Dodge 2006 Caravan - Manual

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 䡵 Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks witheither side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them ...

NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remainactive for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch hasbeen turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancelthis feature. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a...

chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys thathave been programmed to the vehicle can be used to startand operate the vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to bearmed or activated. Operation of the system is automaticregardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked orunlo...

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Oncea Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any oth...

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch andturn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Lightwill stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will...

NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesyand liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer controlis in the interior lights ON position (extreme topposition). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extremedownward position). ...

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...

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

Auto Unlock On Exit— If Equipped The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the AutoUnlock On Exit feature is enabled, 2. the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speedreturned to 0 mph (0 km/h), 3. the transmission is i...

To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door side of the vehicle, ortwice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminatedentry system also turns on. The Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st feature can beenabled or disabled by ...

Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press andhold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least onesecond and release. When the panic alarm is on, theheadlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulseon and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic ...

1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thincoin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Makesure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If yo...

To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. Press a power door lock button while the driver’s orpassenger’s door is open. 2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit-ter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, thesystem will arm itself in ...

• The system remains armed during liftgate entry, press-ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, ifsomeone enters the vehicle through the liftgate andopens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the doors can not beunlocked from the interior power door lock switches. T...

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-lowing guidelines: • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-ing the door. This is very important when your vehicleis parked on an incline as the door will slide faster inthe downhill direction. • There...

NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates onlywhen the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening thefuel door. Sliding Door Open Flash When the sliding door(s) are opened, the left and rightexterior hazard lights will flash for 12 se...

The power sliding door may also be opened by pressingthe switches on the overhead console or the switchlocated on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door.To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-lowing guidelines. • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against th...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children ridingin the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with achild protection door lock system. WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a colli-sion. Remember that the sliding doors can only beopened from the o...

The power sliding door will operate from the switcheslocated on the trim panel just in front of the power slidingdoor, regardless of the child lock lever position. To avoidunintentional operation of the power sliding door fromthe rear seats, press the button located in the overheadconsole to disable...

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with apowered liftgate, pressing the button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter will result in the liftgate becom-ing unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manuallyaccess the liftgate area. NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can onl...

The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing thebutton located on the overhead console. When the remote keyless entry transmitter button ispressed and the “Lamp Flash” feature is enabled, the taillights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening orclosing. WARNING! During power operation...

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-ture, it may be necessary to assist the props whenopening the liftgate in cold weather. SEAT STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Always close the storage bin covers when yourvehicle is unattended...

NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened frominside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark strapattached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover EmergencyRelease If the storage bin cover st...

WINDOWS Manual Rear Vent Windows A lever at the rear of each window releases the windowso that it can be pushed out for ventilation. Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driveroperate the two vent windows from the front seat. Power Vent Window Switches 40...

Power Windows — If Equipped You can control either front window using switches on thedriver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on thepassenger’s door trim panel which operates the passengerdoor window. The switches will operate only when theignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position...

together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver an...

WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle orother passengers, or you can be thrown out of thevehicle. Always be sure you and others in yourvehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle u...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of thefront seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Graspthe latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plateup the webbing a...

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

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. ...

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure thatit is locked in position. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the followi...

2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (enginedoes not need to be running), and wait for the Seat BeltWarning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to theRUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’sseat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ...

should be used only if the existing belt is not longenough. When it is not required, remove the extenderand stow it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only usewhen the lap belt is not long enough when it is wornlow and snug, and in the...

The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. Thismay allow the airbag to have different rates of inflationthat are based on collision severity and occupant size.Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federalregulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to“Occupant Cla...

If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crashside of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe sidecollisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate,you need the seat belts to keep you in the right positionfor the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps...

• The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the rightside of the instrument panel. When the ORC andimpact sensors detects a collision requiring the air-bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity ofnontoxic gas is generated to inflat...

• When the ORC and the side impact sensors (with sideimpact option) detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker , it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate theDriver Inflatable Knee Blocker. The Driver InflatableKnee Blocker inflates rearwa...

• The Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) — If Equipped is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor. TheBTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belttension. This signal is sent to the OCM to ensure thatthe resultant bladder pressure increase due to appliedlap belt tension does not cause a small ...

• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers notdesignated for the specific model being repaired. Al-ways use the correct seat cover specified for thevehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seatcover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than thoseapproved by Daimler...

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

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could causeit to fail when you need it. You could be injured because theairbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify thecomponents or wiring, including adding any kind ofbadges or stickers to the steering...

• The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 secondinterval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated ChildSeat — If Equipped Operating instructions for this seat are included with theseat. If the instructions are not with the seat o...

WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tinybaby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. Theforce required to hold even an infant on your lapcould become so great that you could not hold thechild, no matter how strong you are. The child andothers could be badly injured. Any child ri...

infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facingby children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passengerairbag. An airbag deployment could cause severeinjury or death to ...

Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop orcollision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks andcause serious personal injury. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, isequipped with the child restraint anchorage systemcalled LAT...

over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with splitseatbacks, route the tether between the seatbacks. When using the tether anchorages in the center positionon 3rd row fold-in-floor seating, ensure that the strap isrouted over the top of the seatback and under the headrestraint between the head...

Fleet vehicles equipped with the LATCH system on the3-passenger bench seat must have the seat adjusted to thefull rear position on the tracks when the LATCH systemis used. Also, when using the LATCH system, be sure theseatback is two clicks rear of its full upright position. Because the lower anchor...

Restraining Infants and Small Children with SeatDelete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints forchildren from newborn size to the child almost largeenough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that iscorrect for your child: • The rearward-facing i...

WARNING! The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be usedwith a child restraint only. It should not be used forany other purpose. Before use inspect the tetheranchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, andloose threads. If these or any other condition thatmight effect the performance of the s...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .90 ▫ Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer —If Equipped . . ....

▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . 159 ▫ Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Customer Programmable Features —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,never spray any cleaning solution directly onto themirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth andwipe the mirror clean. Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — IfEquipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from v...

Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for thedirection you want the mirror to move. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This featureis activated whenever you turn on the Rear WindowDefrost. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An ...

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

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pairyour compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler...

• For identification purposes, you will be prompted togive the UConnect™ system a name for your cellularphone. Each cellular phone that is paired should begiven a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone apriority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highestpriority. You...

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone-book, you will be given the opportunity to add morephone numbers to the current entry or to return to themain menu. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32names in the phonebook with each name having up tofour associated phone numbe...

until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation ofthe call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of thecall to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continueon the UConnect™ system for certain duration, afterwhich the call is automatically transferred from theUC...

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ systemis operational, you may reach the emergency number asfollows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the...

• The selected phone will be used for the next phonecall. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon-nect™ system will return to using the highest priorityphone present in or near (approximately with in 30feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to ...

• low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, suchas, vo...

• 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...

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

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt migh...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat orimpede its ability to move as it may cause damage tothe seat controls. Seat travel may become limited ifmovement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’spath. Adjustable Head Restraints — If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whip...

HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as anindicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat isON. Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side ofthe seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,then push back to the desired position...

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 fatally injured. Use the recliner onlywhen the vehicle is parked. Manual Reclining Seat Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard underthe armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handledown. Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline — If Equipped Pull up on the handle located on the side of the seat torelease the seatback. This allows the seatback to be eith...

Stow ’n Go Seating On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, thesecond and third row seats may be folded into the floorfor convenient storage. To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on thesecond row seat. 2. Slide storage bin locking mechanism to the ⬙ Locked...

3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. NOTE: The cupholder must be in the closed position before the seat can be tumbled into the floor. 4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear ofthe seat and tumble the seat for...

To Fold Third Row Seats 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” located on the rear of theseat to lower the seatback. 3. Pull release strap marked “2” to release the anchors. Release Strap 1 Release Strap 2 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

4. Pull release strap marked “3” and tumble the seatrearward into the storage bin. To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of thestorage bin and push the seat forward until the anchorslatch. Release Strap 3 Assist Strap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if theseat is not fully latched. Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of theseat. 2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward positionand ensure that the cupholder is closed. 3. Pu...

To reinstall the seat, remove any obstructions from thefloor in front of the seat and ensure the head restraint isin its full downward position. Align the seat in the floortracks and tilt the seat forward to engage the front floorattachments, then tilt the seat rearward and push downto engage the re...

To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint tothe full down position, tilt the seat forward and engagethe front floor attachments, then tilt the seat rearward toengage the rear attachments. Pull the seatback releaselever to return the seatback to its full upright position.Ensure that ...

To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi-tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotateupward until the lock indicator button returns into thehandle. WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could be-come loose. Personal injuries could result. Afterreinstalling ...

Rear-Most Bench Seat The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any ofthree positions - normal (rearward), intermediate, andfull forward. In this way varying needs for legroom andcargo space behind the seat can be accommodated. The release lever is below the seat and is accessible fromthe fro...

Rear Bench Seating Flexibility The 3– passenger bench seat may be adjusted to any of 3positions on its tracks while installed in the vehicle. Thebench seat may also be moved to the second seatingposition or removed from the vehicle. 1. Normal Seating— The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd...

4. Auxiliary Seating— The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The3– passenger bench seat can be installed in either thesecond or third row. Rear Quad and 50/50 Seating Flexibility The seats may be used with either or both seatbacksfolded forward for additional storage space, or witheithe...

WARNING! • Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same.Head restraints from one seating position should notbe removed and installed in any other seating posi-tion. In a collision, serious injury or death may resultif the proper head restraint is not installed on eachseat. • The cargo area i...

Next, push to the left the safety catch located under thefront edge of the hood, near the center. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the openposition. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 30 cm (12 inches) and then drop i...

Interior Lights Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate isopened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, orwhen the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15minutes if any of the following occur. • A door, sliding door ...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turnsyour headlights ON or OFF basedon ambient light levels. To turnthe system ON, turn the headlightswitch to the extreme counter-clockwise position. When the sys-tem is ON, the Headlight TimeDelay feature is also ON. Thismeans your headl...

OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically untilthe next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The battery protection feature will be disabled if theignition switch is turned to any other position other thanLOCK during the 3 minute delay. Headlamp Delay — If Equipped This featur...

MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and thearrows on each side of the base instrument cluster orInformation Center flash to indicate proper operation ofthe front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lanechange by moving the lever partially up or down. If...

Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel toswitch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-ing wheel. This will cause th...

wipers will operate for several seconds after the lever isreleased, and then resume the intermittent interval pre-viously selected. If the end of the lever is depressed while in the OFFposition, the wipers will operate for approximately twowipe cycles, then turn OFF. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibili...

TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind theturn signal control, toward you and move the wheel upor down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheelfirmly in place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. W...

To turn the system OFF, press the TRAC OFF switchlocated on the steering column, until the TRAC OFFindicator below the instrument cluster odometer lightsup. To turn the system back ON, press the switch a secondtime until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF. NOTE: • The Traction Control System indicator...

When the driver selects Reverse the system scans forobjects behind the vehicle using four sensors located inthe rear bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 59inches (150cm). A warning display above the rear win-dow provides both visible and audible warnings indicat-ing the range of the object. W...

The system can be turned on or off through the electronicvehicle information center (EVIC) when the vehicle is inPARK. If the rear park assist system is turned off, a singlechime will sound and the EVIC will display the followingmessage “PARK ASSIST DISABLED”, when the vehicle isin reverse. NOTE: • ...

Press the button forward to move the pedals forward(toward the front of the vehicle). Press the button 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 veh...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the acceleratoroperation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h). To Activate: Push the “ON/OFF” button once and the CRUISE indi-cator located below the instrument cluster odometer willilluminate showing the electronic speed...

To Accelerate For Passing: Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hillsis normal. Your vehicle will experience a downshift ...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console can contain courtesy/readinglights, an optional universal garage door opener(HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, compass/ temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional elec-tronic vehicle information center (EVIC), power slidingdoor switche...

To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press theRESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the“CAL” symbol appears. On vehicles equipped withCompass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/Mbutto...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and set the display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with aCompass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESET buttonfor approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped withCompass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/Mbuttons for 5 seconds. The “VAR” symbol wil...

Mini-Trip Computer This displays information on the following: • Average Fuel Economy (ECO AVG) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. • Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined u...

Use Factory Settings If “Yes” is selected, all of the customer programmablefeatures will be set to the factory default and not dis-played. If “No” is selected you can program the VehicleInformation Center to your own personal preferences. Auto Door Locks When this feature is selected, all doors and ...

Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose, whenexiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the“STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90,or “OFF.” Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlig...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles mayrequire the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or ⬙ accessories ⬙ ) position for programming and/or opera- tion of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a newbattery ...

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the ⴖ press/hold/release ⴖ sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat thissequence a third time to comp...

Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmedHomeLink button. Activation will now occur for thetrained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of thedevice may also be...

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

switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature,causing the sunroof to open automatically. Press and hold the button located to the right of thesunroof switch, to open the vent. The sunroof can bestopped at any position between closed and full vent. Toclose the sunroof from the vent position,...

A third outlet is located on the driver’s side, just to therear of the sliding door and is also controlled by theignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will notaccommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit. The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key orbattery symbol indicating the pow...

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power fromthe vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellularphones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, thevehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degradebattery life and/or preve...

Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in thepassenger side rear trim panel and a single stationary cupholder on the driver side rear trim panel. There are also dual underseat cupholders for the 2nd seatpassengers. With a bench seat in the 2nd seat positionthese cupholders slid...

NOTE: • The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if theseat is tilted forward. • The quad seat cupholders are designed to break awayif stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normalposition, simply push the cupholder up to snap it intoplace. • The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup...

Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front ofthe second row seats, the area below the covers can beused for storage when the second row seat is in theupright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slidethe storage bin loc...

Removable Floor Console With Fold-in-FloorSeating — If Equipped The removable floor console has a two power outlets,storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissueholder, pen holder and a map holder. It can be removedfrom the vehicle by pulling the release handle inside thefloor console. To...

3. Remove the floor console. To reinstall the console, open the console lid and removethe storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slidethe console forward to engage the front of the consoleinto the floor tray. Pivot the floor console down until it isseated on the floor tray and release the h...

NOTE: When the console is located between the front seats the outlet is protected by an automatic circuitbreaker and is powered directly from the battery, itemsplugged into this outlet may discharge the batteryand/or prevent engine starting. To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open...

3. Using the front and rear grab handles, slide theconsole rearward to disengage the front of the consoleand lift up to remove the console from the floor. 4. Place the rubber mat on the floor tray. To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat andrelocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the con...

Rear Compartment Storage Bins Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage binslocated in each rear trim panel. Cargo/Tub Nets Two cargo/tub nets are available on vehicles equippedwith Fold-in-Floor Seating. The cargo nets fit in thesecond row storage bin and the third row tub. The netsare support...

The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearwardcargo can be placed without interfering with liftgateclosing. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry theweight on vehicles equipped with a l...

Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.The roof rack does not increase the total load carryingcapacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargoinside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does notexceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. To move the cross bars, loosen ...

LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM The automatic load leveling system will provide a levelriding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loadingconditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbersraises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takesapproximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 䡵 Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 䡵 Instrument Cluster With Tach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 204...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 4

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 4

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. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp — IfEquipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the...

This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and isa normal condition. The system will remain disabled forabout 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The systemwill automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC andthe OFF indicators. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow, turnt...

25. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer totrip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in thetrip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset thetrip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometermust be in trip mode to reset. ELECTRON...

you understand and save you concern about these “ap-parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point ortwo about the transmission and reception of radio sig-nals. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM orAmplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted soundcauses the a...

SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYERAND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ...

Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stopat all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at thelast station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-ance. Push in the butt...

To Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to push-button memory, press the SET button.SET 1 will show in the display window. Select thepush-button you wish to lock onto this station and pressand release that button. If a station is not selected withi...

Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turnedoff, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protectthe tape from any damage. When power is restored to thetape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengageand the tape will resume play. Noise Reduction The Do...

If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch fromradio to CD mode and begin to play. The display willshow the track number and index time in minutes andseconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignitionswitch must be in the ON or AC...

FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin tofast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the tracks on the se-lected disc...

CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of thefollowing warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT ...

Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase ordecrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,the radio will continue to tune until you release thebutton. The frequency will be displayed and continu-ously updated while the button is pressed. Balance The Balance control adjusts the ...

both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FMstations to be locked into memory. You can recall thestations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-button twice. To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the TIME button to change the display betweenradio frequency and time. General Inform...

Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept only 4–3/4 inch (12cm)discs only. The use of other sized discs may damagethe CD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioOFF, the display will show...

When reading discs recorded using formats other thanISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to readfiles properly and may be unable to play the file nor-mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory le...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and a...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer Manual. SALES CODE RBP—AM & FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD ...

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...

up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback maybe experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean anddemagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Tape Side — ⵜ⌬ /PTY Pressing the ⵜ⌬ button during tape mode will cause the other side of the tape to be played. The display willconfirm the ...

If the power is on, the unit will switch from radio to CDmode and begin to play when you insert the disc. Thedisplay will show the track number and index time inminutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of trackone. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection onthe CD. Press...

SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turnthe volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to...

Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is beingejected. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. Ifthe CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio,the radio will ...

Program Type Radio Display Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon isdisplayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected PTY name. The PTYfunction only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” a...

A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumedwhen the operating temperature is corrected or anotherMODE is selected. CD ERROR will appear on the display if the laser isunable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Warped disc • Exce...

Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn thevolume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. Seek Press and release the ...

Time Press the TIME button to change the display fromelapsed CD playing time to time of day. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CDchanger available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operateth...

CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of thefollowing warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT ...

NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with the CD Changer option, you will not be able to use the Naviga-tion system and the CD Player simultaneously. Alwaysremove the Navigation DVD before inserting anotherdisc. Remote Control Operating Instructions NOTE: Aim the remote control at the radio located...

Light Button (18) Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the re-mote control. Remote Control Battery Service • To replace the batteries for the remote control slide thecover rearward. The replacement batteries for the remote control are twoAAA batteries. Operating Instructions — Video Scree...

2. Enter Button This button will enter the selection from theon-screen menu. 3. Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture. Video Screen Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4

Operating Instructions — Headphones 1. Power Button 2. Volume Control 3. Power Indicator Power Button Pressing the power button will turn the headphonesON/OFF. An indicator light will illuminate on the head-phone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON. NOTE: • The headphones will turn off automa...

Headphone Battery Service • Press the button at the bottom of each headphoneearpiece and lift the cover upward. • Replace the battery in each earpiece and reinstall thecover. The headphones require two AAA batteries. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 o...

Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, PortableWalkman An MP3 player can be connected to the audio system.Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the frontof the CD/DVD changer. NOTE: Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables. Operating Instructi...

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

Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙ SIRIUS ⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: • After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channelnumber will be displayed for 5 seconds. • The current p...

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along t...

turned all the way down. To prevent this, you shouldperiodically clean the head with a commercially availableWET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes verydirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible torem...

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...

mode. When the blower control is set to any positionother than off, it selects the amount of air delivered to thepassenger compartment. There are four blower speeds. The fan speed increases as youmove the control clockwise. Dual Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature C...

Front Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from several patterns of airdistribution. NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots. Panel Mode Air...

Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, flooroutlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directedthrough the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature lever positions, the bi- level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of thepanel outlets and warme...

Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air isdirected through the defrost and side window demisteroutlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor, defrost and side windowdemist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowyconditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keep-...

Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demistoutlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost yourwindshield and side windows. NOTE: For improved safety, the compressor is activated and the recirculation mode is deactivated when Mix or Defrost modes are selected. This is done ...

A/C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel therecirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFFand will reset to outside air mode when the ignition keyis turned ON. The frequent use of outside air will helpkeep odors from building up within the air condition...

Manual Rear Zone Climate Control — If Equipped The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floorair outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door andoverhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor andupper outlets. The rear blower...

driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, thesystem automatically adjusts the air temperature, the airflow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation.This maintains a comfortable temperature even underchanging conditions. Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by press-ing the au...

Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, flooroutlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directedthrough the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the bi-level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the paneloutlets and warmer air f...

Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, highhumidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, youmay wish to recirculate interior air by pressingthe recirculation button. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The recirculationsymbol will illuminate in the display when...

“AUTO”. Only when the “REAR SYSTEM” knob is in the“REAR CONTROL” position do the second seat occu-pants have control of the Rear Automatic TemperatureControl System. The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System islocated in the headliner near the center of the vehicle. Operation of the rear system ...

• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric byselecting the US/M customer programmable feature.Refer to the “Overhead Console-Customer Program-mable Features” in Section 3 of this manual. Rear Blower Control The rear blower control, located inthe headliner near the center ofthe vehicle has ...

Rear Mode Control The Rear Mode Control, located inthe headliner near the center ofthe vehicle can be used to selectbetween Auto, Headliner, Bi-Level and Floor modes. Auto Mode The rear system automatically maintains the correctmode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occu-pants. Floor Mode A...

glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Referto section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual forproper coolant selection. Winter Operation To insure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function-ing properly and the proper amount...

Rear Washer Operation — Manual TemperatureControl Only The controls are located on the Manual Tempera-ture Control head above the front blower control.Press and hold the button for as long as spray is desired. If the button is depressed and held while theIntermittent wiper is on, the wiper will oper...

Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and therear window washer is shared. It is located in the front ofthe engine compartment on the passenger side andshould be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fillthe reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-tor...

Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped Press this button to turn on the rear windowdefroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automati-cally turns off after about 10 minutes of operation. If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three-...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 ▫ 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 ▫ 3.3L And 3.8L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 309 䡵 Automatic...

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...

CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but nothave enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking...

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 discha...

CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but nothave enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking...

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...

Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission The transmission is monitored electronically for abnor-mal conditions. If a condition is detected that could causedamage, the transmission automatically shifts into sec-ond gear. The transmission remains in second geardespite the forward gear selected. Park (P), ...

PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignitionswitch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster willturn on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parkingbr...

added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curbon a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphillgrade. The parking brake should always be applied when thedriver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-ous for a number of reasons. A child or oth...

by increased pedal travel during application, greaterpedal force required to slow or stop, and potentialactivation of the Brake Warning Lamp. Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehiclestability and brake performance under most brakingconditions. The sy...

WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficiency be-yond that afforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingtho...

Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steeringpump may make noise for a short period of time. This isdue to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. Thisnoise should be considered normal, and does not in anyway damage the steering system. WARNING! Continued operation with reduced pow...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Ti...

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

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tires withwhite sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for theTIN on the outboard side of black side...

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

3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tires. 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 ...

2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3....

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

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Tem...

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

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

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations ofunapproved tires and wheels may change suspensiondimensions and performance characteristics, result-ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking ofyour vehicle. This can cause unpre...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM — IFEQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) system useswireless technolo...

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 device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the followingprecautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires andother suspension components, it is important that onlychains in good condition are used. Broken chains can causeserious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately i...

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

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

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

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left sideof the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be surethe replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an imprope...

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 seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed thespecified GVWR and GAWR. Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has...

A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note thatneither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have beenexceeded. Example Only FrontAxle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2140 lbs 1470 lbs Load (Including driver, pass-sengers and cargo) 360 lbs 980 lbs Total 2500 lbs 2450 lbs GAWR 2544 lbs 2544 lbs TRAILER TO...

Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assistyou in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongueweight. The total load mus...

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

Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 2.4L Automatic 5,200 lbs (2358 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 850 lbs (385 kg) 85 lbs (39 kg) 5,200 lbs (2358 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) 3 to 5...

Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 3.3L & 3.8LAutomatic withtrailer tow package 8,600 lbs (3900 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 3,800 lbs (1723 kg)* 380 lbs (172 kg) 8,600 lbs (3900 kg...

Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-etrain components the following guidelines are recom-mended: CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damageyour vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trail...

• Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to theframe or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow enoughslack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.When parking...

− When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires forproper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tireswith a higher load carrying capacity will not increasethe vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes − Do not in...

WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakeswhen you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-tance. When towing you should allow for...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” rangeshould be selected. NOT...

Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (IfEquipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage untilyou can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loa...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 ▫ Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating . . . 369 ▫ Jacking Instruc...

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

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce thepotential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle inneutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that you...

WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call a service center if yourvehicle overheats. If you decide to look under thehood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of thismanual. Follow the warnings under the Coo...

Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice orslippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to movin...

Jack Location — Stow ’n Go Seating The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowedbehind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.Pull up on the lever to release the cover. Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating thesmall wing nut to the left. Also remove the tool po...

Spare Tire Stowage — Stow ’n Go Seating For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the sparetire is stowed inside a protective cover located under thecenter of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mecha-nism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor,under a plastic cap between the fro...

Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts byturning them to the left one turn while the wheel is stillon the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T’ andfit the winch “T” handle over...

NOTE: If either front tire is flat, it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle. Refer to jackengagement locations in the following steps for properjack placement. 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clearof the vehic...

Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 6

6. These locations are on the sill flange of the body andconsist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to belocated, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabsclosest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench onthe jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head isproperly engaged i...

10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to theleft. 11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on thewrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternatelug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correctwheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubtabout the correct ...

14. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving thevehicle, reassemble the winch handle extensions to forma “T’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut.Rotate the nut to the right approximately 33 turns untilthe winch mechanism clicks at least three times. 15. Stow the jack, jack handle a...

Jacking Instructions — Non Stow ’n Go Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts byturning them to the left one turn while the wheel is stillon the ground. 2. Fit the jack handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut tothe left until the spare is on the ground with enough slackcable to al...

5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the boosterbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, the...

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 to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your ve...

If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ONposition, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain thetransmission remains in NEUTRAL. Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towedwith the ignition in the...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 䡵 3.3L/3.8L Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 398 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Steering Shaft Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Drive Shaft Universal Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . ....

2.4L ENGINE Engine Compartment 2.4L Engine 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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...

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...

NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessedagainst you. 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 yo...

The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or beforestarting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintainthe oil level between the M...

Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects theinterval at which your oil should be changed. Check thefollowing list to see if any apply to you. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. •...

Synthetic Engine Oils There are a number of engine oils being promoted aseither synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to usesuch a product, use only those oils that are American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenanceschedule that...

WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protectionin the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the aircleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair ormaintenance. Make sure that no one is near theengine compartment before starting the vehicle withthe air cleaner removed. Failure to ...

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. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluidto contact your eyes, skin or ...

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

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. Referto...

The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a smallamount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar 威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshieldsho...

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, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isd...

Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant t...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engine compartment. This ...

WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure andpossibly an accident. Driving with your foot restingor riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormallyhigh brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, andpossible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your fullbraking capacity in an emergency. Brak...

replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hosecan take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure. 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 immedia...

The dipstick is located just behind the radiator, lowerright side. Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in thetransmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-mance. Use only manufacturers recommended transmis-sion fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine ...

Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transmission should bechecked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation withan improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of thetransmission and of the fluid. To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level,the fol...

CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmissioncan cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and waterfrom entering the transmission after checking orreplenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick capis reseated properly. Fluid and Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid should be c...

Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.No regular maintenance is required for these compo-nents. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-graphic location...

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-sibility of the owner. • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated ...

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirtcan act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholsteryand should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clothand Mopar Total Clean. Care s...

Press the stop tab, slide the entire drawer out and removeit from the instrument panel. Cleaning Soak the drawer, with the drawer front facing up, in amixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon ofmild liquid dish soap. Let soak for approximately onehour. After one hour pull the drawer from the...

CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Modulecover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Integrated PowerModule, and possibly result in a electrical systemfailure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is ...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod-ule. 2. Turn the bulb socket retaining ring or the bulb assem-bly counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace thebulb. NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide the red release lock r...

CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will severely shorten bulb life. If thebulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean thebulb with rubbing alcohol. Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight mod-ule. MAINTA...

2. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from theheadlight module and pull bulb from socket. 3. Replace bulb, reinstall socket and then reinstall theheadlight module. Front Fog Light 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the foglig...

Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker andBack-up Lights 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two tail light assembly push-in typefasteners, by prying under the fastener head with a largeflat screwdriver. 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from thehousing. 4. Pull the bulb to remove...

Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSLhousing. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach theCHMSL. License Light 1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting sc...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 87Octane 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil-with filter 2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/C...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 448 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 8 M A I N T...

Miles 3, 000 6, 000 9, 000 12, 000 15, 000 18, 000 (Kilometers) (5 000 ) (10 000 ) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace ifnecessary. * X X X X X Replac...

Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 literand 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ X X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if previously cha...

Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000 (Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-sary. * X X X X Replace the eng...

Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (165 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] Replace the spark plugs 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter en- gines. X Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. X Flush and replace the engine coolant ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service ForYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ Be Reasonable With Req...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its CustomerCenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

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Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,414Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Air Conditioner Maintenance . ....

Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,185Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . ...

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . ....

Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,291 Rear Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282Rear Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,135Rear Seating Flexibility . . . . ...

Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,333,371,382Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406Speed Control (Cruise Contro...