Owner's Manual
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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 ...7 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...49 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...103 STARTING AND OPERATING ...135 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...177 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...203 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...255 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...265 INDEX ...281 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 ...7 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...49 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...103 STARTING AND OPERATING ...135 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...177 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...203 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...255 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...265 INDEX ...281 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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... Door Locks ...11 ▫ Central Locking Switch ...12 ▫ Automatic Central Locking ...13 ▫ General Notes On The Central Locking System . .13 ▫ Emergency Unlocking Feature ...14 ▫ Start Lockout ...14 Remote Keyless Entry ...14 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...14 ▫ To Lock The Doors ...15 ▫ Panic Alarm ...16...
... Door Locks ...11 ▫ Central Locking Switch ...12 ▫ Automatic Central Locking ...13 ▫ General Notes On The Central Locking System . .13 ▫ Emergency Unlocking Feature ...14 ▫ Start Lockout ...14 Remote Keyless Entry ...14 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...14 ▫ To Lock The Doors ...15 ▫ Panic Alarm ...16...
Owner's Manual
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General Notes On the Central Locking System If the key in the ignition switch is in the remote. To activate this feature, turn the key to change the batteries in the ON/RUN position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the central ... at any time with the key in adjustment. 2 Automatic Central Locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking feature. With the automatic central locking feature activated, the doors and rear liftgate/decklid are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking...
General Notes On the Central Locking System If the key in the ignition switch is in the remote. To activate this feature, turn the key to change the batteries in the ON/RUN position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the central ... at any time with the key in adjustment. 2 Automatic Central Locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking feature. With the automatic central locking feature activated, the doors and rear liftgate/decklid are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking...
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... Perform the quick system check which follows: Use the remote transmitter to activate the system. If not, there is operating properly. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from the ignition switch activates the start lockout. To Unlock the Doors: Press and release the unlock... in the ignition. See your authorized dealer for service. You don't have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to set the alarm. Emergency Unlocking Feature In the case of unlocking with a switch or the system. Contact an authorized dealer.
... Perform the quick system check which follows: Use the remote transmitter to activate the system. If not, there is operating properly. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from the ignition switch activates the start lockout. To Unlock the Doors: Press and release the unlock... in the ignition. See your authorized dealer for service. You don't have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to set the alarm. Emergency Unlocking Feature In the case of unlocking with a switch or the system. Contact an authorized dealer.
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... the vehicle, press and release the upper portion of your vehicle's keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle. To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature when parking on the key fob.
... the vehicle, press and release the upper portion of your vehicle's keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle. To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature when parking on the key fob.
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... passenger. Press down on the liftgate/decklid just above the rear license plate pocket. WARNING! Press down on the front of the most important safety features in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. Always close the windows. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the convertible top switch twice to close the...
... passenger. Press down on the liftgate/decklid just above the rear license plate pocket. WARNING! Press down on the front of the most important safety features in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. Always close the windows. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the convertible top switch twice to close the...
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... safe as possible. These tensioning retractors are also equipped with a combined lap/shoulder belt system. Some of your passengers can be buckled up properly. This feature allows the shoulder part of the vehicle. The seat belts are located in a collision, the belt will lock only during frontal and rear impacts. Seat...
... safe as possible. These tensioning retractors are also equipped with a combined lap/shoulder belt system. Some of your passengers can be buckled up properly. This feature allows the shoulder part of the vehicle. The seat belts are located in a collision, the belt will lock only during frontal and rear impacts. Seat...
Owner's Manual
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... ▫ To Lower The Top ...53 ▫ To Raise The Top ...58 ▫ Convertible Top Lamp And Audible Signal Chart ...61 Console Features ...62 ▫ Storage Compartments ...63 ▫ Ashtray ...64 ▫ Coin Holder ...65 ▫ Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter ...65 ▫ Glove... Compartment ...66 Cupholder (If Equipped) ...66 Mirrors ...67 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...67 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...67 ▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) . .67 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...67 ▫ Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors ...68 ▫...
... ▫ To Lower The Top ...53 ▫ To Raise The Top ...58 ▫ Convertible Top Lamp And Audible Signal Chart ...61 Console Features ...62 ▫ Storage Compartments ...63 ▫ Ashtray ...64 ▫ Coin Holder ...65 ▫ Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter ...65 ▫ Glove... Compartment ...66 Cupholder (If Equipped) ...66 Mirrors ...67 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...67 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...67 ▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) . .67 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...67 ▫ Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors ...68 ▫...
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... ▫ Heated Seats (If Equipped) ...73 To Open And Close The Hood ...74 Interior Lights ...75 ▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ...75 ▫ Battery Saver Feature ...75 ▫ Instrument Panel Lighting ...76 ▫ Night Security Illumination ...76 Exterior Lights ...76 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...76 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Where...
... ▫ Heated Seats (If Equipped) ...73 To Open And Close The Hood ...74 Interior Lights ...75 ▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ...75 ▫ Battery Saver Feature ...75 ▫ Instrument Panel Lighting ...76 ▫ Night Security Illumination ...76 Exterior Lights ...76 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...76 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Where...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 ▫ Using The Universal Transceiver ...101 ▫ Erasing Universal Transceiver Buttons ...101 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Button ...101 ▫ Security ...101 Umbrella Hook ...102 3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51 ▫ Using The Universal Transceiver ...101 ▫ Erasing Universal Transceiver Buttons ...101 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Button ...101 ▫ Security ...101 Umbrella Hook ...102 3
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..., convertible top frame, upper windshield area, shelf behind sport bar, or convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is standing still. 52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION WARNING! This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. The top operation can operate the convertible top switch to...
..., convertible top frame, upper windshield area, shelf behind sport bar, or convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is standing still. 52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION WARNING! This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. The top operation can operate the convertible top switch to...
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... the top and top compartment mechanisms to sound continuously. Refer to re-initialize the top cycle, the tonneau cover must first be damaged. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 CAUTION! When opening and closing the convertible top, make sure that: • There is sufficient clearance of this operation and as...
... the top and top compartment mechanisms to sound continuously. Refer to re-initialize the top cycle, the tonneau cover must first be damaged. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 CAUTION! When opening and closing the convertible top, make sure that: • There is sufficient clearance of this operation and as...
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... the raising or lowering procedure, start the engine and continue operation. 1. If the divider is unfolded and secured in the vertical position. 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! After approximately 10 minutes in its stowed position, first unfold the panels towards the rear of the vehicle. Make sure the...
... the raising or lowering procedure, start the engine and continue operation. 1. If the divider is unfolded and secured in the vertical position. 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! After approximately 10 minutes in its stowed position, first unfold the panels towards the rear of the vehicle. Make sure the...
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... damaged if the doors are opened or closed . Turn the ignition key to underside of decklid. Unlock the top from the windshield header. 3. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: See label attached to the ON/RUN position. 4. Make sure the decklid is released from the windshield header. Be sure...
... damaged if the doors are opened or closed . Turn the ignition key to underside of decklid. Unlock the top from the windshield header. 3. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: See label attached to the ON/RUN position. 4. Make sure the decklid is released from the windshield header. Be sure...
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... with the convertible top switch and will cause an audible information signal to indicate completion of the convertible top switch to fold. 56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once the release handle is rotated, the windows will automatically go down until the convertible top is completely lowered into the...
... with the convertible top switch and will cause an audible information signal to indicate completion of the convertible top switch to fold. 56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once the release handle is rotated, the windows will automatically go down until the convertible top is completely lowered into the...
Owner's Manual
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... be closed/opened later using the power window switches. Doing so may result in damage not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limited Warranty. 3 CAUTION! UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: Once the top is lowered and the audible signal is heard, you can also be dry before lowering it within...
... be closed/opened later using the power window switches. Doing so may result in damage not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limited Warranty. 3 CAUTION! UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: Once the top is lowered and the audible signal is heard, you can also be dry before lowering it within...
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... the windshield header before the rear of the convertible top switch. 4. Make sure the decklid is still secured in the vertical position. 2. 58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise The Top: 1.
... the windshield header before the rear of the convertible top switch. 4. Make sure the decklid is still secured in the vertical position. 2. 58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise The Top: 1.
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... light up to the stored position. The top is now secured in the closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 6. Pull the latch handle and convertible top down to the lock position and push the latch handle up and an audible...
... light up to the stored position. The top is now secured in the closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 6. Pull the latch handle and convertible top down to the lock position and push the latch handle up and an audible...
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CAUTION! 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Follow the steps shown on the label affixed to increase the cargo compartment capacity. Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo compartment divider can be unhooked and folded forward to the decklid trim. Once the cargo compartment divider is folded forward to increase the cargo compartment capacity, the tonneau cover flaps are exposed and can be damaged by long items being put into the cargo compartment.
CAUTION! 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Follow the steps shown on the label affixed to increase the cargo compartment capacity. Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo compartment divider can be unhooked and folded forward to the decklid trim. Once the cargo compartment divider is folded forward to increase the cargo compartment capacity, the tonneau cover flaps are exposed and can be damaged by long items being put into the cargo compartment.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart Below is present. Visual and Audible Signals Single audible signal is heard Operation Mode ...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart Below is present. Visual and Audible Signals Single audible signal is heard Operation Mode ...