Dodge 2008 Dakota - Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 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 in a safeplace. Ignition Key Removal Automatic TransmissionPlace the shif...

depress and hold the release button located between theignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni-tion key to LOCK and remove the key. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock thedoor, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn thekey forward. ...

Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannotbe programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle andlock all doors when leaving t...

seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn theignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove thefirst key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. Inaddition, the Vehicle...

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...

Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unlessthe shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out ofPARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON positions, andthe brake pedal is depressed. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system moni...

system will shut down until the correct key is used. Toexit alarming mode, press the transmitter Unlock buttonor start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key. The security alarm system is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where thesystem will arm unexpectedly. If ...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors oractivate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. Thetransmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activatethe system. NOTE: The line of transmission must not be b...

Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activatedwill cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK buttonto deactivate the Security Alarm. 6. If the desired programming was not achieved or toreactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1. Press and hold the ...

Using the Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF pressand release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights willilluminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,and the horn will sound. To cancel the Panic mode pre...

Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants withtwo transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. Atotal of eight transmitters can be programmed for yourvehicle. Additional transmitters can be programmed toyour vehicle through the use of a currently program...

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additionaltransmitters. 11. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 12. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60seconds from when the original chime was heard. After60 seconds, all programmed transmitters function nor-mally. NOTE: If you do not h...

touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils maycause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean itwith rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the twohalves of the case together. Make sure there is an even“gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and...

WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as wellas when you park and leave the vehicle. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others co...

locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the keyor closing the door will allow the locks to operate. Achime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch anda door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. • The driver’s door is open w...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, slide the leverUP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. Wh...

WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switchesthat give you finger tip control of all four power win-dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on thepassenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turnedto the...

Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Push the window switch past the first detent, release, andthe window will go down automatically. To cancel theAuto Down movement, operate the switch in either theup or down direction and release the switch. Window Loc...

with the rear windows open, open the front and rearwindows together to minimize the buffeting. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, kneebolsters, front ai...

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

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

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure thatit is locked in the desired position. The adjuster has an easy up (EZ Up) featur...

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the automatic locking mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking ModeDisconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allowit to retract completely to disengage the automatic ...

Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed isgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced WarningSystem (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seatbelt. The driver shoul...

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti-vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt WarningLight will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seatbelt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We...

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 injuredbecause the airbags are no longer functional. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are inflatin...

How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determinesif a frontal collision is severe enough to require theairbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de-signed to provide different rates of airbag inflationfrom direction provided by the ORC. The ORC will notdetect ...

irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particlessettle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac-turer’s instructions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after theairbags have deployed. If you are involved in anothercollision, the airbags will not be in place to pro...

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Enhanced Accident Response SystemIf the airbags deploy after an impact and the electricalsystem remains functional, vehicles equipped withpower door locks will unlock automatically. In addition...

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp statusfor electronically-controlled safety systems, including...

in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LATCH childrestraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH - ChildSeat Anchorage System section.) • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh-ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too smallto fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child...

belt system will loosen with time, so check the beltoccasionally and pull it tight if necessary. • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as themanufacturer’s instructions tell you. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehic...

Crew Cab • The Crew Cab second row seat has lower anchoragesthat are capable of accommodating LATCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi-tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments mustbe installed in the outboard positions only. Re...

over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seatcover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor-age located on the back of the seat, being careful to routethe tether strap to provide the most direct path betweenthe anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle isequipped with ...

Child Restraint Tether Anchor The Extended Cab model has one routing straplocated behind the passenger side rear out-board seating position. The tether anchor itselfis located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboard passengerseating position is also equippe...

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Extended Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over thefront passenger seat back and under the head restraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulledtight. Tether Straps a...

2. Route the tether strap across to the center tetheranchorage. The center tether is located behind the slidedoor in the center of the vehicle, between the two seatingpositions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchorstrap is pulled tight. Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat ...

Multiple Child Restraints THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the child to crashinto the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, oreven be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchorpositions directly behind th...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — IfEquippe...

phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile)you may not be able to use any UConnect t features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufac-turer for details. The UConnect t system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect t syst...

Voice Command TreeRefer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want toknow your options at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 following the beep. The UConnect t system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the ...

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

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

hold may not become active automatically. This is cellphone dependent. To bring the call back from hold, pressand hold the “Phone” button until you hear a singlebeep. Redial • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial. 9 • The UConnect t sys...

• You can also press the “Voice Recognition” buttonanytime while the list is being played, and then choosethe phone you wish to delete. Things You Should Know About Your UConnect T System UConnect t Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the“Phone” button and say “UConnect t...

• Even though international dialing for most numbercombinations is supported, some shortcut dialingnumber combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may becompromised with the convertible top down. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: •...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

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. Adjustany seat only while the vehicle is parked. Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The front seats ...

To lower the head restraint, depress the release buttonlocated at the base of the head restraint and push downon the head restraint. 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch tomove the seat u...

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thedriver’s seat cushion. Three switches control the seatmovement. The four-way switch in the center can bemoved forward or backwards to get the most comfortableposition. The same switch can be moved up and down tocontrol seat height. Change the se...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located under the left side of theinstrument panel. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the grillewith your right hand. It is located at the bottom center ofthe grille. Lift the ...

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the center frontedge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,with both latches engaged. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up ...

Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to thesecond upward detent position, or if equipped, when theUNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a dooris open and the in...

Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. I...

Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left sideof the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand orleft-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper o...

Passing LightYou can signal another vehicle with your headlights bypartially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights toturn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select SwitchPull the multifunction control lever fully toward...

Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle toselect the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, w...

NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the 9 Park 9 position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation. Windshield Washers To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the endof the multifunction contro...

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

NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switchbuttons (i.e. SET and CANCEL) are operated simulta-neously in order to ensure proper operation. The systemcan be reactivated by pushing the speed control switchON/OFF button and re-establishing t...

Functions All Engines Engage Speed 30 mph (48 km/h) Minimun RESUME Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) ACCEL Increase 2 mph (3km/h) DECEL Decrease 1 mph (2 km/h) Dropout Speed 25 mph (40 km/h) To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will ret...

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

Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEnt...

RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays: • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Odometer • Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button are pressed at thesame time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset featurewill reset the distance to empty (using a default fuelecono...

Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Thisdisplay mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneouschanges in fuel consumption as the number of totalvehicle miles since the last r...

Compass/Temperature Display WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under suchconditions to prevent an accident and possible per-sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibr...

To Put Into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button tochange the display between VAR (compass variance) andCAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym-bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an areafree from...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zone and press theRESET button to resume normal operatio...

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close whileyou are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not trainthe transceiver if people or pets are in the path of thedoor or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garagedoor opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature asrequired by federal s...

7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates,programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thirdtime (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If you a...

• Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener tocomplete the training for Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and rememberto plug it back in? If you are have any problems, or require assistance,please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet atwww.HomeLink.com for i...

pops out automatically when ready for use. To preservethe heating element, do not hold the lighter in theheating position. The instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by thecustomer to operate only when the ignition is On (switchbattery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (batteryfed) to all...

until armrest lid is closed manually by pressing the lidback into place. Two pen holders are provided on theinside of the armrest lid. A tissue holder is also providedon the inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket sizesoft pack of tissue. CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IFEQUIPPED The center po...

REAR STORAGE – IF EQUIPPED Rear Convenience Storage Crates WARNING! Do not sit or stand on this crate. It may collapsecausing serious injury. The rear convenience storage crates are located under therear seat lower cushion and consist of two removable,collapsible storage crates. Rear Cup Holders – C...

CAUTION! Do not lift up on the “End Flaps” to open the crate,damage to the “End Flaps” may occur. NOTE: The maximum loading capacity for the 40% crate is 30 lbs. and 50 lbs. for the 60% crate. To open the storage crate, lift upwards on the cratehandles, and engage the crate end flaps. To remove the ...

To install the crate into the base, insert the crate into theinboard slot and push down on the outboard side of thecrate and snap into place. To collapse the crate, push the crate end flaps inward todisengage. Push the sides inward and snap into the base. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks...

Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to release the window. TAILGATE Tailgate Removal To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these st...

3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger sideby pulling upward and rearward at the same time. 4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while makingsure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained. To reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the dri...

CAUTION! • Care should always be exercised when operating avehicle with cargo. Vehicle speeds may need to bereduced. Severe turns or rough roads may causeshifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result invehicle damage. • Insure the load is securely tied down and isproperly identified according to...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 m Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

▫ Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES™) (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 206 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 m Compact...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Glove Box 11 — Transfer Case Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Radio 12 — Speed Control Switches 3 — Demister Outlets 8 — Climate Controls 13 — Hood Release 4 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Power Outlet 14 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Airbags 10 — Heated Seat Swi...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 157 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature. Any reading within the normalrange indicates that the cooling system is operat- ing satis...

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

12. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light This light indicates that the engine oil pressure hasbecome too low. For a bulb check, this light will come on momentarily when the ignition is turned On. Ifthe light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shutoff the engine as soon as possible. Immediat...

on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light does notcome on during starting, have the system checked by anauthorized dealer. 20. BRAKE System Warning LightThis light will light when the ignition key is turned to theON position and will remain on for a few seconds. If thelight stays on, it may be...

first turned on, or the light stays on or comes on whiledriving, have the airbag system checked by an autho-rized dealer. 24. 4WD IndicatorIndicates when transfer case is in 4WD position. 25. SVC (Service) 4WD IndicatorThe SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position...

When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, orwhen the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep-ing is accurately maintained. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio the time button alter-nates the location of the time and frequency on thedisplay. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only oneof th...

Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM orAmplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted soundcauses the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves tovary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which thefrequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturb...

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) 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 the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (R...

station with the same selected Music Type name. TheMusic Type function only operates when in the FMmode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will beexited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP ButtonPressing the SETUP button ...

CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discsonly. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peelaway and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to inserta second CD if one is already...

TIME ButtonPress this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FFPress the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning ofthe current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is r...

rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 filesuse a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 orVBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Lay...

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)Press this button to change the display to time of day. Thetime of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition isoff). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone(UConnect™) (If Equipped)Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” inSection 3 of this manual. Operating...

Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDswill be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SEEK Button (CD MODE)Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on theCD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginningof the current sele...

frequencies in the following table are supported. Inaddition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. Themajority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rateand a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 3...

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeThe auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone andutilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the sourceand play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide.” DolbyManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 9 Do...

NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect t , the unit will respond with a “Feature Not Available”message when selecting controls related to this feature. A 6.5-inch touch screen allows easy menu selection, whilethe Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes more than1,000 words for audio, na...

6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen wherethe word “Save” is displayed. Show Time if Radio is OffWhen selected, this feature will display the time of dayon the touch screen when the system is turned off.Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch th...

further information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com.Please have the following information available whencalling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Num...

will go to the beginning of the current track or to thebeginning of the previous track if it is within one secondafter the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays thesecond track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left h...

at the top of the snowflake button shows that the airconditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turnthe air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticedwhen the air conditioning compressor is on. This is anormal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on andoff...

Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through thefloor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshieldthrough the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at theedge of each side of the instrument panel. NOTE: T...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the centerof the control panel controlsthe temperature of the inte-rior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotatingthe knob. The coldest tem-perature setting is to the ex-treme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to theextreme right (red regi...

Operating Tips Fast CooldownFor a fast cooldown, open the windows and turn theblower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turnthe mode control to the panel fresh position, press thesnowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, anddrive with the windows open for the first few minutes.On...

Operation Tips Chart INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 215 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ If Engine...

WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuelcould enter the catalytic converter and once theengine has started, ignite and damage the converterand vehicle. If the vehicle has a discha...

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, the vehiclecould accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Youcould lose control of the vehicle and hit someone orsomething. Only shift i...

When To Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, press the “TOW/HAUL” button. This will improveperformance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When...

or response during normal operation in high gear. Whenthe vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, orduring acceleration, the clutch automatically andsmoothly disengages. The feature is operational in Over-drive and in Drive. NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmiss...

Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. Asyou release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera-tor pedal. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep theengine speed low until the clutch is fully engaged. NOTE: Always launch in first gear. Damage to the clutch can result from launc...

6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) En- gine Model Axle Accel- eration Rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 3.7L ALL 3.21 & 3.55 ACCEL & CRUISE 15 (24) 10 (16) 24 (39) 19 (31) 34 (55) 27 (44) 47 (76) 37 (60) 56 (90) 41 (66) 4.7L All 3.21 & 3.55 ACCEL & CRUISE 15 ...

CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshiftingspeeds may cause the engine to over speed and / ordamage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal isdepressed. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV233/243 GII Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric shift transfer ca...

NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recreational towing only. See Recreational Tow-ing section for specific procedures on shifting into andout of Neutral (N). Transfer Case Position Indicator LightsTransfer case position indicator lights are located on theinstrument cluste...

NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans-fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and there-fore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equalfor the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front orrear wheels are spinni...

Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer casewill not shift, the indicator light for the previous positionwill remain ON, and the newly selected position indica-tor light will continue to flas...

will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stopspinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may bea delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after thewheels have stopped spinning. 4WD LOCK to 4WD LOW or 4WD LOW to 4WDLOCK NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW, some gear noise ma...

WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the ( Service 4WD ( light is illu- minated. Not engaging the parking brake may allowthe vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury. NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. Th...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing,shift the transmission back into gear. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF orRUNNING,...

WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen-tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off theground. The vehicle may drive through the rearwheel remaining on the ground and cause you to losecontrol of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear w...

Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where wateris flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-ing water can wear away the road or path’s surfaceand cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carryyour vehicle aw...

WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-ping distances. Therefore, after driving through...

before placing the gear shift lever in PARK; otherwise theload on the transmission locking mechanism may make itdifficult to move the selector out of PARK. NOTE: The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You mustbe sure the parking brake is fully ap...

BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (forexample, repeated brake applications with the engineoff), the brakes will still function. The effort required tobrake the vehicle will be significantly more than thatrequired with the power system operating. If either the front or rea...

WARNING! • Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent thenatural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,nor can it increase braking or steering efficiencybeyond that afforded by the condition of thevehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including...

If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-tions you will observe a substantial increase in steeringeffort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and duringparking maneuvers. NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the st...

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

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards 9 ....blank.... 9 = 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 about the:1) number of people that ca...

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. ...

original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of yourvehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use sparetire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on thevehicle at the first opportunity. WARNING! The limited use spar...

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...

WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to followthis warning can result in sudden tire failure. Youcould lose control and have an accident resulting inserious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as litt...

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

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and othersuspension components, it is important that only chains ingood condition are used. Broken chains can cause seriousvehicle damage. Stop the vehicle ...

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. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IFEQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pr...

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure alwaysreinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois-ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, whichcould damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, nor to p...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Usingleaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage theemission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunc-tion...

ADDING FUEL NOTE: If fuel is poured from a portable container, the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough toextend into the fuel filler tube. CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “topoff” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, t...

CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap)can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-ing materia...

For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates lessthan 1/4 full • you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling • you operate the vehic...

then be determined separately to be sure that the load isproperly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighingthe vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the frontor rear axles has been exceeded but the total load iswithin the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shiftedfrom front to rear or rea...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailerplus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fu...

safety. The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway controlalso dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds andcontributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (loadequalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier TongueWeights (TW) and may be...

Fifth-Wheel HitchA special high platform with a coupling that mounts overthe rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connectsa vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck HitchThe gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed...

Weight Ratings)” for the website address that containsthe necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) ...

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

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

− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–GeneralInformation section of this manual on Tread WearIndicators for the proper inspection procedure. − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- mation section of this manual on Replaceme...

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

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping andbacking the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Towing Tips — Automatic TransmissionThe “D” ra...

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damageinternal parts. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipment Identification Plate is located on ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 m Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 m Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

WARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only.The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle forservice purposes, unless suitable supports are placedunder the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicleshould be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoidice or slippery areas. Removin...

out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tiltthe retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through thecenter of the wheel. Steps for Removing the Spare Tire • Remove the jack from the stowage compartment usingthe supplied finger assist tool. • Remove the finger assist tool from jack a...

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Turning Lug Wrench and Extension Spare Tire Stowag...

Tire Changing Procedure 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 u...

• Block both the front and rearof the wheel diagonally oppo-site the jacking position. Forexample, if the right frontwheel is being changed, blockthe left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. Instructions 1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack...

JUMP STARTING WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth-ing. Don’t lean over battery when attachingclamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. Ifacid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contami-nated area immediately with l...

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency towhooks. WARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury ordeath. WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.Tow straps and chains may break, caus...

CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks fortow truck hookup or highway towing. You coulddamage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use of safety chai...

If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km )or faster than 30 mph, it must be towed on a flatbed, orwith the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on theground, or with the front end raised and the rear wheelson a towing dolly. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, with the rear wheels on the gro...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 3.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 m 4.7L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . . 334 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 m Emissions Inspection An...

3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 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...

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp-erly installed, or damaged. A loose fuel filler cap messagewill be displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten thegas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound is hear...

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated testwhich you can use prior to going to the test station. Tocheck if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must dothe following: 1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crankor start t...

REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar t parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-sure the designed performance. Damage or failurescaused by the use of non-Mopar t parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’swarranty. DEALER SERVIC...

These items should be inspected if a malfunction isobserved or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil LevelTo assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, theengine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Thebest time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutesafter a fully warme...

For information on engine oil filler cap location, see theEngine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils prov...

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconnected or removed,...

CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached tothe negative post. Battery posts are marked (+)positive and negative (-) and identified on thebattery case. • If a “fast charger” is used wh...

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fac...

Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints and seals should be inspected wheneverthe vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged sealsshould be replaced to prevent leakage or contaminationof the grease. Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints All four wheel drive models are equipped with fourconst...

After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar t All Weather Windshield Washer Solution used with water asdirected on the container, aids cleaning action, reducesfreezing point to avoid line...

Cooling System WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant orsteam from your radiator. If you see or hear steamcoming from under the hood, don’t open the hooduntil the radiator has had time to cool. Never try toopen a cooling system pressure cap when the radiatoris hot. Engine Coolant ...

service attendant of this. As long as the engine operatingtemperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need onlybe checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehic...

• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle isequipped with air conditioning, keep the front of thecondenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winteroperation. If replacement is ever necessary, installONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs mayresult in un...

attempt to clean the oil PCV valve! Check ventilating hose for indication of damage or plugging with deposits.Replace if necessary. Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front)Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings an...

2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brakepedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gearposition ending with the lever in P (Park). 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it untilseated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note t...

Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have thetransfer case serviced immediately. CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehiclewith low transfer case fluid. The transfer case fluid should be drained and...

differential. Rear axle fluid level should be 1/4 9 (6.4mm) below filler plug for 8 1/4”, and 9 1/4 9 axles. Front AxleFront Axle fluid level should be at the bottom of the fillplug. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from CorrosionVehicle body care requiremen...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, andrinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible. • Use Mopar t auto polish to remove r...

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, considermud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar t touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match thecolor of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel Trim CareAll wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andc...

Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.Some air fresheners will damage the finish ofpainted or decorated parts if allowed to directlycontact any surface. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lens...

These power distribution centers house new plug-in“Cartridge” fuses which replace all the in-line fusiblelinks previously used. The power distribution centersalso contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. Thesefuses and relays can be obtained from your dealer. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Des...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass withyour fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the three (3) bolts from the front of theheadlight housing. 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to ...

4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in yourhands unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector. 5. Twist 1/4 turn and remove headlight bulb from hous-ing and replace. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to replace the park/turn signal bulb. If the bulb socketneeds replac...

Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and TurnSignal Bulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body. Removing the Two (2) Screws Pulling Housing From Body MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7

5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Placethe two raised blocks passed the body. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body Removing Screws MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7

2. Remove housing from Cab 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more clear-ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from Tab 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

License Lamps 1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing fromthe bumper. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wireharness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector. 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise andpull to remove from fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse Procedure to i...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 22 Gal. 83L 4.7L HO, 91 Octane, Recommended Not Required 22 Gal. 83L Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L 4.7L HO, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System (i...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission (Getrag 238) Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLG...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 388 m Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 390 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype on the following pages must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-tioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this ma...

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the Manual Transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L eng...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dustyor off-road...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30 Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30 Replace the top row of spark plugs on 4.7L engi...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service ForYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 ▫ Be Reasonable With Req...

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...

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Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished...

on specified government test surfaces of asphalt andconcrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does notinclude acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak traction characteri...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,312Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 343Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . ...

CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,197,199,209Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 379Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . ...

Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,61Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . ...