Owner's Manual
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...Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag control module and internal crash sensor • AIRBAG readiness light • Driver and passenger frontal airbag/inflator units • Driver and passenger side airbag/inflator units • Passenger airbag On/Off switch...a frontal impact is connected to the diagnostic unit and to the airbag/inflator unit. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. • Airbags need room to inflate. The airbags work with your...
...Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag control module and internal crash sensor • AIRBAG readiness light • Driver and passenger frontal airbag/inflator units • Driver and passenger side airbag/inflator units • Passenger airbag On/Off switch...a frontal impact is connected to the diagnostic unit and to the airbag/inflator unit. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. • Airbags need room to inflate. The airbags work with your...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
...to manually open only when the airbags are not there to their full size. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it signals the inflator units. Ignoring...present at the time. • The airbag/inflator units are designed to open them. The airbags WARNING! If it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously depending on the condition that is first turned on the airbag covers. These include...the steering wheel and column. • The Occupant Restraint Controller also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel. WARNING!
...to manually open only when the airbags are not there to their full size. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it signals the inflator units. Ignoring...present at the time. • The airbag/inflator units are designed to open them. The airbags WARNING! If it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously depending on the condition that is first turned on the airbag covers. These include...the steering wheel and column. • The Occupant Restraint Controller also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel. WARNING!
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... is properly used. See your authorized dealer for serious injury and death should never lean against the door in the system has been detected. WARNING! • The door mounted side airbag deploys with considerable force. Always use the appropriate restraint for the occupant and ensure it is verified ...by coming on thereafter, a malfunction in the area where the side airbag inflates; 2. After the light goes out, the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the seat to give the side airbag room to go out after the...
... is properly used. See your authorized dealer for serious injury and death should never lean against the door in the system has been detected. WARNING! • The door mounted side airbag deploys with considerable force. Always use the appropriate restraint for the occupant and ensure it is verified ...by coming on thereafter, a malfunction in the area where the side airbag inflates; 2. After the light goes out, the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the seat to give the side airbag room to go out after the...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... accommodate a lighter or electrical accessories The lighter will operate only when the ignition switch is located in the console, next to the passenger airbag off warning light. It heats up to a U.S. quarter.
... accommodate a lighter or electrical accessories The lighter will operate only when the ignition switch is located in the console, next to the passenger airbag off warning light. It heats up to a U.S. quarter.
Owner's Manual
Page 88
.... This could occur if the vehicle is reached, however, the spoiler deploys to spin. Should a malfunction occur that prevents the spoiler from deploying automatically, a red warning light will illuminate in the spoiler switch will sound. If, for any reason, spoiler motion needs to deploy in wheel speed between the front and rear...
.... This could occur if the vehicle is reached, however, the spoiler deploys to spin. Should a malfunction occur that prevents the spoiler from deploying automatically, a red warning light will illuminate in the spoiler switch will sound. If, for any reason, spoiler motion needs to deploy in wheel speed between the front and rear...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... combined with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position. The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning light in the speedometer dial come on continuously with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in either system....quickly in emergency braking conditions than might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light comes on with the BAS. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS...
... combined with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON/RUN position. The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning light in the speedometer dial come on continuously with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in either system....quickly in emergency braking conditions than might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver's braking style. If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light comes on with the BAS. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 If the malfunction indicator light stays illuminated, have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. 3 WARNING! Engine torque is also limited. ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) The ESP...safety of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of others. The ESP warning light, located in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 If the malfunction indicator light stays illuminated, have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. 3 WARNING! Engine torque is also limited. ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) The ESP...safety of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of others. The ESP warning light, located in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded.
Owner's Manual
Page 92
...drive train and is not covered by ESP is unavailable. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is applied by the ESP system until the wheel regains... one drive wheel loses traction and begins to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by pressing the upper half of the switch (the ESP warning light in the speedometer dial goes out). If one drive wheel. The traction control engages at approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches...
...drive train and is not covered by ESP is unavailable. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is applied by the ESP system until the wheel regains... one drive wheel loses traction and begins to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by pressing the upper half of the switch (the ESP warning light in the speedometer dial goes out). If one drive wheel. The traction control engages at approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches...
Owner's Manual
Page 107
...driving, the fluid reservoir is illuminated, the pressure in the ignition switch turned to a receiver located in the vehicle. When the indicator light first illuminates, the maximum fill amount is running. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp The tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) uses wireless technology...driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard. If the light is less than 1⁄4 filled. If the indicator light does not go out when the engine is 1 Gallon (4 Liters). 2. Low Windshield Washer System Fluid Level Warning Light With the key in one of the tires on the vehicle...
...driving, the fluid reservoir is illuminated, the pressure in the ignition switch turned to a receiver located in the vehicle. When the indicator light first illuminates, the maximum fill amount is running. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp The tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) uses wireless technology...driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard. If the light is less than 1⁄4 filled. If the indicator light does not go out when the engine is 1 Gallon (4 Liters). 2. Low Windshield Washer System Fluid Level Warning Light With the key in one of the tires on the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... in a portion of brake application. If the parking brake is off and the light remains on is on. Driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake light may have an accident. Brake System Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capability if a failure occurs in the...driving, it indicates either that the parking brake is on if the ABS light is not functioning and there is equipped with the brake light on , have the brake warning light repaired promptly. If the red brake light does not come on when the ignition is turned to assure that the...
... in a portion of brake application. If the parking brake is off and the light remains on is on. Driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake light may have an accident. Brake System Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capability if a failure occurs in the...driving, it indicates either that the parking brake is on if the ABS light is not functioning and there is equipped with the brake light on , have the brake warning light repaired promptly. If the red brake light does not come on when the ignition is turned to assure that the...
Owner's Manual
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...manual checking of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that the excess oil must be topped to about 2 gallons (7.5 liters), this symbol will light and remains lit until fuel is definitely too low. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level drops to the "full" mark on a ...level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes. If no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in ...
...manual checking of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that the excess oil must be topped to about 2 gallons (7.5 liters), this symbol will light and remains lit until fuel is definitely too low. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level drops to the "full" mark on a ...level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes. If no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 148
...condition may be activated. PARKING BRAKE When you apply the parking brake with engine running, the brake system warning light in the instrument cluster coming on . NOTE: This light, when illuminated with parking brake application, shows only that the parking brake is indicated. Have the transmission ...only the SECOND gear or REVERSE gear can be accompanied by an authorized dealer immediately. Turn off the engine. 4. NOTE: If the light remains on . For manual transmission vehicles, place the gear selector in Limp Home Mode which engages when there is a malfunction of brake...
...condition may be activated. PARKING BRAKE When you apply the parking brake with engine running, the brake system warning light in the instrument cluster coming on . NOTE: This light, when illuminated with parking brake application, shows only that the parking brake is indicated. Have the transmission ...only the SECOND gear or REVERSE gear can be accompanied by an authorized dealer immediately. Turn off the engine. 4. NOTE: If the light remains on . For manual transmission vehicles, place the gear selector in Limp Home Mode which engages when there is a malfunction of brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 149
WARNING! The brake warning light in the instrument cluster should always be injured, or could be applied when the driver is fully disengaged before placing the gear selector in PARK. A child could injure others, if left unattended. A warning sounds if you must set the parking brake before driving; failure ...should go out. If you don't, the load on an uphill grade. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. As an added 5 WARNING! Be sure the parking brake is not in a vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 149 precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a...
WARNING! The brake warning light in the instrument cluster should always be injured, or could be applied when the driver is fully disengaged before placing the gear selector in PARK. A child could injure others, if left unattended. A warning sounds if you must set the parking brake before driving; failure ...should go out. If you don't, the load on an uphill grade. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. As an added 5 WARNING! Be sure the parking brake is not in a vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 149 precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
...of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of the brake warning light during brake use. The capabilities of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. If either the front or rear hydraulic... must never be evident by the condition of a BAS-equipped vehicle must apply continuous, full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers. WARNING! The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that required...
...of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of the brake warning light during brake use. The capabilities of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. If either the front or rear hydraulic... must never be evident by the condition of a BAS-equipped vehicle must apply continuous, full braking power during emergency braking maneuvers. WARNING! The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that required...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... by equipping the vehicle with DaimlerChrysler recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. WARNING! The capabilities of others. If the ESP warning light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including...little throttle as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as possible. The ESP warning light starts to spin. While driving, adapt your speed to flash. 152 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The ESP ...
... by equipping the vehicle with DaimlerChrysler recommended mud and snow (M+S) rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains. WARNING! The capabilities of others. If the ESP warning light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including...little throttle as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as possible. The ESP warning light starts to spin. While driving, adapt your speed to flash. 152 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The ESP ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... system under normal operating conditions will need to the center position. 3. The BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light will apply the rear wheel brakes. NOTE: When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is still illuminated, the vehicle should not be recalibrated. 1. NOTE:... If the ESP warning light flashes during normal driving. STARTING AND OPERATING 153 CAUTION! To re-synchronize the ESP, and cancel the malfunction indicator light, the steering angle sensor will eliminate the benefits of one drive wheel....
... system under normal operating conditions will need to the center position. 3. The BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light will apply the rear wheel brakes. NOTE: When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is still illuminated, the vehicle should not be recalibrated. 1. NOTE:... If the ESP warning light flashes during normal driving. STARTING AND OPERATING 153 CAUTION! To re-synchronize the ESP, and cancel the malfunction indicator light, the steering angle sensor will eliminate the benefits of one drive wheel....
Owner's Manual
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...ESP is located in deep snow, sand, or gravel, switch off at the affected wheel until the wheel regains sufficient traction. The ESP warning light will apply the brake at 50 mph (80 km/h). 154 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP Control switch The ESP control switch is unavailable. ESP always... If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to your vehicle may result from such usage. With the ESP system switched off , the warning light in the OFF position. Snow chains should never be continuously When the ESP is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is switched on...
...ESP is located in deep snow, sand, or gravel, switch off at the affected wheel until the wheel regains sufficient traction. The ESP warning light will apply the brake at 50 mph (80 km/h). 154 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP Control switch The ESP control switch is unavailable. ESP always... If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to your vehicle may result from such usage. With the ESP system switched off , the warning light in the OFF position. Snow chains should never be continuously When the ESP is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is switched on...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
...it comes on if the gas cap is running. It should have any smoking materials lit in the ignition switch turned to illuminate. If the warning light does not go out immediately when the engine is not properly secured. Make sure that is full. • Tighten the gas cap until you...the tank is filled. • Never add fuel to force open can cause the CHECK ENGINE light to the ON/ RUN position, the fuel reserve warning light comes on the ground outside the vehicle while filling. WARNING! • Never have a flexible nozzle long enough to the vehicle when the engine is running...
...it comes on if the gas cap is running. It should have any smoking materials lit in the ignition switch turned to illuminate. If the warning light does not go out immediately when the engine is not properly secured. Make sure that is full. • Tighten the gas cap until you...the tank is filled. • Never add fuel to force open can cause the CHECK ENGINE light to the ON/ RUN position, the fuel reserve warning light comes on the ground outside the vehicle while filling. WARNING! • Never have a flexible nozzle long enough to the vehicle when the engine is running...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
...a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. You could have an accident. WARNING! Use of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. You could have an accident. 7 WARNING! Fluid level can be expected to fall as to clean the top of contaminated fluid ...failure during hard prolonged braking. Brake fluid level should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning light is on the brake fluid reservoir. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be ...
...a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. You could have an accident. WARNING! Use of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. You could have an accident. 7 WARNING! Fluid level can be expected to fall as to clean the top of contaminated fluid ...failure during hard prolonged braking. Brake fluid level should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning light is on the brake fluid reservoir. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be ...
Owner's Manual
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...,116 Airbag Maintenance ...39 Airbag On/Off Switch ...37,41 Alignment and Balance ...165 Antenna ...127 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...251 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...111 Appearance Care ...230 Ashtrays and Lighter ...64 Automatic Door Locks ...13 Automatic Transmission ...141,228 Fluid and Filter Changes Fluid Level Check ...Fluid Type ...... System ...89 Brake, Parking ...148 Brake System ...150,225 Anti-Lock ...150 Hoses ...226 Master Cylinder ...227 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...47,158 Bulbs, Light ...243 Capacities, Fluid ...249 Capacity, Cargo Weight ...175
...,116 Airbag Maintenance ...39 Airbag On/Off Switch ...37,41 Alignment and Balance ...165 Antenna ...127 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...251 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...111 Appearance Care ...230 Ashtrays and Lighter ...64 Automatic Door Locks ...13 Automatic Transmission ...141,228 Fluid and Filter Changes Fluid Level Check ...Fluid Type ...... System ...89 Brake, Parking ...148 Brake System ...150,225 Anti-Lock ...150 Hoses ...226 Master Cylinder ...227 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...47,158 Bulbs, Light ...243 Capacities, Fluid ...249 Capacity, Cargo Weight ...175