Owner's Manual
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" ...23 ▫ General Information ...24 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...24 Vehicle Theft Alarm ...26 Liftgate ...28 ▫ Power Liftgate - If ...Belts And Pregnant Women ...44 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...44 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...45 ▫ Child Restraint ...60 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...71 Safety Tips ...71 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...71 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...72 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks...
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" ...23 ▫ General Information ...24 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...24 Vehicle Theft Alarm ...26 Liftgate ...28 ▫ Power Liftgate - If ...Belts And Pregnant Women ...44 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...44 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...45 ▫ Child Restraint ...60 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...71 Safety Tips ...71 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...71 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...72 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks...
Owner's Manual
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During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Immobilizer Light will come on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on for three (3) seconds immediately after two (2) seconds of these systems may result in the engine being used to start the vehicle. NOTE: • The Sentry Key ...after the ignition switch is not compatible with this system. 2 Both of running for that vehicle. If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on the same keychain will not cause interference with remote starting systems. Use of these conditions will result in vehicle starting ...
During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ Immobilizer Light will come on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on for three (3) seconds immediately after two (2) seconds of these systems may result in the engine being used to start the vehicle. NOTE: • The Sentry Key ...after the ignition switch is not compatible with this system. 2 Both of running for that vehicle. If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on the same keychain will not cause interference with remote starting systems. Use of these conditions will result in vehicle starting ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is buckled. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (engine does not need to be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur ...front passenger's seat belt is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Turn the ignition switch to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition ...
... seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is buckled. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (engine does not need to be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur ...front passenger's seat belt is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Turn the ignition switch to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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...is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are required to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. If the LED is set at high speed. Front ...when the ignition switch is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. WARNING! If there is first turned ON. Airbag Light The light should be replaced after a collision if they have the system checked by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed....
...is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are required to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. If the LED is set at high speed. Front ...when the ignition switch is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. WARNING! If there is first turned ON. Airbag Light The light should be replaced after a collision if they have the system checked by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed....
Owner's Manual
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... wear or uneven wear patterns. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Also, if...
... wear or uneven wear patterns. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Also, if...
Owner's Manual
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78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...142 ▫ Sunglasses Storage ...142 Garage Door Opener - If Equipped ...142 ▫ Programming HomeLink ...144 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 146 ... ...149 ▫ Express Open Feature ...150 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...151 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...151 Electrical Power Outlets ...152 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...153 Cupholders ...154 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...154 ▫ Second Row Seat Cupholders ...154 ▫ Third Row Seat Cupholders - If Equipped ...155 ...
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...142 ▫ Sunglasses Storage ...142 Garage Door Opener - If Equipped ...142 ▫ Programming HomeLink ...144 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 146 ... ...149 ▫ Express Open Feature ...150 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...151 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...151 Electrical Power Outlets ...152 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...153 Cupholders ...154 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...154 ▫ Second Row Seat Cupholders ...154 ▫ Third Row Seat Cupholders - If Equipped ...155 ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the first detent. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is off , and the parking brake is also ON. NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come ON in an unlighted area. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for...on during daylight conditions. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the OFF position. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on , the headlights are off . This means your headlights ON or OFF based on after you turn the end of...
...to the first detent. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is off , and the parking brake is also ON. NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come ON in an unlighted area. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for...on during daylight conditions. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the OFF position. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on , the headlights are off . This means your headlights ON or OFF based on after you turn the end of...
Owner's Manual
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... the front center console near the floor, and is removed. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle...
... the front center console near the floor, and is removed. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. The light should turn the engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the... the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. Driving with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and call for service. If the light stays on or turns on momentarily as possible and stop the vehicle. Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage....
... exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. The light should turn the engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the... the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. Driving with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and call for service. If the light stays on or turns on momentarily as possible and stop the vehicle. Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage....
Owner's Manual
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... to 15 liters) this manual. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of the brake system 4 Anti-Lock Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn signal lever is operated. A hot engine cooling system is in the ON position. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 6. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will...
... to 15 liters) this manual. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of the brake system 4 Anti-Lock Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn signal lever is operated. A hot engine cooling system is in the ON position. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 6. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will...
Owner's Manual
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...has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is moved to either "A" or "B" will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control Light. 9. federal regulations require that upon transfer of the reading before and after the service so that the vehicle has been driven. 172 ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. The system will appear when in the trip odometer mode. The odometer must be in and hold the button ...
...has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is moved to either "A" or "B" will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control Light. 9. federal regulations require that upon transfer of the reading before and after the service so that the vehicle has been driven. 172 ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. The system will appear when in the trip odometer mode. The odometer must be in and hold the button ...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Speed Control System is part of your typical driving cycles. may illuminate the light after engine start . Malfunction Indicator Light This light is ON. 15. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel...come on through several of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that could lead to serious conditions that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets (approximately 2 seconds). Certain ...
...the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Speed Control System is part of your typical driving cycles. may illuminate the light after engine start . Malfunction Indicator Light This light is ON. 15. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel...come on through several of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that could lead to serious conditions that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets (approximately 2 seconds). Certain ...
Owner's Manual
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...Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the engine. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as a bulb check. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL... belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will sound when this light will sound. Navigation Screen - If Equipped The navigation system provides maps, turn on . Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on high beam. During the bulb ...
...Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the engine. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as a bulb check. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL... belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will sound when this light will sound. Navigation Screen - If Equipped The navigation system provides maps, turn on . Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on high beam. During the bulb ...
Owner's Manual
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...be turned off immediately. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display - If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this light is accompanied by a continuous chime, the engine temperature is not completely closed . 27. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED The Electronic ...possible. 25. Liftgate Ajar - If Equipped This light turns on if a door is added. Washer Fluid Light - If Equipped This light turns on until fluid is not completely closed . 26. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of the following: • Vehicle information warning...
...be turned off immediately. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display - If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this light is accompanied by a continuous chime, the engine temperature is not completely closed . 27. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED The Electronic ...possible. 25. Liftgate Ajar - If Equipped This light turns on if a door is added. Washer Fluid Light - If Equipped This light turns on until fluid is not completely closed . 26. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of the following: • Vehicle information warning...
Owner's Manual
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...will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected. 4 Economy Mode If economy mode is located next to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Use the recirculation mode to recirculate the air inside of the Recirculation mode may reduce air conditioning performance.... Recirculation will be used to excessive window fogging. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: • The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter (...
...will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected. 4 Economy Mode If economy mode is located next to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Use the recirculation mode to recirculate the air inside of the Recirculation mode may reduce air conditioning performance.... Recirculation will be used to excessive window fogging. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: • The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter (...
Owner's Manual
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...recirculation indicator light is not lit, the recirculation mode will reset to the outside mode by following procedures: • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. • Set the mode control to "PANEL". • Depress and hold in the "POWER" button. • Start the engine, and continue...outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air conditionerheater housing. If the recirculation indicator light is lit, the recirculation mode will not reset when the engine is started . For hot and dry climates, or people who are allergic to pollen and find frequent...
...recirculation indicator light is not lit, the recirculation mode will reset to the outside mode by following procedures: • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. • Set the mode control to "PANEL". • Depress and hold in the "POWER" button. • Start the engine, and continue...outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air conditionerheater housing. If the recirculation indicator light is lit, the recirculation mode will not reset when the engine is started . For hot and dry climates, or people who are allergic to pollen and find frequent...
Owner's Manual
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...reasons for optimum performance. The suggested rotation method is required. Light spark knock at high speeds can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and hesitations. However, continued heavy spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to rotation being performed. 296 STARTING AND...Your vehicle is permissible if desired. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for your engine. The manufacturer recommends the use of 87 to 89 or higher. More frequent rotation is designed to meet all emissions regulations ...
...reasons for optimum performance. The suggested rotation method is required. Light spark knock at high speeds can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and hesitations. However, continued heavy spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to rotation being performed. 296 STARTING AND...Your vehicle is permissible if desired. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for your engine. The manufacturer recommends the use of 87 to 89 or higher. More frequent rotation is designed to meet all emissions regulations ...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of the manufacturer. Carbon monoxide (CO) in a parked vehicle with the engine running for service assistance. • The use of such fuels or additives is deadly. If the vehicle is not recommended. They contain carbon ..., a colorless and odorless gas which are now being assessed against you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your dealer for an extended period. If you . Never run the engine in a closed area, such as octane enhancers is stopped in an open area with the...
... 5 Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of the manufacturer. Carbon monoxide (CO) in a parked vehicle with the engine running for service assistance. • The use of such fuels or additives is deadly. If the vehicle is not recommended. They contain carbon ..., a colorless and odorless gas which are now being assessed against you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your dealer for an extended period. If you . Never run the engine in a closed area, such as octane enhancers is stopped in an open area with the...
Owner's Manual
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Towing Tips - Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of this manual for this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL ... off temporarily. − refer to Cooling System Operating information in flat terrain and with light loads to cruising speed. − Use speed control in the Maintenance section of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off the ground...
Towing Tips - Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of this manual for this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL ... off temporarily. − refer to Cooling System Operating information in flat terrain and with light loads to cruising speed. − Use speed control in the Maintenance section of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off the ground...
Owner's Manual
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...,207,213 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ...233 Cellular Phone ...83,233 Chains, Tire ...294 Changing A Flat Tire ...320 Chart, Tire Sizing ...275 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...173,341 Child Restraint ...60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...61,63 Child Safety Locks ...19 Child Seat ...68 Clean Air Gasoline ...297 Climate Control...
...,207,213 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ...233 Cellular Phone ...83,233 Chains, Tire ...294 Changing A Flat Tire ...320 Chart, Tire Sizing ...275 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...173,341 Child Restraint ...60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...61,63 Child Safety Locks ...19 Child Seat ...68 Clean Air Gasoline ...297 Climate Control...