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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...85 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...195 STARTING AND OPERATING ...301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...393 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...447 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...473 INDEX ...481 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...85 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...195 STARTING AND OPERATING ...301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...393 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...447 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...473 INDEX ...481 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...7 1
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...7 1
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Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of this owner's manual: It is interested in the vehicle for a description of the symbols that your dealer knows your satisfaction. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit ...
Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of this owner's manual: It is interested in the vehicle for a description of the symbols that your dealer knows your satisfaction. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit ...
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It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is illegal to remove the VIN plate. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible from outside of your vehicle. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is found on your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. Save this entire manual you may miss important ...
It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is illegal to remove the VIN plate. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible from outside of your vehicle. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is found on your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. Save this entire manual you may miss important ...
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Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING!
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...13 Sentry Key ...13 ▫ Replacement Keys ...15 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...15 ▫ General Information ...16 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...16 Door Locks ...17 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...17 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...18 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 ▫ To ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...13 Sentry Key ...13 ▫ Replacement Keys ...15 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...15 ▫ General Information ...16 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...16 Door Locks ...17 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...17 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...18 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 ▫ To ...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Theft Alarm - If Equipped ...26 Sliding Side Door ...28 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash ...30 ▫ Power Sliding Door - If Equipped ...30 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...33 Liftgate ...34 ▫ Power Liftgate - If Equipped ...35 Seat Storage Bin Safety Warning ...38 ▫ Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...38 ▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...39 Windows ...40 ▫ Manual Rear Vent Windows ...40 ▫ Power Vent Windows - If Equipped ...40 ▫ Power Windows - If Equipped ...41 Occupant ...
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Theft Alarm - If Equipped ...26 Sliding Side Door ...28 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash ...30 ▫ Power Sliding Door - If Equipped ...30 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...33 Liftgate ...34 ▫ Power Liftgate - If Equipped ...35 Seat Storage Bin Safety Warning ...38 ▫ Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...38 ▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...39 Windows ...40 ▫ Manual Rear Vent Windows ...40 ▫ Power Vent Windows - If Equipped ...40 ▫ Power Windows - If Equipped ...41 Occupant ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped ...69 ▫ Child Restraint ...69 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped ...78 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...79 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...82 Safety Tips ...83 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...83 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...83 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...84 2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped ...69 ▫ Child Restraint ...69 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped ...78 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...79 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...82 Safety Tips ...83 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...83 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...83 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...84 2
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Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be used to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. Turn the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. These numbers can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. Remove the key. Vehicle Key You can Ignition Key Position 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be in a safe place. Ask your vehicle locks. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in PARK.
Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be used to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. Turn the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. These numbers can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. Remove the key. Vehicle Key You can Ignition Key Position 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be in a safe place. Ask your vehicle locks. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in PARK.
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Leaving children in the ignition. Children should be injured. A child could be warned not to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic 2 WARNING! Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for up to 45 seconds after 2 seconds of the vehicle by disabling the engine. Opening a vehicle front door will sound to remind you open the driver's door and the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will cancel this feature. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you ...
Leaving children in the ignition. Children should be injured. A child could be warned not to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic 2 WARNING! Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for up to 45 seconds after 2 seconds of the vehicle by disabling the engine. Opening a vehicle front door will sound to remind you open the driver's door and the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will cancel this feature. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you ...
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If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used when starting the vehicle. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting problems and loss of whether or not the vehicle is turned on , this system. Only keys that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause interference with this indicates a problem with the electronics. Keep in the engine being used to ...
If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used when starting the vehicle. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting problems and loss of whether or not the vehicle is turned on , this system. Only keys that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause interference with this indicates a problem with the electronics. Keep in the engine being used to ...
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Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to start the vehicle. This procedure consists of keys. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. 3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 2 This number is required for at an authorized dealer or by performing the following procedure: 1. Customer Key Programming You can be performed at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle ...
Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to start the vehicle. This procedure consists of keys. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. 3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 2 This number is required for at an authorized dealer or by performing the following procedure: 1. Customer Key Programming You can be performed at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle ...
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Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn off once the ignition switch is turned on. then turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The remaining keys must accept any interference that may be reprogrammed. Operation is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry. Repeat this procedure. This will immediately fade to a total of 8 keys. All vehicle keys must be taken to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must then be received, including ...
Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn off once the ignition switch is turned on. then turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The remaining keys must accept any interference that may be reprogrammed. Operation is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry. Repeat this procedure. This will immediately fade to a total of 8 keys. All vehicle keys must be taken to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must then be received, including ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy and liftgate lights do not turn on each door trim panel. Door Lock Plunger 2 If the lock plunger is down on the lock plungers on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The illuminated entry system will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down when you shut the door, the door will not operate if the dimmer ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy and liftgate lights do not turn on each door trim panel. Door Lock Plunger 2 If the lock plunger is down on the lock plungers on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The illuminated entry system will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down when you shut the door, the door will not operate if the dimmer ...
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Use this switch to an unlocked vehicle. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with access to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Locks - If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Unsupervised use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Power Door Lock switch Do not leave children unattended in the event of vehicle ...
Use this switch to an unlocked vehicle. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with access to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Locks - If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Unsupervised use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Power Door Lock switch Do not leave children unattended in the event of vehicle ...
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This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will lock automatically on by repeating the above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. Auto Door Locks - If Equipped The doors will not operate. the doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver's door lock switch to remove the key. Removing the key or closing the door will sound to operate. If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is above ...
This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will lock automatically on by repeating the above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. Auto Door Locks - If Equipped The doors will not operate. the doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver's door lock switch to remove the key. Removing the key or closing the door will sound to operate. If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is above ...
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the transmission is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for more information.) NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. The Auto Unlock On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in NEUTRAL or PARK, 4. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. If the vehicle is in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See page 164 for all buttons...
the transmission is shifted out of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for more information.) NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. The Auto Unlock On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in NEUTRAL or PARK, 4. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. If the vehicle is in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See page 164 for all buttons...
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Other Six Button Transmitter options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding door.
Other Six Button Transmitter options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding door.
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While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds) press the LOCK button. The horn will chirp once to lock all doors and liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. The illuminated entry system also turns on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the vehicle, or twice to 10 seconds. 2. Press the LOCK button for 5 to unlock all doors and liftgate. The "Sound Horn On Lock" feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable ...
While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds) press the LOCK button. The horn will chirp once to lock all doors and liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. The illuminated entry system also turns on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the vehicle, or twice to 10 seconds. 2. Press the LOCK button for 5 to unlock all doors and liftgate. The "Sound Horn On Lock" feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable ...