Dodge 2007 LX 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 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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 The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked. The system uses ignition keys, which have an embeddedelectro...

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannotbe programmed to any othe...

The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless EntryTransmitter will also be programmed during this pro-cedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you donot have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealerfor details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to have all rema...

system is not arming. Also, if you open a door during thearming period, the system will cancel the arming process.If you wish to rearm the system after closing the door,you must repeat one of the previously described armingsequences. To Disarm the System: Either press the UNLOCK button on the remote...

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keylessentry transmitter or open the doors. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or theywill immediately fade to off once the ignition switch isturned ON from the LOCK position. NOTE: • None of the courtesy ligh...

To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter tolock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and thehorn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn with Remote Key LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the transmitter. This f...

The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless youturn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a secondtime or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h)or greater. NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignitionswitch to the ACC or ON position while the panicalarm is ...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not...

Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. 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 y...

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit ProgrammingThe Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can beenabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec-tronic Vehicle Information...

To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it upward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using...

To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it downward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test t...

Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window controls on the passengerdoors. When the switch is pressed, the window controlson the passenger doors will not illuminate and thepassenger windows will be disabled. ResetAny time the vehicle battery i...

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. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety f...

WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sur...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt i...

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 ...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latchplate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create afold that be...

BeltAlert ProgrammingThe Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en-abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or byperforming the following steps: NOTE: DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deacti- vating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch i...

distinctive label on the webbing. Children 12 years oldand under should be properly restrained in the rear seatwhenever possible. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracte...

Driver and 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 ismounted in...

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured be-cause the airbags are no longer functional. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are inflat...

WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though youhave airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel ...

provide different rates of airbag inflation from direc-tion provided by the ACM. The ACM will not detectroll over. • The ACM also monitors the readiness of the electronicparts of the system whenever the ignition switch is inthe START or ON positions. These include all of theitems listed above except...

driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holesin the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbaggas is vented through vent holes in the sides of theairbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere withyour control of the vehicle. • The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbag are de-signed...

However, if you haven’t healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately. • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbaginflation. Thes...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured because the airbags are not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering ...

• Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status (if applicable) • Traction/stability control status (if applicable) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all ...

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 20 lbs (9 kg). 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 ...

All three rear-seating positions have lower anchoragesthat are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatiblechild seats. You should NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a com-mon lower anchorage. If installing child seats in adjacentrear-seating positions, or if your chil...

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. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the ch...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ▫ Outside Mir...

䡵 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink 威 ) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Programming HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 112 ▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 ▫ Erasing HomeLink Bu...

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 mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehic...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth andwipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a sl...

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 ce...

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...

• The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as tonumber designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellul...

Place/Retrieve a Call from HoldTo put a call on hold, press the ⬘ Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold.To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the ⬘ Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between CallsIf two calls are in progress ...

• After ignition key is switched off, a call can continueon the UConnect™ system either until the call ends oruntil the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation ofthe call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of thecall to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can con...

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercisecaution and take precautionary safety measures). Bydialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular...

Connect or Disconnect Link Between theUConnect™ System and Cellular PhoneYour cellular phone can be paired with many differentelectronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙ connected ⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue-tooth™ connection between...

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 ⬙ and follow the prompts. • You can also press the ⬘ Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is b...

• UConnect™ phonebook nametag recognition rate isoptimized for the voice of the person who stored thename in the phonebook. • You can say ⬙ O ⬙ (letter ⬙ O ⬙ ) for ⬙ 0 ⬙ (zero). ⬙ 800 ⬙ must be spoken ⬙ eight-zero-zero. ⬙ • Even though international dialing for most numbercombinations is supported, ...

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 seatcould cause you to lose control. The seat beltmight not be properly adjusted and you could beinjured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle isparked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it maycause damage to the seat controls. Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner control is located on the outboard side of theseat. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against ...

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 restra...

settings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switchindicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs will illuminatefor high, one for low, and none for off. Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Pressthe switch a second time to select low-level heating. Pressthe switch a third time to shu...

Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide anadditional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in theillustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. Theseloops can be tucked away when not in use. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, makesure it is latche...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push thesafety catch to the left. The safety catch is located underthe center front edge of the...

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 Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. Th...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights ON orOFF according to 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 t...

To activate the delay feature, turn off the ignition switchwhile the headlights are still on. Then, turn off theheadlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval beginswhen headlight switch is turned off. If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switchon again, the system will cancel the ...

Multi-Function Lever The multi-function lever controls the operation of theturn signals, headlight beam selection, and passinglights. The lever is located on the left side of the steeringcolumn. Turn SignalsMove the Multi-Function Lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicator in the in...

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 OFF thelight. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, orwhen the unlock button on the remote keyless ...

Dome Light PositionRotate 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 ligh...

If you activate the washer while the windshield wipercontrol is in the delay range, the wipers will operate fortwo wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resumethe intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper isturned OFF, the wipers will o...

The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) ofwasher fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) — if equipped. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be ex...

WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Thetelescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving ordriving without the telescoping adjustment lockedcould cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The a...

To Activate: Push the speed control lever inward (towardthe steering column) and release (“ON/OFF”).The indicator light in the lever (and in theinstrument cluster on some models) will illu- minate to show that the speed control system is ON. Toturn the system OFF, push the lever inward (toward thest...

To Resume Speed: If you deactivated the speed control without erasing theset speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the previous setspeed. To do so, push the lever up and release (RES/ACCEL), and then remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal. To Vary the S...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that you install a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed. This willallow for quicker training and accurate transmission ofthe radio-fre...

1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons.Release the buttons only when the EVIC displays “Chan-nels Cleared” (after 20 seconds); however, do not holdthe buttons for longer than 30 seconds. Do not repeat thisstep if programming a second or third hand-held trans-mitter to the remaining HomeLin...

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at:www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515 . 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...

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroofswitch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after theignition switch is turned off. Opening either front doorwill cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Fordetails, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories UntilExit,” under “Personal S...

The center console outlet is powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis outlet may discharge the battery and/or preventengine starting. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s b...

CUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup Holders — Standard The cup holders are located in the forward edge of thecenter console. Front Seat Cup Holders — Premium The cup holders are located in the forward edge of thecenter console. Push down on the cover as shown to expose the cupholders. Close the cover when th...

Rear Seat Cup Holders The rear seat cup holders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats. The cup holders are positionedforward in the armrest and side-by-side to provideconvenient access to beverage cans or bottles whilemaintaining a resting place for the rear occupants’ el-bows. STO...

Cargo Area The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carryingversatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pullingnylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. Whenthe seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,nearly flat extension of the load floor. When the seatback is folded t...

WARNING! • The weight and position of cargo and passengerscan change the vehicle center of gravity andvehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines forloading your vehicle: • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Putheavier objects as low a...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 䡵 Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped . . . 128 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 129 䡵 Electronic Vehic...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Control 12 — Hood Release 3 — Hazard Switch 8 — Heated Seat Switch* 13 — Trunk Release Switch 4 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button* / Traction Control System Off Button* 9 — Power Ou...

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 4

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — IF EQUIPPED 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel GaugeThe pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Base ClusterThe word ⬙ TRIP ⬙ will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetrip odo...

7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb checkwhen the ignition switch is turned ON. Thislight will also turn on while the engine isrunning if there is a problem with the Elec- tronic Throttle Control system. If the light comes on while the engine is runni...

12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/TractionControl System (TCS) Indicator Light — If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera-tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply aslittle throttle as possible. Adapt your speedand driving to the prevailing road condi- tions, and do not swit...

Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of thefollowing Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode • Distance To Empty • Trip A • Trip B • Elapsed Time • Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the TripComputer fu...

This feature allows you to monitor when the MDSswitches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and itcan be used to modify driving habits in order to increasethe time in which the fuel saver mode is active. • Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel...

• Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last resetwhen the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsedtime will increment when the ignition switch is in the ONor START position. • Display Units of Measure in: To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-TION SELECT ...

2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass”displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button tostart the calibration. The message “CAL” will display inthe EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360° turns (in an are...

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance”message and the last variance zone number displays inthe EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button untilthe proper variance zone is selected acc...

Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display ControlPress and release the MENU button until Navigationdisplays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On,the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Mapor Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menudisplay is active, the SCROLL butto...

off if they were turned on by this feature. To make yourselection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECTbutton until “ON” or “OFF” appears. NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase thebrightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3 of this ...

NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steeringwheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVDchanger (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutesafter the ignition switch is turned off. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this fea...

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 ControlThe electronic volume...

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

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 wi...

TIME Button (CD Mode)Press this button to change the display from elapsed CDplaying time to time of day. The time of day will displayfor 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 works in a ...

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...

Soft Rock Soft_Rock Top 40 Top_40 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 Personali...

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 is man...

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 sett...

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (i...

Turn the TUNE control to display available folders ormove through available folders. Press the TUNE controlto select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (IfEquipped)Refer to “Hands-Free Phone” in Se...

Mapping information for navigation is supplied on aDVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD coversall of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’sManual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (IfEquipped) Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for...

Audio Clock Display Select this option to change the size of the clock on theaudio screens. 1. When you are at an audio screen, quickly press theTIME button on the navigation faceplate. 2. In this example the large clock appears on the screen. 3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press...

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel-lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music,sports, news, entertainment, and progr...

PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location...

The VOLUME button controls the sound levelof the sound system. Press the top of theVOLUME button to increase the sound level.Press the bottom of the VOLUME button todecrease the sound level. Press the AUDIO MODE button to select theCompass/Temp/Audio screen. This screendisplays radio station frequen...

5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewinda loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tapedrive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each...

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On inyour vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance fromyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminatedby relocating the cellular phone antenna. This conditionis not harmful to the radio. If your rad...

Temperature Control The rotary knob in the center controlsair temperature. Rotate the control tothe left for cooler air temperature andto the right for warmer air tempera-ture. Rotating the control to the ex-treme left provides the coldest setting.Rotating the control to the extreme right provides t...

• Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the in-strument panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passen-gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow. • Recirculation Control The mode control knob also controls therecirculation feature...

NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Control This button can be used to block out smoke,odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid coolingis desired. The recirculation mode should onlybe used temporarily. An LED in the...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather(Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust theinside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and ifpresent, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seatbelts. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dange...

WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in flash firecausing serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmissi...

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...

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shiftinterlock system (BTSI) that holds the selector lever in theP (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition. To move the selector lever out of the P (Park)position, the ignition switch...

Gear Ranges P (Park)P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle inthis range. When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector inth...

vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly ter-rain, traveling into strong head winds, or while tow-ing heavy trailers. NOTE: • If the vehicle is started in cold temperatures, shifts intoOverdrive may be delayed. Normal Overdrive andshifting operation will resume when the temperatureof the tra...

Torque Converter ClutchA feature designed to improve fuel economy has beenadded to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. Aclutch within the torque converter engages automaticallyat calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ-ent feeling or response during normal operation in highge...

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 Shifti...

The engine may be started in this range. Use this rangefor starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed. CAUTION! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reasonwith selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans-mission damage. WARNING! Do not coast in N (Neutral) and never turn off th...

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 (RPM) limit would be exceeded. Briefly, press the selector lever in the “D +” direction andthe transmission will shift f...

2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move the selector lever to the desired range. If theproblem is no longer detected, the transmission willreturn to normal operation. NOTE: Even if the transmission ...

• You can start out in first or second gear. The systemwill ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehiclespeed. • The transmission will automatically downshift to firstgear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icyconditions. • Avoid using speed control whe...

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

PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when thedriver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Alwaysapply parking brake fully when parked to guardagainst vehicle movement and possible injury ordama...

NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous fora number of reasons. A child or others could beseriously or fatally injured. Do...

WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticatedelectronic equipment that may be susceptible tointerference caused by improperly installed or highoutput radio transmitting equipment. This interfer-ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock brakingcapability. Installation of such equipment...

Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capabilit...

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as littlethrottle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed anddriving to the prevailing road conditions. The TCS OFF button is located in the center of theinstrument panel. To turn OFF the TCS, momentarilypress the button and the TCS Indicator Light...

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 and will apply the rearwheel brakes. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator light for the ESP iscomb...

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. Ti...

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

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...

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. Under inflation, also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion. ...

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 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

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 ...

NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of timeon dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’sinstructions on method of installation, operating speed,and conditions for usage. Always use the lower suggested operating speed if botht...

Base System — If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wirelesstechnology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors tomonitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to eachwheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressurereadings to the Receiver Module. NOTE: It is particularly...

NOTE: The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, theTPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact sparetire. However, if you install the compact spare tire inplace of a road tire that has a pressure below thelow-pressure warning limit, the...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light willilluminate in the instrument cluster and an audiblechime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. The audible chimewill sound once every ignition cycle for each co...

NOTE: The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, theTPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact sparetire. However, if you install the compact spare tire inplace of a road tire that has a pressure below thelow-pressure warning limit, the...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engine Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis-sions regulations and provide satisfactoryfuel economy and performance when us-ing high quality unleaded gasoline havingan octane of 87. 3.5L and 5.7L Engines The 3.5L and 5.7L engines are designed tomeet all emissions regulatio...

• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold asoctane enhancers, are not recommended. Most of theseproducts contain high concentrations of methanol.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problemsresulting from the use of such fuels or additives are notthe responsibility of the manufactur...

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on theleft side of the vehicle. Push in on the left side (near theedge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap. Ifthe gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacementcap is for use with this ve...

• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fueltank is full. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“Check Gascap” message will display in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) — ...

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Type of Vehicle • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, pas...

Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicleseparately. It is important that you distribute the loadevenly over the front and rear axles. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards andshorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspensioncomponents do not necessarily increase the...

NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” at- tached to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’sGVWR and GAWRs. This table is only an example. TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicl...

Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing oftrailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optionalTrailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer forpackage content. The following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a g...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 2.7L Automatic 22 SQ. FT. (2.04 square meters) Up to 2 persons &...

NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, andshould never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tireand Loading Information” placard. Refer to “Tire–SafetyInformation” in this section. Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with...

must be considered as part of the total load on yourvehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”placard for the maximum combined weight of occupantsand cargo for your vehicle. Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-etrain components the following guidelines a...

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.When parking, apply the parking brake on the towvehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission inP for Park. Always, block or ⬙ chock ⬙ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Total weight must be distributed between the towveh...

Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.This could cause inadequate braking and possiblepersonal injury. − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer wit...

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & WiringWhenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required formotoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pinwiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harnessand connect...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ 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...

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe engine cooling system and turning off the A/Cremoves this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the M...

5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if changingthe right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are...

4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire inthe places provided. Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 276 WHAT TO...

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. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove thewheel cover at this time. If equipped with a...

Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 6

6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can makethe vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack andhurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enoughto remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel c...

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever thehood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch ison. You can be hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-sion cann...

8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the abovesequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. 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 batteryexplosio...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 䡵 3.5L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 䡵 5.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 292 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . ....

2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 7

3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 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...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“Check Gascap” message will display in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. If thisoccurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press t...

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated until you turn offthe ignition key or start the engine. This means thatyour vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and youshould not proceed to the I/M sta...

Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter SelectionThis manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oilfilter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The qualityof replacement filters varies considerably. Only highquality filters sho...

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor isperiodic maintenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in theengine compartment for jump start...

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 RecyclingR-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 fac...

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 GenuineParts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspe...

WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breath-ing it can make you unconscious and can eventuallypoison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to “ExhaustGas” in the “Safety Tips” section of this manual. Cooling System WARNING! • When w...

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-mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or highhumidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-ized when the t...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level CheckRegular 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 flui...

1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mildsoap solution may be used, but do not use high alcoholcontent or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe cleanwith a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt MaintenanceDo not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents ...

FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) A power distribution center is located in the enginecompartment. This center contains fuses and relays. Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 1 — — — 2 — — — 3 — 15 AmpBlue Adjustable Pedals - ifequipped 4 — 20 AmpYellow...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 11 — 25 AmpClear Auto Shutdown/Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 12 — — — 13 — — — 14 — 25 AmpClear Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 15 — 20 AmpYellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 16 — — — 17 30 AmpPink — Anti-lock Brakes System(ABS) Valves - ifequipped/PowertrainC...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 1 60 AmpYellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 2 40 AmpGreen — Battery 3 — — — 4 40 AmpGreen — Battery Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 5 30 AmpPink — Heated Seats - ifequipped 6 — 20 AmpYellow Fuel Pump 7 — — — 8 — 15 AmpBlue Ignition Switch/AirbagCont...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 17 — 20 AmpYellow Cluster 18 — 20 AmpYellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 — 10 AmpRed Stop Lights 20 — — — 21 — — — 22 — — — 23 — — — 24 — — — 25 — — — 26 — — — 27 — 10 AmpRed Airbag/Airbag ControlModule (ACM) 28 — 10 AmpRed Curtain Airbag - ifequipped Cavity ...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 35 — 5 AmpOrange Amplifier - if equipped/Antenna/IgnitionDelay/OverheadConsole/Passenger DoorLock & Express PowerWindow Switch - ifequipped/Power Mir-rors - if equipped/RearDefrost 36 — 20 AmpYellow Hands Free Phone - ifequipped/Media SystemMonitor DVD ...

(base), the Driver Express Power Window Switch (ifequipped), and the Passenger Door Lock Switch (base)are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 13. Ifyou experience temporary or permanent loss of thesesystems, see your authorized dealer for service. CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distr...

BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,Park/Turn Light, and Front Side Marker Light 1. Open the hood. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-bly on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Twist the appropriate bul...

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...

License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly. 4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly. 5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. 6. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, a...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate)2.7 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters 5.7 Liter Engine 19 gallons 72 liters Engine Oil-With Filter2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters 3.5 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTSEngine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 342 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 8 M A I N TE N A ...

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...

• Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. 〫 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-vice). 〫 • Off-road or dese...

SCHEDULE “B” Follow Schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usuallyoperated under one or more of the conditions markedwith an 〫 . • Day or night ...

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 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) 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* I...

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X* Inspect the ...

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 ai...

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace ifrequired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining ServiceFor Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ...

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. I...

Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188,329Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Supplemental Restraint System - ...