Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2005 Sebring Convertible Chrysler
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ........................... 7 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual ................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions .................. 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 6 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations .
INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents.
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual you may miss important information.
THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 9 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 9 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle Ignition Interlock System . .10 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ..............
▫ General Information .................... 1 8 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service ............... 1 9 䡵 V ehicle Theft Alarm ..................... 1 9 ▫ T amper Alert ......................... 2 0 ▫ Security System Manual Override ........... 2 0 䡵 T runk Lock And Release .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition, lock the doors, and close the windows when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in P ARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position.
NOTE: If you try to remove the key befor e you place the lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the key cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key clockwise slightly , then remove the key as described.
• Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed Pass ™ devices held too close to the ignition key when starting the vehicle may cause problems when attempting to start the vehicle. These devices cannot damage the Sentry Key System, but can cause a momentary problem when attempting to start the engine.
T urn the ignition Off and r emove the first key . 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash. T urn the ignition Off and r emove the second key .
W ARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death.
If you press the door lock switch while the keys ar e in the ignition switch, and the driver ’ s door is open, the doors will not lock. If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door , the door will lock. Therefor e, make sure that the keys ar e not inside the vehicle before closing the door .
The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or r e-enabled by performing the following procedur e: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position. 3. Depr ess the power door lock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter . 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the T runk button. 3. Release both buttons. T o lock the doors: The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal.
T o use the Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the panic button a second time or unlock the door with the key (if equipped with central locking) to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes, or when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , and some mobile or CB radios. T ransmitter Battery Service The recommended r eplacement batteries are CR2016. 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object.
T o set the alarm: 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch, the key , or the Keyless Entry T ransmitter and close all doors. 3. The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to open the trunk fr om outside the vehicle. From inside the car the trunk lid can be r eleased by turning the ignition ON and depressing the T runk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
T runk Internal Emergency Release NOTE: As a security measure, a T runk Internal Emer - gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
The window controls on the driver ’ s door operate all windows. The driver ’ s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, r elease, and the window will go down automatically . T o open the window part way , pull the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver , even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision which includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own str eet. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is on the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt go around your lap.
W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won ’ t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can ’ t do its job as well.
The pretensioners ar e triggered by the fr ont airbag con- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners ar e single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pr eten- sioners, both must be replaced.
4. T urn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this pr ocedure.
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver ’ s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe fr ontal collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you pr operly .
W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won ’ t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
• The airbag control module also monitors the r eadiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster , the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column.
If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control module detects a moderate-to-sever e frontal col- lision, to help restrain the driver and fr ont passenger , and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not sever e enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system.
Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
Children 12 years and under should ride pr operly buck- led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, children ar e safer when properly r estrained in the rear seat rather than in the front. W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a missile inside the vehicle.
W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer ’ s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing dir ection are for childr en who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year .
LA TCH-compatible child restraint systems ar e now avail- able. However , because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child r estraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle ’ s seat belts.
W ARNING! Do not install a LA TCH-equipped child restraint in the center of the rear seat of the vehicle. This is not a seating position in the vehicle, and a child seat cannot be correctly installed in this position. Addi- tionally , there is no tether anchorage provided for correctly installing a child seat in the center of the rear seat.
Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
plate into the buckle again. If you still can ’ t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. T o attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Lift the carpet flap to expose the anchor directly behind the seat where you ar e placing the child restraint.
W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and not an indication of a pr oblem. SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer .
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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Convertible T op Operation ................ 4 9 ▫ T o Lower The T op ...................... 4 9 ▫ T o Raise The T op ...................... 5 1 ▫ T op Cover Installation .................
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............. 6 9 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights .............................. 6 9 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......... 7 0 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ...... 7 0 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERA TION W ARNING! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does, and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision.
3. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling both latch handles rearwar d until the latch hooks are fr ee. 4. Press the Power T op Switch to disengage the top pins from the header . As soon as the top is free, close both latch handles. NOTE: The Power T op Switch has two detent positions for lowering the convertible top.
CAUTION! Damage to the top material could result if the latch handles are not completely closed when the top is lowered. The convertible top cover cannot be in- stalled while the latch handles are open.
4. Use the center pull cup to pull down on the header . Hook each latch hook to its striker . Latch both sides. CAUTION! Car top carriers, ski racks, etc.
Installation From Inside The V ehicle 1. Kneel on the rear seat and tuck the r ear edge and side edges of the top cover under the black molding near the trunk. 2. Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in between the seatback and seatback bracket.
3. Snap the top cover flaps to the inner trim panel snaps. The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap. 4. Press down on the forwar d portion of the top cover to engage the hook and loop fasteners.
Installation From Outside The V ehicle 1. Start on one side of the vehicle and tuck as much of the top cover as possible under the black molding. 2. Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap. (The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.
3. T uck the top cover tab closest to you into the space between the seatback and the seatback bracket. 4. W alk to the other side of the vehicle and finish tucking the top cover under the black molding. Insert the remain- ing tab between the seatback and the seatback bracket.
6. Press down on the forwar d portion of the top cover to engage the hook and loop fasteners. T op Cover Removal Unsnap the snaps and disengage the hook and loop fasteners, slide the tabs from the r ear seat and then from the rear of the top storage ar ea.
The center console/armrest has a pencil /tir e gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover . The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes. The power outlet is also mounted inside the center console (if equipped).
Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote contr ols mounted on the instrument panel located to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: Place the mirror selector switch in the center (neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the mirrors.
Illuminated V anity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The lights will turn on automati- cally . Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner contr ol is on the side of the seat. T o recline, lean forward slightly befor e lifting the lever , then lean back to the desired position and r elease the lever .
Power Driver ’ s Seat The power seat switches are on the outboar d side of the seat, near the floor . Use the forward switch to move the front of the seat cushion up and down.
The left rotary switch contr ols the heat level for the driver ’ s seat, and the right rotary switch contr ols the heat level for the passenger ’ s seat. These switches feature several heat settings ranging from 0 to 6. T o Fold The Front Seatback Forward: T urn the high mounted release lever r earward and fold the seatback forward.
Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust the r estraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. T o raise, pull up on the head restraint. T o lower , depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Use the hood prop r od to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop r od in the hole marked “ prop ” on the underside of the hood.
LIGHTS Front Map/Reading Lights These lights, located under the rearview mirr or , come on whenever a door is opened or the illuminated entry system is activated. The lights can also be turned on with the doors closed by means of switches located on the front of the r earview mirror .
turn on the lights. T urn the panel dimmer switch fully clockwise to prevent the lights fr om coming on when a door is opened. NOTE: The interior lights have a “ fade to off ” featur e. When the lights are turned of f, they gradually “ fade ” off.
Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, instrument panel light dimming, passing light, dome light, and fog lights.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on at a preset level of outdoor lighting. T urn the end of the control lever to the thir d detent to turn the system on. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on.
Headlight Beam Select Switch Pull the turn signal lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the turn signal lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam. Flash to Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel.
T o use the washer , pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several cycles after the lever is released, and then r esume the intermit- tent interval previously selected.
TIL T STEERING COLUMN T o tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
T o turn the T raction Control System On, press the switch until the T raction Control indicator in the instrument cluster turns off. NOTE: The T raction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system off befor e powering down or turning the ignition to Lock.
in use. The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument cluster will light up when the Speed Control is ON. NOTE: Y ou must press the ON button to activate the system each time the engine is started. W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system ON when not in use is dangerous.
T o decrease speed while speed contr ol is Engaged, press and hold the COAST button. Releasing the button when the desired speed is r eached, will establish a new SET speed. T apping the COAST button once will result i na1m p h (1.6 km/h) decrease in the SET speed.
Rolling Hills The transaxle may downshift into third gear and r emain there as the vehicle travels over r olling hills. The trans- axle will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattens out. The transaxle will resume its normal shift schedule if you depress the accelerator pedal during any of the above conditions.
W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “ stop and reverse ” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards.
3. Choose one of the three Universal T ransceiver buttons to program. Place the hand held contr oller one to three inches from the Universal T ransceiver while keeping its indicator light in view . 4. Using both hands, pr ess the hand held transmitter button and the desired Universal T ransceiver button.
On garage door openers with the “ Rolling Code ” feature, the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the copying of your code. T o check if your device is protected by a “ Rolling Code ” system: • Check the owner ’ s manual for the device for mention of “ Rolling Codes ” .
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some entry gates, requir e you to press and r elease the hand held transmitter button every two seconds during pro-.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party r esponsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipment.
UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls ................. 8 7 䡵 Instrument Cluster Standar d ............... 8 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster Pr emium ............... 8 9 䡵 Instrument Cluster – GTC Model ...........
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ............... 1 0 2 ▫ T uning ............................. 1 0 2 ▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ............... 1 0 2 ▫ PTY (Program T ype) Button .............. 1 0 3 ▫ Balance ............................ 1 0 4 ▫ Fade .
䡵 Sales Code RBB — AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith Cassette T ape Player And CD Changer Capability .................. 1 1 0 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 1 0 ▫ Mode Button ........................ 1 1 2 ▫ Scan Button (Radio Mode) .....
䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped .......................... 1 2 4 ▫ Radio Operation ...................... 1 2 5 ▫ T ape Player ......................... 1 2 5 ▫ CD Player — Single Disc In Radio ......... 1 2 5 ▫ CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer .
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 87 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ST ANDARD 88 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 89 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – GTC MODEL 90 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. T raction Control — If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON.
5. T achometer The red ar ea of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red ar ea (over 6,500 rpm), ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed.
through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not requir e towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. This can be determined using the procedur e shown in Section 7.
In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System W arning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating. 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check.
COMP ASS, TEMPERA TURE, AND TRIP COMPUTER DISPLA Y — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to choose between a compass / temperature display and one of five trip conditions being monitored. Control Buttons Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip conditions.
T rip Conditions A verage Fuel Economy (A VG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Estimated Range (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank.
Automatic Compass Calibration The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. During a short initial period, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display .
Outside T emperature If the outside temperature is mor e than 131 ° F (55 ° C), the display will show 131 ° F . When the outside temperature is less than ⫺ 40 ° F( ⫺ 40 ° C), the display will show ⫺ 40 ° F/C. CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRA Y For a nominal charge your dealer can pr ovide a “ smok- er ’ s ” package.
T o Set The Clock: 1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting will increase each time you pr ess the button. 2. Press any other button to exit fr om the clock setting mode. Or , it will exit the mode automatically if left alone for 5 or 6 seconds.
SALES CODE RAZ — AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE T APE PLA YER, CD PLA YER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
which are br oadcasting this information. PTY (Pr ogram T ype) is used to characterize the station ’ s program ma- terial, for example ⬙ Rock Music ⬙ . PTY (Program T ype) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds.
The radio display will flash “ SEEK ” and the selected PTY program type when sear ching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY pr ogram type, the radio will return to the last pr eset station.
Pressing the AM/FM button continues the sear ch in the alternate frequency band. T o stop the search, pr ess SCAN a second time. T o Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory , press the SET button.
Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
T o turn off the Dolby Noise r eduction System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is automatically r eactivated each time a tape is inserted.
Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection.
current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. T ape CD Button Press this button to select between CD player and T ape player . Time Button Press this button to change the display fr om elapsed CD playing time to time of day .
CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough r oad, the CD player may skip momentarily . Skipping will not damage the disc or the player , and play will resume automatically . As a safeguard and to pr otect your CD player , one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display .
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping.
stations to be locked into push-button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corr esponding button number will be displayed. Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- ANCE, and F ADE.
Cassette Player Features W ith ignition OFF and the sound system OFF , you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. Y ou can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or activating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio), but only when the ignition and radio are on.
When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the display . Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn ON. * “ Dolby ” noise reduction manufactur ed under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner ’ s Manual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough r oad, the CD player may skip momentarily . Skipping will not damage the disc or the player , and play will resume automatically .
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Seek Press and r elease the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to incr ease or decrease the T r eble tones. Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Y ou may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF . If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the display will show the time of day .
Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play . Mode Press the MODE button r epeatedly to select between the CD player , the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio (if equipped).
Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an inter esting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer .
SALES CODE RB1 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD/GPS NA VIGA TION SYSTEM The navigation system provides maps, turn identifica- tion, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your “ Navi- gation User ’ s Manual ” for detailed operating instruc- tions.
Loading the CD Changer When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio is on, wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc. T o insert additional CDs into the changer , the instructions follow: 1. Select and press any number ed button without an illuminated light above it.
Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc in random or der to provide an interesting change of pace.
T o eject additional CDs from the changer , first select the numbered button wher e the CD is located and then press the EJT button. CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ignition power off. However , while the ignition is off, one of the six numbered buttons must be pr essed first.
The left hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push-button in the center . The function of the left hand control is dif ferent depending on which mode you ar e in.
The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc. CASSETTE T APE AND PLA YER MAINTENANCE T o keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner , cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
CLIMA TE CONTROLS Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped The A TC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple two step op- eration. Press the AUT O button and select your comfort setting. The system will automatically control comfort by varying temperature, fan speed, and Mode.
Fan Control Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. T urn the control clockwise to incr ease fan speed. In ambient temperatures below 21 ° C (70 ° F), fan opera- tion is delayed when the engine is first started.
engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- pressor is on. This is a normal occurr ence since the compressor will cycle on and of f to maintain comfort and improve fuel economy . Recirculate Button Press this button to r ecirculate the air inside the vehicle.
NOTE: There is a varying dif ference in temperatur e between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature provides impr oved comfort during sunny but cool con- ditions. W indshield Defrost Air is directed thr ough the defrost outlets and side window demist outlets.
Hot W eather Automatic Recirculation The system will automatically recir culate the air inside the vehicle when the interior is very warm. This will provide maximum cooling. The system will also occa- sionally return to REC on hot, humid or very hot, dry days to maintain occupant comfort.
Operating T ips (A TC only) UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 133 4.
NOTE: If the system is in the AUTO mode and the fan control is alr eady rotated fully clockwise or fully coun- terclockwise, the contr ol may have to be rotated to the middle and then to the desired fan setting for manual adjustment of fan speed.
Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compr essor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and incr ease fuel economy .
• Panel — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air condition- ing system and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel. • Bi-Level — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air condition- ing system and then through the outlets located in both the instrument panel and floor outlets.
Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the fr ont seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers. Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor , Bi-Level, or Mix modes. Rear W indow Defroster The Rear W indow Defroster button is located to the right of the Mode Control.
NOTE: Do not use the recir culation mode as it will not clear windows under these conditions. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high- quality antifreeze coolant to pr ovide proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating.
Operating T ips (Manual A/C Control Only) UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 139 4.
Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, dir ectly in front of the wind- shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstr uctions such as leaves.
ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 1 4 4 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 1 4 4 ▫ Manual T ransaxle ..................... 1 4 4 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 1 4 4 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below -20 ° F Or -29 ° C ) .
䡵 T ire Safety Information .................. 1 5 6 ▫ T ire Markings ........................ 1 5 6 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... 1 5 9 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e ........... 1 6 0 䡵 Ti r e s — General Information .
䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 1 7 9 ▫ T owing Requirements .................. 1 7 9 䡵 Flexible Fuel – (2.7L Engines W ith Automatic T ransmission Only) ..................... 1 8 1 ▫ E-85 General Information ................ 1 8 1 ▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) .
ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle.
W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “ NORMAL ST AR TING ” or “ EXTREME COLD WEA THER ” procedur es, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine.
W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0 ° F (-18 ° C) ar e expected to last for several days.
CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed.
Four Speed Automatic T ransaxle The electronically contr olled transaxle provides a pr ecise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics ar e self calibrat- ing; therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and pr eci- sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
W ARNING! Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without depressing the shift button after you have set it in P . Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle.
NOTE: Using the “ 3 ” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor - mance, fuel economy , and extend transaxle life by reduc- ing excessive shifting and heat build up. Use the “ 3 ” range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distr ess.
T o release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull up on the parking brake lever . Push the release button and lower the lever fully . When parking on a hill, it is important to set the par.
BRAKE SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, r epeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function.
W ARNING! Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the effec- tiveness of Anti-lock brakes and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer .
POWER STEERING The power assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost. If for some reason the hydraulic pr essure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort.
• The system has been automatically deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to over heated brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of T raction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the traction control light located in the instr ument cluster .
• European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T(Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.
EXAMPLE: 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) — Ratio of section height to section width of tire. 10.5 = Section W idth in Inches (in) R = Construction Code — ⬙ R ⬙ means Radial Construction.
EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standar d Load (SL) T ire Extra Load (XL) = Extra Load (or Reinforced) T ire Light Load = .
EXAMPLE: L9 = Code repr esenting the tire size.(2 digits) ABCD = Code used by tire manufactur er .(1 to 4 digits) 03 = Number repr esenting the week in which the tire was manufactur ed.(2 digits) — 03 means the 3rd week. 01 = Number repr esenting the year in which the tire was manufactur ed.
T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the, 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the total weight your vehicle can carry 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pr essures for the fr ont, rear and spare tir es.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds ” on your vehicle ’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 163 5.
W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
2. Economy — Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Underinflation also increases tir e rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap – if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard ar e always “ cold tire inflation pr essure ” .
W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could have a serious accident. Don ’ t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle ’ s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck.
Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressur e.
CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may 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-sided wear .
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). Tire Rotation Recommendations T ires on the front and r ear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving and braking functions.
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that of fers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with mor e control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
• Downshifts from thir d to second gear above 66 mph (106 km/h) and from second to first gear above 37 mph (60 km/h) will be ignored. • Y ou can start out in first, second, or third gear . Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
Over 40 automobile manufacturers ar ound the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- tions (the W orld W ide Fuel Charter , WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle.
MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber . Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT .
Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting fr om the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufactur er . NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “ top off ” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “ clicking ” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secur ed.
VEHICLE LOADING V ehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ....................... 2 Rear Seat Occupants ........................ 2 Luggage .....
NOTE: Using the “ 3 ” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor - mance and extend tranaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. W ARNING! Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle ’ s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail.
FLEXIBLE FUEL – (2.7L Engines with Automatic T ransmission Only) E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only . These vehicles can be identified by the unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only .
• you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible har d starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability during warm up.
• Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E-85 If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel, either full or part-time, use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W -30 engine oil (P/N 4318086) or an equivalent that meets the Manufacturer ’ s Standar d MS-9214.
Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sur e that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle and may void the warranty .
WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 1 8 6 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 1 8 6 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 1 8 8 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ................ 1 8 8 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es If Battery Is Low .
HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and r ear direc- tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn Hazard W arning Flashers off.
NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack. 1. Block wheel diagonally op- posite flat tire. 2. Remove the spare tir e, scissors jack and lug wrench from stowage.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wr ench to carefully pry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) or center cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Jack Engagement Locations WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 6.
W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove lug nuts and tire. 7. Mount spare tir e. 8. T ighten all lug nuts on mounting studs.
JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES IF BA TTER Y IS LOW W ARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and person injury could result. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the jump start attach- ment of the vehicle with the discharged battery .
6. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery . 7. When removing the jumper cables, r everse the above sequence exactly . Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the fr ont (driving) wheels, particularly with high output engines.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with T raction Control, turn the system off befor e attempting to “ rock ” the vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound the front wheels.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) Automatic T ransaxle Y our vehicle may be towed under the following condi- tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles (25 km), and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 2.4L Engine .......................... 2 0 1 䡵 2.7L Engine .......................... 2 0 2 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 2 0 3 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ..............
▫ Appearance Care And Pr otection From Corr osion ...................... 2 2 9 䡵 Convertible T op Care ................... 2 3 4 ▫ W ashing ............................ 2 3 4 ▫ General Cleaning ..................... 2 3 5 ▫ Cloth T op Additional Cleaning Procedur e .
2.4L ENGINE 2.4L Engine Compartment MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 201 7.
2.7L ENGINE 2.7L Engine Compartment 202 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehicle ’ s emissions control system.
If your OBD system is not ready , you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility . If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failur e or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update.
W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following list to decide if any apply to you.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule ⬙ A ⬙ of the ⬙ Mainte- nance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.
Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W -20 and SAE 5W -30 engine oils are recom- mended for all operating temperatures. These engine oils are designed to improve low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the preferred engine oil viscosity grade for each vehicle.
Materials Added T o Engine Oils The manufacturer str ongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered pr oduct and it ’ s performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- tives.
replaced if ther e is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug. Check the specifications section for the proper type of spark plug for use in your vehicle. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule “ A ” .
CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly .
Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on fr eedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle mileage builds up, the Positive Crankshaft V entilation (PCV) valve and passages may accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly , replace it with a new valve.
W ARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. W ash hands after handling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don ’ t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
through the condenser as r equired. Fabric fr ont fascia protectors may r educe air flow to the condenser , reducing air conditioning performance. W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturer ’ s recommended fluid. Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the side of the reservoir .
Hood Latch When performing other under hood services, the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be inspected, cleaned, and lubricated. It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insur e that the hood mechanisms work properly and safely .
• T runk latches • Ash tray Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner . This will remove accumula- tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
Cooling System Inspection W ARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The fan is controlled by both the temperature of the engine cooling system and the pressure in the air conditioning system and can start at any time the ignition key is in the ON position.
Do not remove the cap when the cooling system is hot. Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. The first change should not be requir ed until 5 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever comes first.
Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum solution of 50% recommended HOA T ethylene glycol engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺ 34 ° F( ⫺ 37 ° C) are anticipated.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . Do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
• Check coolant freeze point in the system. • If frequent coolant additions ar e requir ed, or if the level in the bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be pressur e tested for leaks.
W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou may not have your full braking capacity in an emergency .
Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning lamp shows system failure. Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder ar ea before removing the cap.
Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pr essure fuel systems are designed with hoses and clamps which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will gr eatly reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid.
Fluid and Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows: Maintenance schedule “ A ” — No change necessary .
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under - body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corr osion resistance built into your vehicle.
Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the under carriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and r ear deck lid be kept clear and open.
Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use Mopar V inyl Cleaner to clean vinyl or leather uphol- stery . Mopar V inyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for vinyl trim. Use mild (Ivory Flake) solution to clean all surfaces.
can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar T otal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
• Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. • Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
General Cleaning Careful vacuuming of the top befor e washing is helpful in removing dust and other for eign particles. W ash in partial shade instead of direct sun. W et the entire vehicle before washing the top. The top should be washed with a soft, natural bristle scrub brush, and a mild soap solution such as liquid dish washing soap.
Cloth T op Protection For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect your T willfast ™ (cloth) top periodically . A fabric protectant such as Scotchguard 威 is suggested. The top should be clean and dry before application of the pr otectant. CAUTION! A void getting Scotchguard 威 on the surrounding weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass.
compartment, near the air cleaner . This information ap- plies to vehicles built without the fuse and relay num- bering embossed on the Power Distribution Center T op Cover . Interior Fuses The fuse access panel is behind the end cover at the left side of the instrument panel.
Cavity Fuse Circuit 6 10 Amp Red Heated Rear W indow In- dicator 7 20 Amp Y el- low Instrument cluster illumi- nation, Park and tail Lights 8 20 Amp Y el- low Power Receptacle, Horns, Ignition, Fuel, .
VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for mor e than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery . Y ou may: • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery . • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.
BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount- ing screws. 2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool.
3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the fender as shown in the picture. This will fr ee the ball stud from its r etainer in the fender . Pull the headlight assem- bly away from the vehicle. 4. T urn the retaining ring counter clockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly .
7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the retaining ring clockwise to secur e the bulb. 8. Reinstall the headlight assembly . Park, T urn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem- bly mounting screws.
3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and r emove the bulb and socket assembly . 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb, and reinstall the bulb and socket to the headlight assembly . Reinstall the headlight assembly . Fog Light Bulb Replacement 1.
4. T urn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it fr om the housing. 5. Install the new bulb and socket assembly , reattach the wiring connector , and reinstall the fog light assembly . Center Stoplight Bulb Replacement Y ou may wish to see your dealer for service of this light.
2. Disconnect the wiring connector as shown and r e- move the plastic retainers. Remove the light housing from the vehicle. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to r emove it from the housing. Remove the bulb and r einstall the bulb and socket assembly .
FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 2.4 and 2.7 Liter Engines (87 Oc- tane) 16 Gal- lons 61 Liters Engine Oil-W ith Filter 2.4 and 2.7 Liter Engines (Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade) 5 qts. 4.7 Li- ters Cooling System * 2.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil Use API Certified engine oil.
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransaxle Mopar 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar 威 Brake Fluid DOT 3 Motor V ehicle. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 2 5 0 䡵 Maintenance Schedules .................. 2 5 0 ▫ Schedule “ B ” .
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “ Scheduled ” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the “ Maintenance Schedules ” section of this manual.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transaxle and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.
SCHEDULE “ B ” Follow schedule “ B ” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an 〫 .
Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .* XXXXX X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, r ear drums and shoes.
Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r e- quired.
Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .
Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (1 10 000) (1 15 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .
Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .
Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not replaced at 3 months. XXX X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .
Miles 108,000 1 1 1,000 1 14,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , if not re- placed at 3 months. XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if neces- sary .
SCHEDULE “ A ” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X XXXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if necessary .
Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (1 15 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.
Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if requir ed.
Miles 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000) [Months] [108] [1 14] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if r equired.* X X Replace the air cleaner filter . X Inspect the front and r ear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear dr ums and shoes.
W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 2 6 8 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 2 6 8 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 2 6 8 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you ’ re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager .
• If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer ’ s Customer Center .
Service Contract Y ou may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you fr om the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufactur er ’ s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufactur er stands be- hind only the manufacturer ’ s Service Contracts.
U.S. ONL Y IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 271 9.
MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
• Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.
DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway T raffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire ’ s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car .
T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (highest), B, and C, repr e- senting the tire ’ s r esistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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About Y our Brakes ...................... 1 5 3 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System ............. 1 5 3 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 2 2 2 Adding Fuel .......................... 1 7 7 Adding W asher Fluid .................... 2 1 8 Additives, Fuel .
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 8 2 Ball Joints ............................ 2 1 6 Battery ............................... 2 1 3 Emergency Starting .................... 1 9 3 Gas Caution ...................... 195,214 Heater ...............
Charging System Light ................... 9 2 Chart, T ire Sizing ....................... 1 5 7 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........................ 2 0 4 Checking Y our V ehicle For Safety ............ 4 4 Child Restraint .......
Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) ............. 7 4 Cruise Light ........................... 9 1 Customer Assistance .................... 2 6 8 Daytime Running Lights .................. 7 0 Dealer Service ......................... 2 0 5 Defroster , Rear W indow .
O i l .......................... 206,246,247 Oil Change Interval ................... 2 0 7 Oil Selection ...................... 208,246 Oil Synthetic ......................... 2 0 9 Overheating ......................... 1 8 6 T iming Belt ............
Additives ........................... 1 7 6 Clean Air ........................... 1 7 5 Ethanol ............................. 1 8 1 Filler Cap ........................... 1 7 7 Filter .............................. 2 1 1 Gasoline .....................
Heater , Engine Block .................... 1 4 6 High Beam Indicator ..................... 9 2 Homelink T ransmitter .................... 7 7 Hood Prop ............................ 6 6 Hood Release .......................... 6 5 Hoses ................
Bulb Replacement ..................... 2 3 9 Check Engine ......................... 9 2 Daytime Running ...................... 7 0 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............. 69,71 Engine T emperature W arning ............. 9 3 Exterior Check .............
Maintenance Procedur es .................. 2 0 6 Maintenance Schedule ................... 2 5 0 Light Duty Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ ................ 2 5 3 Schedule ⬙ A ⬙ ......................... 2 6 1 Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ ......................... 2 5 3 Malfunction Indicator Light .
Parking Brake ......................... 1 5 1 Parking On Hill ........................ 1 5 2 Passing Light ........................... 7 1 Pets .................................. 4 3 Pets, T ransporting ....................... 4 3 Placard, T ire and Loading Information .
Rotation, T ires ......................... 1 7 2 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ............... 4 4 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle .............. 4 5 Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 2 7 2 Safety Information, T ire .................. 1 5 6 Safety T ips .
Starting and Operating ................... 1 4 4 Steering Power ........................... 155,215 T ilt Column .......................... 7 3 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................ 1 2 4 Storage ...................
T op Cover ............................. 5 2 T owing ......................... 179,197,198 Disabled V ehicle ...................... 1 9 7 T railering ........................... 1 7 9 T raction Control .................... 73,91,155 T raction Control Switch .
V oltmeter .............................. 9 2 W arning, Door Ajar ...................... 1 4 W arning Flasher , Hazard ................. 1 8 6 W arnings and Cautions .................... 6 W arranty Information .................... 2 7 0 W asher , Adding Fluid .
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