Dodge 2006 LX Magnum - 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

— if equipped. Refer to Personal Settings in the electronicvehicle information center (EVIC) Section of this 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 parkin...

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 orunlocked. During normal operation, the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indi-cator Light will come on for three (3) seconds immedi-ately after the igni...

At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four digit PIN number. This number is requiredfor dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys maybe performed at an authorized dealer or by using theCustomer Key Programming procedure. This procedureconsists of programming a blank key...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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 t...

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...

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitteronce to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock alldoors. The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowl-edge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system alsoturns on. The headlights will also activate and remain...

Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032battery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove thesmall screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit-te...

To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition switch and either: 1. Press a power door lock switch 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 ...

vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open adoor, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm thesystem. The alarm system will be activated when the battery isconnected if the system was previously armed. Theexterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and theignition will not start ...

WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and yourpassengers could be injured by these fumes. Keepthe liftgate closed when you are operating thevehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,make sure that all windows are clos...

The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows youto disable the window controls on the passenger doors.When the lock switch is pressed the window controls onthe passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen-ger windows will be disabled. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the ...

To close the window part way, lift the window switch tothe first detent and release when you want the window tostop. The power window switches remain active for 10 min-utes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Thetime is customer programmable through the electronicvehicle information cente...

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting...

Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withLap/Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock duringvery sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows theshoulder part of the belt to move freely with you undernormal conditions. But in a collision, the be...

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latchplate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the beltgo around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upa bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is tootight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snugbelt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in acollision. WA...

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. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat t...

driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckletheir seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, theEnhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue tochime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96seconds or until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat beltis buckled. The Enhanced Warn...

seating position. Children 12 years old and under shouldbe properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the...

Driver and Right Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver andfront passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraintsystems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center ofthe steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag ismoun...

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

and column. If the key is in the “LOCK” position, inthe ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags arenot on and will not inflate. • The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light, and the Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light in the instru- ment panel for 6 to 8 seconds wh...

NOTE: A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This doesnot mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause...

NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle isdriven. Side Airbag System The airbag control module determines if a side collision issevere enough to require the airbag to inflate. The controlmodule receives the level of collision se...

the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Lightare illuminated to show that the passenger airbag isturned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodgedunder the seat and interferes with operation of the weightsensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PADIndicator Light and th...

determine whether the front passenger airbag shouldbe turned off. It also determines the rate of airbaginflation during a collision. • The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properlyseated occupant...

• 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...

one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infantcarriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in thevehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh upto about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” ch...

• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’sweight and height. Check the label on the restraint forweight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with therestraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it maynot work when you need it. • Buckle the child into the ...

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

cover directly behind the seat where you are placing thechild restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor-age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide themost direct path between the anchor and the childrestraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rearhead restraints, ra...

The center rear seating position has an automatic lockingretractor and has a distinctive label on the seat beltwebbing. The seat belt must be in the automatic lockingmode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightlyinstalled. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in thissection for details. A lock...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ▫ Driver’s Si...

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...

Power Remote-Control Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s doortrim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotaryknob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position. After selecting a mirror move the knob in the samedirection you want the mirror to move. Use the cen...

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

• Even though international dialing for most numbercombinations is supported, some shortcut dialingnumber combinations may not be supported. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road su...

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

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustthe seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power se...

Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desiredamount of lumbar support. Heated Seats — If Equipped Heated seats, which are available only with leatherupholstery, provide comf...

Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraintsshould be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high aspractical. The head restraints have a locking button which must bepushed in to lower the head restraint. The restrai...

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

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...

Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood inthe open position. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6inches (15 cm) and then drop it. This should secure bothlatches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fullycl...

Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn offautomatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch ismoved to the LOCK position. This will occur if theinterior lights were switched on manually or are onbecause a door is open...

odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center — ifequipped, and radio when the parking lights or head-lights are on. Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of theinstrument panel. This switch controls the operation ofthe headlights, parking lights, instrument panel light...

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detentfor parking light and instrument panel light operation.Turn to the second detent for headlight, park light andinstrument panel light operation. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system a...

Headlights On With Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only) The headlights will turn on approximately 10 secondsafter the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch isplaced in the AUTO position. The headlights will alsoturn off when the wipers are turned off if they wereturned on by this featu...

If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, theywill turn off in the normal manner. NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehiclesequipped with the Electronic Vehicle Informatio...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation — Front The front wipers and washers are operated by themulti-function lever. The lever is located on theleft side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System Use the...

(EVIC) — If equipped. Refer to ”Headlights On WithWipers” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Centersection of this manual for details. Windshield Wiper Operation — Rear The rear wiper and washer is operated by the rear wiperswitch. The switch is located near the top center of theinstrument panel....

Rear Windshield Washer To use the rear washer, push the right side of thewindshield wiper/washer switch in and hold whilespray is desired (maximum spray of 10 seconds). Thewiper operates for 2 wipe cycles after the switch isreleased. Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer and rear window washer s...

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...

To turn the system back ON, press the traction controlswitch a second time until the traction control Indicatorturns OFF. 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 ...

WARNING! BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics fromacting on the vehicle, nor can it increase brakingefficiency beyond that afforded by the condition ofthe vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including thoseresulting from excessive speed in tu...

The ESP enhances directional control and reduces drivingwheel spin of the vehicle under various driving condi-tions. The system operates when the vehicle speed isgreater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of thevehicle by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel...

wheel slip control is active at vehicle speeds betweenapproximately 24 mph (40 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h). 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...

To Activate: Push and release the speed control lever (“ON/OFF”) once and an indicator light will illumi-nate in the instrument cluster when the elec-tronic speed control is active. To turn the system OFF, Push and release the lever (“ON/OFF”)again and the system and indicator will turn off. WARNING...

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...

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...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices such as garage door openers, motorizedgates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at thepush of a button. The Universal Transceiver operate...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkbutton that you want to train and the hand-held trans-mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. NOTE: Some gate ope...

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...

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

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

CUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup Holders The cup holders are located in the forward edge of thecenter console. Rear Seat Cup Holders The rear seat cup holders are located in the center armrestbetween the rear seats. The cup holders are positionedforward in the armrest and side-by-side to provideconvenient...

STORAGE Console Features The center console contains a large storage bin. Thestorage bin contains a four-slot coin holder (designed tohold various size coins) and a rubber mat at the bottom ofthe bin for noise control. The bin is large enough to holda portable AC/DC converter to power laptops, games...

The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carryingversatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pullingnylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. Whenthe seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,nearly flat extension of the removable tri-fold load floor. Tri-Fold Upper Load F...

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...

Waterproof Liner The optional waterproof liner can be placed over thelower load floor. Cargo Organizer The optional cargo organizer can also be placed into thelower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open thecargo organizer. Waterproof Liner Cargo Organizer Handle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of theseatback. This could impair visibility or become adangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. WARNING! To help protect against personal injury, passengersshould not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rearcargo space is intended for ...

the Tire and Loading information placard for moreinformation about cargo and load capacity. The placard islocated either on the driver’s side “B” pillar or the driverdoor. Flip the lever up to attach or adjust the crossbars. Thenturn lever counter-clockwise to loosen lower clamp.Twist clamp towards ...

WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving yourvehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off thevehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting inpersonal injury or property damage. Follow the RoofRack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roofrack. LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The aut...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 䡵 Standard Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 䡵 Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 141 䡵 Electro...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 4

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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...

CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H),pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle withthe air conditioner turned off until the pointer dropsback into the normal range. If the pointer remains onthe “H”, and you hear a chime, tu...

• Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is inmotion) • Liftgate Ajar (with a single chime) • Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training • Channel 1, 2,...

• Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by a weighted average of the instantaneousand average fuel economy, according to the current fueltank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTIONS...

Compass Display The compass readings indicate the directionthe vehicle is facing. Press and release thecompass button to display one of eight com-pass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating, which eliminates theneed to manually set the co...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON. Then, press and hold the compass button for approximately 2seconds. Then, press the SCROLL button until “CompassVariance” displays in the EVIC. Both the “CompassVariance” message and the last variance zone numberwill display in the EVIC. Then, press ...

• Caller ID phone number display. When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supportedby the cell phone, the EVIC will display the followingtelephone symbols: The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thesignal strength of the UConnect™ phone. Thenumber of horizontal bars increase as thestrength ...

The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thata phone connection has been made. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate thatthe UConnect™ phone is currently not avail-able. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigationdisplays in the EVIC. W...

“Display Units of Measure in” The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (ifequipped) can be changed between English and Metricunits of measure. To make your selection, press andrelease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or“METRIC” appears. “Headlights On With Wipers” (Available withAuto Headlight...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO ANDHANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate ...

SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextlistenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (ifequipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seekup and the left side to seek down. The radio will remaintuned to the new station until you make another selec-...

4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Audiocontrol. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tunerto search for the next frequency in the direction of thearrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Sate...

selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,the station will continue to play but will not be storedinto push-button memory. 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 displayw...

Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3 player, cassette player or microphone and utilize thevehicle’s audio system to amplify the s...

RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between theCD player or Satellite Radio (if equipped). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — IfEquipped Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConne...

If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (ProgramType) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radiowill tune to the preset station. 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 but...

Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through thetracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forwardfeature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track willreverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the RND button a second time to stop RandomPlay. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD ...

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...

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...

Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)Guide.” SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscription s...

• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna cancause signal blockage. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODEXRV) — IF EQUIPPED T...

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC) — IFEQUIPPED NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Raising The DVD Screen Remote Control Location 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability(REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-basednavigation system with a color screen to provide maps,turn identification, selection menus and instructions forselecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unitalso provides an AM/FM stereo rad...

Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttonsare also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactivedisplay. This is located in the instrument cluster belowthe speedometer. The VOLUME button controls the sound levelof the sound system. P...

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

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

Temperature Control The temperature of air can be selectedby rotating the temperature controlknob in the center. The coldest tem-perature setting is on the extreme leftand the warmest setting on the ex-treme right of the rotation. The knobcan be positioned at any point on thedial. Mode Selection The...

Recirculation The recirculation feature can be selected withthe mode control knob. You may choosebetween Bi-Level Recirculation and PanelRecirculation air outlets while in this mode. Normally, air enters from outside the vehicle. How-ever, when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicleis re-used....

Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turningthe right mode knob to AUTO, and place the blowercontrol (left knob) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. TheLO AUTO position should be used for front seat occu-pants only. The HI AUTO position should be used whenmore air flow is desired, or when rea...

The system will automatically control recircu-lation. However, pressing this button will tem-porarily put the system in recirculation mode(ten minutes). This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidityare present. This will cause the LED to illuminate. Afterten m...

Press this button to turn on the rear windowdefroster and the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate whenthe rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automati-cally turns off after approximately 10 minutes of opera-tion for the first push of the button, and will tu...

glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Referto section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual forproper coolant selection. Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter monthsis not recommended because it may cause windowfogging. NOTE: See Operating Tips chart (for ...

Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 204 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ 4 Speed Auto...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

temperature of the transmission reaches the appropriatetemperature. Refer to the “Note” under “Torque Con-verter Clutch” later in this section. If the transmission temperature gets too hot, thetransmission may downshift out of Overdrive or en-gage overdrive at higher vehicle speeds until thetransmis...

gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera-tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. 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 w...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 to move the selector out of park. As anadded precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curbon a downhill grade and...

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...

MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7LEngine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shuttingoff four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light loadand cruise conditions. The system is automatic with nodriver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: The MDS system may take so...

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. 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...

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...

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” ...

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...

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to themaximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75mph (120 km/h). Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combini...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 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 thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

ALL WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD)with Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control. Thefront wheels provide 38% of the torque, and the rearwheels provide 62% of the torque. The system is auto-matic with no driver inputs or additional driving skillsre...

NOTE: • The TPMS can inform the driver of a low tire pressurecondition. • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. Tire Pressure...

Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells,various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display Mes-sages in the EVIC, and Telltale Light. NOTE: For vehicles with optional wheel/tire sizes and significantly different tire placard pressures, the placardpressure value and the low-pressure threshold v...

The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of thefollowing licenses: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123 TIRE CHAINS Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meetSAE type “Class S” spe...

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

Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis-sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusualwear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-formed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross”shown in the following diagram. FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engines Your vehicle ...

malfunctioning 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.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problemsre...

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...

CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “topoff” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel nozzle“clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.This is an indication that the gas cap is properlytightened. If the gas cap is...

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...

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...

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 and for a trailer hitch engineered specifically foryour vehicle. The following chart provides th...

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

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 5.7L Automatic withtrailer tow package 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 2 persons & Lug-gage 3,800 lbs (1724 kg) 380 lbs (172 kg) 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) Up to 3 persons & Lug-gage 3,000 lbs (1361 kg) ...

Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of theGross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of yourvehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in therear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side ...

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...

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

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

NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-sive shifting and heat build up. This action will alsoprovide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should bech...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 ▫ Jack Locatio...

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

removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, andthe fan control to HI. This allows the heater core to act asa supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heatfrom the engine cooling system. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system coul...

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...

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an accesscover under the rear cargo floor — if equipped. Followthese steps to access the jack and spare tire. NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack. • Open the liftgate. • Fold up the tri-fold f...

• Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. • Remove the spare tire. • Remove the fastener securing the jack. Lifting The Access Cover Spare Tire Fastener 272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 carefullypry off center cap. Jack Fastener Cent...

Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 6

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...

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 the enginehas started, ignite and damage the converter andvehicle. If the vehicle has a disc...

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...

partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads areslushy. 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first be...

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...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 䡵 3.5L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 䡵 5.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 288 䡵 E...

2.7L ENGINE 2.7L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 7

3.5L ENGINE 3.5L Engine Compartment 286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5.7L ENGINE 5.7L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 7

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

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...

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 ...

CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration orloss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engines To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil mustbe maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level atregular intervals, such as every fue...

recommends engine oils that are API certified and meetthe requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material StandardMS-6395. Use Mopar 威 or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine OilIdentification Symbol This symbol means that the oil hasbeen certified ...

environment. Contact your dealer, service station, orgovernmental agency for advice on how and where usedoil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engineoil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacture’s engi...

• 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...

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...

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...

underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanismand safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. 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 or equivale...

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 thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isda...

extended maintenance period, it is important that youuse the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle.Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant. When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% rec-ommended Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/...

Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulatedsubstance requiring proper disposal. Check with yourlocal authorities to determine the disposal rules for yourcommunity. To prevent ingestion by animals or childrendo not store ethylene glycol based engine coolan...

• If frequent coolant additions are required, or if thelevel in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop whenthe engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-sure tested for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT enginecoolant (minimum) and distilled water for propercorrosion protec...

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...

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...

CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does notrequire adjustment under normal operating condi-tions. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit yourauthorized dealer immediately. Severe damage to thetransmission may occur. Your authorized dealer hasthe proper tools to accurately adju...

• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularlywith a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. Toremove heavy soil, use Mopar 威 Wheel Cleaner or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not usescouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or met...

WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basiswith Mopar 威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Nev...

• Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixture ofmedium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquiddish soap. Let soak for approximately one hour. • After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip itback into the water about six times. This will loosenany remaining debris. • Rinse the liner ...

CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Power Distribu-tion Center, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in therear compartment under the spare tire access panel. Thiscenter contains fuses and relays. Opening The Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 7

CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Power Distribu-tion Center, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

7. Pull tail light assembly clear from vehicle to accessbulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove. 8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 7

9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach thetail light assembly. 10. Close the liftgate. License Light 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 so...

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 (87 to 89 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters 3.5 Liter Engines with All Wheel Drive (87 to 89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters 5.7 Liter Engines (87 to 89 Octane) 19...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 336 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 8 M A I N TE N A ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X Inspe...

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X R...

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* X X X X X Replace the a...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

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...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or cause injury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If...

Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161,167,183Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 186Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . 227 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 226Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....