Dodge 2006 Charger - Manuals

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

Refer to Personal Settings in the electronic vehicle informa-tion center (EVIC) Section of this manual for details. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others couldbe injured. Children should be warned not to touchthe parking brake, bra...

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to bearmed or activated. Operation of the system is automaticregardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked orunlocked. During normal operation, the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indi-cator Light will come on for three (3) seconds immedi-ately after the igni...

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 cannotbe programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four digit PIN number....

Repeat this procedure to program up to a total of 8 keys.If you do not have a programmed sentry key, contactyour dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key has been lost, see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from startingyour v...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the door lockplunger on each door trim panel. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are notinside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security a...

If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the keyor closing the door will allow the locks to operate. Achime will sound if the k...

2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON andback to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower do...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a childprotection door lock system. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, openthe trunk, or activate the panic alarm from distances upto about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radiotransmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at thevehicle to activate the system. NOTE: Inserting the key into ...

The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated byrepeating this procedure. To unlatch the trunk: Press the trunk button on the transmitter two times tounlatch the trunk. Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press andhold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at le...

4. Test the flash lights with LOCK feature while outsideof the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the keyremoved. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.Opening a door w...

2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching thenew battery with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the transmitter case, join the two halvesof the case together. Install and tighten the screw untilsnug....

If you open a door during this arming period, the systemwill cancel the arming process. You must repeat one ofthe previously described arming sequences to rearm thesystem. To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry keyand moving the ign...

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle bypressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instru-ment panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate. The trunk lid can be released from outside the v...

Trunk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergencyrelease handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkenedtrunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk. WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver...

The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows youto disable the window controls on the passenger doors.When the lock switch is pressed the window controls onthe passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen-ger windows will be disabled. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the ...

To close the window part way, lift the window switch tothe first detent and release when you want the window tostop. The power window switches remain active for 10 min-utes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Thetime is customer programmable through the electronicvehicle information cente...

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting...

Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withLap/Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock duringvery sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows theshoulder part of the belt to move freely with you undernormal conditions. But in a collision, the be...

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latchplate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the beltgo around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upa bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is tootight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snugbelt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in acollision. WA...

WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. Inspect the beltsystem periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or looseparts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after ...

Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove any slack from the seat belts in the event of acollision. These devices improve the performance of theseat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about th...

3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to theON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’sseat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, endingwith the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the sea...

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...

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag deploy-ment. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag coversor attempt to manually open them. You may damage theairbags and you could be injured because the airbags areno longer functi...

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger. Side Cur-tain Airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu-pant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many typesof collision...

2. You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 3. All occupants should use their seat belts properly. 4. The driver and front passenger seats should be movedback as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate. 5. If your v...

• Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows (If Equipped) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and ...

PAD indicator light will function normally (Refer to ⬙ Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light ⬙ in this section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in anypart of the system, it turns on the airbag warning lighteither momentarily or continuously. A single chime willsound if the light comes on ...

properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far maychange how an occupant is classified by the OCS. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PADIndicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is ridingin the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weightis transferred to anothe...

upper right side of the instrument panel separate andfold 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.The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrainthe driver and front ...

• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position every-one for the best interaction with the front airbag. The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com-ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy-ment. Correctly functioning fr...

If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when theOccupant Restraint Controller detects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and frontpassenger, and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection ...

Enhanced Accident Response Feature If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stoppedmoving, the interior lights will illuminate to aid ...

Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers duringth...

treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis-closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party exceptwhen: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match datawith a particular crash record in an aggregate database,provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafterpreserved 2. Used in d...

than one year. These child seats are also held in thevehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH childrestraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH — ChildSeat Anchorage System Section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighingmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to...

connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail-able for some time. For some older child restraints, manychild restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strapkits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of allthe available attachments provided with your child re-straint in any v...

restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the seat belt through thechild restraint belt path and then buckle it. This shouldstow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts arenot toys a...

To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind theseat where you are placing the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with adjustable re...

Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasolinefumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brakefluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located andcorrected immediately. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 ▫ Driver’s Si...

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

Power Remote-Control Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s doortrim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotaryknob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position. After selecting a mirror move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the cen...

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. Ifyour cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular s...

Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • At the next prompt, say ⬙ Delete. ⬙ • The phone names along with priority numbers will beannounced. • When prompted say the priority number...

North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main ...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustthe seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power se...

Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desiredamount of lumbar support. Heated Seats — If Equipped Heated seats, which are available only with leatherupholstery, provide comf...

Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraintsshould be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high aspractical. The head restraints have a locking button which must bepushed in to lower the head restraint. The restrai...

WARNING! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with therear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded downposition) should not be used as a play area bychildren when the vehicle is in motion. They couldbe seriously injured in an accident. Children shouldbe seated and using the proper restraint syste...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedalsor impede its ability to move as it may cause damageto the pedal controls. Pedal travel may becomelimited if movement is stopped by an obstruction inthe adjustable pedal’s path. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to op...

Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood inthe open position. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6inches (15 cm) and then drop it. This should secure bothlatches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fullycl...

LIGHTS Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on theoverhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressingthe lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the lightOFF. The lights also turn on when a door is opened or thedimmer control is turned fully upward...

Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to thesecond detent to turn on the interior lights. The interiorlights will remain on when the dimmer control is in thisposition. Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”position. The interior li...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights ON orOFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the systemON, rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to theAUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head-light Time Delay feature is also ON. This means your...

Headlights On With Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only) The headlights will turn on approximately 10 secondsafter the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch isplaced in the AUTO position. The headlights will alsoturn off when the wipers are turned off if they wereturned on by this featu...

Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the headlightswitch below the dimmer control. To activate thefront fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the fog light switch. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights, or parking li...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by themulti-function lever. The lever is located on theleft side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed. CAUTION! Turn the windshield wipers off when drivingthrough an automatic c...

Mist Feature Push the wiper lever in to activate a single wipe to clearoff road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long asthe lever is pushed in, the wipers will continue tooperate. Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to the second detent for Lowspeed wiper operation, or to ...

The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluidwhen the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in theElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — ifequipped. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handlelocated directly below the column. To tilt the ...

To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving withsnow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,switch off the TCS system by pressing the traction controlswitch. To turn the system back ON, press the traction controlswitch a second time until the traction control Indicatorturns OFF. NOT...

WARNING! BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics fromacting on the vehicle, nor can it increase brakingefficiency beyond that afforded by the condition ofthe vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including thoseresulting from excessive speed in tu...

The ESP enhances directional control and reduces drivingwheel spin of the vehicle under various driving condi-tions. The system operates when the vehicle speed isgreater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of thevehicle by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel...

wheel slip control is active at vehicle speeds betweenapproximately 24 mph (40 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h). CAUTION! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, theengine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch tothe OFF/LOCK or ACC position). Otherwise the ESPwill immediately be engaged...

To Activate: Push and release the speed control lever (“ON/OFF”) once and an indicator light will illumi-nate in the instrument cluster when the elec-tronic speed control is active. To turn the system OFF, Push and release the lever (“ON/OFF”)again and the system and indicator will turn off. WARNING...

so that pushing the lever up and releasing three timeswill increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is set, push thelever down and hold (“COAST”). Release the lever whenthe desired speed is reached, and the new speed will beset. Pushing down and releasing the le...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroofswitch. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press t...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices such as garage door openers, motorizedgates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at thepush of a button. The Universal Transceiver operate...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkbutton that you want to train and the hand-held trans-mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. NOTE: Some gate ope...

Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequenciesby following the “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” instruc-tions in this section. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not caus...

NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by yourauthorized dealer to provide power with the ignitionswitch in the LOCK position. The center console outlet is powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis...

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw powerfrom the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in longenough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-ciently to degrade battery life and/or pre...

• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rearaxle. Too much weight or improperly placed weightover or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of thevehicle to sway. • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of theseatback. This could impair visibility or become adangerous projectil...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 䡵 Standard Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 135 䡵 Electro...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Standard Cluster The word ⬙ TRIP ⬙ will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetr...

critically hot, and the vehicle should be turned offimmediately. The vehicle should be serviced as soonas possible. 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) IndicatorLight/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light— If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera-tion, apply as little t...

• Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is inmotion) • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training • Channel 1, 2, OR...

To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is beingdisplayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECTbutton once to clear the resettable function being dis-played. To reset all resettable functions, press and releasethe FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3seconds o...

Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and Geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. NOTE: Magneti...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON. Then, press and hold the compass button for approximately 2seconds. Then, press the SCROLL button until “CompassVariance” displays in the EVIC. Both the “CompassVariance” message and the last variance zone numberwill display in the EVIC. Then, press ...

display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but-ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu. Turn By Turn Directions The EVIC displays turn-by-turn directions to a pro-grammed destination when Turn by Turn Navigation isenabled through Personal Settings. When enabled, theEVIC displays...

“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” When this feature is selected, the power windowswitches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVDvideo system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutesafter the ignition switch is turned off. Op...

RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception undermost operating conditions. Like any system, however, carradios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you tobelieve your sound system is malf...

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steeringwheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVDchanger (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Openingeither front door will cancel this...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volu...

equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station before continuing to the next. To stopthe search, press SCAN a second time. PSCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the PSCAN button, causes the tuner to scanthrough preset stations, in either AM, FM or Satellite (ifequipped) frequenc...

Operation 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 CDlabel facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD Player and the CD icon w...

TIME Button (CD Mode) Press this button to change the display from elapsed CDplaying time to time of day. The time of day will bedisplayed for 5 seconds. RW/FF (CD Mode) Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) and the CD playerwill begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW(Reverse) button work...

SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITERADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, andWMA 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 A...

Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Foreign Language Foreign_Language Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Personality Personality Public Public Colle...

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: PressPreset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in thedisplay will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufa...

RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) buttonworks in a similar manner. TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Pressing the TUNE control allows the se...

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album titleare supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3 and WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks al...

RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly. SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, whenplaying an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.Turn the TUNE control to display available folders ormove through available f...

2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num-ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radiosystem. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the followingsteps: ES...

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC) — IFEQUIPPED NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability(REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-basednavigation system with a color screen to provide maps,turn identi...

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECTbutton to advance the radio to the next presetstation, to change the side of the tape beingplayed (if so equipped), or to change the cur-rent CD track being played (if so equipped). when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio...

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to ...

The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflowregisters. Two registers are located on the outer ends ofthe instrument panel and two are located in the center ofthe instrument panel. These registers can be closed topartially block airflow. Press this button to turn on and off the air condi-tion...

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls theblower and can be set in one of fourspeeds and OFF. The blower fan mo- tor will remain on until the system isturned to the OFF position or theignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control The temperature of air can be selectedby rotating the tempe...

Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located underthe instrument panel and into the rear seating area through vents under the front seats. Bi-Level Air flows both through the outlets located in theinstrument panel and those located on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of th...

The infrared sensor independently measures the surfacetemperature of the driver and passenger. Based on thesensor input, the system automatically adjusts the airflow temperature, the air flow volume, and amount ofoutside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortabletemperature even under changing ...

The system will automatically control recircu-lation. However, pressing this button will tem-porarily put the system in recirculation mode(ten minutes). This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidityare present. This will cause the LED to illuminate. Afterten m...

the rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automati-cally turns off after approximately 10 minutes of opera-tion for the first push of the button, and will turn off afterapproximately 5 minutes for the second push of thebutton. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of therear wind...

Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter monthsis not recommended because it may cause windowfogging. NOTE: See Operating Tips chart (for Manual A/C Control) at the end of this section for suggested controlsettings in different weather conditions. Vacation Storage Anytime you...

Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 198 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 ▫ 4 Speed Auto...

STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at highengine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leaveyour vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parkedvehicles in hot we...

WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission cannot be started this way. Un-burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter andonce the engine has started, ignite and damage theconverter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-...

After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the enginewarms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant andpermits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cordto a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with agrounded, three-wire extens...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

The following indicators should be used to ensure thatyou have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P(Park) position: • When shifting into P (Park) move the lever all the wayforward until it stops, and is fully seated. • Look at the shift indicator display on the instrumentpanel to ensure i...

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in cold outside tempera- tures, shifts into Overdrive may be delayed. NormalOverdrive and shifting operation will resume when thetemperature of the transmission reaches the appropriatetemperature. Refer to the “Note” under “Torque Con-verter Clutch” later in this sect...

at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ-ent feeling or response during normal operation in highgear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera-tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until thetransmission fl...

NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your earliestpossible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip-ment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service isrequired. 5 Speed Automatic Transmission WARNIN...

Park Position The PARK position is to be used when parking thevehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARKposition is not intended to serve as a brake when thevehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always usethe parking brake in addition to placing the selector leverin PARK to secur...

NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis-sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu-tions per minute limit would be exceeded. Briefly press the selector lever in the “D +” direction. Thetransmission will shift from the cu...

A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to bedriven to a dealer for service. To reset the transmission,use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the selector lever to the PARK position. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move...

Automatic Transmission — General Information CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions 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 theengi...

the shift lever to the Right or Left (D+/D-) position whilein DRIVE. The transmission will remain in the currentgear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. Autostick — 5.7L Engines Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offersmanual gear shifting capability to provide the driverwith m...

• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable whenautostick is engaged. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignitionswitch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster willturn on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of b...

When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parkingbrake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwisethe load on the transmission locking mechanism maymake it difficult to move the selector out of park. As anadded precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curbon a downhill grade and...

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to s...

MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7LEngine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shuttingoff four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light loadand cruise conditions. The system is automatic with nodriver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: The MDS system may take so...

• High Flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards and begins with the tire diameter moldedinto the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eu...

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: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the “Tire and LoadingInformation” ...

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....

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold t...

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...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. Anddon’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

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...

SELF–SEALING TIRES — IF EQUIPPED A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the innerliner of each tire fills punctures up to 0.19 in. (5 mm) tominimize the loss of air pressure. This contributes to thesafety of the vehicle by significantly reducing the prob-ability of a roadside stop due to a flat ...

CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the originalequipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures havebeen established for the tire size equipped on yourvehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensordamage may result when using replacement equip-ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.A...

LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT,RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE One or more of these messages will be displayed in theEVIC if a low tire pressure condition exists in one or moretires. Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure, once theproper tire pressure has been set, the TPMS warning willreset au...

NOTE: • The TPMS can inform the driver of a low tire pressurecondition. • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. General Infor...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the follow-ing precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires andother suspension components, it is important that onlychains in good condition are used. Broken chains cancause serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately...

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than whatwas originally equipped with your vehicle and shouldnot be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120km/h). TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, ...

Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required tocontain effective detergent additives. Use of additionaldetergents or other additives are not needed undernormal conditions and would result in additional cost.Therefore you should not have to add anything to thefuel. Fuel ...

Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a...

NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap doorreinforcement. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap), and may result in amalfunction indicator lig...

NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.This is an indication that the gas cap is properlytightened. If the gas cap is not secured properly theMalfunction Indicator Light in the instrument clusterwill turn on. Make sure that the gas cap is tightenedeach time the vehicle is refu...

VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in thecharts that follow. This information should be used forpassenger and luggage loading as indicated. If the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo, do notexceed the specified GVWR and GAWR. Vehicle Certification Label Your vehi...

FrontAxle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2054 lbs(932 kg) 1805 lbs (819 kg ) Load (Including driver, pass-sengers and cargo) 271 lbs (123 kg) 579 lbs (263 kg) Total 2325 lbs (1055 kg) 2384 lbs (1081 kg) GAWR 2546 lbs (1155 kg) 2708 lbs (1228 kg) TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and i...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailerplus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your f...

Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attachedto the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head andspring bar assembly that fits into the receiver openingand hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to thetrailer frame. See your authorized dealer for a trailerh...

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 2.7L Automatic 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Lug- gage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Lug- gage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 22 SQ. FT...

Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of theGross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of yourvehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in therear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side ...

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 miles (805km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damageyour vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trail...

− An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,...

NOTE: Using 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 alsoprovide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should bech...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ Jack Locatio...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of theinstrument panel below the center air outlets. To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress theswitch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warn-ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals willflash on and...

removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, andthe fan control to HI. This allows the heater core to act asa supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heatfrom the engine cooling system. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system coul...

WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you needto get under a raised vehicle, t...

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an accesscover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jackand spare tire. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack. • Open the trunk. • Lift the access cover using the pull strap. • Remove ...

• Remove the fastener securing the jack. Jacking and Changing a Tire 1. Block the wheel diagonallyopposite the flat tire. Passengersshould not remain in the vehiclewhen the vehicle is being jacked. 2. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefu...

Jack Engagement Locations 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) andtire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off. 8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped withwheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on acompact spare. 9. Tighten all the lug nuts...

4. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remotejump start positive battery post (A) in the engine com-partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to thepositive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to thefollowing illustration for jump starting connections. 5. Connect the other cable, f...

WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling ofthe rear wheels. You could lose control of the vehicleand possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly andcarefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand,...

CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the frontwith sling type towing equipment. Damage to thefront fascia will result. • The only approved method of towing is with a flatbed truck. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage tothe rear sheet metal, and fascia will occur. • Do not pu...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 䡵 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 䡵 5.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 282 䡵 E...

2.7L ENGINE 2.7L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 7

3.5L ENGINE 3.5L Engine Compartment 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5.7L ENGINE 5.7L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 7

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...

recently 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 the above test routinemay then indicate that the system is now ready. Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD ...

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed yourvehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixedmaintenance intervals, there are other items that shouldoperate satisfactorily without periodic maintena...

Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engines To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil mustbe maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or bef...

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification Symbol This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Themanufacture only recommendsAPI Certified engine oils thatmeet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Stan-dard MS-6395. Use Mopar 威 o...

Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacture’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter.Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality ofreplacement filters varies considerably. Only high qualityfilters sho...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle inareas where your exhaust system can contact any-thing that can burn. In unusual situatio...

NOTE: The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replacedwith a battery of the same type (vented). WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin or clothing....

CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached tothe negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on thebattery case. Cable clamps should be tight o...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fa...

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from allsurfaces. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Partsfor correct fluid type. Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter-nal lea...

Windshield Washers The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in thefront of the engine compartment on the passenger side ofthe vehicle. Be sure to check the fluid level at regularintervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol-vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for...

WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, referto Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of thismanual. Cooling System WARNING! • When working ...

CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en-gine coolants, may result in engine damage and maydecrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT cool-ant is introduced into the cooling system in anemergency, it should be replaced with the specifiedcoolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor comingfrom the front of the engine compartment. This is nor...

Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks arepresent. NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-tions to facilita...

Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid, referto Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluidtype. WARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result inspilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and thebrake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are notrequired. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, haveyour authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid ...

• Use Mopar 威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never toscratch the paint. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as ste...

When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleanerdirectly on the mirror. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, caremust be tak...

Power Distribution Centers Front Power Distribution Center A power distribution center is located in the enginecompartment. This center contains fuses and relays. CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latc...

Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in therear compartment under the spare tire access panel. Thiscenter contains fuses and relays. Opening The Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 7

CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Power Distribu-tion Center, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light,and Tail/Stop Light 1. Open the Trunk. 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lightassembly. 3. Pull back the trunk liner. 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of thetail light assembly. 5. Push the electrical connector locking ta...

8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket. 9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach thetail light assembly. 10. Close the trunk. License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull thebulb from the s...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate)2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engines (87 to 89 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters 5.7 Liter Engines (87 to 89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters Engine Oil-With Filter2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 lit...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 328 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 8 M A I N TE N A ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. 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 Inspe...

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. 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 R...

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] 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 a...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service ForYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ▫ Be Reasonable With Req...

Service Contract You 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 manufac...

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 cause injury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If...

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . 24Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . ...

Parking On Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . ....