Dodge 2004 Stratus Sedan - Manuals

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks witheither side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them i...

SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition keysends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronicsrecognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continueto run. If the system does not recognize the signal thevehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then s...

Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Oncea Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four digit PIN number...

General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15.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 bereceived, including interference that may cause undes-ired operatio...

Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panellocated to the front of the door handle. Press this switchto lock or unlock the four doors. If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in theignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doorswill not lock. If ...

Central Locking — If Equipped All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the keyto the LOCK position. The double activation featurerequires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock twotimes within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doorsat once. Door Ajar Warning If you move the vehicle and...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower thewindow and open the door w...

Panic Alarm The panic mode unlocks the driver’s door, turns on theinterior lights, flashes the headlights, and sounds thehorn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. To use the Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second toactivate the panic alarm. Press and hold...

If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from anormal distance, check for these two conditions:1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life ofbatteries is from one to two years 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB rad...

before the switch will operate. Vehicles with manualtransmissions must be at zero mph for the switch towork. With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will be displayedin place of the odometer display indicating that the trunkis open. The odometer display will reappear once thetrunk is closed or if the ...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision thebest. Wearing your belt in the wrong place couldmake your injuries in a collision much worse. ...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder beltcan be adjusted upward or downward to position the beltaway from your neck. Push the lever above the webbingupward to release the anchorage, and then move it up ordown to the position that serves you be...

NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt WarningLight will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seatbelt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancy. Keeping the ...

Driver and Right Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver andfront passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraintsystems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center ofthe steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag ismoun...

The side impact SRS Airbags are designed to activateonly in certain side collisions. When the airbag controlmodule detects a collision requiring the window bags toinflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of thevehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflatethe window bag. The ...

Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infantcarriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier...

Children Too Large For Booster SeatsChildren who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in ...

in adjacent rear-seating positions or if your child re-straints are not LATCH-compatible, install the restraintsusing the vehicle’s seat belts. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child RestraintSystemWe urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restrain...

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path openingon the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from thebuckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several timesto shorten it. Insert the l...

3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraintto the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strapaccording to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-tions. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only th...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 ▫ Console Features — Without Heated Seats . . . .53 ▫ Console Features — With Heated Seats . . . . . . .54 m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 ▫ ...

Console Features — With Heated Seats The front console has two cup holders. An optionalremovable ashtray may be located in the driver’s side cupholder. The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holderand a tissue holder mounted on the underside of thecover. The bottom of the console bin als...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A two point pivot system allows for horizontaland vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward ...

Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback canbe folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the pictureto fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the rear seat back to the upright positionbe sure the seat back is latched. WARNING! The cargo area in the rear of...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edgeof the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Use the hood prop rod to secure t...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latchesare fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Interior Lights The map/courtesy lights come on when a door is openedand the panel lamp dimme...

Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control to the firstdetent (full-circle). This feature bright-ens the odometer and radio displaywhen the parking lights or headlightsare on during daylight conditions. Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped These lights are mounted between ...

Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of theheadlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch,instrument panel light dimming, courtesy lights, passinglights, dome light and fog lights. Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights Turn the end of the ...

until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parkingbrake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used fornormal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignitionis turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s dooris opened. Fog Lights — If E...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in theright side control lever. Turn the end of the control leverto select the desired wiper speed. NOTE: Always remove any build-up of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning tothe OFF position. If t...

Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-tween cycles, desirable. Turn the lever to the delayposition, then select the delay interval. The delay can beregulated from a maximum of approximately 18 ...

TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off, pressthe switch located on the top of the steeringcolumn, to the right of the hazard switch, untilthe Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster lights up. To turn the Traction Control System On, press the switchuntil t...

To Activate: Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the speed controlsystem ON. To turn the system OFF, press the ON/OFFswitch again. The system should be turned OFF when notin use. The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument clusterwill light up when the Speed Control is ON. NOTE: You must press the ON button ...

To decrease speed while speed control is Engaged, pressand hold the COAST button. Releasing the button whenthe desired speed is reached, will establish a new SETspeed. Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph(1.6 km/h) decrease in the SET speed. Each time thebutton is tapped, the SET spe...

Rolling HillsThe transaxle may downshift into third gear and remainthere as the vehicle travels over rolling hills. The trans-axle will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattensout. The transaxle will resume its normal shift schedule if youdepress the accelerator pedal during any of the abovec...

WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people andpets in the path of the door. People or pets could beseriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener that has a “stop andreverse” feature as required by federal safety stan-dards. This includes most garage d...

3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttonsto program. Place the hand held controller one to threeinches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping itsindicator light in view. 4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitterbutton and the desired Universal Transceiver button. Dono...

Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of someentry gates, require you to press and release the handheld transmitter button every two seconds during pro-gramming Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiverbutton while you press and release the hand...

1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority ...

Press and release the Vent switch to open the sunroof tothe Vent position. NOTE: Open the sunshade by hand when opening the sunroof to the Vent position. Press and release the Open switch to open the sunroofand the sunshade. Press and release the front of the Openswitch to stop the sunroof at any po...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 m Compass, Temperature, And Trip ComputerDisplay — If Equipped ....

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition key is in the ON position, thepointer will show the level of fuel remaining inthe fuel tank. 2. Traction Control — If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarilyas a bulb check when the ignition switch is firstturned ON. The ...

An optional AutoStick Gear Indicator displays the current transaxle gear when in AutoStick mode. 16. Odometer/Trip OdometerThe odometer shows the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer ofvehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser th...

Control Buttons Step ButtonUse this button to choose or cycle through the five tripconditions. ResetThe following trip conditions can be reset: • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) • ODO • ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed, pressand release the STEP and US/M buttons simu...

Elapsed Time (ET)This display shows the accumulated ignition ON timesince the last reset. Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one ofeight compass readings to indicate the direction thevehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees ...

Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM orAmplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted soundcauses the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves tovary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which thefrequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturb...

AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. Theoperating mode will be displayed next to the stationfrequency. The display will show ST when a stereostation is received. Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next station, in either AM or FM, pausin...

Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever thetape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press theDolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NRlight in the display will go off when the Dolby System isoff. The Dolby Syst...

NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignitionswitch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert adisc with the radio OFF. • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioOFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CDPlayer and the display will show the time of day. Ify...

SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CDCHANGER CAPABILITY Operating Instructions NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user sho...

Time ButtonPress the time button to toggle between station frequencyand time of day. Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape willchange the side of the tape being played. NR (Noise Reduction)Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape isplaying deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction Sy...

Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a secondtime or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic IndicatorsWhen driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and t...

SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGERCONTROLS Radio Operation Power/Volume ControlPress the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn thevolume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in ...

Bass and Treble Tone ControlThe tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bassband is on the left, and the treble band is on the right.Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent atthe mid-position. Moving the control up or down in-creases or decreases amplification of that band. Th...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD playerwill operate. Inse...

To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructionsfollow: 1. Select and press any numbered button without anilluminated light above it. 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen buttonis flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot areilluminated. 3. Upon insertion, the CD...

NOTE: The changer will not random play between discs. Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the nextrandomly selected track. Press the bottom of the Seekbutton to go back to the beginning of the track. Press button 4 a second time to stop random play. Program Button 5 Press this button to...

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays thesecond selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has nofunction in this mode. CD Player — Single Disc in Radio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the nexttrack on the CD. Pres...

Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each time a cassette is played. The result ofdeposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wraparound and become lodged in the tape transport. Theother adverse condition is low...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theftprotection encoding. Try a known good disc beforeconsidering disc player service. You may have a problemwith CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (recordable andwritable) disks. RADIO OPERATION AND C...

The controls are as follows: Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the sys-tem in any mode you select. The 0Setting represents OFF and the 4 Set-ting is the greatest amount of air flow. Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning...

Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from several patterns of airdistribution. • Recirculation — Air Conditioning Recirculated interior air is cooled and sentthrough the instrument panel vents. Uponinitial start up of the vehicle in very hot orhumid weather, open windows and put in outs...

• Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with alesser amount through the defrost and side window demist outlets. • Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost andside window demist outlets. This settingworks best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This...

Windshield and Side Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quicklyremoved by using the defrost position on the mode control. Your side windows may fog on the inside in mildrainy or humid weather. To clear the windows,select the Panel-Air Conditioning mode on the Mode Control. Point...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ Extre...

If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the“NORMAL STARTING” or “EXTREME COLD WEATHER” procedures, it may be flooded. Push theaccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it therewhile cranking the engine. This should clear any excessfuel in case the engi...

CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the followingprecautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and theengine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, ...

NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-mance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reduc-ing excessive shifting and heat build up. Use the “3” range when descending steep grades toprevent brake system distress. “L” LowThis ran...

NOTE: During cold weather, until the transaxle lubri- cant has warmed, you may have difficulty shifting. Thisis normal and not harmful to the transaxle. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for both fuel economy andperformance, it should be upshifted as listed. Shift at thevehicle s...

PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with theignition on, the brake light in the instrumentcluster will come on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbrake is set. ...

WARNING! • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-gerous for a number of reasons. A child or otherscould be injured. Children should be warned notto touch the parking brake or the gear selector.Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or move...

POWER STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicleprovides mechanical steering capability in the eventpower assist is lost. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted,it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under theseconditions you will observe a substantial in...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tir...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the,1) number of people that can be carried in the...

NOTE: For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392 Kg). STARTING AND OPERATING 149 5

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheelon the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do n...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any timewithout taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If youchoose the Overdrive mode, the transaxle will operateautomatically; shifting between the four available gears.When you wish to engage autostick, simply move theautostick lever to the AU...

VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading CapacitiesFront Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rear Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 lbs. (52 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 865 l...

FLEXIBLE FUEL – (2.7L Engines with AutomaticTransmission Only) E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by the uniquefuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un-leaded Gasoline Only. This section only c...

• you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling fora period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hardstarting and/or significant deterioration in drivabilityduring warm up. NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F (32°C), you may experience hard startin...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 m Jump-Startin...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on top of the steering column,just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc-tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turnHazard Warning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency war...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.You could be crushed. Never get any part of yourbody under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never startor run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. Ifyou need to g...

3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefullypry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) orcenter cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen,but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning themcounterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on theground. WARNING! To avoid po...

JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransaxle cannot be started this way. Unburnedfuel could enter the catalytic converter and oncethe engine has started, ignite and damage theconverter and vehicle. If t...

WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirtingout the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to batteryexplosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle orof immobilized vehicle. WARNING! Battery fluid is a corros...

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs whenthere is a difference in the surface traction under the front(driving) wheels, particularly ...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 m 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 189 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection andMaintenance) requirement, this check verifies...

If your OBD system is not ready, you should see yourauthorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle wasrecently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,you may need to do nothing more than drive yourvehicle as you normally would in order for your OBDsystem to update. A recheck with th...

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 monthswhichever comes first. Engine Oil SelectionFor best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions,we recommend engine oilsthat are API Certified and meet the requirements of...

Catalytic ConverterThe catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuelonly. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of thecatalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep t...

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands afterhandling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solutionand can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow batteryfluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’tlean over a battery when attaching cla...

through the condenser as required. Fabric front fasciaprotectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducingair conditioning performance. WARNING! The air conditioning system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injuryor damage to the system, adding refrigerant or an...

Fluid level should be maintained at the proper levelindicated on the side of the reservoir. If necessary, addfluid to restore the proper indicated level. With a cleancloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer toRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts forcorrect fluid type. Susp...

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should be ap-plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas. External Lock CylindersLubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year, prefer-ably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount oflubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant di-rectly...

Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and thewindshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and amild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periodsmay cause deterioration of the wipe...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exha...

Cooling System Inspection WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition keyto the OFF position. The fan is controlled by boththe temperature of the engine cooling system andthe pressure in the air conditioning system andcan start at any ti...

over time. This is normal. If the coolant level is hard tosee, jostling the coolant bottle will make it easier to see. There is no need to remove the radiator cap unlesschecking for coolant freeze point, adding, or replacingcoolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long asthe engine operati...

Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure theyare secure and no leaks are present. Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed. NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-tions to ease the assembly of hoses t...

• If the fluid is hot (180°F / 82°C), the reading should bein the cross hatched area marked ”HOT” (between theupper two holes in the dipstick). • If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmis-sion fluid to bring to the proper level. CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle c...

Manual TransaxleUse only the manufacturer’s recommended transmissionfluid for the manual transaxle, NV-T350 or NV-T850, inyour vehicle. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricantsand Genuine Parts section for correct fluid type. If itbecomes necessary to top off or replace completely, thisfluid should b...

The following maintenance recommendations will enableyou to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosionresistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion?Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal ofpaint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road sal...

Do not use cleaners, conditioners and protectants con-taining silicon or bleach as these may cause gloss levelincreases and/or discoloration. You should not increase the gloss level, especially on topof the instrument panel top surface. Higher gloss levelswill increase the reflectivity in the windsh...

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-lowed by rinsing. Do not...

3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from thefender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball studfrom its retainer in the fender. Pull the headlight assem-bly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and removethe bulb and socket assembly. 5. Pull the bulb out ...

7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn theretaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb. 8. Reinstall the headlight assembly. Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem-bly mounting screws. Pull the headlight assembly awayfrom the vehi...

Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1. Remove the screw securing the light assembly to thefront fascia. 2. Pull the light assembly away from the vehicle toexpose the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb andsocket assembly. 4. Turn the bulb and socket assembly countercloc...

License Plate Bulb Replacement 1. Locate both small slots on the outboard side of thelicense lamp. Using a small screwdriver, remove theentire housing. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replacethe bulb and snap it back into place ...

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTSEngine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) Engine Oil Use API Certified GF-3 engine oil. SAE 5W-30 is recommended. Refer to theeng...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 232 m Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)For 2.4L — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to p...

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow theinterval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichevercomes first. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance ...

SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. Changethe automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated underone or more of the conditions marked with an L . • Day or night t...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace ifnecessary.* X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,rotors, rear drums a...

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X Inspect and check tension for ...

Miles 144,000 147,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (232 000) (237 000) (241 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.* X X Replace the air cleaner filter. * X Replace the spark plugs on the 2.4 liter engine. ** X Inspect the front and rear b...

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) (168 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X Replace the air cle...

Miles 144,000 150,000 (Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000) [Months] [144] [150] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* X Replace the air cleaner filter. * X Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. X Chec...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Service ContractYou may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehiclelimited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufact...

MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause the material of ...

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Keyless Transmitter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 22Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,198 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Belts, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...