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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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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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... the key. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. The system will cancel this feature. Opening a vehicle front door will shut the engine off . Don't leave the keys in the ignition. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic...
... the key. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. The system will cancel this feature. Opening a vehicle front door will shut the engine off . Don't leave the keys in the ignition. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic...
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... all remaining keys erased from starting your vehicle. After 10 seconds a single chime will also be reprogrammed. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. This feature is subject to a total of Industry Canada. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4.
... all remaining keys erased from starting your vehicle. After 10 seconds a single chime will also be reprogrammed. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. This feature is subject to a total of Industry Canada. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4.
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... locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. A single chime will lock. The Automatic Door Locks can turn the feature back on by repeating the above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in gear, 2....by performing the procedure in the ignition switch. 2. all doors and place the key in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver's door lock switch to ...
... locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter. A single chime will lock. The Automatic Door Locks can turn the feature back on by repeating the above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in gear, 2....by performing the procedure in the ignition switch. 2. all doors and place the key in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the interior driver's door lock switch to ...
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... the vehicle speed is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. If the vehicle is enabled, 2. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is shifted out of PARK, all keys. The transmitter need not be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in...the transmitter buttons are disabled for more information.) NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles with power options will work. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock...
... the vehicle speed is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. If the vehicle is enabled, 2. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is shifted out of PARK, all keys. The transmitter need not be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in...the transmitter buttons are disabled for more information.) NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles with power options will work. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock...
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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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...turns on. While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds) press the LOCK button. The "Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st" feature can be reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure or by performing the following procedure: 1. The "Sound Horn On Lock... the following procedure: 1. Release both buttons. The Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See page 164 for more information.) To lock ...
...turns on. While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after 5 seconds) press the LOCK button. The "Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st" feature can be reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure or by performing the following procedure: 1. The "Sound Horn On Lock... the following procedure: 1. Release both buttons. The Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. (See page 164 for more information.) To lock ...
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... Panic Alarm: To turn off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for details.
... Panic Alarm: To turn off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or by pressing the PANIC button a second time, you turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for details.
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... Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open/close the right power sliding door. The "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure in the right side doors becoming unlocked. Release both buttons. If...with a left power sliding door and the door is closed , the door will result in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on and off by performing the following procedure: 1. To Turn Off "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" - If Equipped If desired, the ...
... Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open/close the right power sliding door. The "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing the procedure in the right side doors becoming unlocked. Release both buttons. If...with a left power sliding door and the door is closed , the door will result in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on and off by performing the following procedure: 1. To Turn Off "Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock" - If Equipped If desired, the ...
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...opening the fuel door. You can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. Once the door is fully closed prior to signify that passenger(s) could be opened manually or by using the...the OFF position. (do not start the engine) 3. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the ignition switch. 2. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, to alert other drivers in the area that you...
...opening the fuel door. You can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. Once the door is fully closed prior to signify that passenger(s) could be opened manually or by using the...the OFF position. (do not start the engine) 3. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the ignition switch. 2. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, to alert other drivers in the area that you...
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... located in the overhead console to opening , the door will automatically reverse to the closed or open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers. WARNING! 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually.
... located in the overhead console to opening , the door will automatically reverse to the closed or open when a power sliding door switch is pressed. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to disable the switches for the rear seat passengers. WARNING! 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually.
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.... Make sure the liftgate is closed or open position. Power Liftgate Switch When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is pressed and the "Lamp Flash" feature is closing . • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening , the liftgate will cause the liftgate to return to...
.... Make sure the liftgate is closed or open position. Power Liftgate Switch When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is pressed and the "Lamp Flash" feature is closing . • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening , the liftgate will cause the liftgate to return to...
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...Windows - If Equipped You can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Auto Down Feature - If Equipped The driver's window switch has an auto down , or the sunroof (if equipped) in the ON or ACCESSORY position. This ...trim panel which operates the passenger door window. If the buffeting occurs with the windows down feature. To open the front and rear windows 2 Power Window Switches The switches will cancel this feature. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be minimized. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the...
...Windows - If Equipped You can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Auto Down Feature - If Equipped The driver's window switch has an auto down , or the sunroof (if equipped) in the ON or ACCESSORY position. This ...trim panel which operates the passenger door window. If the buffeting occurs with the windows down feature. To open the front and rear windows 2 Power Window Switches The switches will cancel this feature. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be minimized. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the...
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...with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) there will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (Lower Anchors and Tether for the driver and passengers seated next to the information in your vehicle are based on the center of the ... restraint system properly to minimize the buffeting. Passenger Airbag Disabled Light NOTE: The front airbags have different rates of the most important safety features in this section. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE together to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
...with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) there will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (Lower Anchors and Tether for the driver and passengers seated next to the information in your vehicle are based on the center of the ... restraint system properly to minimize the buffeting. Passenger Airbag Disabled Light NOTE: The front airbags have different rates of the most important safety features in this section. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE together to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
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... a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your vehicle are buckled up . But in your striking the inside of the vehicle. This feature allows the shoulder part of the worst injuries happen when people are not properly buckled up properly.
... a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your vehicle are buckled up . But in your striking the inside of the vehicle. This feature allows the shoulder part of the worst injuries happen when people are not properly buckled up properly.
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Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, located in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it loose in the rear surface of the seatback and under the head ...
Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, located in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it loose in the rear surface of the seatback and under the head ...
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... are stowed and out of reach of reach. Installing the Child Restraint System If your child unattended in this seat are not designed to have features for occupant restraints are to take advantage of all children in the vehicle that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the...
... are stowed and out of reach of reach. Installing the Child Restraint System If your child unattended in this seat are not designed to have features for occupant restraints are to take advantage of all children in the vehicle that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the...
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... a child in a vehicle without rear seats. Pets should be moved to secure only forward facing child restraints equipped with a passenger airbag. WARNING! REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for carrying children in the front passenger seat. An unrestrained pet could harm your...
... a child in a vehicle without rear seats. Pets should be moved to secure only forward facing child restraints equipped with a passenger airbag. WARNING! REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for carrying children in the front passenger seat. An unrestrained pet could harm your...
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...seat, one year old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). • The forward-facing child seat is for children from newborn size to the child almost... TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Restraining Infants and Small Children with ...Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are too heavy for a rear facing infant seat, may...
...seat, one year old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). • The forward-facing child seat is for children from newborn size to the child almost... TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Restraining Infants and Small Children with ...Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are too heavy for a rear facing infant seat, may...