Dodge 18693 Stratus Coupe - Manual

Interior 1. Seat belt → p. 68 Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (for frontseats) → p. 73 2. Remote trunk lid release → p. 37 3. Power window switch → p. 43 4. Window lock switch → p. 45 5. Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch → p. 186 6. Power door lock switch → p. 34 7. Sun visor → p...

Outside 1. Engine compartment → p. 257 Engine hood → p. 41 2. Windshield wiper and washer → p. 126 3. Sunroof (if so equipped) → p. 46 4. Outside rear-view mirrors → p. 186 5. Whip antenna → p. 217 6. Front turn signal lights and parking lights → p. 119, 295 7. Fog lights (if so equipped) → p. 120 8...

Trunk Area 1. Inside emergency trunk release handle → p. 37 2. Trunk light → p. 303 3. Jack → p. 265 4. Spare tire → p. 265 5. Tools → p. 264 INTRODUCTION 9 1

If this warning light comes on… Warning light Do this Ref. page Charging system warning light ·Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. Check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on when the ignition key is turned back on, call an autho...

If this warning light comes on… Warning light Do this Ref. page ·Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. P. 159 “N” indicator light in the instruemnt cluster flashes slowly (once per second) ·Your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the engine s...

If you hear the sound… Sound Do this Ref. page If you hear a chime constantly when the driver ’s door is opened. “Key reminder chime” A chime will sound if the driver ’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. Remove the key to stop the chime. OR “Headlight reminder...

If you hear the sound… Sound Do this Ref. page If you hear a metallic sound (squeal) when you depress the brake pedal while driving. “Brake pad wear alarm” The brake pads have worn down near the serviceable limit. Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized dealer. P. 170 If you hear a chime from ...

If you hear the sound… Sound Warning light Do this Ref. page If you hear a chime while the engine is on, see the warning light in the instrument cluster. “Seat belt reminder/warning chime” If the driver ’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the chime will sound intermittently (12 times). I...

If this problem occurs… Problem Do this Ref. Page Cannot turn the key (1)“LOCK” to “ACC” Turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel right and left. (2)”ACC” to “LOCK” Vehicle with automatic transaxle Check the position of gear selector lever. The key cannot be removed unless the gear sel...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING CONTENTS m Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 m Door locks (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ To lock the door without using the key . . . . . . .26 ...

KEYS Two keys are provided.The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a sparekey. NOTE : The key number (A) is stamped on the plate as shown in the illustration.Make a record of the key number and store the key andkey number plate in a separate place so that you canorder a key from your aut...

If an error occurs, the indicator will flash 3 times. 5. Repeat step 4 if you want to register additional keys.Be sure to complete the entire registration process within30 seconds after the theft-alarm indicator flashes in step3. General InformationYour sentry key operates on a radio frequency subje...

Key reminder chimeAfter the ignition switch is off, if the driver’s door isopened while the ignition key is in the ignition, a chimewill sound to remind you to remove the key. Forgotten-key prevention mechanismIf the inside lock knobs on the doors are set to the lockedposition and the driver ’s door...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF SO EQUIPPED) Press the keyless transmitter button(s), and all doors willbe locked or unlocked as desired. The PANIC button canalso help you signal for attention. To lock the doorsPress the LOCK button, and all doors will be locked.When they are locked with the reading light ...

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you mayactivate the alarm to call attention. 1. Press the PANIC button. 2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn willsound intermittently for about 3 minutes. 3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the keyless...

7. If you wish to add another transmitter, contact anauthorized dealer. A maximum of 4 keyless transmittersmay be programmed for your vehicle. CAUTION! The keyless transmitter is a precision electronicdevice. Therefore; • Avoid impact to the transmitter. • Keep the transmitter dry. • Do not disassem...

2. Remove the discharged battery from the panic buttonside of the case half. 3. Install a new battery with its positive + side (2) down. Coin type battery CR2032 used 4. Close the transmitter case firmly and tighten themounting screw. 5. Check the keyless entry system for operation. NOTE1. You may p...

POWER DOOR LOCKS Locking and unlocking with the door lock switch All of the doors can be locked or unlocked by pressingthe power door lock switch on the driver’s or thepassenger’s door. Rolling lock feature (if so equipped)If the vehicle’s speed goes over 15 mph (25 km/h), all thedoors will lock aut...

Remote trunk lid release Pull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of thedriver’s seat, up to open the trunk lid. CAUTION! Do not operate the trunk lid release lever while thevehicle is moving. If the trunk lid opened, luggagecould fall onto the road and cause an accident. Inside emergen...

The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with thelocation and operation of the emergency trunk releasehandle. Children should be taught not to play in or aroundvehicles. WARNING! • Children should never be left unsupervised in oraround...

CAUTION! • When loading objects in the trunk, position themso that they will not contact the emergency trunkrelease handle when closing the trunk. This willprevent damage to the handle that could render itinoperable. • Always keep the handle in its holder when oper-ating the vehicle to prevent trunk...

The fuel filler is located on the right rear of the body.Hook a finger behind the fuel filler door, and pull thedoor toward you. Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly by turning itcounterclockwise.To close, securely turn the fuel tank filler tube capclockwise until you hear clicking sounds, an...

NOTE : If the fuel tank filler tube cap is not tight while driving, the “Malfunction indicator light (SERVICE EN-GINE SOON)” may illuminate when the onboard diag-nostic (OBD) system performs its self check.Always tighten the fuel tank filler tube cap until you hearclicking sounds. The indicator ligh...

WARNING! • Never release the engine hood using the releaselever while the vehicle is in motion. • Do not operate the vehicle unless the engine hoodis latched. Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood. NOTE : Only open the engine hood when the wipers are at their parked position to prevent d...

To close, unlatch the hood prop from the engine hoodand place the hood prop in its retainer. Slowly lowerthe engine hood to about 12 inches (30 cm) from theclosed position, then release it. The hood should latchfrom its own weight. NOTE : If this does not latch the engine hood, release it from a sli...

2. Passenger ’s door window switch 3. Window lock switch(When this switch is pressed into lock mode, the passen-ger switch cannot be used to open or close the doorwindow, and the driver switch can open or close eitherwindow. To unlock, press the window lock switch again.) WARNING! Before driving wit...

SUNROOF (IF SO EQUIPPED) The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignitionkey in the “ON” position. To tilt up When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed, the back of thesunroof automatically goes up for inside ventilation.To stop the sunroof partway, push the sunroof switch (2). NOTE : Before tilt...

NOTE1. The sunroof can be operated when the ignition key isin the “ON” position. The sunroof can be opened orclosed for a 30-second period after the ignition switch isturned off. However, once the driver ’s door or thepassenger ’s door is opened, the sunroof cannot be oper-ated until the ignition sw...

Armed stage Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system asdescribed below. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the trunk lid is locked. 3. Lock the driver’s and the passenger’s door by usingthe key, power door lock switch, or the remote keylesstransmitter (if equipped)....

NOTE1. The system will be armed even if the trunk lid isopened, but when the system is set, be sure that the trunklid is latched. 2. The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarmindicator is illuminated, the driver’s door, the passenger’sdoor is unlocked by using the key or keyless transmitt...

1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes. After 3minutes the headlights automatically shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes. NOTE : The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the end of that period, the alarm will automaticallyshut off to save battery power....

Disarmed stage The system will be disarmed when either of the followingsteps are taken: 1. The front driver’s door, passenger’s door or the trunklid is unlocked by using the key or the remote keylesstransmitter (if equipped). 2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON ”position. 3. If the UNL...

6. Disarm the system by unlocking the front driver’sdoor, passenger’s door or the trunk lid by using the keyor the remote keyless transmitter (if so equipped). NOTE : To make sure the alarm sounds when the trunk lid is opened, open the trunk lid by using the trunk lidrelease lever. LOCKING AND UNLOC...

SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS CONTENTS m Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 ▫ To adjust seat forward or backward . . . . . . . . . .59 ▫ To recline the seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ▫ To adjust seat height (Driver ’s side only...

Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that helpprotect you and your passengers in an accident.Seat belts are the most important safety device. Whenworn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of seriousinjury or death in various types of crashes. For addedprotection during a severe front...

WARNING! • Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving.This can be dangerous. • After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat issecurely locked into position. • Be sure to have the seat adjusted by an adult. If itis adjusted by a child, the seat may not be prop-erly locked into position. WAR...

To adjust seat forward or backward Type 1 (Manual) Pull the seat adjusting lever and slide the seat forward orbackward to the desired position. Release the adjustinglever to lock the seat in position. WARNING! To ensure the seat is locked securely, attempt tomove the seat forward or backward without...

1. Backward 2. Forward CAUTION! Operate the power seat with care not to have thehand or foot caught by the seat. To recline the seatback In order to recline the seatback, first lean your bodyforward slightly and pull the seatback lock lever up, andthen lean backward to the desired position and relea...

To adjust seat height (Driver’s side only) Type 1 (Manual) Turn the knob to raise or lower the whole seat cushion. 1. Raise 2. Lower Type 2 (Power, driver ’s side only-if so equipped)Front and/or rear parts of the seat cushion height can beadjusted. Front part of the seat cushion Push the switch to ...

To adjust lumbar support (Driver’s side only, if soequipped) A lumbar support is included in the seatback of thedriver’s seat. The support has a three position adjust-ment. For access to the rear seat (passenger side entry) To permit rear seat entry or exit, the front seatback willfold down and the ...

REAR SEATSRear seat capacity WARNING! • The rear seating capacity of this vehicle is threepeople. • The rear seat occupants should always wear theirseat belts when the vehicle is in motion. Fold down rear seatbacks The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provideadditional cargo area.Pull the lef...

Adjustment of the head restraints Adjust the head restraint height so that the center of therestraint is as close as possible to your seated eye level.Any person too tall for the restraint to reach their seatedeye level, should adjust the restraint as high as possible. • To raise the restraint, push...

SEAT BELTS Seat belts are installed in your vehicle for the protectionof the driver and passengers.Always use the seat belts. In an accident, injury to thedriver and passengers may be reduced if the seat belts areproperly used. NOTE : Legislation in your state may require seat belt usage; however, e...

WARNING! • To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from adeploying passenger air bag, make sure the pas-senger is also properly wearing their seat belt,remains sitting well back and upright in their seatand the seat is moved as far back as possible.Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...

UNIBELT instructions 1. Get in the vehicle and sit in a normal correct posture.To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury caused by aninflating air bag, adjust the driver’s seat to the rear mostposition that still allows you to fully apply the pedals,easily control the steering wheel and safely op...

2. Grasp the metal tongue and slide it up the webbing sothat it becomes easy to pull across your body.After a couple of tries this will become an automaticone-handed motion. 3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the metaltongue. This system will not lock up if you stop orhesitate, so relax ...

4. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to ensurethat there is no slack in the lap belt. The belt will retainthe small amount of slack necessary for comfort whenyou return to your normal seating position. If the belt isstill too tight, pull out 6 to 8 inches of webbing, releasethe belt, and l...

5. The shoulder belt portion will allow regular move-ment under normal conditions. The belt will lock in theevent of an abrupt change in vehicle motion. 6. To release the belt, push the button on the buckle. Thebelt retracts automatically, so hold the tongue when thebelt is released and while it ret...

WARNING! To reduce risk of serious injury in a collision, adjustthe anchor at a position so that the belt passes overyour shoulder, but does not touch your neck.Always adjust the anchor when vehicle is not inmotion.Make sure the anchor is securely latched after ad-justment. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt...

• Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfullycompleted the programming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reac-tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE : Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) has been deactivat...

WARNING! • The extender should only be used if the existingbelt is not long enough.Persons who can use the standard seat belt shouldnot use an extender. Unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in the event of a colli-sion. • When not required, the extender must be removedand stowed be...

WARNING! This vehicle is also equipped with a front passengerair bag. Rear facing child restraints place an infanttoo close to the air bag, the force of an inflating frontpassenger air bag could strike a rear-facing childrestraint, causing serious or fatal injury to the child:REAR-FACING CHILD RESTR...

WARNING! • It is important to use an approved rear facinginfant restraint until the infant is one year old toallow the infant’s neck and spine to developenough to support the weight of their head in theevent of a collision. • When installing a child restraint system, followthe instructions provided ...

6. If your child restraint system requires the use of a toptether strap, refer to “Anchors for the child restraintsystem” on page 85. 7. Before putting the child in the restraint, push and pullthe restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secure.Do this before each use. If the child restra...

Tether strap anchor installation 1. Lift the cover from the tether anchor installation pointby pulling it back with your hand as illustrated. 2. Latch the top tether strap hook (A) of the child seatonto the tether anchor bracket (B) and tighten the toptether strap hook so it is securely fastened. WA...

WARNING! • Children who are not buckled up, with all thedoors locked, can be thrown out of the vehicle orotherwise be seriously or fatally injured in theevent of a collision. • A child should never be left unattended or unsu-pervised around the vehicle. When you leave thevehicle, always take the chi...

The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch isin the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position. When an impact sensor detects a front or side impact ofsufficient force, it automatically ignities materials in themodule inflator which generate gas and inflates theappropriate air bags. NOTE: A collision...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ Meter cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Meter cluster 1. Fuel gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer 6. Trip odometer 7. Trip odometer reset button D01A2700 106 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Indicator and warning light package 1. Washer fluid level indicator → P. 119 2. Anti-lock braking system warning light (if so equipped) → P. 113 3. Low-fuel warning light → P. 113 4. Brake warning light → P. 117 5. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag warning light → P. 116 6. Seat belt rem...

CAUTION! The red zone indicates an engine speed in excess ofsafe operation.Select the correct gear to control engine speed so thetachometer indicator does not enter the red zone. Fuel gauge The gauge shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tankwhen the ignition key is turned to the ‘‘on’’ position.The ...

Odometer/Trip odometer When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,an “ODO” or “TRIP” indication is given.Every time the reset button (3) is pressed lightly (lessthan one second), the indicators will change from “ODO”to “Trip A” to “Trip B”. 1. Odometer 2. Trip odometer 3. Reset button O...

since the current trip began and Trip can be used to measure the distance from an intermediate location. To return either Trip or Trip display to zero, press the reset button (3) for more than one second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset. If Trip is displayed, for example, only Trip ...

CAUTION! While driving, care should always be taken to main-tain normal engine operating temperature. If theindicator enters the “H” (hot) position while driving,the engine is overheating. (Refer to “Engine over-heating” on page 276.) Turn signal indicators/hazard warning lights The arrow will flash...

Trunk-ajar warning light and chime This light illuminates when the trunk lid isopen or not completely closed.When the vehicle is moving at more than 5mph (8 km/h) and the trunk lid is open or ajar, a chime will sound to inform the driver that thetrunk lid is not properly shut. Anti-lock braking syst...

CAUTION! Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level;running out of fuel could cause damage to thecatalytic converter. Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) This indicator illuminates while the foglights are on. NOTE: Fog lights will not be operational when high beam (headlights) are selected...

CAUTION! • Prolonged driving with the malfunction indicatorlight on may result in further damage to theemission control system. Continued driving couldalso affect fuel economy and driveability. • If the light does not illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the “ON” position (bulb check),have t...

driving, take your vehicle to your authorized dealer andhave the system checked.[See “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” on page116.] Brake warning light This light illuminates when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position (engine off). When the engine is started, the light should go off. Bu...

Seat belt reminder/warning light A chime and warning light are used toremind the driver to fasten the seat belt.When the ignition key is turned to the‘‘ON’’ position, the warning light will illu-minate and a chime will sound for about 6 seconds. If the driver ’s seat belt remains unfastenedapproxima...

WARNING! In order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in anaccident, always wear your own seat belt, and do notallow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or sheis properly seated and wearing a seat belt. Childrenshould be properly seated and restrained in anappropriate child restraint syst...

1. Rotate the ignition key to “LOCK” or “ACC” positionwith the light switch in the ON “ ” position. 2. Turn light switch to “OFF” position within about 45seconds of ignition key removal. 3. The headlights will stay on for about 60 seconds, thenautomatically turn off. Headlight reminder chime If the ...

NOTE : The headlights can also flash when the light switch is OFF. If you turn the lights off with the headlights set tohigh-beam illumination, the headlights are automati-cally returned to their low-beam setting when the lightswitch is next turned to the ON “ ” position. Dimmer (high/low beam chang...

There may be occasions when the lever does not returnafter cornering. This typically occurs when the steeringwheel is turned only slightly. In this case, return the leverby hand.The instrument cluster indicator will flash to indicateproper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If the i...

NOTE1. If the headlights are switched to high beam, the foglights will go out; they will illuminate again when theheadlights are switched back to low beam. 2. If the light switch is rotated to OFF while the fog lightsare illuminated, they will automatically turn off. Theycan be turned back on again ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT DIMMER CONTROL The brightness of the instrument panel lights can beadjusted by turning this knob while the light switch is inthe ON “ ” or“ ” position. ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The electric rear window defogger can be operated whenthe ignition key is in the “ON” position...

It will turn off automatically in about 17 minutes.To turn off the defogger before 17 minutes has lapsed,push the switch again. CAUTION! • The rear window defroster is not designed to meltsnow. Remove snow before use of the rear win-dow defroster. • Use the rear window defroster only after theengine...

The intermittent intervals are adjustable from approxi-mately 3 to 18 seconds by rotating the adjusting knob atthe end of the stalk.LO = SlowHI = Fast INTERMITTENT WIPERS Use the intermittent feature when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle, with a pause between cycles,desirable. For maximu...

WINDSHIELD WASHER The windshield washer can be operated by pulling thelever toward you to spray fluid when the ignition key isin either the “ON” or “ACC” position.When washer fluid is sprayed, the wipers will automati-cally operate several times.The spraying fluid stops when the lever is released. P...

vehicle in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and clean thedeposits from the glass so that the wipers operatesmoothly. 4. Avoid using the washer for more than 20 seconds at atime. To avoid pump damage, do not operate the washerwhen the fluid reservoir is empty. 5. During cold weather, be sure to a...

equipped). The transmitter operates off your vehicle’sbattery and charging system; no batteries are needed. For additional information on HomeLink y , call toll-free for customer assistance at 1–800–355–3515, or on theinternet at www.homelink.com. WARNING! • A moving garage door can cause injury to ...

NOTE: • Some entry gates and garage door openers may re-quire you to replace step 4 with the procedures listedunder Canadian Programming. 5. The indicator light (D) will begin to flash, first slowlyand then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successfulprogramming. If after 90 seconds the indicato...

1. Locate the training button on the garage door motorhead unit. The exact location and color of the trainingbutton may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. Ifyou have difficulty in locating the training button, checkyour garage door opener manual, or call toll-free forcustomer assistance at 1-8...

2. When the indicator light (D) begins to flash slowly(after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter (E)1 to 3 inches away from the universal transceiver buttonto be trained. 3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button. 4. The indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, thenrapi...

STARTING AND DRIVING CONTENTS m Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 m Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 ▫ Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ Octane requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ▫ Re...

states adopting California emission standards, your ve-hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting Federalspecifications, but emission control system performancemay be adversely affected. Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted to havehigher sulfur levels which may affect the perform...

NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properlytightened. The Malfunction Indicator Light (“SERVICE ENGINESOON”) will come on if the gas cap is not properlysecured. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened eachtime the vehicle is refuele...

FUEL ECONOMY Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your per-sonal driving habits can have a significant effect on yourfuel economy. Several recommendations for achievingmaximum fuel economy are listed below. 1. When pulling away from traffic lights or stop signs,accelerate slowly and smoothly. ...

NOTE : For vehicles with an automatic transaxle, the key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the“P” (PARK) position. ACC Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engineoff. START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release thekey and it will return automaticall...

THEFT PROTECTION CAUTION! Always remove the key from the ignition switch andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lightedarea. The ignition key can only be removed in the “LOCK”position. If the key is left in the lock cylinder, a warningchime so...

WARNING! Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilatedarea any longer than is needed to move your vehiclein or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which isodorless, colorless and extremely poisonous, couldbuild up, and cause serious injury or death. CAUTION! • Do not start the vehicle by p...

CAUTION! The electronically controlled transaxle system isstrictly intended to provide supplementary func-tions. When driving downhill under certain condi-tions, or immediately after starting when the auto-matic transaxle is cold, no automatic shift-down maybe made. The driver should shift down to a...

The indicator panel, on the console located at thedriver’s right, is illuminated for night driving. Button (A) must be pushed while the brake pedal isdepressed to move the selector lever. Button need not be pushed to move the lever. Button must be pushed to move the lever. WARNING! Always depress th...

“3” THIRD / “2” SECONDFor driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountainroads where more precise speed control is desired.Also use it when climbing long grades, and for enginebraking when descending moderately steep grades.Engine braking is automatically applied when necessary,depending on road...

Transaxle Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored for abnormal conditions. If acondition is detected that could cause damage, the trans-axle automatically shifts into second gear. The transaxleremains in second gear despite the forward gear selected.Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue...

CAUTION! The electronically controlled transaxle system isstrictly intended to provide supplementary func-tions. When driving downhill under certain condi-tions, or immediately after starting when the auto-matic transaxle is cold, no automatic shift-down maybe made. The driver should shift down to a...

WARNING! Always depress the brake pedal when shifting theselector lever into a gear from the “N” (NEUTRAL)position. When beginning to drive, do not shift theselector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) positionwhile depressing the accelerator pedal; doing so maycause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backwa...

3. In Autostick, downward shifts are made automaticallywhen the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops,1st gear is automatically selected. 4. When starting out on slippery roads, push the selectorlever forward into the + (UP) position. This puts thetransmission into 2nd gear and is better for st...

Recommended downshifting speed Downshifting speed mph (km/h) Condition Under 20 (30) 3rd to 2nd 4th to 2nd 5th to 2nd 20 to 30 (30 to 45) 4th to 3rd 5th to 3rd Driving precautions 1. The table below indicates the driving speed rangesthat may be driven in each gear without causing theengine to operat...

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

6 mph (10 km/h). It stops operating when the vehicledecelerates to a speed below approximately 3 mph (5km/h). 3. After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snowand ice that may have adhered to the wheel areas. Whendoing this be careful not to damage the wheel speedsensors and cables located at e...

WARNING! • After adjustment, to the desired height, check tobe sure that the lever is locked. • Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. This can be dangerous. POWER STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted steering asstandard equipment. The power assisted steering syst...

INSIDE DAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRRORS WARNING! • Do not attempt to adjust the rearview mirrorswhile driving. This can be dangerous. • Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The ob-jects you see in the mirror will look smaller andfarther away than they actually are. Do not usethis mirror to estimate the...

To turn off the function, press the display switch (C) morethan 6 seconds, less than 9 seconds. When the greenindicator (A) goes off, the automatic anti-glare will notfunction. To turn the function back on, press the display switch (C)more than 6 seconds, less than 9 seconds. NOTE: • Do not spray gl...

How to change the display mode The mode will change in order by pressing the displayswitch for the following seconds. 1. When the ignition key is “ACC” or “ON” position,automatic anti-glare operate and current outside tem-perature and compass are displayed. I08A0600 180 STARTING AND DRIVING

2. Find your current location and variance zone numberon the zone map. 3. Press the display switch until the new zone numberappears in the display. After 5 seconds of inactivity, theoriginal item (Outside temperature/Compass) displayedagain. NOTE • Do not attach ski racks, antennas, or any other obj...

To calibrate the compass If the display reads “CAL” (A), there may be a strongmagnetic field interfering with the compass. In this case,the compass may need calibration. If the “CAL” is displayed, drive the vehicle in a circle atabout 5 mph (8km/h) or less until the “CAL” goes off. I08A0650 D11C0110...

NOTE • After adjustment, return the lever to the centeredposition. Press the left, right, up or down switches to adjust themirrors as desired. 1. Up 2. Down 3. Right 4. Left CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL Cruise/speed control is an automatic speed control sys-tem. It lets you keep the same driving speed. Crui...

2. When the main switch (A) is ON, the “CRUISE”control light on the instrument cluster will illuminate. 3. Pull the lever (B) down while driving at the desiredspeed. To increase the set speed There are 2 ways to increase the set speed. I10A1670 I10A1500 STARTING AND DRIVING 191 5

Cruise/speed control lever Pull the cruise/speed control lever up and hold it. Yourspeed will then gradually increase. When you reach yourdesired speed, release the switch. Your cruising speed isnow set. To increase your speed in small amounts, pull the cruise/speed control lever up for less than 1 ...

To accelerate for passing Press the accelerator pedal as you would normally. Whenyou release the pedal, the cruise/speed control willreturn to your set speed. To deactivate The cruise/speed control can be turned off as follows: 1. Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever (Mainswitch OFF). 2....

3. By slightly tapping the brake pedal or pressing downon it to slow your speed. 4. By pressing the clutch pedal down (for vehicles withmanual transaxle). 5. By moving the selector lever to “N” (for vehicles withautomatic transaxle). 6. When your speed slows to 10 mph (15km/h) or morebelow the set s...

Warning light When the ignition key is turned to “ON”, the warninglight illuminate and go out after a few seconds. CAUTION • If the warning light illuminates, a malfunctionmay have occurred in the system. When this happens, have your vehicle checked at anauthorized dealer. CATALYTIC CONVERTER The ca...

over curbs or parking stop blocks. Always use cautionwhen traveling up or down sharp inclines as yourbumper may contact the road surface. 2. Maintain specified tire inflation pressures. Replacetires before they are excessively worn. 3. If you plan to drive in another country, comply withthe vehicle ...

WARNING! Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot.You could be seriously burned. TRAILER TOWING Warranty Requirements The Manufacturer’s Passenger Vehicle Warranty willapply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercialuse. However the following conditions must be met: • The maximu...

Weight limits Never exceed the maximum trailer weight (A), maximumtongue weight (B), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). I26A1290 204 STARTING AND DRIVING

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING CONTENTS m Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ To adjust the sun visor position . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ▫ Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 m Accessory socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211...

m Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 ▫ Air flow rate and direction adjustments . . . . . . 235 m Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 ▫ Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 ▫ Changing the blower speed. ....

SUN VISORS 1. To reduce front glare. 2. To reduce side glare. To adjust the sun visor position 1. Remove the holder (A) from the hook (B), then movethe sunvisor to the window. 2. Slide the sun visor and adjust the position. G10A0260 G10A0550 FOR PLEASANT DRIVING 209 6

WARNING! • Do not attempt to adjust the sun visor whiledriving. This can be dangerous. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is on the back of the sun visor. G10A0580 G13A0850 210 FOR PLEASANT DRIVING

ACCESSORY SOCKET Two accessory sockets are provided in the center console.To use a “plug-in” type accessory, insert it in the socket. The accessory socket (A) can be operated when theignition key is in the “ON” or “ACC” positions. Thissocket can also be used for a lighter when an optionalsmokers kit...

CAUTION! • Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operat-ing on 12V and at 120W or less.Extended use of electronic equipment with theengine off may run down the battery. • When the accessory socket is not in use, be sure toclose the socket cap. This will prevent the socketfrom becoming clogged an...

CAUTION! Do not drink beverages while driving the vehicle;doing so could distract you and result in an accident. REAR SEATCup holders are provided at each side for the rearpassengers. ACCESSORY BOXES Convenient storage space is located throughout the ve-hicle. 1. Door pockets 2. Center console 3. Ce...

Glove compartment To open the glove compartment, pull the lever. WARNING! An open glove compartment door can result inserious injury to the front passenger in an accident,even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Al-ways keep the glove compartment door closed whendriving. NOTE : If the glove c...

Center console with lid Small articles can be stored in center console.To open the center console, pull up on the front of the lid. Trunk net (if so equipped) Attach the net to hooks according to the illustration. Keepthe net stored in the trunk so it can be used at any time. G14C0430 G17E0270 FOR P...

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built intothe radio. A digital readout indicates the time in hoursand minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON orACC position. Clock setting procedure 1. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,press either...

FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturbancesas AM. AM reception is sensitive to electrical distur-bances such as power lines, lightning and other types ofsimilar electrical phenomena. WHIP ANTENNA To remove the whip antenna, turn it counterclockwise. CAUTION! It is recommended to remo...

To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. To Set The Radio Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to push-button memory, press the SET button.SET 1 will show in the display window. Select thepush-button you wish to lock onto this station and pressand release th...

Noise Reduction The Dolby noise reduction system* is on whenever thetape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby noise reduction system: Press theNR button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NRlight in the display will go off when the Dolby NRSystem is off. The Dolby NR S...

released. Press the RW (Rewind) button and the CDplayer will reverse through the tracks until the button isreleased. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an int...

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

To Set The Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to committo push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 willshow in the display window. Select the push-button youwish to lock onto this station and press and release thatbutton. If a station is not selected within 5 sec...

will show the track number and index time in minutesand seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection onthe CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to thebeginning of the current selection. FF /TUNE/ RW Button Press the FF ...

Playing Discs The radio display indicates the CD number (the slotwhere the CD is loaded), and the current track beingplayed at the time. If more than one CD is loaded in the CD changer, itautomatically plays the next CD after playing the lasttrack of the current CD. If there is only one CD loaded, i...

Handling of Compact Discs (1) Use only the type of compact discs that have the mark shown in the illustration above. (Playback of CD-Rdiscs may cause problems. CD-RW discs cannot beplayed.) (2) The use of special shaped, damaged compact discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality compact discs (likewa...

Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals suchas benzine, paint thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or ananti-static agent on the disc. (8) Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to write on the label surface of the disc. (9) Do not put additional labels (A) or stickers (B) on compact...

Change the direction of the airflow from side to side bymoving the knob (A). Change the vertical direction of theair flow up and down by pushing the top button edge ofthe vents. NOTE : On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned vehicle may look like fog. This is moistair suddenly co...

Changing the blower speed The blower may be operated (when the ignition key is inthe ON position) at 4 different speeds. Select the bestspeed to fit your needs. When the blower switch is set tothe ‘‘O’’ position, all air conditioning functions will stop. Changing the temperature Select the desired t...

Foot/face position Air flows to the upper part of the passenger compart-ment and flows to the leg area. NOTE : Air flows mostly to the upper part of the pas- senger compartment with the dial within position (1),and flows mostly to the leg area with the dial withinposition (2). H13D0553 FOR PLEASANT ...

Foot position Air flows mainly to the leg area. Foot/defroster position Air flows to the leg area, windshield, and door windows. H13D0563 H13D0573 240 FOR PLEASANT DRIVING

NOTE : Air flows mostly to the leg area with the dial within position (1), and flows mostly to the windshieldwith the dial within position (2). Defroster position Air flows exclusively to the windshield and door win-dows. H13D0583 FOR PLEASANT DRIVING 241 6

NOTE : When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” or “ ” position, the air conditioning compressor will operate automatically. The outside air position will alsobe selected automatically. (In this case, the air condition-ing indicator will not change.) This is done for optimumperformance. Changi...

Air conditioning switch The air conditioning can be operated while the engine isrunning.Push the switch, and the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying function) will operate. When “ON”, theoperation indicator lamp (A) will illuminate.Push the switch again and the air conditioning will stop. CAUTIO...

How to use the controls Heating Set the mode selection dial to the position shown in theillustration and set the air selection switch (A) to the“outside” position.Adjust the temperature by turning the temperature con-trol dial clockwise. Select the desired blower speed. NOTE : When maximum heating i...

Combination of unheated air and heated air Set the mode selection dial to the position shown in theillustration and set the air selection switch (A) to theoutside position.The air will be directed to the leg area and the upper partof the passenger compartment. Select the desired blowerspeed.Warm air...

Adjust the temperature by turning the temperature con-trol dial clockwise or counterclockwise.Select the desired blower speed. NOTE : If the outside air is dusty or otherwise contami- nated, or if maximum cooling performance is desired, setair selection switch (A) to the recirculation position andth...

VEHICLE CARE CONTENTS m Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . 253 ▫ Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric, and flocked parts . . 253 ▫ Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 ▫ Genuine leather (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 254 m Cleaning the outside of yo...

In order to maintain the value and good looks of yourvehicle, perform regular maintenance using proper ma-terials and procedures.Be sure to use only those materials and procedures thatare in compliance with all local environmental pollutioncontrol regulations. Carefully select the materials to beuse...

CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE After cleaning the inside of your vehicle with cleaner,wipe it dry in a shady, well ventilated area. CAUTION! Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene,alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discoloring, stainin...

CAUTION! • Some types of washers (including coin-operatedwashers) apply high temperature and high pres-sure to the vehicle, which may cause heat distor-tion and damage to the resin parts of the vehiclebody, leakage of water into the vehicle, etc. There-fore, be sure to observe the following. • Maint...

Waxing your vehicle Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when paintedsurfaces do not shed water well.Apply a small amount of wax to painted surfaces with asoft cloth. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry softcloth.Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.You should wax after the surface...

Chrome parts To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, washwith water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasiveautomotive wax. If the chrome is severely damaged orpitted use a commercially available chrome polish. Aluminum wheels (if so equipped) A protective coating is provided over aluminum w...

EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ If the engine quits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 m Operation under adverse driving conditions. . . 263 ▫ If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud orsnow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

WARNING! When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuckposition, be sure that the area around the vehicle isclear of people. The rocking motion may cause thevehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward,causing injury to by-standers. On a wet road CAUTION! • Avoid flooded roads. Water depth can...

CAUTION! • When driving in rain, a layer of water may formbetween the tires and the road surface (hydroplan-ing).This reduces a tire’s frictional resistance on theroad, resulting in loss of steering stability andbraking capability. When driving on a wet road,observe the following:(a) Drive your vehi...

SPARE TIRE, JACK AND TOOL SET STORAGE The spare tire, jack and tool set are stowed in the trunk. Handling spare tire Remove the installation clamp to remove the spare tire.To install the spare tire, tighten the clamp firmly withyour fingers until the spare tire has no more play. N01A1180 Tool set Ja...

Jack To removeTurn the shaft end so that the jack contracts and detach itfrom the storage bracket. To storeTurn the shaft end by hand to expand the jack until it issecured firmly in position. COMPACT SPARE TIRE The compact spare tire is designed to save space in thetrunk and its lighter weight makes...

NOTE : The wheel cover is made of plastic; use caution when prying it off. NOTE : Some styles of wheels will have bolt-on type wheel covers. To remove this style, remove the bolts thathold the cover to the wheel. CAUTION! Trying to simply remove the wheel cover with yourbare hands may severely injur...

Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make surethat the opening with the symbol mark is correctlyaligned with the air valve. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING If a tire must be changed, do so only after making surethe vehicle is stopped in a safe, flat location. Jacking up the vehicle 1. Park the ...

WARNING! • Before using the jack, chock or block the wheelthat is tire diagonally opposite the jacking point. • Stop jacking up the vehicle when the tire is raisedoff the ground. It is dangerous to raise the vehicleany higher. • Do not get under the vehicle while using the jack. • Avoid jarring the ...

9. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench,then take the wheel off. CAUTION! Handle the wheel cover carefully when replacing theflat tire, to avoid the wheel surface becomingscratched and causing premature corrosion. NOTE: Clear out any mud, etc. on the hub surface, hub bolts or in the insta...

CAUTION! Never apply oil to either wheel bolts or nuts as it cancause them to overtighten. NOTE : Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the steel wheel, but return to the original wheel and tire as soon aspossible. If all four wheels are changed to steel wheels, usetapered nuts. 11. Lower the vehic...

CAUTION! • The emergency tire is to be used only temporarilywhen the standard tire is damaged. Repair thedamaged tire as soon as possible. Replace theemergency tire with the standard tire. • After changing the tire and driving the vehicleapproximately 621 miles (1000 km), retighten thewheel nuts to ...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pullover and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with theair conditioner turned off until the pointer dropsback into the normal range. If the pointer remains onthe “H”, turn the engine off immediately...

NOTE : Turn off all lights, heater and other electrical loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batter-ies. 4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.(See “Battery” on page 323.) WARNING! If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or appears to befrozen, do not attempt jump starting...

5. Connect one end of one booster cable to the positive(+) terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the otherend to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B). NOTE : Remove the terminal cover before connecting the booster cable to the positive terminal of the battery. Use the proper ca...

CAUTION! Never tow an automatic transaxle model with therear wheels raised (with the front wheels on theground) when the automatic transaxle fluid level islow. This may cause serious and expensive damageto the transaxle. FUSES Fuse block To prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-circui...

Spare fuse location Spare fuses are contained in the cover of the instru-ment panel (driver ’s side). Always use a fuse of thesame capacity for replacement. Engine compartment Fuse location table N29B2642 Engine compartment fuse location EMERGENCIES 289 8

Fuse replacement 1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electricalitem concerned and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”position. 2. Remove the fuse cover. 3. Referring to the fuse location diagrams and corre-sponding tables, check the fuse that relates to the prob-lem. 4. There is a fuse p...

Back up lights 1. Remove the light mounting screw and pull the entirelight bracket out. 2. Push the connector (A) to disconnect and remove thelight bulb. N11H0140 N11H0150 EMERGENCIES 303 8

Trunk light Pull both clips away from the center as shown andremove the light unit. Then remove the bulb by pullingout. Dome light 1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the notch of thelight assembly and pry gently downward to remove it. Type 1 NOTE : Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver...

2. Remove the light bulb from the light holder. Reading lights Insert a straight blade screwdriver into the notch of thelight assembly and pry gently to remove the lens.Remove the light bulb from the light holder. NOTE : Wrap a cloth around the tip of the straight blade screwdriver in order to avoid...

Rear personal light Insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver at the edge of thelens, pry gently to remove the lens, and then remove thebulb from the light holder. NOTE : Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver in order to avoid scratching the lens. N10Q0090 EMERGENCIES 307 8

MAINTENANCE CONTENTS m View of engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 m Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 m Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . 313 m Emissions Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 m Onboard Diagnostic Syste...

VIEW OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Battery 6. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transaxle only) 7. Brake fluid reservoir 8. Windshield washer reservoir 9. Drive belt 10. Radiator cap 11. Autom...

NOTE : The Scheduled Maintenance Charts are located in the rear of this maintenance section. Always refer tothe schedules for proper service intervals. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals servesto preserve the value and appearance as long as possible.Some maintenan...

WARNING! • The fan may turn on automatically even if theengine is not running; turn the ignition key to the“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensuresafety while you work in the engine compartment. • Do not smoke, or allow open flames around fuelor the battery. The fumes are flammable. • Be extrem...

EMISSIONS TESTING In some localities, it may be or will become a legalrequirement to ensure that all emissions components andsystems are functioning properly as a part of the testprocedure. The test center accomplishes this by checkingthe On Board Diagnostic System system (OBD) with anelectronic sca...

Air cleaner filter The air cleaner filter will become dirty and loaded withdust during use, and the filtering effect will be substan-tially reduced. Replace it with a new filter in accordancewith the schedule in this manual. 1. Unclamp the air cleaner cover. 2. Take out the air cleaner filter. After...

Spark plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure proper engineperformance and emission-control.Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Sparkplugs should be replaced at the mileage specified on thescheduled maintenance chart.Your vehicle may be equipped with standard type sparkplugs or...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE The following pages contain the maintenance servicerecommended by the manufacturer. In addition to thegeneral maintenance items for which fixed maintenanceintervals have been specified, there are other items whichare expected to operate satisfactorily without periodicmaintenance....

To check and refill engine oilIt is normal for an engine to consume some oil. You mayfind it necessary to add oil between the recommended oilchange intervals. Before starting the engine, check theengine oil level. Replenish if necessary.To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off,and ge...

To replace the oil filterThe oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileagespecified on the scheduled maintenance chart.You should be sure that any replacement filter used onthis vehicle is a high quality filter. The manufacturer ’sspecifications for Genuine DaimlerChrysler oil filtersrequire ...

If you are unable to find oils with the ILSAC certificationmark (“Starburst” symbol), an API classification SL, SL/CFoil with the above label.This mark appears on the top of the oil containers and hastwo distinct areas for identifying various aspects of the oil. 1. The top portion will indicate the ...

Radiator capThe radiator cap must be fully tightened to prevent lossof coolant and engine damage. WARNING! Make sure that the engine is thoroughly cooleddown before removing the radiator cap, otherwisehot steam or boiling coolant may gush from the fillerport and scald you. Points to remember1. Do no...

BATTERY The condition of the battery is very important for quickstarting and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electricalsystem. Check the battery at regular intervals.To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator on top of the battery. If the test indicator is a blue/green colo...

NOTE1. Check each battery terminal for corrosion. If necessary,neutralize corrosion by washing with a solution of bak-ing soda and water. Apply grease to posts and clampsafter cleaning or tightening. 2. Before cleaning the battery, tighten all filler port capsto prevent foreign matter from entering ...

To check the fluid level The fluid level should be checked when the enginetemperature gauge indicates a normal warmed up con-dition and the fluid in the transaxle is heated to itsnormal operating temperature. Operation with an im-proper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of thetransaxle and th...

Special additivesDaimlerChrysler does not recommend the addition ofany fluid additives to the transaxle. MANUAL TRANSAXLE Add oil to maintain the proper level. Refill or change oilaccording to the scheduled maintenance table. Lubricant Gear Oil Classification GL-4 Viscosity range SAE75W-90 or 75W-85...

DOOR HINGES, REAR HATCH HINGES, HOODLOCK RELEASE MECHANISM AND SAFETYCATCH The door hinges, trunk hinges, hood lock release mecha-nism and hood safety catch should be inspected, cleaned,and lubricated as required to maintain ease of operationand to provide protection against rust and wear. Applyengi...

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades occasionally. Periodic cleaning ofthe wiper blades is suggested to remove the accumula-tion of salt and road film. The wiper blade arms and glassareas should be cleaned with a sponge or cloth and amild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner.If the blades con...

DRIVE BELT (FOR GENERATOR, WATER PUMP,POWER STEERING PUMP) Check the tension of the drive belt. The deflection mustbe within specifications, when depressed at a pointmidway between the pulleys as shown in the illustrationswith a force of about 100 N (22 lb.). Inspect the drive belt for evidence of c...

Amount of belt deflection in (mm) Standard value Used belt New belt A .26 to .35 (6.7 to 9.0) .28 to .33 (7.2 to 8.4) .17 to .21 (4.4 to 5.3) B .46 to .60 (11.7 to 15.3) .49 to .56 (12.5 to 14.3) .34 to .43 (8.8 to 11.0) C .43 to .56 (11.0 to 14.3) .46 to .52 (11.7 to 13.3) .33 to .41 (8.4 to 10.4) ...

3. Ride comfort and vehicle stabilityProper tire inflation pressures contribute to the excellentride quality built into your vehicle. Over-inflation pro-duces an uncomfortable and jarring ride.Under-inflation can produce a feeling of sluggish re-sponse.Unequal inflation pressures can produce erratic...

Tire maintenance The following maintenance steps are recommended: 1. Check pressure regularly. 2. Maintain wheel balance and front suspension align-ment. 3. Rotate tires regularly in accordance with the recom-mendation in the section “Tire rotation” on page 336. Cargo loads The load-carrying capacit...

When the indicators appear in two or more adjacentgrooves, tire replacement is recommended. NOTE : The mark and the location of the tire wear indicator are different depending on tire manufacturers. Tire rotation To equalize wear and help extend tire life, the manufacturerrecommends that you rotate ...

The first rotation is the most important to achieve moreuniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. CAUTION! Do not use the compact spare tire for tire rotation. Tire chains CAUTION! Tire chains are not recommended for your vehicle.The clearance between the chains and the body issmall, and the body m...

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The content and mileage interval can vary depending onmodel. ! 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or at 6 months ▫ Change engine oil and engine oil filter. ▫ Rotate tires. MILEAGE/ MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME/CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER # ! 12,000 Miles (19 000 km) or at 12 months ▫ Check au...

! 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 60 months ▫ Replace air cleaner filter. ▫ Replace spark plugs, standard type. ▫ Replace timing belt.* 1 * 1 : For California, Massachusetts and Vermont this maintenance is recommended but not re-quired. ▫ Change automatic transaxle fluid. ▫ Check drive belts conditio...

SEVERE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The content and mileage interval can vary depending onmodel. ! 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or at 3 months ▫ Change engine oil and engine oil filter. ▫ Rotate tires. MILEAGE/ MONTHS DEALERSHIP NAME/CODE DATE REPAIR ORDER # ! 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or at 6 months ▫ Change engin...

! 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months ▫ Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals forgrease leaks and damage. ▫ Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. ▫ Check and service exhaust system as required(connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes andconverter heat shields). ▫ Ch...

SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS m Vehicle labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ 1 - Vehicle emission control information label . . 364 ▫ 2 - Vehicle identification number plate . . . . . . . 364 ▫ 3 - Vehicle information code plate . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ 4 - Air conditioner label...

5 - Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinderblock as shown in the illustrations. B02B0540 4 Cylinder B02B0550 6 Cylinder SPECIFICATIONS 365 10

6 - Tire and loading information placard The tire inflation pressure label is located on the insidesill of the driver ’s door. 7 - Certification label The certification label is located on the inside sill of thedriver’s door. BATTERY BCI Group NO.86 Battery is 12 volts. NOTE : There are various size...

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Item Specifications Engine model 4 Cylinder 6 Cylinder Engine displacement 2,351dm 3 (143.4 CID) 2,972dm 3 (181.3 CID) No. of cylinders and cylinder arrangement 4 in-line 6 - V60 ° Bore 86.5 mm (3.41 in) 91.1 mm (3.58 in) Stroke 100 mm (3.94 in) 76.0 mm (2.99 in) Compression ra...

CAPACITIES Item Capacity Recommended Lubricants Fuel (approximate) 62dm 3 (16.3 gal) — Engine oil Oil pan 4dm 3 (4.2 qt) Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API classification SL, SL/CF Oil filter 0.3dm 3 (0.32 qt) Power steering 1.2dm 3 (1.3 qt) Diamond ATF Automa...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining ServiceFor Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ...

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with you. Take your warranty folder. Allwork to be performed may not be covered by thewarranty, discuss additional charges with the servicemanager. Keep ...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation has installed spe-cial TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speechimpaired customer who has acce...

MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-able from your DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporationdealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating atits best. CUSTOMER ARBITRATION BOARD In the 50 United States, and Washington, D.C., if a warranty dispute has not been reso...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’smanufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewallof the tires on your ...