat Back Tilt Lever Passenger Seat Back Tilt Lever 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 171: ...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 push in the button that is part of the head restraint rod guide and push down on the head restraint HEATED SEATS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol...

Page 172: ...river s and passenger s seats The heaters provide the same average heat level for both seat and back cushions The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel With the ignition switch in the on or run position you may choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber LEDs on the side of each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two LEDs are illuminated for ...

Page 173: ...peration At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change The LOW setting will turn off automatically after 30 minutes NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes FOLDING REAR SEAT SEDAN To provide additional storage area each rear seatback can be folded forward Push and hold the buttons shown in the picture to fold dow...

Page 174: ...ack is fully latched If the seatback is properly latched and the rear center lap shoulder belt still does not operate properly check and see if the Automatic Locking retractor ALR system is activated WARNING The rear center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a lock out feature to ensure that the seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied If the rear seatback is not fully up...

Page 175: ...orward The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk area Pull the left side seatback release knob to fold down the left side seatback Pull the right side seatback release knob to fold down the right side seatback Folding Rear Seat Release Knobs UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3 ...

Page 176: ...ur vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly NOTE Prior to lifting either seatback to the upright position be sure that the seat belt is brought forward to avoid trapping it behind the seatback CAUTION Ensure that the seat back is latched with a hard push to engage the latch noting the presence of seat back rubber overslam bumpers that need to be overcome Check that the seat back release...

Page 177: ...rear seat and the front seatback If the front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will make contact during the tumbling motion and cause damage to the rear seat material After the rear seat is tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then be repositioned to the preferred position Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold down the rear seatback Folding Rear Seat Button UNDERSTAND...

Page 178: ...to hold the seat in place To return the rear seat to it s upright latched position rotate the seat cushion rearward to latch the seat Then lift the seatback to its upright latched position NOTE The elastic strap should be reinstalled in the clip on the base of the seat cushion before returning the seat to its normal position Tumbling Seat Release Strap Tumbling Seat Strap 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 179: ...uring the tumbling motion and cause damage to the rear seat material After the rear seat is tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then be repositioned to the preferred position To tumble the seat forward use the following procedure 1 The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk area Pull the left side seatback release knob to fold down the left side seatback Pull the right side se...

Page 180: ...olded seat back and tumble the seat forward 4 Attach the cinching tether strap located at the side of the seat cushion onto the hook bar on the center trim panel and tighten by pulling the cinching strap until the seat is secure Folding Rear Seat Back Tumbling Rear Seat 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...g rearward on the cinching tether strap buckle 2 Disconnect the cinching tether strap NOTE The strap should be reinstalled in the side pocket on the seat cushion before returning the seat to the latched normal position Cinching Tether Strap Releasing Cinching Tether Strap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 3 ...

Page 182: ...t forward to avoid trapping it behind the seatback CAUTION Ensure that the seat back is latched with a hard push to engage the latch noting the presence of seat back rubber overslam bumpers that need to be overcome Check that the seat back release knobs are pushed fully forward in order to allow the latch to engage WARNING In an accident you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are ...

Page 183: ...Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold down the rear seatback Pull the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat Lift up the seat and tumble the seat forward Folding Rear Seat Button Tumbling Seat Release Strap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3 ...

Page 184: ...m the vehicle To reinstall the rear seat insert the seat into the floor attachments Lower the release levers of the seat to latch the front floor attachments and rotate the seat rearward to latch the seat Lift the seat back to its upright latched position WARNING In an accident you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sur...

Page 185: ...release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Then move the secondary hood latch safety latch lo cated under the front edge of the hood slightly to the right of center and raise the hood Primary Hood Release Lever Secondary Hood Latch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 3 ...

Page 186: ...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 LIGHTS Map Reading Lights Sedan These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror Each light is turned ON by pressing the button Press th...

Page 187: ...vertible When the ignition switch is in the ON position these lights located under the rearview mirror can be turned on by switches located at the base of the rearview mirror NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 3 ...

Page 188: ... dimming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Headlamp Control 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 189: ...itch is off the parking brake is off the turn signal is off and the gear shift is in any position except park NOTE On this vehicle the daytime running light will automatically turn off when the turn signal is in opera tion and automatically turn back on when the turn signal is not operating Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will ...

Page 190: ...turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Fog Lamp Control Turn Signal Control 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 191: ...remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi Function Control Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the Lever toward you to switch the headlights back ...

Page 192: ...Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds the high beams will shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Rotate the control to select the desired wiper speed Wiper Washer...

Page 193: ...then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate Mist Control UNDERST...

Page 194: ...ent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable For maximum delay between cycles rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield co...

Page 195: ...ehicle is restarted the wipers will resume operation TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column push down on the lever below the multifunction control lever and move the steering wheel up or down as desired Pull the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place Tilt Steering Column Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 3 ...

Page 196: ...kes over the accelerator operation at approximately either 30 mph 40 km h or 35 mph 56 km h depending on the model or engine size The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel To Activate Push the ON OFF button The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system OFF push the ON OFF button a second time The CRUISE indicator will turn off Th...

Page 197: ...ck mode speed control will only operate in third and fourth gear To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever towards you CANCEL or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To res...

Page 198: ...before the speed control disengages is normal Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic ...

Page 199: ...ontrol GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLinkt replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLinkt unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLinkt buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLinkt channels NOTE HomeLinkt is di...

Page 200: ...ink com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two ou...

Page 201: ... change flash rates When it changes it is programmed It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section After training a HomeLinkt channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLinkt an...

Page 202: ...cate the Learn or Training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door 6 Firmly press and release the Learn or Training button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 203: ...tton DO NOT erase the channels GATE OPERATOR CANADIAN 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 HomeLinkt 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 It may be helpful to unplug the devi...

Page 204: ... may also be used at any time REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINKT BUTTON To re program a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming Homelinkt Step 2...

Page 205: ...or information or assistance GENERAL INFORMATION This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies wi...

Page 206: ... sunroof switch to open the vent The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent To close the sunroof from the vent position press and hold the switch forward Releasing the switch will stop the movement of the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partial vent position until the switch is pushed forward again Express Open Feature During the Express Open operation any m...

Page 207: ...of switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death WARNING In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any o...

Page 208: ...ETS The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key symbol or battery symbol indicating power source All outlets are protected by a single 20 Amp fuse The standard outlet in the front of the center floor console is a conventional cigar lighter outlet It will accept a cigar lighter unit which is part of the optional Smokers Package To preserve the heating ele ment of the cigar lighter unit do ...

Page 209: ... an option fuse 11 in the Integrated Power Module IPM may be repositioned to allow power to come from the ignition switch only when in the ON or ACC posi tions NOTE The Rear Power Outlet will not accept a cigar lighter unit as it is intended only for accessory items Rear Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 3 ...

Page 210: ...gh power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CONSOLE FEATURES The console has two front cup holders a removable coin holder 12 volt power outlet and a front storage tray There are three additional cup holders one is molded i...

Page 211: ...that draw higher power such as cool ers vacuum cleaners lights etc will discharge 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 in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s ...

Page 212: ...age bin The lower storage area can be used for storing up to six CD s and other miscellaneous items Storage Pockets There are also Storage pockets located on each door trim panel REAR SHELF PANEL IF EQUIPPED The rear shelf panel attaches to guides in the rear cargo area The rear shelf panel may be installed in one of five different positions NOTE The liftgate may be opened or closed with the rear ...

Page 213: ... or fatal injury Position 1 Top Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the top guides and slide forward Press down on the back of the shelf panel to lock it into place WARNING Do not load objects on the shelf in position 1 top In an accident objects could strike occupants causing serious or fatal injury Rear Shelf Panel Position 1 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 3...

Page 214: ...personal injury Position 3 Floor Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the bottom guides and slide forward NOTE To carry items that may soil the carpeting the rear shelf panel may be inverted in position 2 or position 3 Position 4 Vertical Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the floor and slide downward Pu...

Page 215: ...ould strike the seatbacks or occu pants causing serious or fatal injury Position 5 table With the liftgate open the rear shelf panel can be moved rearward to act as a serving counter 1 Install the front corners of the shelf panel into the top rear guides Press down on the shelf panel to lock it into place Rear Shelf Panel Position 4 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 3 ...

Page 216: ...te latch area as labeled on the rear scuff plate WARNING Do not load objects over 100 lbs 45 kg in position 5 table Failure to follow this warning could cause the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury Rear Shelf Leg Release Knob Rear Shelf Panel Position 5 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 217: ...ed position return both latches to the locked position To adjust the crossbars with bottom style releases if equipped depress the button and slide the crossbar to the next locking position Alternate sides until the cross bars are positioned correctly for your cargo and the stanchions are locked square to the slide rails External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle...

Page 218: ... and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward loads This is espe cially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high s...

Page 219: ... minutes CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Rear Wiper Washer Switch Sedan Models Only If Equipped A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper washer function Rotating the cent...

Page 220: ...e door if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to park Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer if equipped is shared It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol vent not ...

Page 221: ...ument Cluster Descriptions 226 m Compass Mini Trip Computer CMTC If Equipped 235 Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button 235 Compass Temperature Display 236 Odometer Display 239 Trip Odometer ODO 239 m Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 240 EVIC Functions 242 Compass Temperature Audio 243 Average Fuel Economy 243 Distance To Empty DTE 243 Elapsed Time 244 4 ...

Page 222: ...Capability 251 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 252 Operating Instructions CD Mode 255 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode 257 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 258 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 258 m Sales Code RAQ AM FM CD 6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone And Video Entertainment Systems VES Capabilities 259 Operating Instructio...

Page 223: ...N SID 273 Selecting Satellite Mode In REF And RAQ Radios 274 Selecting a Channel 274 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 275 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 275 PTY Button 9Scan9 275 PTY Button 9Seek9 276 Satellite Antenna 276 Reception Quality 276 m CD DVD Disc Maintenance 277 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 277 m Climate Controls 277 Climate Controls 277 Operating Tips 283...

Page 224: ...strument Cluster 6 Assist Handle 10 Climate Controls 14 Rear Window Defroster 3 Power Windows 7 Glove Compartment 11 Storage Cubby 15 Power Convertible Top 4 Analog Clock 8 Heated Seats 12 Pass Airbag Off 16 Side Mirror Control If Equipped 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 225: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 4 ...

Page 226: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 227: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURBO UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 4 ...

Page 228: ...r rises to the H red mark the instrument cluster will sound a chime Pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H red mark turn the engine off immediately and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning...

Page 229: ...essure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving ...

Page 230: ...rom functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on you...

Page 231: ...t upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven There fore if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined 9 Cruise Indicator If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is...

Page 232: ...play from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers The odometer must be in trip mode to reset 12 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on briefly when the ignition...

Page 233: ...is applied there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anti lock brake system The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a spe...

Page 234: ...e light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 16 Seat ...

Page 235: ...nual This light will come on when the ignition key 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 during 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 provided that the BRAKE warning light is ...

Page 236: ...ion 7 23 Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on during starting stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 24 High Beam Indicator This light shows that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer ing wheel to sw...

Page 237: ... Compass Mini Trip Computer later in this section COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER CMTC IF EQUIPPED NOTE The compass on your vehicle is self calibrating eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass The Compass Mini Trip Computer features a driver interactive display displays information on outside tem perature compass direction and trip information The display is located on the lower left part...

Page 238: ...by pressing and holding the left secondary push button Compass Temperature Display Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to introduce some compass error In order to ensure compass accuracy the compass vari ance should be properly set according ...

Page 239: ...selector lever in the PARK position Press and hold approxi mately ten seconds the compass temperature reset but ton until the current variance zone number is displayed To change the zone press and release the reset button to increment the variance one step Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved NOTE The factory default zone is 8 During program ming the zone value will wrap arou...

Page 240: ...cell phones and PDAs anything with a battery away from the compass sensor which is located in the top of the instrument panel These devices can interfere with compass accuracy and performance Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears to be inaccurate you may wish to manually calibrate the compass Prior to calibrating the compass make sure the proper compass variance value zone is selected ...

Page 241: ... Fault noFUSE Fuse Fault These messages can be manually turned off by pressing the right reset button on the instrument cluster Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset Press and release the right button on the instru ment cluster to switch from odometer to trip A or trip B Press and hold the right button while the odometer trip odometer is displayed to reset...

Page 242: ...lay It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem perature gauge The EVIC consists of the following System Status Vehicle information warning message displays Personal Settings customer programmable features Compass heading Outside temperature display Trip computer functions UConnect hands free communication system dis plays If Equipped Audio mode display EVIC L...

Page 243: ...ht Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime RKE Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in au tomatic transmissions or vehicle is in motion manual transmissions Left Right Front Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph Door S Ajar with a single chime i...

Page 244: ...play Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed To reset all resettable functions press and release the EVIC button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will be displayed during this three second window EVIC Bu...

Page 245: ...ed distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level This is not resettable NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed val...

Page 246: ...y one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects English Espanol Deutsch Italiano or Francais depend ing on availability As you continue the displayed infor mation will be shown in the selected language NOTE UConnect language will not chang...

Page 247: ...when in this display until DRIVER S DOOR 1st or ALL DOORS appears to make your selection Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on LOCK UNLOCK feature Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your se...

Page 248: ...feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system DVD video system power sunroof and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until Off 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears to make your selection Turn Headlamps on with Remote K...

Page 249: ... compass by driving slowly under 5 mph 8 km h in one or more complete circles in a area free from large metallic objects until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE Keep all magnetic objects such as laptop com puters cell phones and PDA s anything with a battery away from the compass sensor which is located in the top of the instrument panel These devi...

Page 250: ...owly under 5 mph 8 km h completing one or more circles in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to introduce some compass...

Page 251: ...C button until Compass Variance and the current Variance Value displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the EVIC button to increment the Variance Value by one one button press per update until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map NOTE The factory default Zone is 8 During program ming the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to Zone 1 5 Press and release the EVIC button to ...

Page 252: ...ons due to mobile operation and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you understand and save you concern about these ap parent malfunctions you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitt...

Page 253: ...equency variations interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio NOTE The radio steering wheel radio controls if equipped and six disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this fea...

Page 254: ... the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new...

Page 255: ...on before continuing to the next To stop the search press PSCAN a second time TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display for five seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE AUDIO con trol 3 After the hours are adjusted press the TUNE AUDIO control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to ...

Page 256: ...urth time and BAL will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Press the tune control again or wait five seconds to exit setting tone balance and fade RND S...

Page 257: ... to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operating Instructions CD Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Inserting The Compact Disc Single CD Player Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon wi...

Page 258: ...he volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD Mode Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time EJECT Button CD Mode Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the last selected mode If you do not remo...

Page 259: ...ng Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard 3 5 mm stereo a...

Page 260: ...on Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function RND SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Mode Button Auxiliary Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refe...

Page 261: ...EO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS VES CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio RAQ Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 4 ...

Page 262: ...o or Video Entertainment Sys tem VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec tion Holding the button will bypass stations without ...

Page 263: ...layed for five seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE AUDIO con trol 3 After the hours are adjusted press the TUNE AUDIO control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes by turning the TUNE AUDIO control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Radio Mode Pressing...

Page 264: ...and BAL ANCE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button Radio Mo...

Page 265: ...t Emergency Test Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Information Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalgia Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Oldies Oldies Personality Personality Public Public Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_ _B Sports Sports Talk Talk ...

Page 266: ...s not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET DIR button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET DIR 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 to...

Page 267: ...abel facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin ...

Page 268: ...n will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play LOAD EJECT Load Press the LOAD EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC After...

Page 269: ...thin 10 seconds NO DISCS LOADED will be displayed On some vehicles a disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF TIME Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD Mode for CD Audio Play Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released ...

Page 270: ...and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD ROM CD R and CD RW Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO...

Page 271: ...adio will recognize only files with the mp3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the mp3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates V...

Page 272: ...ger to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operating Ins...

Page 273: ...user to remove the disc If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will continue to play the non removed CD If the CD is removed and there are other CDs in the radio the radio will play the next CD after a two minute timeout If the CD is removed and there are no other CD s in the radio the radio will remain in CD mode...

Page 274: ...n CD Mode for MP3 Play Press the SET DIR Button to display folders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or move through available folders Press the TUNE control to select a folder Buttons 1 6 CD Mode for MP3 Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands...

Page 275: ...icle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and Time buttons simultan...

Page 276: ...tedly until the word 9SAT9 appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode RAQ Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word 9SAT9 appears in the display These radios will also display the current station name and program type For more information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button A CD or tape may remai...

Page 277: ... stations to push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button SCAN When the desired program type is obtained press the 9SCAN9 button within five seconds The r...

Page 278: ...ed as far forward as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna The luggage rack if equipped should also not be positioned directly above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the f...

Page 279: ...ll in size or have irregular shapes RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositionin...

Page 280: ...the OFF position Mode Control Air Direction The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols or a blend of two of these modes The closer the con trol is to a particular mode the more air distribution you receive from that mode Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These outl...

Page 281: ...wy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a ...

Page 282: ...et is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected...

Page 283: ...ill not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C To quickly cool the vehicle interior follow the steps listed below 1 Set the Temperature Control to Max Cool 2 Set the Mode Control to Panel or Be Level 3 Press the Recirculation Button and the A C Button 4 Adjust the Fan Control to desired air flow setting UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 4 ...

Page 284: ...ly block out any outside odors smoke or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather NOTE Continuous use of the recirculate mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture bu...

Page 285: ...Operating Tips Control Settings Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 4 ...

Page 286: ...to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maximum defogging use the Outside Air position Summer Operation Vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A 50 concentration is recom mended Outside Air Intake When operating the syst...

Page 287: ...he instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 4 ...

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Page 289: ...her Below 220 F Or 229 C 292 If The Engine Fails To Start 293 After Starting 293 Turbocharger 9Cool Down9 293 m Automatic Transaxle If Equipped 294 Brake Transmission Interlock System 295 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 295 Four Speed Automatic Transaxle 296 Reset Mode 296 Gear Ranges For The Four Speed Automatic Transaxle 297 5 ...

Page 290: ...ck Brake System ABS If Equipped 308 m Power Steering 310 m Traction Control System If Equipped 311 m Tire Safety Information 313 Tire Markings 313 Tire Identification Number TIN 316 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 317 m Tires General Information 321 Tire Pressure 321 Tire Inflation Pressures 322 Radial Ply Tires 324 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 325 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 325 Tire Spinning ...

Page 291: ...4L And 2 4L Standard Turbo Engines 337 Reformulated Gasoline 337 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 337 MMT In Gasoline 338 Materials Added To Fuel 338 Fuel System Cautions 338 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 339 m Adding Fuel 340 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 340 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 342 m Vehicle Loading 342 m Trailer Towing 343 Common Towing Definitions 343 Trailer Hitch Classification 345 Trailer Towing We...

Page 292: ...e Weight 348 Towing Requirements 349 Towing Tips 354 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 356 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 356 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 293: ...G Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inad vertently moving the gear selector lever or by press ing the accelerator pedal This may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system resulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The gear selector lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK posi...

Page 294: ...the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the NORMAL STARTING procedure above WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery boos...

Page 295: ...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 CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again AFTER STARTING The idle speed will automatically decrease as the eng...

Page 296: ...re you will be able to shift out of PARK CAUTION Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idl...

Page 297: ...the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC positions Always step on the brake pedal and depress the gear selector lever knob button before shifting out of PARK NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will function normally except you may be able to shift the vehicle from PARK without depressing the brake pedal If this occurs obtain service from an authorized dealer as soon as possible AUTOMATIC TRANS...

Page 298: ...xle remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to operate This second gear limp in feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle In the event that the problem has been momentary the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears Stop the vehicle and shift the gear selector lever into PARK Turn...

Page 299: ...hift the gear selector lever into the PARK position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into PARK remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the trans...

Page 300: ...ve the gear selector lever rearward without depressing the gear selector lever knob button CAUTION Before shifting the gear selector lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and gear selector lever are released Otherwise damage to the steering column or gear selector lever could result REVERSE Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a comp...

Page 301: ...se the 3 range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress 1 Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades In this range up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts from 2 to 1 will occur as early as possible AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED AUTOSTICK is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting ca...

Page 302: ...ge AUTOSTICK simply move the gear selector lever to the AUTOSTICK position The transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen Move the lever back to the OVERDRIVE position to shift out of the AUTOSTICK mode AUTOSTICK General Information The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches...

Page 303: ...til the powertrain cools off If the system detects a problem it will disable the AUTOSTICK mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be applied when the driv...

Page 304: ... only the lower gears For steady highway driving with light accelerations FIFTH gear is recommended Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Never shift the gear selector lever into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop NOTE During cold weather unti...

Page 305: ...cting FIRST gear to avoid accidentally shifting the gear selector lever into REVERSE When moving the gear selector lever into REVERSE press the lever to the left until the resistance is overcome When the ignition switch is in the ON position a chime will sound to confirm that reverse has been selected and the backup lights will illuminate NOTE Listen for the audible chime to confirm RE VERSE gear ...

Page 306: ...nsaxle may be upshifted up to the maximum speeds listed in Table 2 within legal speed limits Table 2 Manual Transaxle Maximum Performance Shift Speeds In mph km h Engine 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 2 4L 30 48 60 97 85 136 115 185 If you exceed these speeds you may notice the engine cut in and out This is caused by an electronic limiter in the engine computer The engine will run normally when you r...

Page 307: ...application If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving a chime will sound to alert the driver The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is set To set the parking brake pull up firmly on the lever Always shift the gear selector lever into the PARK position automatic transaxle or into t...

Page 308: ...ard the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade You should always apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power win dows ...

Page 309: ...have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in th...

Page 310: ...stop WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded An ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attenti...

Page 311: ...ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing properly Immediate repair to the ABS system at an authorized dealer is required When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that t...

Page 312: ...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 assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during ...

Page 313: ... CONTROL SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System TCS will improve accel eration and steering on slippery surfaces by reducing tire spin The system reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction When this occurs the TCS indicator lamp located above the instru ment cluster odometer will flash The system operates...

Page 314: ...d heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TCS indicator lamp 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 TCS indi cator lamp If your vehicle becomes stuc...

Page 315: ...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 th...

Page 316: ...re based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code 9R9 means radial construction 9D9 means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 314 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 317: ...itions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the 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 318: ...fies 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 two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 319: ...r Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire And Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 ...

Page 320: ...he statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed ...

Page 321: ...our vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seatin...

Page 322: ...320 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 323: ... 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 chuckholes can cause damage that result 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 fail...

Page 324: ... uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on the face of the driver s door or on the driver s side B pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section o...

Page 325: ...e cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall 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 especial...

Page 326: ...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 loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause ...

Page 327: ...y to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install more than one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not tak...

Page 328: ... repair the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck For additional information refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...

Page 329: ...ad grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven STARTING AND OPERATING 327 5 ...

Page 330: ...y for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on th...

Page 331: ...her 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 ad equate 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 in fal...

Page 332: ...e the use of snow tires during Winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M S designation on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally hav...

Page 333: ...hile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to main tain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the Maintenance Schedules Section of this manual More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reason s for any ra...

Page 334: ...tion for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss throu...

Page 335: ...Light will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us ing replacement equipment that is not of the same si...

Page 336: ...e even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPM Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire BASE SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each whee...

Page 337: ...and then remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The TPM Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitt...

Page 338: ...it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information GENERAL INFORMATION This device complies with pa...

Page 339: ...soline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the 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 ...

Page 340: ...sing gasolines without MMT Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT 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 MATE...

Page 341: ...uch fuels or additives 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 an...

Page 342: ...using a portable container it should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the passen ger s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel fille...

Page 343: ...ling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and doing so will cause the malfunction indicator light to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped int...

Page 344: ...to Instru ment Cluster Description in Section 4 of this manual Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer trip odometer reset button to turn the message off If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started This might indicate a damaged cap If the problem is detected twice in a row the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Reso...

Page 345: ...r vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer Weight GTW The gross trailer weight GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or temporary loaded in or on the trailer in its 9loaded and ready for operation9 condition The recom mended way to measu...

Page 346: ...iler load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer s...

Page 347: ...t distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration loading to comply with gross axle weight rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling stability braking per formance and could result in an accident Weight Distributing Systems may not b...

Page 348: ...for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION Class Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 349: ...matic 20 Sq Ft 1000 lbs 454 kg 110 lbs 50 kg 2 4L N A and 2 4L Turbo Manual 20 Sq Ft 1000 lbs 454 kg 110 lbs 50 kg N A Naturally Aspirated Note 1 The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the follow ing Tire Safety Information section in this m...

Page 350: ...tch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch 348 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 351: ...icle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle TOWING REQUIREMENTS To promote proper break in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi 805 km of vehicle operation Doing ...

Page 352: ... transmission steering suspension chas sis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehic...

Page 353: ...ler Refer to the Tires General Information section of this manual on Tread Wear Indicators for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to the Tires General Infor mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Tra...

Page 354: ...e lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your veh...

Page 355: ...e Trailer Tow Package may include a four or seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations 4 Pin Connector STARTING AND OPERATING 353 5 ...

Page 356: ... the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation See the Mainte nance Schedu...

Page 357: ...ontrol in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Towing Tips Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily Refer to Cooling System Oper...

Page 358: ...le s equipped with au tomatic transaxle s is not recommended NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle it may be towed with all four wheels on the ground in a forward direction at any legal highway speed for any distance if the transaxle is in NEUTRAL 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 359: ...Spare Tire Stowage 361 Preparations For Jacking 362 Jacking Instructions 363 m Jump Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery 367 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 369 Acceleration 369 Traction 370 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 370 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 371 With Ignition Key 371 Without The Ignition Key 372 m Convertible Top Manual Override 373 6 ...

Page 360: ...asher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine ...

Page 361: ...ntrol 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 and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle when safe Turn the air conditioner off and wait ...

Page 362: ... a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine while the vehicle 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 T...

Page 363: ...TOWAGE The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a hook basket mechanism To re move or stow the compact spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the rear scuff plate at the right rear of the cargo area just inside the liftgate opening Jack Storage Spare Tire Storage WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 6 ...

Page 364: ...ce or slippery areas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK automatic transaxle or REVERSE manual transaxle 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 fr...

Page 365: ...icle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in park a manual transmission in reverse Jack Warning Label WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 6 ...

Page 366: ...positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground Turn on the Hazard warni...

Page 367: ... raise the vehicle by jacking on the cross member below the radiator on the front sus pension cross member or on the rear axle assembly 3 There are two front jacking locations on each side of the body and rear jacking locations located on the trailing arm bracket under the triangular cut out symbol Turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest ...

Page 368: ...avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges NOTE The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts When reinstalling original wheel properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem place the wheel cover onto t...

Page 369: ... the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately 9 Place the deflated flat tire in the cargo area have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible 10 Check the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is r...

Page 370: ... 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set parking brake place auto matic transaxle in PARK manual transaxle in NEU TRAL and turn ignition to OFF for both vehicles 3 Turn...

Page 371: ...rminal of the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact 6 If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi lizer turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START position 7 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery...

Page 372: ...orms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep the tires properly inflated 5 Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control turn the system ...

Page 373: ...y Four Speed Automatic Transaxle Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The steering column must be unlocked and the gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be towed must not exceed 100 miles 160 km and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph 72 km h If the transaxle is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100 miles 160 km the vehicle must be towed w...

Page 374: ...ain the trans axle remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam age to the vehicle Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground If your ...

Page 375: ...e top perform the following steps 1 Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw which is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage area 2 Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw stops This will relieve the hydraulic pressure and allow the convertible top to be raised manually Bleeder Screw WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 6 ...

Page 376: ... rotate the handle counterclockwise to engage the latches 6 Raise the handle into the stowed position 7 Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by turning the screw clockwise until it stops Tighten the screw securely NOTE Failure to tighten the bypass screw securely can cause convertible top operating concerns Engaging Convertible Top 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 377: ... Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 381 m Replacement Parts 383 m Authorized Dealer Service 383 m Maintenance Procedures 384 Engine Oil 384 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 388 Spark Plugs 388 Ignition Wiring System 388 Catalytic Converter 389 Engine Timing Belt 390 Crankcase Emission Control System 390 Fuel Filter 391 Air Cleaner Element Air Filter 391 7 ...

Page 378: ...ing System 398 Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 403 Fuel System Connections 404 Brake System 404 Automatic Transaxle 408 Manual Transaxle 410 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 411 m Convertible Top Care 416 Washing 416 General Cleaning 417 Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure 418 Cloth Top Protection 418 Weather Strip Care 418 m Integrated Power Module IPM 419 m Vehicle Storage 423 ...

Page 379: ...arker Lights 426 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 426 Tail Stop And Rear Turn Signal Lights 427 Back Up Lights 427 Center High Mounted Stop Light 428 m Fluids And Capacities 429 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 430 Engine 430 Chassis 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7 ...

Page 380: ...2 4L TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 381: ...2 4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7 ...

Page 382: ...Indicator 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 383: ...dicator Light MIL Resolving the prob lem will turn the MIL light off EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is fu...

Page 384: ... the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dea...

Page 385: ...lified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can...

Page 386: ... vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected ENGINE OIL Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check ...

Page 387: ...r engine Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed Check the following list to decide if any apply to you Day and night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and Go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds durin...

Page 388: ...edule A TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysle...

Page 389: ...com mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad ditives Disposing of Used ...

Page 390: ...h could result in belt failure If adjustment is re quired see your authorized dealer for service Special tools are required to properly measure tension and to restore belt tension to factory specifications Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interference between the belts and other engine components SPARK PLUGS Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor mance and emission ...

Page 391: ...atalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible da...

Page 392: ...immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for prolonged period ENGINE TIMING BELT Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described in th...

Page 393: ...he filter element should be inspected periodically and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on Schedule B NOTE For vehicles with a Turbo engine a small amount of oil accumulation in the air cleaner box is normal The amount will depend on driving style The air cleaner box should be cleaned out and a new make up air filter element should be installed during the normal air filter maintenance ...

Page 394: ...ion and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater t...

Page 395: ... tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage as battery dam age can result AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm se...

Page 396: ...erant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Le...

Page 397: ...aced STEERING LINKAGE The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage and damage when other maintenance is performed BODY LUBRICATION Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant t...

Page 398: ...s before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 2 Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide the wiper blade assembly down along the arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield 3 Install the new blade assemb...

Page 399: ... if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time...

Page 400: ...ystem pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water...

Page 401: ...ne Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en gine coolants may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emer gency it should be replaced with the specified cool ant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant antifreeze products Do ...

Page 402: ...lled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper leve...

Page 403: ...t Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by humans and animals do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ethylene glycol engine coo...

Page 404: ...ulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreez...

Page 405: ... and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose rout ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or ...

Page 406: ...ce all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Schedule in this manual WARNING Riding the brakes can lead 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...

Page 407: ...is not neces sarily an indication of leakage Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure during vehicle operation should be noted before a hose is replaced based on leakage NOTE Inspection of brake hoses should be done when ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface crack ing scuffing or worn spots If there is any evi...

Page 408: ... checkup may be needed Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct fluid type NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a Manual transaxle the Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both the Brake System and the Clutch Release System The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in one system will not affect the other system ...

Page 409: ...roper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch function and the ability to shift the transaxle 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 container to avoid contamination from foreign matter CAUTION Do not allow petroleum ba...

Page 410: ...h gear position ending with the lever in P Park 5 Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle 6 Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 miles 24 km Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably between the finge...

Page 411: ...damage To prevent dirt and water from entering the transaxle after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is re seated properly Fluid And Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows Maintenance schedule A Non Turbo Charged En gines No change necessary Maintenance schedule A Turbo Charged Engines No change necessary Maintenance sche...

Page 412: ... Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct fluid type Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3 16 4 7 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory w...

Page 413: ... an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Ston...

Page 414: ...d painted surfaces Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsib...

Page 415: ...rasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Only Mopart or equivalent is recommended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Interior Care Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the w...

Page 416: ...s deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped YES Essentialst seats may be cleane...

Page 417: ...teel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scra...

Page 418: ...damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Dry with a soft tissue CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance...

Page 419: ...uld not contain silicones organic sol vents petroleum distillates or plasticizers always wait until the top is thoroughly dry before lowering it into the storage area Scrub in all directions covering an area of about two square feet at a time Avoid heavy scrubbing Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chrome surf...

Page 420: ...mplete top with warm water Let the top dry before lowering it 7 Cloth Top Protection For appearance purposes you may wish to protect your Twillfast cloth top periodically Use Mopar Convert ible Cloth Top Treatment or a fabric protectant such as Scotchguard_ is suggested The top should be clean and dry before application of the protectant CAUTION Avoid getting Scotchguard_ on the surrounding weathe...

Page 421: ...ion of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside of the cover INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Power Top Feed Convertible Only 2 20 Amp Yel low AWD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed 5 20 Amp Yel low Trailer Tow Integrated Power Module Location MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 7 ...

Page 422: ...reen Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yel low CCN Power Locks 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Out let INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 12 20 Amp Yel low Ign Run Acc Inverter 13 20 Amp Yel low Pwr run Acc Outlet RR 14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN Interior Lighting 15 50 Amp Red RAD Fan Relay Bat tery Feed 16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run Acc Cigar Ltr Sunroof 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 423: ...mp 1 Amp 2 Feed 20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod Siren INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Hvac Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 25 Amp Natural PWR Sun roof Feed 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mir ror 26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 7 ...

Page 424: ...Yel low Heated Seats 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Re lay Control 32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1 INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD J1962 Conn PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Control 37 25 Amp Natural Spare 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 425: ...orrect amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery You may Disengage the mini fuse in the...

Page 426: ...rgo T906 Visor Vanity 6501966 All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHTS BULBS Outside Bulb No Low Beam Headlight 9006XS High Beam Headlight 9005XS Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Light 4157NAKX Front Fog Light 9145 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL Sedan 921 W16W Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL C...

Page 427: ...ingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life 1 Remove the headlight access cover splash shield located in the front wheel well opening 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and replace the bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 7 ...

Page 428: ...Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn to replace and replace the bulb Front Fog Lights If Equipped 1 Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash shield to gain access to the fog light 2 Twist and remove the bulb from the fog light housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 429: ...w attaching the tail light housing and remove the housing from the vehicle 2 Twist the bulb socket 1 4 turn to remove it from the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace Back Up Lights Removing Backup Light Bulbs MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 7 ...

Page 430: ...atch 2 Fully compress the clip to get the lamp to come out completely 3 Remove the socket from the housing 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace Center High Mounted Stop Light 1 Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL cover 2 Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching the two side latches 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 431: ...l With Filter 2 4 Liter Engines Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil 5 0 qts 4 7 Liters Cooling System 2 4 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Miles Formula or equivalent 6 5 qts 6 2 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 7 ...

Page 432: ... Standard 2 4L Standard Turbo Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Engine Oil Filter Non Turbo Mopart 4105409AB or equiv Turbo Mopart 4781452BB or equiv Spark Plugs 2 4L Non Turbo Championt RE16MC 040 Gap 2 4L Turbo Championt RE14MCC5 050 Gap Fuel Selection 87 Octane for 2 4L Standard Turb...

Page 433: ...mission Fluid Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MS9602 Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent Power Steering Reservoir Mopart Power Steering Fluid 4 or Mopart ATF 4 Au tomatic Transmission Fluid MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 7 ...

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Page 435: ...ANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emissions Control System Maintenance 434 m Maintenance Schedule 434 Schedule B All Engines 437 Schedule A Non Turbo 448 Schedule A Turbo 453 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 436: ...s and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE There are three maintenance schedules that show re quired service for your vehicle First is Schedule B ALL ENGINES It is for vehicles t...

Page 437: ...Engines of the 9Maintenance Sched ules9 section of this manual NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule 9B9 ALL ENGINES Second is Schedule A NON TURBO It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule 9B9 ALL ENGINES Third is Schedule A TURBO It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sc...

Page 438: ...and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front ...

Page 439: ...temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing L Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice L Off road or desert operation If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If A...

Page 440: ...and your vehicle is equipped with a Non Turbo Charged Engine then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A NON TURBO in the maintenance sched ule section of this manual If none of these apply to you and your vehicle is equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this manual 438 SC...

Page 441: ... engine oil and engine oil filter if not replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace as necessary X Inspect the Make up air filter replace as nec essary X SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 439 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 442: ...ths X X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as neces sary X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X 440 SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 443: ...d at 3 months X X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X Change the brake fluid If vehicle is used for trailer towing X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace as necessary X Change the manual transaxle fluid X Inspect the Make up air filter Replace as nec essary X SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 441 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 444: ...eaner filter X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces sary Not required if previously changed X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil ter L X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X 442 SCH...

Page 445: ... engine air cleaner filter and re place as necessary X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces sary Not required if previously changed X Inspect the Make up air filter replace as nec essary X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X Replace the Make up air filter X SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES...

Page 446: ...brake linings X Change the brake fluid If vehicle is used for trailer towing X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as necessary X Change the manual transaxle fluid X Replace the engine timing belt X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not replaced at 60 months X Inspect the Make up air filter replace as necessary X 444 SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L ...

Page 447: ...ine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter L X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not replaced at 102 000 miles X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 445 8 ...

Page 448: ...000 220 000 225 000 Change engine oil and engine oil filter if not re placed at 3 months X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as necessary X 446 SCHEDULE B ALL ENGINES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 449: ...ve and replace if necessary X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 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 limousine type operation or trailer towing L This maintenance is required only for police taxi limousine type operation or trailer towing Inspe...

Page 450: ...e engine 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 Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X 448 SCHEDULE A NON TURBO 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 451: ...ings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X SCHEDULE A NON TURBO 449 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U...

Page 452: ...X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Replace the engine timing belt X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not re placed at 60 months X 450 SCHEDULE A NON TURBO 8 ...

Page 453: ...d engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Replace the air cleaner filter X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X Replace the Make up air filter X SCHEDULE A NON TURBO 451 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 454: ...the air cleaner filter X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts 452 SCHEDULE A NON TURBO 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 455: ...ge engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X SCHEDULE A TURBO 453 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 456: ...000 88 000 Months 42 48 54 60 66 Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not replaced at 100 000 miles X 454 SCHEDULE A TURBO 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 457: ...res X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Replace the Make up air filter X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X SCHEDULE A TURBO 455 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 458: ...ngine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Adjust the generator drive belt tension X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months X Replace the Make up air filter X Replace the engine timing belt X 456 SCHEDULE A TURBO 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C ...

Page 459: ...ut is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doub...

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Page 461: ... Need Assistance 461 DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center 462 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 462 In Mexico Contact 462 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 463 Service Contract 463 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 464 m Mopart Parts 464 m Reporting Safety Defects 464 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 464 In Canada 465 9 ...

Page 462: ...m Publication Order Forms 465 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 467 Treadwear 467 Traction Grades 467 Temperature Grades 468 460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 463: ... items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are ...

Page 464: ...r s Cus tomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerC...

Page 465: ...n three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you purchas...

Page 466: ...ART PARTS Mopart fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your authorized dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati...

Page 467: ...s 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manuals These comprehensi...

Page 468: ...cedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call toll free...

Page 469: ...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 signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tir...

Page 470: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 472: ...Light 70 104 116 234 Airbag Maintenance 68 103 Airbag Side 65 100 Alarm Panic 26 32 Alarm System Security Alarm 36 233 Alignment and Balance 329 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 276 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 399 400 429 430 Capacities 429 Disposal 401 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 308 Anti Lock Warning Light 233 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 36 Appearance Care 411 A...

Page 473: ...rking 305 Brake System 307 404 Anti Lock ABS 308 Fluid Check 406 Hoses 404 Master Cylinder 406 Parking 305 Warning Light 231 Brakes 307 404 Brake Transmission Interlock 295 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 115 Bulb Replacement 424 425 Bulbs Light 424 Calibration Compass 238 247 248 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 429 Capacities Fluid 429 Caps Filler Fuel 340 Oil Engine 378 379 387 Radiato...

Page 474: ...Light 381 Child Restraint 72 107 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 77 111 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts 76 Child Safety Locks 22 Child Seat 78 112 Clean Air Gasoline 337 Cleaning Wheels 413 Climate Control 277 Clock 250 253 261 Clutch 406 Clutch Fluid 406 Coin Holder 208 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 277 Compact Spare Tire 325 Compass 234 235 238 248 Compass Calibration 238 247 248 Compass Varia...

Page 475: ...ant Antifreeze 399 Corrosion Protection 411 Crankcase Emission Control System 390 Cruise Light 229 Cup Holder 208 Customer Assistance 461 Data Recorder Event 70 105 Dealer Service 383 Deck Lid Convertible 39 Deck Lid Emergency Release Latch Convertible 41 Deck Lid Power Release Convertible 39 Defroster Rear Window 217 Defroster Windshield 116 279 Delay Intermittent Wipers 192 Diagnostic System Onb...

Page 476: ...se Latch Convertible 41 Emergency In Case of Jacking 360 Jump Starting 367 Towing 371 Emergency Seat Back Release Sedan 40 Emission Control System Maintenance 381 434 Engine 115 378 379 Break In Recommendations 115 Checking Oil Level 384 Coolant Antifreeze 398 Cooling 398 Exhaust Gas Caution 339 Fuel Requirements 337 Jump Starting 367 Oil 384 429 430 Oil Change Interval 385 Oil Filler Cap 378 379 ...

Page 477: ...oded Engine Starting 293 Fluid Brake 431 Fluid Capacities 429 Fluid Leaks 117 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle 408 Brake 406 Cooling System 398 Power Steering 394 Fluids 430 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 430 Fog Light Service 426 Fog Lights 188 233 Folding Front Passenger Seat 167 Folding Rear Seat 171 173 Folding Rear Seat Convertible 173 Folding Rear Seat Sedan 171 Freeing A Stuck Ve...

Page 478: ...419 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 197 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 340 342 381 Gasoline Clean Air 337 Gasoline Fuel 337 429 Gasoline Reformulated 337 Gauges Coolant Temperature 226 Fuel 226 Odometer 229 Tachometer 227 Gearshift 297 General Information 18 163 336 General Maintenance 384 Glass Cleaning 415 Gross Axle Weight Rating 344 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 343 Hands Free Phone UConnect 138 Hazard Wa...

Page 479: ...on Key Removal 13 Immobilizer Sentry Key 15 37 Infant Restraint 73 107 Information Center Vehicle 240 Inside Rearview Mirror 135 Instrument Cluster 223 226 Instrument Panel and Controls 222 Instrument Panel Cover 413 415 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 416 Integrated Power Module Fuses 419 Interior Appearance Care 413 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 192 Introduction 4 Jack Location 361 Jack Operat...

Page 480: ...bag 70 104 116 234 Anti Lock 233 Back Up 427 Brake Warning 231 Center Mounted Stop 428 Daytime Running 187 Dimmer Switch Headlight 186 Engine Temperature Warning 232 Fog 188 233 426 Front Replacement 425 Headlight Switch 186 Headlights 186 High Beam Indicator 234 Instrument Cluster 186 Lights On Reminder 187 Low Fuel 233 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 229 Map Reading 184 185 Oil Pressure 234 R...

Page 481: ...Lumbar Support 166 Maintenance Free Battery 392 Maintenance General 384 Maintenance Procedures 384 Maintenance Schedule Schedule A Non Turbo 448 Schedule A Turbo 453 Schedule B 437 Schedule B All Engines 437 Maintenance Schedules 434 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 229 381 Manual Override Convertible Top 134 373 Manual Service 465 Manual Transaxle 292 301 410 Downshifting 304 Fluid Level ...

Page 482: ...ible 81 Occupant Restraints Sedan 44 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 337 Odometer 229 Trip 229 230 Oil Engine 384 429 Capacity 429 Change Interval 385 Checking 384 Disposal 387 Filter 387 Identification Logo 386 Materials Added to 387 Quality 386 Recommendation 386 429 Synthetic 387 Viscosity 387 Oil Filter Selection 388 Oil Pressure Light 234 Onboard Diagnostic System 380 381 Opener Garage Door HomeL...

Page 483: ...k Lid Release 39 Distribution Center Fuses 419 Door Locks 20 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 206 Seats 165 Steering 310 394 Steering Checking 394 Sunroof 204 Windows 42 Power Steering Fluid 394 431 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 54 89 Preparation for Jacking 362 Pretensioners Seat Belts 53 88 Programmable Electronic Features 244 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 27 33 Radial Ply Tire...

Page 484: ...le 30 Remote Keyless Entry Sedan 24 Replacement Bulbs 424 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 383 Replacement Tires 328 Reporting Safety Defects 464 Restraints Child 72 78 107 112 Restraints Infant 73 107 Roof Rack Luggage Rack 215 Rotation Tires 331 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 116 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 117 Safety Defects Reporting 464 Safety Information Tire 313 Safety Tips 115 Satelli...

Page 485: ...enger 167 Head Restraints 169 Heated 169 Lumbar Support 166 Power 165 Rear Folding 171 173 175 177 Rear Folding Convertible 173 Rear Folding Sedan 171 Removal 181 Seatback Release 167 168 Tilting 167 168 Tumbling Rear Convertible 177 Tumbling Rear Sedan 175 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 36 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 399 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 37 Sentry Key Programming 17 Service and Maintenan...

Page 486: ...ansmission 291 Engine Fails to Start 293 Manual Transmission 292 Starting and Operating 291 292 Starting Procedures 291 Steering Linkage 395 Power 310 394 Tilt Column 193 Wheel Lock 18 Storage 209 423 Stuck Freeing 370 Sun Roof 204 Sun Visor Extension 138 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 55 90 Synthetic Engine Oil 387 Tachometer 227 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 226 359 Tether Anchor Child ...

Page 487: ...flation Pressures 322 Jacking 360 Life of Tires 327 Load Capacity 317 318 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 227 332 Quality Grading 467 Radial 324 Replacement 328 Rotation 331 Safety 313 321 Sizes 314 Snow Tires 330 Spare Tire 361 Spinning 326 Tread Wear Indicators 327 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 348 Top Cover 128 Towing 343 Disabled Vehicle 371 Guide 347 Recreational 356 Weight 347 Traction 370 Tract...

Page 488: ...cator 227 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 29 35 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 197 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 27 33 Transporting Pets 80 114 Tread Wear Indicators 327 Trip Computer 235 Trip Odometer 229 Trip Odometer Reset Button 230 Trunk Lid Deck Lid Convertible 39 Tumbling Rear Seat Convertible 177 Tumbling Rear Seat Sedan 175 Turbo Cool Down 293 Tur...

Page 489: ...rity Alarm 36 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 226 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 464 Washer Adding Fluid 218 Washer Rear 217 Washers Windshield 191 Washing Vehicle 411 Wheel Alignment and Balance 329 Wheel and Wheel Trim 413 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 413 Wind Buffeting 44 205 Window Fogging 284 Windows 42 Windshield Washers 190 191 Windshield Wipers 190 396 Wiper Blade ...

Page 490: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

Page 491: ...PT Cruiser O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 PT Cruiser Sedan Convertible 81 026 0844 First Edition Printed in U S A S e d a n C o n v e r t i b l e 2nd Edition ...