Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 Vehicle Modification...
Page 4 - parts, and is interested in; HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It issupplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet andvarious customer oriented documents. You are urged toread these publicati...
Page 6 - WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS; This manual contains; WARNINGS; against operating; CAUTIONS; against procedures; VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER; It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire manual you may miss importantinformation. Obser...
Page 7 - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1
Page 9 - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - SENTRY KEY
Refer to Personal Settings in the electronic vehicle infor-mation center (EVIC) Section of your Owner’s Manualfor details. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or others couldbe injured. Children should be warned not to touchthe parking bra...
Page 13 - not; sponder) fault unless the additional part is; cally held against the ignition key; being used; Replacement Keys; Only keys that have been programmed to the
immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for abulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, thisindicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, thisindicates that an invalid key has been used to start thevehicle. Both of these conditions will r...
Page 14 - The new Sentry Key has been programmed.; The Keyless; If a programmed key has been lost, see your
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key is one which has never beenprogrammed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to thedealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new sentry keys to the system if youh...
Page 15 - General Information; This device may not cause harmful interference.; ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that...
Page 16 - Power Door Locks
WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the keyfrom the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Donot leave children unattended in the vehicle, or...
Page 17 - Automatic Door Locks; Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with powerdoor locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h)...
Page 18 - Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.; Auto Unlock; The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed...
Page 19 - Child Protection Door Lock
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the AutoUnlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performingthe following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON andback to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position. 3. Depress th...
Page 20 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY; If the key is in the ignition switch, then all
To activate the system, open the rear door and move thechild lock control, located near the door’s rear latch, tothe ON position. When the child lock system is engaged the door can beopened only by using the outside door handle eventhough the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. REMOTE KEYL...
Page 22 - The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch; Using The Panic Alarm:; The interior lights will turn off when the; To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”; If desired, the “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”
To unlock the trunk: Press the Trunk button on the transmitter two times tounlatch the trunk. NOTE: The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk by pressing the Trunk button only one time byperforming the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit-ter. 2. Cont...
Page 23 - Transmitter Battery Service; Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can bereactivated by repeating this procedure. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This dev...
Page 24 - VEHICLE THEFT ALARM; Remove the key from the ignition; To disarm the system:; Press the UNLOCK button on the
2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching thenew battery with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the twohalves together. Make sure there is an even “gap” be-tween the two ha...
Page 26 - LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked or locked by the remotekeyless entry transmitter, or by activating the power doorlock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. Toopen the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switchlocated in the exterior handle...
Page 29 - Everyone; in a motor vehicle should
Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly to keep you and your passengers as safe aspossible. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike...
Page 30 - Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
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. ...
Page 33 - Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
• If the rear seat back is properly latched and the rearcenter lap/shoulder belt still can not be pulled out, theAutomatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) system may beactivated. To reset this feature you must let all of thebelt webbing return into the retractor. You will not beable to pull out more webbing...
Page 34 - Pretensioners; These devices are not a substitute for proper
Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove any slack from the seat belts in the event of acollision. These devices improve the performance of theseat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about theoccupant ...
Page 35 - Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped; Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.; How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckleand then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least threetimes within 10 seconds, ending with the seat beltbuckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.It may be necessary...
Page 36 - Seat Belt Extender
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended andwhen the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if soequipped) is in its lowe...
Page 37 - Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
This vehicle may also be equipped with left and rightside curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengerssitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped withside curtain airbags, they are located above the sidewindows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not b...
Page 38 - NEVER; ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protectionfor the driver and front passenger. Left and right sidecurtain airbags also work with seat belts to improveoccupant protection. The s...
Page 40 - How The Airbag System Works; The airbag control module will not detect a rollover.; AIRBAG; ment panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the
• Left and Right Side Curtain Airbags Above SideWindows • Left and Right Side Impact Sensors • Interconnection Wiring How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontalcollision is severe enough to require the airbags toinflate. The control module receives the level of c...
Page 41 - If A Deployment Occurs; A collision that is not severe enough to need
inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate inabout 60 milliseconds. This is only about half of thetime it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags thenquickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver andfront passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is ventedthrough a vent hole in th...
Page 42 - Enhanced Accident Response Feature; The interior lights can only be deactivated if the; Side Airbag System
• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after theairbags have been deployed. If you are involved inanother collision, the airbags will not be in place toprotect you. WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorizeddealer as soon as pos...
Page 47 - Airbag Light; The; light does not come on or flickers during
Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec-tion in an impact. While the airbag system is designed tobe maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, havean authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 s...
Page 48 - Child Restraint
treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis-closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party exceptwhen: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match datawith a particular crash record in an aggregate database,provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafterpreserved 2. Used in d...
Page 51 - Children Too Large For Booster Seats; Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
than one year. These child seats are also held in thevehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH childrestraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH — ChildSeat Anchorage System Section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighingmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to...
Page 55 - To attach a child restraint tether strap:; Child Tether Strap
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may needto do something more. Disconnect the latch plate fromthe buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latchplate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make thechild restraint secure...
Page 59 - UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ▫ Driver’...
Page 66 - Operation; Ready; Uconnect Buttons
NOTE: For the best performance of the hands-free system’s audio and voice recognition adjust the rear viewmirror to provide at least a 1/2 inch gap (1 cm) betweenthe overhead console and the mirror. The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If ...
Page 68 - Dial by Saying a Number
The following are general phone to UConnect™ Systempairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone. ⬙ • You will be asked to say a four-digit pin ...
Page 79 - Far End Audio Performance:
• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you wouldspeak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feetaway from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speakingduring a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle spee...
Page 80 - Bluetooth Communication Link; on; Reset
• fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud-ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network,and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by loweringthe in-vehicle audio volum...
Page 84 - Power Seat Switch
SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seatnear the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seatup or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. Thepassenger’s seat will move up or down, forward orrearward. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is movin...
Page 85 - Power Reclining Seats; The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat.; Lumbar Support; Power Seat Recline Switch
Power Reclining Seats The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under the seat belt andbe seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recline...
Page 86 - Head Restraints; Heated Seat Switch
The front driver’s and passenger seats are heated. Thecontrols for each heater are located near the bottomcenter of the instrument panel. After turning on theignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heatsettings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switchindicate the level of heat in use. T...
Page 87 - Folding Rear Seat
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 Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide anadditional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in theillustration to fold...
Page 88 - ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED; Adjustable Pedal Switch
When the seat back is folded to the upright position makesure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap. 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 bychi...
Page 89 - cannot; be adjusted when the vehicle is in R; TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward(toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. CAUTION! Do not place any arti...
Page 91 - The interior lights come on when a door is opened.; Dimmer Control; Overhead Console
LIGHTS Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on theoverhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressingthe lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the lightOFF. The lights also turn on when a door is opened or thedimmer control is turned fully upward...
Page 92 - Headlight Switch
Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to thesecond detent to turn on the interior lights. The interiorlights will remain on when the dimmer control is in thisposition. Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”position. The interior li...
Page 94 - Headlight Time Delay; The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds; Fog Lights — If Equipped; low beam headlights and press the fog lamp switch.; Turn Signals
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The high beam headlights will come on as DaytimeRunning Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, theheadlights are off, and the parking brake is off. Theheadlight switch must be used for normal night timedriving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking ...
Page 95 - The message “Turn Signal On” will appear in; Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch; the control lever to select the desired wiper speed.; Intermittent Wiper System
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes. If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for adefective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to lightwhen the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuseor indicator bulb ...
Page 96 - Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
first detent position, then turn the end of the lever toselect the desired delay interval. There are 6 possibledelay wiper positions. The delay can be regulated from amaximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles,to a cycle every second. Mist Feature Push the wiper lever in to activate a single...
Page 97 - Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after thelever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter-val previously selected. If the lever is pushed while in the OFF position, thewipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. Rear Windshield Washer To use the rear washer, pu...
Page 98 - TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN; Steering Column Handle
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handlelocated directly below the column. To tilt the columnmove the steering wheel up or down as desired. Tolengthen or shorten the steering column pull out or pushin the steering wheel. Lock the steering column inpositio...
Page 99 - TCS OFF button
The traction control system (TCS) warninglight is located in the instrument cluster. TheTCS light will flash as soon as the tires losetraction and the wheels begin to spin. This indicates that the TCS system is active. If the TCSwarning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease upon the accele...
Page 100 - Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
NOTE: • The traction control system comes on each time theignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even ifyou used the button to turn the system OFF. • The Traction Control system will make buzzing orclicking sounds when in operation. BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)— IF EQUIPPED BAS is standard on ve...
Page 102 - ESP OFF Switch
The ESP warning light, located in the instru-ment cluster, starts to flash as soon as the ESPsystem sensor’s information varies from thedriver’s intended path. The ESP warning light also flashes when traction control is activated. If the ESPwarning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease upo...
Page 103 - Electronic Speed Control Lever
CAUTION! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, theengine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch tothe OFF/LOCK or ACC position). Otherwise the ESPwill immediately be engaged and will apply the rearwheel brakes. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP iscombin...
Page 104 - To Set At A Desired Speed:; Speed control will only function in third, fourth,; To Vary the Speed Setting:
To Activate: Push and release the speed control lever (“ON/OFF”)once and an LED on the lever will illuminate indicatingthat the electronic speed control is ON. To turn thesystem OFF, Push and release the lever (“ON/OFF”)again and the system and indicator will turn off. WARNING! Leaving the Electroni...
Page 105 - To Accelerate For Passing:; The speed control system maintains speed up
so that pushing the lever up and releasing three timeswill increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is set, push thelever down and hold (“COAST”). Release the lever whenthe desired speed is reached, and the new speed will beset. Pushing down and releasing the le...
Page 106 - The storage compartment access is a
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroofswitches. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press th...
Page 108 - Do not; hold the buttons for; do not; repeat step one to; Electronic Vehicle Information Center
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display which includesHomeLink system messages. The EVIC is located in theupper part of the cluster between the speedometer andtachometer. 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, andrelease only when the EVIC d...
Page 110 - Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
complete the programming of a rolling code equippeddevice (most common garage door openers require thisstep. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)in the garage, locate the ⬙ learn ⬙ or ⬙ smart ⬙ button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire isattached to the moto...
Page 112 - POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause undes-ired operat...
Page 113 - The power sunroof switches remain active for; Express Open Feature
Press and hold the button in the center of the sunroofswitch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped atany position between closed and full vent. To close thesunroof from the vent position, press and hold the switchforward. Releasing the switch will stop the movement ofthe sunroof and the sunro...
Page 115 - ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS; If desired, the power outlet next to the ash tray
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are three 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle.All of the outlets are protected by an automatic resetcircuit breaker. The automatic circuit breaker restorespower when the overload is removed. The 12 volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (ifequipped with...
Page 116 - Auxiliary Power Outlet
The center console outlet is powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis outlet may discharge the battery and/or preventengine starting. The auxiliary outlet is also powered directly from thebattery (power available at all times). Items plugged intothis ou...
Page 119 - Cargo Management System — If Equipped; Waterproof cargo floor liner.; Tri-Fold Upper Load Floor
Cargo Management System — If Equipped The cargo area has an upper and lower load floor.Additional innovative features in the cargo area are thetwo molded-in bins in the quarter trim panels. Each binthat hold a gallon of milk and a 2-liter bottle of pop. A cargo management system that stores on the l...
Page 121 - Rollaway Tonneau Cover — If Equipped; Tonneau Cover
Rollaway Tonneau Cover — If Equipped The tonneau cover consists of a standard, removablerollaway tonneau cover that is mounted in the rear cargoarea behind the seats. Notches in the trim panels close tothe liftgate secure the extended cover in place to keepitems out of sight. The tonneau cover can a...
Page 122 - Waterproof Liner
Next pull the tonneau cover using the handle and insertthe rear posts by following the guides along each side ofthe rear compartment making sure the cover is fullyseated. Waterproof Liner The optional waterproof liner can be placed over thelower load floor. Waterproof Liner 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...
Page 123 - Cargo Organizer
Cargo Organizer The optional cargo organizer can also be placed into thelower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open thecargo organizer. Cargo Tie-Down Hooks The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the reartrim panels should be used to safely secure loads whenvehicle is moving. Cargo ...
Page 125 - Refer to; Roof Luggage Rack
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry theweight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. Theload must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should beuniformly distributed over both luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbar...
Page 126 - LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, donot exceed the maximum roof rack load capacityof 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loadsas evenly as possible and secure the load appro-priately. • Long loads which extend over the windshield,such as wood panels or surfboards, or load...
Page 127 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 䡵 Standard Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 134 䡵 Electro...
Page 131 - INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 4
Page 132 - STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Page 133 - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 4
Page 134 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS; Trip Odometer Button
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Standard Cluster The word ⬙ TRIP ⬙ will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when thetr...
Page 136 - Oil Pressure Warning Light
9. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) IndicatorLight/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light— If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera-tion, apply as little throttle as possible. Whiledriving, ease up on the accelerator. Adaptyour speed and driving to the prevailing road con...
Page 143 - Trip Functions; Trip A
• Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Cruise Engaged (with asingle chime) — only available on vehicles equippedwith memory seats. • Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Vehicle In Reverse (witha single chime) — only available on vehicles equippedwith memory seats. • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit • Channel 1, 2, OR 3...
Page 144 - Display Units of Measure in:; To Reset The Display; Turn on the ignition
• Display Units of Measure in: Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button whenin this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to makeyour selection. To Reset The Display Pressing and releasing the FUNCTION SELECT buttononce will clear the resettable function currently beingdisplayed. Reset will onl...
Page 145 - Compass Variance; Magnetic materials should be kept away from
Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and Geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. NOTE: Magneti...
Page 146 - Turn the ignition switch ON. Press; Telephone — If Equipped; Caller ID phone number display.; Signal
To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 sec-onds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Compass Variance”is highlighted. The “Compass Variance” message and thelast variance zone number will be displayed. Press andrelease FUNCTION SELECT button ...
Page 150 - The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection. Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected the headlamps will activateand remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors areunlocked using the remote keyless entry t...
Page 151 - Electronic Volume Control; MUTE
Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning thevolume control to the right increases the volume and tothe left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will beset at the same volume level as ...
Page 152 - Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will bedisplayed for 5 seconds. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune /Audio ...
Page 153 - Operation Instructions - CD Mode; Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player)
Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE willbe displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right toadjust the sound level between the front and rear speak-ers. Press the tune control again or wait 5 seconds to exitsetting tone, balance, and fade. SET Button (Radio Mode) To SET The Pu...
Page 155 - Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
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 interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through thetr...
Page 162 - Switches the Radio to the Radio mode.; Notes On Playing MP3 Files
TIME Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother ...
Page 164 - Playback of MP3 files
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album titleare supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3 files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files ...
Page 165 - MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push-button with the corresponding number wherethe CD was loaded and the disc will unloadand move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the dis...
Page 166 - Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES
Turn the TUNE control to display available folders ormove through available folders. Press the TUNE controlto select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone secti...
Page 168 - Press the button to select AM or FM Modes.
INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RBDS station (one with callletters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Textmessage broadcast (if available) from an FM station (FMmode only). RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tunerto search for the next ...
Page 170 - If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob,; Operating Instructions — Tape Player; When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,; Seek Button
NOTE: If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob, simply pressing the tune button in will go directly to a“PTY seek”. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that youcommit to push-button memory {12AM, 12 FM, and 12Satellite (if equipped) stations}. Operating Instr...
Page 175 - Layer 3; Playback of MP3 and WMA files
Supported MP3 file formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...
Page 176 - SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 and WMA Play)
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create asingle-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option beforewriting to the disc. Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 andWMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode For MP3 and WMA Play) Pressi...
Page 181 - REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna cancause signal blockage. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on thesurface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clockpositions. Some models feature an Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) with driver-i...
Page 183 - On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering; CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE
Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM orAmplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted soundcauses the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves tovary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which thefrequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturb...
Page 184 - CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE; Store the disc in its case after playing.
4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label isadhering flatly to the cassette. 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...
Page 185 - equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate to
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On inyour vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance fromyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminatedby relocating the cellular phone antenna. This conditionis not harmful to the radio. If your rad...
Page 186 - Defrost
indicate the rear window defroster is ON. The defrosterautomatically turns off after about 10 minutes of opera-tion. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of therear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharpinstruments, or abrasive window cleaners on theinterior surface of the wind...
Page 187 - Window Fogging
NOTE: To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only when necessary. Defrost/Floor Air flows through the front and rear floor outletsand the outlets at the base of the windshield. Airis also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. Floor Air flows through the floo...
Page 188 - Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped
NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto-matically maintains the interior comfort level desired bythe driver and passenger. This is accomplished by a dualsun-...
Page 190 - Manual Operation; Please read the Automatic Temperature Control
• Most of the time, when in Automatic operation, youcan temporarily put the system into recirculationmode by pressing the Recirc button. However, undercertain conditions in automatic the system is blowingair out of the defrost vents. When these conditions arepresent and the Recirc button is pressed ...
Page 193 - Extended use of recirculation may cause the; Summer Operation
ON. The defroster automatically turns off after approxi-mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of thebutton, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutesfor the second push of the button. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of therear window defroster, do not use scrap...
Page 194 - Recirculate without A/C should not be used for; Outside Air Intake
Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter monthsis not recommended because it may cause windowfogging. NOTE: See Operating Tips chart (for Manual A/C Control) at the end of this section for suggested controlsettings in different weather conditions. Vacation Storage Anytime you...
Page 195 - Operating Tips
Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 4
Page 197 - STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 201 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 ▫ 4 Speed Auto...
Page 199 - of either a cold or a warm engine is; Extremely Cold Weather
STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at highengine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leaveyour vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parkedvehicles in hot we...
Page 200 - If Engine Fails to Start
WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission cannot be started this way. Un-burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter andonce the engine has started, ignite and damage theconverter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-...
Page 201 - Gear Selector
After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the enginewarms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant andpermits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cordto a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with agrounded, three-wire extens...
Page 202 - Gear Ranges
WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...
Page 204 - Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle; Torque Converter Clutch
3 (Third) This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The trans-mission will operate normally in First, Second andThird while in this range. The “3” position should alsobe used when descending steep grades to preventbrake system distress. NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under ...
Page 205 - Transmission Limp Home Mode; Turn the key to LOCK then start the engine.
NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until thetransmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu-ally after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving). Becauseengine speed is higher when the torque converterclutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis-sion is not shifting into “Overd...
Page 206 - Speed Automatic Transmission
5 Speed Automatic Transmission WARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle while the engine isrunning. Before exiting a vehicle you should shiftthe transmission into Park, remove the key from theignition, a...
Page 207 - Brake Interlock Override
Park Position The PARK position is to be used when parking thevehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARKposition is not intended to serve as a brake when thevehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always usethe parking brake in addition to placing the selector leverin PARK to secur...
Page 209 - To avoid overrevving the engine when the; Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures
NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis-sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu-tions per minute limit would be exceeded. Briefly press the selector lever in the “D +” direction. Thetransmission will shift from the cu...
Page 210 - Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode
A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to bedriven to a dealer for service. To reset the transmission,use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the selector lever to the PARK position. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move...
Page 211 - Automatic Transmission — General Information
Automatic Transmission — General Information CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop and theengi...
Page 212 - Stopping
• If there is a need to restart your engine be sure to cyclethe key to the LOCK position before restarting. Trans-mission engagement may be delayed up to 10 secondsafter restart if the key is not cycled to the LOCKposition first. • The electronically controlled transmission provides aprecise shift s...
Page 214 - PARKING BRAKE; This light only shows that the parking brake is; Parking Brake
You can shift in or out of the autostick mode at any timewithout taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If youchoose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper-ate automatically; shifting between the five availablegears. When you wish to engage autostick, simply movethe shift lever to the R...
Page 215 - Parking Brake Release
To release the parking brake, pull out on the parkingbrake release located on the left side of the instrumentpanel. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parkingbrake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwisethe load on the transmission locking mechanism maymake it difficult t...
Page 219 - POWER STEERING; Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to s...
Page 220 - is absent from this tire
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tir...
Page 221 - Tire Sizing Chart; = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...
Page 222 - —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.; Light Load
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...
Page 223 - DOT; = Department of Transportation; MA; —03 means the 3rd week.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...
Page 224 - Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor-; Tire and Loading Information Placard
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe,1) number of people that can be carried in the ...
Page 225 - Loading; Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pla...
Page 229 - Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability—; Tire Inflation Pressures; “B” PILLAR
2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3....
Page 230 - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold ti...
Page 231 - Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...
Page 233 - Tread Wear Indicators
WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. Anddon’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter...
Page 234 - Replacement Tires
Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...
Page 235 - Alignment And Balance; Poor suspension alignment may result in:; ALL WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...
Page 236 - It is particularly important, for you to check the
SELF–SEALING TIRES—IF EQUIPPED A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the innerliner of each tire fills punctures up to 0.19 in. (5 mm) tominimize the loss of air pressure. This contributes to thesafety of the vehicle by significantly reducing the prob-ability of a roadside stop due to a flat ti...
Page 239 - CHECK TPM SYSTEM
detected. The tire pressure Indicator Lamp will illumi-nate continuously (solid) and shall remain illuminateduntil the warning condition is removed/reset. When the appropriate conditions exist, the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the followingmessages. LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIG...
Page 240 - TIRE CHAINS; Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire.
NOTE: • The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tirepressure condition. • The TPM system is not intended to replace normal tirecare and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition. • The TPM system should not be used as a tire pressuregauge while adjusting your tire press...
Page 241 - In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and; SNOW TIRES
CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tiresand other suspension components, it is importantthat only chains in good condition are used. Brokenchains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicleimmediately if...
Page 242 - TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than whatwas originally equipped with your vehicle and shouldnot be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120km/h). TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, ...
Page 246 - Intentional tampering with emissions control; Carbon Monoxide Warnings
some light smoke, your engine may be out-of-tune ormalfunctioning and may require immediate service.Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold asoctane enhancers are not recommended. Most of theseproducts contain high concentrations of methanol.F...
Page 247 - ADDING FUEL
ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on theleft side of the vehicle. Push in on the left side (near theedge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap. Ifthe gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacementcap is for use with this ve...
Page 249 - The label contains the following information:
VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in thecharts that follow. This information should be used forpassenger and luggage loading as indicated. If the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo, do notexceed the specified GVWR and GAWR. Vehicle Certification Label Your vehi...
Page 251 - Rear Axle; Empty Weight; TRAILER TOWING; The tongue weight of the trailer.; Warranty Requirements
FrontAxle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2054 lbs(932 kg) 1805 lbs (819 kg ) Load (Including driver, pass-sengers and cargo) 271 lbs (123 kg) 579 lbs (263 kg) Total 2325 lbs (1055 kg) 2384 lbs (1081 kg) GAWR 2546 lbs (1155 kg) 2708 lbs (1228 kg) TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and i...
Page 255 - WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Jack Locatio...
Page 256 - HAZARD WARNING FLASHER; With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flash-; IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS; On the highways — Slow down.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of theinstrument panel between the center air outlets. To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress theswitch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warn-ing Switch is activated, all directional turn signals willflash on a...
Page 257 - There are steps that you can take to slow down; JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe engine cooling system and turning off the A/Cremoves this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the M...
Page 258 - and place the
WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you needto get under a raised vehicle, t...
Page 259 - Jack Location; The spare tire must be removed in order to; Dodge Load Floor Fully Folded
Jack Location The jack is stowed under an access cover under the rearcargo floor. Follow these steps to access the jack. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack. • Open the liftgate. • Fold up the tri-fold floor by lifting the handle. Dodge Load Floor Fully Folded WHAT TO DO...
Page 261 - Spare Tire Stowage; Fold up the tri-fold floor by lifting the handle.
• Remove the spare tire. • Remove the fastener securing the jack. Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under an access cover under therear cargo floor. Follow these steps to access the sparetire. • Open the liftgate. • Fold up the tri-fold floor by lifting the handle. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIE...
Page 262 - Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
• Lift the access cover using the pull strap. Dodge Load Floor Fully Folded 262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Page 263 - Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.; Jacking and Changing a Tire
• Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Jacking and Changing a Tire 1. Block the wheel diagonallyopposite the flat tire. Passengersshould not remain in the vehiclewhen the vehicle is being jacked. 2. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to ...
Page 266 - Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs.
7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) andtire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off. 8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped withwheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on acompact spare. 9. Tighten all the lug nuts...
Page 268 - The battery is stored under an access cover
WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuelcould enter the catalytic converter and once theengine has started, ignite and damage the converterand vehicle. If the vehicle has a disc...
Page 269 - of the vehicle with the discharged battery.; Make sure; DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES; Jump Starting
of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer tothe following illustration for jump starting connections. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start theengine in the vehicl...
Page 270 - Traction; Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.; FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE; Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be ...
Page 272 - Without The Ignition Key; The manufacture; does not recommend; that you tow this
CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the frontwith sling type towing equipment. Damage to thefront fascia will result. • The only approved method of towing is with a flatbed truck. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage tothe rear sheet metal, and fascia will occur. • Do not pu...
Page 273 - MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 䡵 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 䡵 5.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 278 䡵 E...
Page 278 - ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...
Page 279 - be ready if your vehicle was recently; not ready; and you; and you can proceed to the I/M
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...
Page 281 - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES; The pages that follow contain the; required; maintenance; Engine Oil
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 ...
Page 282 - Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engines
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintainthe oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on thedipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is atthe MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on theseengines. CAUTION! Overfilli...
Page 283 - Change Engine Oil; Extensive engine idling.
CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration orloss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. CAUTION! Operating the engine with the oil levels below thesafe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed thetop of the safe zone by 25% may cause enginedamage. Change Engine Oil ...
Page 285 - Engine Oil Viscosity Chart — 3.5L Engines
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.7L Engines SAE 5W-30 and SAE 5W-20 engine oils are recom-mended for all operating temperatures. These engineoils improve low temperature starting and vehicle fueleconomy. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for therecommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle...
Page 286 - Synthetic Engine Oils
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engines The recommended engine oil viscosity for vehiclesequipped with the 5.7L engine is SAE 5W-20. NOTE: Engine oils higher in viscosity may reduce fuel economy in vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines. Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils p...
Page 289 - Maintenance-Free Battery; The battery is stored under an access cover in
• Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconnected or removed, such as when diagnostictesting, or for prolonged periods during very roughidling or malfunctioning operating conditions. Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MA...
Page 290 - Air Conditioner Maintenance
WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t leanover a battery when attaching clamps. If acidsplashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-diately with large amounts of water. • Battery...
Page 291 - Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling; NOTE: Air Conditioning systems found to be
WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. • The a...
Page 293 - Body Lubrication; Lock; Windshield Wiper Blades
Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operationand to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should bewiped cle...
Page 294 - Exhaust System
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluidwhen the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaustsystem,...
Page 296 - Adding Coolant; Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the; Coolant Pressure Cap
CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than the specified HOATcoolant may result in decreased corrosion protec-tion and engine damage that may not be coveredunder the new vehicle warranty. If a non-HOATcoolant is introduced into the cooling system in anemergency, it should be replaced with the speci-fi...
Page 297 - When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of
WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe coolant pressure cap are a safety precaution.Never add coolant to the cooling system when theengine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove thecoolant pressure cap to cool an overheated engine.Heat causes pressure to build up in the coolingsystem. ...
Page 298 - Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
If an examination of your engine compartment shows noevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may besafely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the system. • If frequent coolant additions are required, the coolingsystem s...
Page 299 - Inspection of brake hoses should be performed
Brakes In order to assure brake system performance, all brakesystem components should be inspected periodically.Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte-nance Schedules section of this manual. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure andpossibly an accident. Driving with yo...
Page 300 - Brake Fluid Level Check
WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any signs ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checkedwhen performing underhood servic...
Page 305 - Interior Care
recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid auto-matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harshbrushes that may damage the wheels’ protective fin-ish. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are wellpackaged and sealed. • If a ...
Page 308 - Front Power Distribution Center Fuses
Front Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 20 AmpYellow Left High Beam Headlight 2 20 AmpYellow Right High Beam Headlight 3 15 AmpDk. Blue Adjustable Pedal 4 20 AmpYellow Horn 5 25 AmpClear Headlamp Washer — IfEquipped 6 15 AmpDk. Blue Front Control Module (FCM) 7 20 AmpYellow Fog ...
Page 309 - Rear Power Distribution Center
Cavity Fuse Circuits 22 40 AmpGreen Radiator Fan High/Low 23 50 AmpRed High Intensity Lighting 24 — — 25 30 AmpPink Lighting Left High Beam/Right Low Beam 26 20 AmpLt. Blue Transmission 27 30 AmpPink Lighting Left Low Beam/Right High Beam Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribu...
Page 311 - Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses
Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 60 AmpClear Ignition Off Draw 2 40 AmpGreen Battery 3 — — 4 40 AmpGreen Battery 5 30 AmpPink Heated Seat/Steering Column 6 20 AmpYellow Fuel Pump 7 — — 8 15 AmpDk. Blue Ignition Start/Run - Start 9 20 AmpYellow Console Power Outlet 10 10 Am...
Page 316 - Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket.
6. Remove 2 push pin fasteners under liftgate using a flatbladed tool. 7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to accessbulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove. 8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket. 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 318 - License Lamp; Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull thebulb from the socket. 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socketassembly. 4. Reattach the light to the rear fascia. 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 319 - * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate)2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engines without All Wheel Drive (89 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engines with All Wheel Drive (89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters 5.7 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters...
Page 323 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 324 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 8 M A I N TE N A ...
Page 325 - At Each Stop for Fuel
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-vice). 〫 • Off-road or desert operation. 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. ...
Page 328 - Miles; Change engine oil and engine oil filter.; air cleaner filter; Replace the
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 brak...
Page 329 - PCV; Replace the air conditioning filter.
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 Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L...
Page 334 - ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) Change the Front Differential Fliud - All WheelDrive (AWD) only X Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All WheelDrive (AWD) only X * This maintenance is recommended by the manufact...
Page 339 - IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE; Mopar
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 ▫ Be Reasonable ...
Page 342 - Service Contract
Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehiclelimited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If youpurchased a manufac...
Page 343 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Bookletfor information on warranty coverage and transfer ofwarranty. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 343 9
Page 344 - REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS; A street address is required when ordering
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 SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...
Page 347 - Temperature Grades
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 ...
Page 349 - INDEX
Page 363 - NOTES