Dodge 2007 Magnum SRT8 - Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures, which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures,which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire manual, you may miss importantinformation. Obse...

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 m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 m 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 canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them i...

Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Program-mable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could ...

NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit theignition lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on the ignitionswitch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light willturn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb che...

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key is one, which has never beenprogrammed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to thedealer. Customer Key Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program n...

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...

To Disarm the System: Either press the UNLOCK button on the remote keylessentry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into theignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON/STARTposition. If you open the liftgate after disarming the system, youmust use one of the previously described arming se...

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keylessentry transmitter or open the doors or liftgate. The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or theywill immediately fade to off once the ignition switch isturned ON from the LOCK position. NOTE: • None of the c...

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 to acknowledgethe unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will alsoturn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors FirstTh...

Sound Horn with Remote Key LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the transmitter. This feature can beenabled or disabled. For details on how to change thecurrent setting, refer to “Sound Horn with Remote KeyLock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Program-mable...

2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter with a flatblade tool. Do not damage the rubber seal during re-moval. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching thenew battery with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol. 4. T...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not...

Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. 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 y...

Automatic Door Locks ProgrammingThe Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled ordisabled. For details, refer to “Lock Doors Automaticallyat 15 mph (24 Km/h),” under “Personal Settings (Cus-tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of thismanu...

2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it upward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handleeven though the inside door lock is in t...

To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the vehicle’s ignition key or alike intothe child lock control and pull it downward. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the child protection door lock system, always test t...

Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “PersonalSettings (Customer Programmable Features),” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-tion 4 of this manual. NOTE: • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Removethe obst...

Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. Toopen the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switchlocated in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate openwith one fluid motion. The liftgate will not open manually if the gear selector ismoved out of the PARK position or the vehicle speed ...

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...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the front seat. 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 aro...

WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt into the bucklenearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop, yo...

activated. To reset this feature you must let all of thebelt webbing return into the retractor. You will not beable to pull out more webbing until all of the webbinghas been returned back into the retractor. WARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with alock-out feature to ensure that...

In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat toposition the belt away from your neck. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15...

Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove slackin the shoulder belt. Use The Automatic Locking Modeany time a child safety seat is installed in a seatingposition that has a seat belt with this feat...

WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only usewhen the seat belt is not long enough when it isworn low and snug, and in the recommended seatingpositions. Remove and store the extender when notneeded. Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental...

This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtainairbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting nextto a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtainairbags, they are located above the side windows. Theircovers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in th...

• Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Win-dows (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seatbelt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Fro...

WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbagsto protect you in a collision. If the light does notcome on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if itcomes on as you drive, have the airbag systemchecked right away. • The Driver and Front...

• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees ofthe driver and the front passenger, and position every-one for the best interaction with the front airbag. If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy when the ACMdetects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain thedriver ...

WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response FeatureIf the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will un...

Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or f...

treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis-closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party exceptwhen: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match datawith a particular crash record in an aggregate database,provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafterpreserved 2. Used in d...

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...

Older Children and Child RestraintsChildren who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who areolder than one year can ride forward-facing in thevehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible childseats used in the forward-facing direction are for childrenwho weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who a...

the child restraint using lower anchorages and uppertether straps from the child restraint to the vehiclestructure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail-able. However, because the lower anchorages are to beintroduced over a period of years, child restraint systemshaving attachments...

Tighten webbing. To release, simply unbuckle the seatbelt by depressing the button, allowing the webbing toretract into the retractor. In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path openingo...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap. Transporting PetsAirbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.An unres...

CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight MineralOil in the engine or damage may result. NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. Thisshould be considered as a normal part of the break-in andnot interpreted as an indication of diff...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 ▫ Outside...

m Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 m Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ P...

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 mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehic...

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. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a sl...

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 ce...

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for thesystem and the control buttons that will enable you toaccess the system. 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 suppo...

• The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as tonumber designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellul...

Place/Retrieve a Call from HoldTo put a call on hold, press the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold.To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between CallsIf two calls are in progress ...

• After ignition key is switched off, a call can continueon the UConnect™ system either until the call ends oruntil 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 con...

• You can also press the 8 Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played, and then choosethe phone that you wish to select. • 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 prio...

• 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 voice mail, or when sending a page at the end ofspeaking the digit string, make sure to say 9...

Bluetooth Communication LinkOccasionally, Cellular phones have been found to loseconnection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap-pens, the connection can generally be re-established byswitching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recom-mended to remain in Bluetooth 9 on 9 mode. Power-UpAfter swit...

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. Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury inthe event of impact from the ...

The controls for each heater are located near the bottomcenter of the instrument panel. After turning on theignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heatsettings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switchindicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs will illuminatefor high, one for low, and ...

Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide anadditional storage area. Pull on the loops shown in theillustration to fold down either or both seatbacks. Theseloops can be tucked away when not in use. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, makesure it is latche...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push thesafety catch to the left. The safety catch is located underthe center front edge of the...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latchesare fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side ofthe instrument panel. Th...

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights ON orOFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the systemON, rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to theAUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head-light Time Delay feature is also ON. This means t...

To activate the delay feature, turn off the ignition switchwhile the headlights are still on. Then, turn off theheadlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval beginswhen headlight switch is turned off. If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switchon again, the system will cancel the ...

Multi-Function Lever The multi-function lever controls the operation of theturn signals, headlight beam selection, and passinglights. The lever is located on the left side of the steeringcolumn. Turn SignalsMove the Multi-Function Lever up or down and thecorresponding turn signal indicator in the in...

Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on theoverhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressingthe lens. Press the lens a second time to turn OFF thelight. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, orwhen the unlock button on the remote keyless ...

Interior light Defeat (OFF)Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”position. The interior lights will remain off when thedoors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.This feature brightens all text displays such as theodome...

If you activate the washer while the windshield wipercontrol is in the delay range, the wipers will operate fortwo wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resumethe intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper isturned OFF, the wipers will o...

The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) ofwasher fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC). WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when f...

To unlock the steering column, pull the control handleoutward. To tilt the steering column, move the steeringwheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen orshorten the steering column, pull the steering wheeloutward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steeringcolumn in position, push the c...

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

To Activate: Push the speed control lever inward (towardthe steering column) and release (“ON/OFF”).The indicator light in the lever (and in theinstrument cluster on some models) will illu- minate to show that the speed control system is ON. Toturn the system OFF, push the lever inward (toward thest...

speed. To do so, push the lever up and release (RES/ACCEL), and then remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal. To Vary the Speed Setting: When the speed control is set, you can increase speed bypushing the lever up and holding (“RES/ACCEL”).When the lever is released, a new set speed will beestabl...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink t ), storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroofswitch. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Press the lens to tur...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that you install a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed. This willallow for quicker training and accurate transmission ofthe radio-fre...

1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons.Release the buttons only when the EVIC displays “Chan-nels Cleared” (after 20 seconds); however, do not holdthe buttons for longer than 30 seconds. Do not repeat thisstep if programming a second or third hand-held trans-mitter to the remaining HomeLin...

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at:www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515 . 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...

Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-tion 4 of this manual. Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that thesunroof is fully closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are three 12-volt electrical outlets on th...

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or preven...

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 access to beverage cans or bottles whilemaintaining a resting place for the rear occupants’ el-bows. STO...

Cargo Management System — If Equipped The cargo area has an upper and lower load floor.Additional innovative features in the cargo area are thetwo molded-in bins in the quarter trim panels. Each binwill hold a gallon of milk and a 2-liter bottle of pop. A cargo management system that stores on the l...

Rollaway Tonneau Cover — If EquippedThe removable rollaway tonneau cover mounts in thecargo area behind the top of the rear seats. Load Floor Fully Folded UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3

The tonneau cover, when extended, covers the cargo areato keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels nearthe liftgate opening secure the extended tonneau cover inplace. The tonneau cover rolls away neatly inside its housingwhen not in use. You can also remove the tonneau coverfrom the vehic...

Cargo OrganizerThe optional cargo organizer can also be placed into thelower load floor. Lift the handle and pull to open thecargo organizer. Cargo Organizer Handle 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The roof luggage rack consists of side rails and adjustablecrossbars. The roof luggage rack is designed to carry upto 150 lbs (68 kg) of cargo uniformly distributed overboth crossbars. When loading cargo on the roof luggage rack, distributethe cargo weight evenly on t...

4. Pick up the crossbar and move it to the desiredlocation. Do not place the crossbar directly over thesunroof glass (if equipped). 5. Turn the lower clamp until the round side of the clampcompletely faces the side rail. 6. Turn the lever clockwise to tighten the lower clamp tothe side rail. When ti...

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 The automatic load le...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 m Premium Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 135 m Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 11 — Ash Tray* 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Radio 12 — Ignition Switch 3 — Rear Wiper/Washer Switch 8 — Climate Control 13 — Hood Release 4 — Hazard Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 14 — Headlight Switch 5 — Electronic Stability Program Off Butt...

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel GaugeThe pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer ButtonPress this button to change the display from odometer toeither of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B”will appear when ...

turn on in the event of an EBD failure. Immediate repairof the ABS system is required in the event of an EBDfailure. The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checkedby turning the ignition switch from the OFF position tothe ON position. The light should turn on for approxi-mately two seconds ...

• Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km]) • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a singlechime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km]) • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is inmotion) • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low Washer F...

• Display Units of Measure in: To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-TION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset The DisplayReset will only occur while a resettable function is beingdisplayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECTbutton once to clear the resettable funct...

Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between magneticNorth and Geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be setusing the follow...

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance”message and the last variance zone number displays inthe EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button untilthe proper variance zone is selected acc...

Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display ControlPress and release the MENU button until Navigationdisplays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On,the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Mapor Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menudisplay is active, the SCROLL butto...

Use the SCROLL button to display one of the followingchoices: “Language”When in this display you may select one of five lan-guages for all display nomenclature, including the tripfunctions and the navigation system (if equipped). Pressthe FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display toselect English...

on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, pressand release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON”or “OFF” appears. “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock”When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals willflash when the doors are locked or unlocked with theremote keyless entry transmitter. Th...

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 amplitude, so AM receptioncan be disrupted by such things as lightning, power linesand neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission ...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume...

(if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station before continuing to the next. To stopthe search, press SCAN a second time. PSCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the PSCAN button causes the tuner to scanthrough preset stations in either, AM, FM, or Satellite (ifequipped) frequ...

Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player)Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD Player and the CD icon wi...

TIME Button (CD Mode)Press this button to change the display from elapsed CDplaying time to time of day. The time of day will displayfor 5 seconds. RW/FF (CD Mode)Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) and the CD playerwill begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW(Reverse) button works in a ...

SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITERADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, andWMA CAPABILITIES 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 A...

Soft Rock Soft_Rock Top 40 Top_40 Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Foreign Language Foreign_Language Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Personali...

Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever thetape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: PressPreset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in thedisplay will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction is man...

RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) buttonworks in a similar manner. TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)Pressing the TUNE control allows the sett...

files 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 levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in f...

RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Pressing this button plays files randomly. SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, whenplaying an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.Turn the TUNE control to display available folders ormove through available fol...

screen to provide maps, turn identification, selectionmenus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CDchanger with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on aDVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD coversall ...

4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “MIN +”is highlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again toincrease the clock by another minute. 5. To decrease the clock by minutes, use the SelectEncoder to highlight the “-“ sign. Press ENTER. PressENTER again to decrease the clock by another minute....

3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly pressTIME again. 4. To toggle back to the large clock, simply press TIME. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODEXRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con-sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display)screen, a bat...

Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1) The VES for this vehicle comes equipped with KickerMobile Surround (KMS1). This feature offers the ultimatemovie experience by providing surround sound uniquelyequalized for the interior space of your vehicle. The KMS1 activates whenever a DVD is in the VESplayer, and t...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on thesurface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clockpositions. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttonsare also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-inter...

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECTbutton to advance the radio to the next presetstation, to change the side of the tape beingplayed (if so equipped), or to change the cur-rent CD track being played (if so equipped). when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio...

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to ...

Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls theblower. The control has an OFF posi-tion and four speed settings. Theblower will remain on until the con-trol is turned to the OFF position orthe ignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control The rotary k...

Air Conditioning Control Press this button to turn on and turn off the airconditioning. When the air conditioning is turnedon, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the mode control. Press this buttona second time to turn off the air conditioning. An LED inthe button will...

NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Control This button can be used to block out smoke,odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid coolingis desired. The recirculation mode should onlybe used temporarily. An LED in the...

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Wiper Operation The rear wiper is operated by the rear wiper/washer switch. The switch is located near the top center of the instrument panel. An indicator in the switchilluminates when the rear wiper is on. To use the rear wiper, push the left side of the rearwiper/washer ...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather(Below 2 20°F Or 2 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust theinside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and ifpresent, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seatbelts. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dange...

WARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in flash firecausing serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmissi...

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...

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shiftinterlock system (BTSI) that holds the selector lever in theP (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition. To move the gear selector lever out of the P(Park) position, the ignition s...

5 Speed Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (orfrom P or R to D) should be done only after theaccelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving theselector lever between these gears. Gear Ranges P (Park)P...

D (Drive)This range should be used for most city and highwaydriving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-shifts and best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through fifthgear. The D (Drive) position provides optimum drivingcharacteristics under all normal operating conditio...

Delayed Shifts in Cold TemperaturesDuring cold temperature operation, you may noticedelayed upshifts depending on engine and transmissiontemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-proves warm up time of the engine and transmission toachieve maximum efficiency. Temporary Transmission Limp ...

right for at least one second. The transmission will nowoperate automatically, shifting between the five availablegears. Autostick T General Information • You can start out in first or second gear. The systemwill ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehiclespeed. • The transmission will automa...

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 the roads areslushy. 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators firs...

The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply theparking brake, push the parking brake pedal down andthen remove your foot from the pedal. To release theparking brake, push down on the parking brake pedaland then release. The brake light i...

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size andtype and tires must be properly inflated to produceaccurate signals for the computer. Anti-Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may s...

WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at theend of the steering wheel travel will increase thesteering fluid temperature and it...

WARNING! With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehiclestability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emer-gency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will notengage to assist in maintaining stability. The “FullOff” ESP mode is intended for off-highway or off-road only. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction...

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. Tires designed to this standard havethe ...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = 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 tire;however, 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 si...

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...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion. ...

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...

Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn...

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tiresand other suspension components, it is important thatonly chains in good condition are used. Broken chainscan cause serious damage. Stop the vehicle immedi-ately ...

Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equippedwith all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown inthe following diagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IFEQUIPPED • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pressure bas...

warning limit in any of the four active road tires. Thevehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive thisinformation. Check TPMS WarningThe Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash onand off for 60 seconds and an audible chime wil...

• 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 problemsresulting from the use of such fuels or additives are notthe responsibility of the manufactur...

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...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a“Check Gascap” message will display in the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC). If this occurs, tightenthe fuel filler cap properly and press the odo...

• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The totalload must be limited so tha...

Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its emptyweight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier itemsdown low and be sure you distribute their weight asevenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely beforedriving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that youhave exceeded ei...

NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” at- tached to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’sGVWR and GAWRs. This table is only an example. TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicl...

WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight DistributingHitch system may reduce handling, stability,braking performance, and could result in an acci-dent. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compat-ible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult withyour hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputableRecrea...

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 authorized dealer forpackage content. The following chart provides the industry standard forthe maximum trailer weight a g...

Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 6.1L Automatic 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) 300 lbs (136 kg) 40 SQ. ...

Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the t...

WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towingas safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailerand will not shift during travel. When traileringcargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shiftscan occur that may ...

− Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to“Tires–General Information” in this section for infor-mation on tire pressures and for proper tire inflationprocedures. − Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures ...

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 fo...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,and backing the trailer in an area located away fromheavy traffic. Towing Tips — Automatic TransmissionThe “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” rangeshould be selec...

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...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHERVEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on theground) Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground. GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION!...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 m If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 m TIREFIT Tire Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 m Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 m Freeing ...

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...

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe engine cooling system and turning off the A/Cremoves this heat. You can also turn the Temperaturecontrol to maximum heat, the M...

1. Air pump hose 2. Power plug and cable 3. Air pump switch 4. Pressure gauge 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle 6. TIREFIT sealant hose TIREFIT Location TIREFIT contents 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid thedanger of being hit when operating the jack or repairinga tire. • Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in. (4mm), tire damage caused by driving with extremely l...

• Do not operate the electric air pump for more thaneight minutes to avoid overheating. The air pump maybe used again once it has cooled down. • Replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle (5) once every fouryears to assure optimum operation of the system. • If TIREFIT is liquid, clean water and a damp cloth...

NOTE: The battery is stored under a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo area. Remote batteryterminals are located in the engine compartment forjump-starting. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watchbands or bracelets that might make aninadvertent electrical con...

8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the abovesequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirtingout the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to batteryexplosio...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 6.1L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 292 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

6.1L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 7

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). 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 preven...

b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fullyilluminated until you turn off the ignition key orstart the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBDsystem is ready and you can proceed to the I/Mstation. If your OBD system is not ready, you should see yourauthorized dealer or repair facility....

CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration orloss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine OilRoad conditions and your kind of driving affect theinterval at which your oil should be changed. Check thefollowing list to see if any apply to you. • Day or night tem...

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months,whichever comes first. Engine Oil SelectionFor best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer onlyrecommends full synthetic engine oils that meet theA...

Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil FiltersCare should be taken in disposing of used engine oil andoil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to theenvironment. Contact your dealer, service station, orgovernmental agency for advice on h...

• 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. • Batter...

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 t Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lockcylinder. Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and thewindsh...

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...

Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the OFF position. The fan is temperaturecontrolled and can start at any time the ignitionswitch is in the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant...

WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” onthe cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-caution. Never add coolant when the engine isoverheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap tocool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressureto build up in the cooling system. To preventscalding or injury,...

humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant toenter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows noevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may besafely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill ...

brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brakepads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by aleak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” for thecorrect fluid type. WARNING! • Overfilling the bra...

CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-ration in transmission shift quality and/or torqueconverter shudder. Using a transmission fluidother than that recommended by the manufac-turer will result in more frequent fluid and filterchange...

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drivenear the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least oncea month. • It is important that th...

cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rearquarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Donot use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which mayscratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on thetowel or...

• Carefully tuck the front, followed by the rear, then sideedges of the cup holder into the center console. FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) A power distribution center is located in the enginecompartment. This center contains fuses and relays. Cavity Car-tr...

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse MiniFuse Description 11 — 25 AmpClear Auto Shutdown/Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 12 — — — 13 — — — 14 — 25 AmpClear Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) 15 — 20 AmpYellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 16 — — — 17 30 AmpPink — Anti-lock Brakes System(ABS) Valves/Powertrain ControlModule...

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, ...

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. Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove tail light access cover. 3. Pus...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 336 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 8 M A I N TE N A ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to p...

• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-vice). L • Off-road or desert operation. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-ommendations in Schedule “B” in this section. NO...

SCHEDULE “B” Follow Schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usuallyoperated under one or more of the conditions markedwith an L . • Day or night ...

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 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) 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* I...

Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) 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....

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-quired.* X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter. X* Inspect the ...

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 ai...

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace ifrequired.* X X X X X Replace the air cleaner ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

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. I...

Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(L...

Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,32 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Steering Wheel Mounted SoundSystem Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118,326Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195,326Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326Su...

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