Owner's Manual
Page 154
...the normal operating range. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. It should not be critically hot until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Driving with the ...chimes, turn the engine off . 13. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous chime will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could ...
...the normal operating range. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. It should not be critically hot until the pointer drops back into the normal range. Driving with the ...chimes, turn the engine off . 13. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous chime will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could ...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... the flow of compressor damage when the system is started again. 4 This will insure adequate system lubrication to protect against engine overheating. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be individually adjusted to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant ...the outlets to provide cooler air out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for the first 10 minutes of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is not recommended because it out of the headliner outlets ...
... the flow of compressor damage when the system is started again. 4 This will insure adequate system lubrication to protect against engine overheating. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be individually adjusted to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant ...the outlets to provide cooler air out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for the first 10 minutes of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is not recommended because it out of the headliner outlets ...
Owner's Manual
Page 226
...seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to start a cold engine. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. 2.4L Engine Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at all temperatures). Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the... NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine fails to start within past ...
...seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to start a cold engine. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. 2.4L Engine Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at all temperatures). Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the... NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. If the engine fails to start within past ...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
...accelerator pedal pushed all the way to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting at a time. Turn the key to crank. If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal ...below 29°C or 20°F) To insure reliable starting procedure. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. 3.3L and 3.8L Engine Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator ...
...accelerator pedal pushed all the way to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting at a time. Turn the key to crank. If the engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal ...below 29°C or 20°F) To insure reliable starting procedure. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. 3.3L and 3.8L Engine Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator ...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
... more than 15 seconds at a time. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up to the floor, the "NORMAL STARTING" procedure should be repeated. To prevent damage to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of ...under the hood on the driver side of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to 15 seconds with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to the floor. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC...
... more than 15 seconds at a time. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up to the floor, the "NORMAL STARTING" procedure should be repeated. To prevent damage to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of ...under the hood on the driver side of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to 15 seconds with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to the floor. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC...
Owner's Manual
Page 231
.... • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 Damage to the transmission may occur if the ...
.... • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 Damage to the transmission may occur if the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 232
... System This system prevents you from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be somewhat abrupt. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out...only while the ignition switch is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of Park and into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is in reverse. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; 232 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Automatic Transmission Ignition ...
... System This system prevents you from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be somewhat abrupt. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out...only while the ignition switch is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of Park and into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is in reverse. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; 232 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Automatic Transmission Ignition ...
Owner's Manual
Page 281
...slow down . • In city traffic - While stopped, put transaxle in removing heat from the engine cooling system. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to High. If your vehicle. Idle the vehicle with a hot cooling system could damage your air conditioner is on the "H", turn the... engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. You can also turn it off....
...slow down . • In city traffic - While stopped, put transaxle in removing heat from the engine cooling system. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to High. If your vehicle. Idle the vehicle with a hot cooling system could damage your air conditioner is on the "H", turn the... engine off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. You can also turn it off....
Owner's Manual
Page 289
...touch. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. 5. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 6. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in another vehicle, park that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is ...cable, first to the negative terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 1. Turn off...
...touch. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. 5. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 6. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in another vehicle, park that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is ...cable, first to the negative terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 1. Turn off...
Owner's Manual
Page 305
... Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacture only recommends engine oils that are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in schedule "B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. If ANY of these...
... Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacture only recommends engine oils that are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in schedule "B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. If ANY of these...
Owner's Manual
Page 311
... as when diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idling or malfunctioning operating conditions. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the...motion. • Do not try to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don't allow battery fluid to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any other . • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Don't lean ...
... as when diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idling or malfunctioning operating conditions. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the...motion. • Do not try to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don't allow battery fluid to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any other . • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Don't lean ...
Owner's Manual
Page 322
...or mechanical wear. 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in NEUTRAL and let engine idle at normal engine idle speed. Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for summer or winter operation. Pay particular ...radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are required, or if the level in water for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at idle does not reduce coolant temperature! Inspect hose routing to be protected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are not kinked or...
...or mechanical wear. 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in NEUTRAL and let engine idle at normal engine idle speed. Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for summer or winter operation. Pay particular ...radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are required, or if the level in water for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at idle does not reduce coolant temperature! Inspect hose routing to be protected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are not kinked or...
Owner's Manual
Page 327
The vehicle must be running at curb idle speed for correct fluid type. Fully apply parking brake. 4. Operation with the lever in the automatic transmission should be used: 1. Refer to eliminate the possibility ... torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of 60 seconds. 3. The engine should be on level ground. 2. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Procedure...
The vehicle must be running at curb idle speed for correct fluid type. Fully apply parking brake. 4. Operation with the lever in the automatic transmission should be used: 1. Refer to eliminate the possibility ... torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of 60 seconds. 3. The engine should be on level ground. 2. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Procedure...
Owner's Manual
Page 348
... time a malfunction is suspected. E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that are listed below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is Schedule "B". These...
... time a malfunction is suspected. E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that are listed below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is Schedule "B". These...
Owner's Manual
Page 351
...; Short trips of the conditions marked with an . • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is at sustained high N A speeds during hot weather...
...; Short trips of the conditions marked with an . • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is at sustained high N A speeds during hot weather...