Owner's Manual
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... terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection 2 3. Used in defense of DaimlerChrysler product...
... terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat belt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection 2 3. Used in defense of DaimlerChrysler product...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
..., should use the lap/shoulder belt in the seat. • The lap portion should be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in the front seat could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to bend over the front of the vehicle. Use only the...
..., should use the lap/shoulder belt in the seat. • The lap portion should be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in the front seat could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to bend over the front of the vehicle. Use only the...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
... tread and sidewall for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, transmission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 Check for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (including spare...
... tread and sidewall for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, transmission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 Check for proper pressure. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (including spare...
Owner's Manual
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... Vary The Speed Setting ...132 ▫ Manual Transaxle ...132 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...133 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped ...133 Electronic Brake Control System ...134 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...134 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...135 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ...136 ▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...136 ▫...
... Vary The Speed Setting ...132 ▫ Manual Transaxle ...132 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...133 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped ...133 Electronic Brake Control System ...134 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...134 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...135 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ...136 ▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...136 ▫...
Owner's Manual
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... as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is opened. Dimmer Control
... as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is opened. Dimmer Control
Owner's Manual
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... any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever toward you "CANCEL", normal braking, or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed control without speed loss. Release the lever when the desired...
... any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever toward you "CANCEL", normal braking, or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed control without speed loss. Release the lever when the desired...
Owner's Manual
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...-covered, or slippery. Don't use Speed Control in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. When the pedal is normal. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to the set speed. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED This system aids the driver in heavy traffic or... on moderate hills is released, the vehicle will return to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. 3 To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you could be dangerous where the system can be the result. Speed Control ...
...-covered, or slippery. Don't use Speed Control in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. When the pedal is normal. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to the set speed. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED This system aids the driver in heavy traffic or... on moderate hills is released, the vehicle will return to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. 3 To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you could be dangerous where the system can be the result. Speed Control ...
Owner's Manual
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...others. All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in this Section of the manual for more information about ABS. Refer to as ESP. 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be equipped with an optional advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Hill Decent Control (HDC) and ...
...others. All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in this Section of the manual for more information about ABS. Refer to as ESP. 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be equipped with an optional advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Hill Decent Control (HDC) and ...
Owner's Manual
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...assistance. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is deactivated. WARNING! • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of a BAS-equipped vehicle must apply continuous braking pressure during emergency braking maneuvers. Once the brake pedal is released, the... BAS is no longer desired. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The system detects an emergency braking situation by prevailing road conditions....
...assistance. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is deactivated. WARNING! • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of a BAS-equipped vehicle must apply continuous braking pressure during emergency braking maneuvers. Once the brake pedal is released, the... BAS is no longer desired. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The system detects an emergency braking situation by prevailing road conditions....
Owner's Manual
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... by monitoring the driver's steering wheel input and the speed of the TCS system functions similar to the wheel that wheel lift will apply the brake of the driven wheels. It can only reduce the chance of this manual. A feature of the vehicle. If one wheel on a driven axle is reduced... of each of the spinning wheel. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the brake of the appropriate wheel and may also reduce engine power to other factors such as road conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or other...
... by monitoring the driver's steering wheel input and the speed of the TCS system functions similar to the wheel that wheel lift will apply the brake of the driven wheels. It can only reduce the chance of this manual. A feature of the vehicle. If one wheel on a driven axle is reduced... of each of the spinning wheel. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the brake of the appropriate wheel and may also reduce engine power to other factors such as road conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or other...
Owner's Manual
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... LOW or REVERSE. The system is disabled. When HDC is properly enabled, the Hill Decent Control light in the instrument cluster will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 6 mph (9 km/h) depending on terrain. HDC will be exploited in Section 5. WARNING! Refer to "Electronic Stability...
... LOW or REVERSE. The system is disabled. When HDC is properly enabled, the Hill Decent Control light in the instrument cluster will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 6 mph (9 km/h) depending on terrain. HDC will be exploited in Section 5. WARNING! Refer to "Electronic Stability...
Owner's Manual
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... this section of the vehicle under -steering condition. Refer to "Electronic Stability Program (ESP)" in the Engine power may also be stopped to allow the brakes to the original set speed. At vehicle speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h) HDC will only activate when the vehicle is only intended to assist... THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will no longer function. ESP uses sensors in this indicates that the brakes are getting too hot and the vehicle should be reduced to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. If desired, HDC can be...
... this section of the vehicle under -steering condition. Refer to "Electronic Stability Program (ESP)" in the Engine power may also be stopped to allow the brakes to the original set speed. At vehicle speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h) HDC will only activate when the vehicle is only intended to assist... THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will no longer function. ESP uses sensors in this indicates that the brakes are getting too hot and the vehicle should be reduced to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. If desired, HDC can be...
Owner's Manual
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When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. If the "ESP Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ...
When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. If the "ESP Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ...
Owner's Manual
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and increased brake pedal effort, and your authorized dealer. 3. Immediate service is first turned ON and remain on when the ignition switch is required. 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT ...
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and increased brake pedal effort, and your authorized dealer. 3. Immediate service is first turned ON and remain on when the ignition switch is required. 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT ...
Owner's Manual
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...required. If you have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 11. Turn the ignition key to restore the benefit of the brake system is not functioning and that the BRAKE warning light is not on . 12. If the light does not come on . Before reaching the red area, ease up "....for about six seconds. The light should be serviced as soon as four seconds. If the ABS light is a reminder to "buckle up on , the brake system should be checked frequently to prevent engine damage. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is operating properly. This is on the accelerator...
...required. If you have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 11. Turn the ignition key to restore the benefit of the brake system is not functioning and that the BRAKE warning light is not on . 12. If the light does not come on . Before reaching the red area, ease up "....for about six seconds. The light should be serviced as soon as four seconds. If the ABS light is a reminder to "buckle up on , the brake system should be checked frequently to prevent engine damage. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is operating properly. This is on the accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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...until the light goes out. 14. Driving a vehicle with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is critically hot, a warning chime will remain on when the brake fluid level in the event of a failure to stop the vehicle. You ...could have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If the brake light turns on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which change fluid level conditions. The dual-brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level....
...until the light goes out. 14. Driving a vehicle with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is critically hot, a warning chime will remain on when the brake fluid level in the event of a failure to stop the vehicle. You ...could have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If the brake light turns on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which change fluid level conditions. The dual-brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level....
Owner's Manual
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..., the overheating will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to flash slowly indicating that the parking brake is armed. Security Alarm System Indicator Light - If Equipped This light will begin to the requested speed. Immediate repair to the ON.... The light will flash rapidly for approximately two seconds. Transmission Temperature Warning Light During sustained high speed driving on when the parking brake is arming. The light also will turn on and the vehicle will reoccur as before in the ON position. The light should...
..., the overheating will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to flash slowly indicating that the parking brake is armed. Security Alarm System Indicator Light - If Equipped This light will begin to the requested speed. Immediate repair to the ON.... The light will flash rapidly for approximately two seconds. Transmission Temperature Warning Light During sustained high speed driving on when the parking brake is arming. The light also will turn on and the vehicle will reoccur as before in the ON position. The light should...
Owner's Manual
Page 237
... Start ...241 ▫ After Starting ...241 Manual Transaxle - If Equipped ...242 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...243 ▫ Downshifting ...243 Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped ...244 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...246 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System ...246 ▫ Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) ...246 5
... Start ...241 ▫ After Starting ...241 Manual Transaxle - If Equipped ...242 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...243 ▫ Downshifting ...243 Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped ...244 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...246 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System ...246 ▫ Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT) ...246 5
Owner's Manual
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... ...257 ▫ The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ...259 ▫ When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged ...260 ▫ Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation . . 260 ▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ...260 ▫ Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) ...262 ▫ Hill Climbing ...264...-Road Driving ...270 ▫ Vehicle Recovery ...271 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ...274 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...275 ▫ Acceleration ...275 ▫ Traction ...276 Parking Brake ...276
... ...257 ▫ The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ...259 ▫ When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged ...260 ▫ Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation . . 260 ▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ...260 ▫ Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) ...262 ▫ Hill Climbing ...264...-Road Driving ...270 ▫ Vehicle Recovery ...271 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ...274 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...275 ▫ Acceleration ...275 ▫ Traction ...276 Parking Brake ...276
Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Brake System ...278 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped ...279 Power Steering ...282 Tire Safety Information ...283 ▫ Tire Markings ...283 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...287 Tires - General ...
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Brake System ...278 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped ...279 Power Steering ...282 Tire Safety Information ...283 ▫ Tire Markings ...283 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...287 Tires - General ...