Dodge 2004 Intrepid - Manual

▫ To Program Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . .20 ▫ Transmitter Linked To Memory Programming . .21 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 䡵 Security Alarm System— If Equipped . . . . . . . .23 ▫ To Set The ...

If the Sentry Key Immobilizer System indicator lightcomes on during normal vehicle operation (it has beenrunning for longer than 10 seconds) a fault has beendetected in the electronics and the vehicle should beserviced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Immobilizer System is not compatible with...

2. this device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that may cause undes-ired operation Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in Park and make sure that the shiftknob push-button (vehicles with floor shift) is in the outposition. Turn the key to the Lock posi...

If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in theignition switch, with the ignition switch in the ACC,LOCK, or OFF position, and the driver’s door is open, thedoors will not lock. A chime will sound as a reminder toremove the keys. WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of ...

“Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the“child-protection” door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and use a key tomove the control near the door latch UP to the “Eng...

3. vehicle speed is above 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h), 4. the accelerator pedal is depressed. The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabledby performing the same following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUNand back to...

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and OFF4 times ending up in the OFF position. 3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock thedoors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. Remote Keyless Entry This syst...

Enable/Disable Lamp Flash: The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform-ing the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 butno longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button. 3. Release both buttons. ...

To Use The Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door withthe key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shutitself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15m.p.h. (24 km/h). To Program Additional Transmitter...

will hear a chime after each transmitter has been success-fully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finishprogramming all new transmitters. A chime will soundwhen the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch isturned to the Lock position. Transmitter Linked to Memory Programming Your remote tra...

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, andignition for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal forup to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn willsound and the headlights, park and tail lights and theSET li...

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

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. Youmay damage the airbags and you could be injuredbecause the airbags are not there to protect you.These protective covers are designed to open onlywhen the airbags are inflated. • If your vehicle is...

Airbag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following: • ACM (Airbag Control Module) • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver and Passenger Front Airbags • Optional Driver and Passenger Side Airbags. • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Crash Sensors • Kne...

then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction inany part of the system, it turns on the light eithermomentarily or continuously. WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panelcould mean you won’t have the airbags to protectyou in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays...

floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.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...

• The side impact airbag control module monitors thereadiness of the electronic parts of the system when-ever the ignition switch is in the “START” or “RUN”positions. These include all of the items listed aboveexcept for the AIRBAG light (which is controlled bythe frontal airbag system). • In modera...

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 theseatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in the rearseat. • Make sure that the child is upright in ...

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child RestraintSystemWe urge that you carefully follow the directions of themanufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not allchild restraint systems will be installed as described here.Again, carefully follow the installation instructions thatwere provided wi...

plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make thechild restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Lift the cover over the anchor directly behind the seatwhere you are placing the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the mo...

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnessesor pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a longbreak-in period. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).After the initial 60 miles (100 km), ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 䡵 Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

MIRRORS Adjusting The 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...

Electric Remote Control Mirrors Press the L or R button located on the driver’s door panelfor Left or Right mirror selection. Tilt the mirror control up or down, or side to side toadjust the view in the mirror. NOTE: Place the mirror switch in the neutral position to prevent accidental changing of t...

Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switch is on the outboard side of thedriver’s seat near the floor. Use this switch to move theseat up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat.The passenger’s seat will move forward or rearward. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as...

The head restraints have a locking button which must bepushed in to lower the head restraint. The restraints maybe raised without pushing in the button. Folding Rear Seats — If Equipped To provide additional storage area, the rear seatbacks canbe folded forward. Pull the loop near the top of the sea...

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

Then lift up on the catch located under the front edge ofthe hood, near the center. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the center of thehood to ensure that both latches engage. Never driveyour vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with bothlat...

NOTE: The Battery Saver Feature will not turn these lights off if a switch was used to turn them on. Instrument Panel Lighting The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can beregulated by rotating the dimmer switch. Daytime Brightness FeatureCertain instrument panel components can be illuminat...

To activate the delay, turn off the ignition while theheadlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights within45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the ignition isturned off. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, theywill go off in the normal manner. Battery Saver Feature—Ex...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with the defroster before and duringwindshield washer use. Speed Sensitive Interm...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL This device can be engaged to take over the acceleratoroperation at speeds between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 85mph (137 km/h). The controls are mounted on thesteering wheel. To Activate: Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system ON. TheCRUISE light in the instrument cluster will ...

WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Don’t useSpeed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that arewinding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. ...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, anoptional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), an optional sunroof switch, and an optional OverheadTravel Information System (OTIS). Dome/Reading Lights Located in the overhead console are two dome/readinglights. The dome/re...

For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people andpets in the path of the door. People or pets could beseriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener th...

NOTE: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listedunder Canadian Programming. 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver willbegin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapidflashing indicates successful programming. If after 9...

1. Locate the training button on the garage door motorhead unit. The exact location and color of the button mayvary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you havedifficulty in locating the training button, check yourgarage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, onthe Internet, at www.homeli...

POWER SUN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sun roof controls are located on the overhead con-sole. To Open the sunroof from the Closed position, press andrelease the OPEN button. The sunroof will open fully,then stop automatically. To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position, pressand hold the CLOSE bu...

US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metricmeasurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero:Average Fuel EconomyTrip OdometerElapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 3 secondswhile in any of the 3 resetabl...

Variance is the difference between magnetic North andgeographic North. For proper compass function, thecorrect variance zone must be set. Refer to the variancemap for the correct variance zone. To check the variancezone, the ignition must be on and the compass/temperature displayed. Press and hold t...

Outside Temperature Because engine temperature can increase the displayedtemperature, temperature readings are slowly updatedwhen vehicle speed is below 20 MPH (30 km/h). ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle may be equipped with a power outlet. Thisis located in the center of the instrument panel if...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Cluster UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition is in the ON position, thepointer will show the level of fuel remaining inthe tank. 2. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level drops to about 2 gallons (8liters), the Low Fuel symbol will light and re-main lit until fuel is added. A w...

have it replaced. If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, have the system checked by an autho-rized dealer. 19. Odometer/Trip OdometerShows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer ofvehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purc...

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. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, pressingthe Time button will cause the radi...

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

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

EJT CD (Eject) Button Press this button and the disc will unload and move tothe entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to theradio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will bereloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear. The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF. F...

Selective Music SearchPress the SEEK button up or down to move the tracknumber to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections.Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice tomove 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward And Rewind ButtonsPressing the TUNE button up or down momentarilyactivates Fast Fo...

Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messageswhen a problem is detected with the CD player. SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGERCONTROLS Radio Operation Power/Volume ControlPress the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn thevolume cont...

You may add a second station to each push-button byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FMstations to be locked into push...

display will show the track number and index time inminutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of trackone. SeekPress 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, or return to thebeginning of the...

CD Changer Operation — If Equipped MODEPress the MODE button to select between the cassettetape player, CD player, and the CD changer (if equipped). Disc/Program Button 1Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next avail-able disc. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4Press the RND (button 4) butt...

Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD tracknumber, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is inthe CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in thechanger, the changer will automatically play the next discafter playing the last track of the current disc. Seek Button Press the top ...

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 operation of a cellularphone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-mance from your radio. This condition may be lessenedor eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.This condition is not harmful to the radio. If ...

You also may choose to customize your comfort byselecting the fan speed and Mode. This will place thesystem into manual operation Interior ATC SensorsThere are two interior sensors in the vehicle. The SunSensor is mounted in the center of the instrument panelnear the windshield glass. The In-Car Tem...

Comfort ControlUse this control to regulate the comfort inside the pas-senger compartment. Press the top of the switch to raisethe temperature selection and the bottom of the switch tolower it. The comfort setting range is from Lo, 60, 61,....to89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature control. You canse...

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind-shield. To improve fuel economy, leave in the defrostmode only when necessary. Rear Window Defroster Press the button once to turn on the Rear WindowDefroster and a second time to turn it off. An...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather(Below -20°F Or -29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Your vehicle cannot be started this way.Pushing with another vehicle may damage the trans-axle or the rear of your vehicle. See Section 6 of thismanual for the proper jump starting procedures. WARNING! Never p...

WARNING! Never use the Park position as a substitute for theparking brake. Always apply the parking brake fullywhen parked to guard against vehicle movement andpossible injury or damage. “R” ReverseShift into this range only after the vehicle has come to acomplete stop. “N” NeutralThe engine may be ...

“L” LowThis range should be used for maximum engine brakingwhen descending steep grades. In this range, up-shiftswill occur only to prevent engine over speed while downshifts occur as early as possible. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on,the red Brake light in the i...

When parking on a hill, you must set the parking brakebefore placing the gear selector in Park. If you don’t, the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make itdifficult to move the selector out of Park. As an addedprecaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill grade and away...

BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes as standardequipment. In the event you lose power assist for anyreason (for example, repeated brake applications with theengine off), the brakes will still function. The effortrequired to brake the vehicle will be substantially in-creased over ...

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size andtires must be properly inflated to produce accuratesignals for the ABS computer. However, the system willcompensate when the compact spare is in use. During stops where ABS is activated, a vibration of thebrake pedal may be felt and associated sy...

• The system has been deactivated to prevent damage tothe brake system due to overheated brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TractionControl OFF Light, indicated by TRAC OFF , located inthe instrument cluster. This is to...

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. 3...

period. The cold inflation pressure must not exceed themaximum values molded into the tire side wall. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi [.13 to.41bars](14 to 41 kPa) during operation. Do NOT reduce thisnormal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be toolow. The tire pressures shown o...

Compact Spare Tire Maintain the compact spare tire inflation pressure at 60psi [4.1 bars](414 kPa). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)while the compact spare is installed on the vehicle. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is des...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combinationsof unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-pension dimensions and performance characteris-tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, andbraking of your vehicle. This can cause unp...

Rotate your tires at intervals shown on the maintenanceschedules. More frequent rotation is permissible if de-sired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear shouldbe corrected before rotating. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross”shown in the diagram. Alignment And Balance The suspe...

unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if theproblem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle toan authorized dealer for service. CAUTION! If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing, imme-diate service is required. See the On Board Diagnos-tics paragraph in the Maintenance sec...

VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in thefollowing sample chart and on the tire pressure labelattached to the driver’s door. Vehicle Loading CapacitiesFront Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 or 3 Rear Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 ▫ Jacking And ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the steering column, justbehind the steering wheel. Push in the flasherswitch and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Press the flasher switch a second time to turnthe flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when thevehicl...

the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to actas a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heatfrom the engine cooling system. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damageyour vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pullover and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle wit...

Preparations For Jacking • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers and park thevehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slipperyareas. • Put the gear shift in PARK (Automatic transmission)or REVERSE (Manual Transmission). • Set the parking brake and turn off the engine. WARNING! Do not attempt t...

5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) andtire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off. 7. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped withwheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-tions. Do...

3. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over thetwo lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force toinstall the cover. 4. Return to Changing a Tire Section, Item #8 above. JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY WARNING! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan wheneverthe hood is raised. It can st...

WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps orallow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashesin eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated areaimmediately with large quantities of w...

1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads areslushy. 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first becomevisible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a...

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Only two ways of towing are approved; front towing andflat bed towing. CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the frontwith sling type towing equipment. Damage to thefront fascia will result. • Always use wheel lift equipment when towingfrom the front. The only ...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 䡵 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . 169 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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

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

WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipment.If you have any doubt about your ability to performa service job, take your vehicle to a competentmechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that ...

• 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 operation) • Off road or desert operation • If equipped for and operating with E —85 (ethanol)fuel NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then ...

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification Symbol This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Weonly recommend API Certified en-gine oils that meet the require-ments of DaimlerChrysler’s Mate-rial Standard MS-6395. Use Moparor an equiva...

The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should beselected based on the following recommendations and bewithin the operating temperature shown in the engine oilviscosity charts. SAE 10W-30 oil is preferred for use in 3.5L engines withinthe operating temperatures shown in the viscosity chart.SAE ...

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to seek service to assure proper catalyst operationand prevent possible catalyst damage. If the MalfunctionIndicator light is flashing, immediate service is required. CAUTION! Damage t...

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 in a compartment in front of the tire in the right front fender and is accessiblethrough the engine compartment....

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 to thenegative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.Cable clamps should be tight on th...

Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Fluid level should be checked with the engine off toprevent injury from moving parts. Do not overfill.Use only manufacturer’s recommended power steer-ing fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricantsand Genuine Parts for the correct fluid type. During scheduled m...

Chassis Lubrication Front Suspension Ball JointsInspect these ball joints whenever your vehicle is ser-viced. They are permanently lubricated and do notrequire periodic lubrication. Steering LinkageInspect tie rod ends whenever the vehicle is serviced.They are permanently lubricated and do not requi...

Hood LatchWhen performing other under hood services, the hoodlatch release mechanism and safety catch should beinspected, cleaned, and lubricated. It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insurethat the hood mechanisms work properly and safely.Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should b...

• Trunk latches • Ash tray • Door Check Straps Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and thewindshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and amild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for ...

Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; orwhen the underside or rear of the vehicle is damage...

Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition keyto the OFF position. The fan is temperature con-trolled and can start at any time the ignition key isin the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolantor s...

coolant in open containers or allow it to remain inpuddles on the ground. Prevent ingestion by animals orchildren. If ingested by a child, contact a physicianimmediately. Selection Of CoolantUse only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-fer to the Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and GenuinePart...

Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the frontof the engine compartment. This is normally a result ofmoisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulat-ing on the radiator and being vaporized when thethermostat opens...

Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to highheat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hoserouting to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source ormoving component that may cause heat damage ormechanical wear. Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted orcollapsed. Inspect ...

NOTE: Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations toease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oilwetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily anindication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid whensystems are under p...

CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-turer’s recommended fluid may cause deteriorationin transmission shift quality and/or torque convertershudder. Using a transmission fluid other than thatrecommended by the manufacturer will result inmore frequent fluid and filter changes. Re...

Procedure For Checking Fluid LevelTo properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, thefollowing procedure must be used: • The vehicle must be on level ground. • The engine should be running at curb idle speed for aminimum of 60 seconds. • Fully apply parking brake. • Place the gear selector mo...

CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle cancause serious damage. To prevent dirt and waterfrom entering the transaxle after checking or replen-ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap isseated properly. Fluid and Filter ChangesAutomatic transmission fluid and filter should ...

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

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, caremust be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. • Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content ...

4. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes into contact with any oily surface,clean the bulbs with rubbing alcohol. 5. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and tur...

Fog Light 1. Remove the screw securing the fog light to the fasciaand pull the light away from the vehicle to expose thebulb. 2. Remove the bulb by turning counter-clockwise. Pullthe bulb out of the light housing. 3. Remove the wiring connector from the bulb. 4. Insert the new bulb and turn clockwis...

Tail, Stop, Back Up, and Turn Signal Lights 1. Open the trunk and remove the fasteners securing thelight housing to the body. 2. Pull the light housing from the body to expose thewiring socket. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove fromthe housing. Pull the bulb from the socket. 4. Repl...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 212 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 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...

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ . Second is S...

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

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. * X Inspect the front and rear brake...

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

Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X Inspect the front and rear...

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

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Bookletfor information on warranty coverage and transfer ofwarranty. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING...

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

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,88Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,231Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....