Owner's Manual
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... on or comes on high speed. Set the blower at high speed. Rear seat belt assemblies must be able to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
... on or comes on high speed. Set the blower at high speed. Rear seat belt assemblies must be able to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Owner's Manual
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... 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is started. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and ...call for service. If the pointer remains on while driving, it indicates a problem with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a...
... 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is started. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and ...call for service. If the pointer remains on while driving, it indicates a problem with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a...
Owner's Manual
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...light will remain on , a chime will flash with the turn signal lever is added. 4. The Low Fuel Light will turn the signals off. A hot engine cooling system is in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is dangerous. If you to turn on when the fuel level reaches approximately 2 to 4 gallons... (7 to the ON position and may want to look under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 3. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for as long as four seconds. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will...
...light will remain on , a chime will flash with the turn signal lever is added. 4. The Low Fuel Light will turn the signals off. A hot engine cooling system is in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is dangerous. If you to turn on when the fuel level reaches approximately 2 to 4 gallons... (7 to the ON position and may want to look under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 3. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for as long as four seconds. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will...
Owner's Manual
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Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 10. U.S. x 1000) for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The word TRIP and either of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be in...
Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 10. U.S. x 1000) for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The word TRIP and either of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be in...
Owner's Manual
Page 241
...located in the Mix and Defrost modes to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Recirculation will be used to rapidly cool the inside the vehicle. Move the temperature control lever to block the amount of the Recirculation mode may reduce air conditioning performance. Use... to the condenser and may lead to the A/C button. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: • The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter (ATC equipped...
...located in the Mix and Defrost modes to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Recirculation will be used to rapidly cool the inside the vehicle. Move the temperature control lever to block the amount of the Recirculation mode may reduce air conditioning performance. Use... to the condenser and may lead to the A/C button. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: • The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds. • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter (ATC equipped...
Owner's Manual
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Use the AUTO HI setting when the quickest cool-down or warm-up . However, the fan will limit the maximum fan speed and should be used when more quiet operation is not necessary to ... system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to the "Electronic Vehicle Information CenterCustomer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of the time remaining until the engine warms up performance is selected or by pushing the blower switch and manually adjusting the fan speed. or Metric by allowing the system to function...
Use the AUTO HI setting when the quickest cool-down or warm-up . However, the fan will limit the maximum fan speed and should be used when more quiet operation is not necessary to ... system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to the "Electronic Vehicle Information CenterCustomer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of the time remaining until the engine warms up performance is selected or by pushing the blower switch and manually adjusting the fan speed. or Metric by allowing the system to function...
Owner's Manual
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...rear fan will not reset to the "RUN" position. • Continue holding the recirculation button for 4 seconds, then release. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in the display. Rear Fan Operation To operate the rear fan, press the REAR button. The first time this procedure. When in the ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • While holding the recirculation button, turn the ignition switch to the outside air mode when the engine is not functional. When the ATC display reads REAR AUTO or when the rear fan is automatically controlled. While in the center console...
...rear fan will not reset to the "RUN" position. • Continue holding the recirculation button for 4 seconds, then release. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in the display. Rear Fan Operation To operate the rear fan, press the REAR button. The first time this procedure. When in the ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • While holding the recirculation button, turn the ignition switch to the outside air mode when the engine is not functional. When the ATC display reads REAR AUTO or when the rear fan is automatically controlled. While in the center console...
Owner's Manual
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.../or plug the water drain tube inside of compressor damage when the system is started again. Outside Air Intake Before driving, always make sure the engine cooling system is used.
.../or plug the water drain tube inside of compressor damage when the system is started again. Outside Air Intake Before driving, always make sure the engine cooling system is used.
Owner's Manual
Page 265
... or downshift is chosen. AutoStick General Information • The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM. • Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph (119 km/h) and from second to first gear above 41...; If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transmission will operate automatically; STARTING AND OPERATING 265 You can shift in the current gear until the powertrain cools off. 5
... or downshift is chosen. AutoStick General Information • The transmission will automatically upshift from first to second gear and from second to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM. • Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph (119 km/h) and from second to first gear above 41...; If the system detects powertrain overheating, the transmission will operate automatically; STARTING AND OPERATING 265 You can shift in the current gear until the powertrain cools off. 5
Owner's Manual
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... To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for more information. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with light loads to Cooling System Operating information in flat terrain and ...speed. − Use speed control in the Maintenance section of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − refer to maximize fuel efficiency.
... To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for more information. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with light loads to Cooling System Operating information in flat terrain and ...speed. − Use speed control in the Maintenance section of time, put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − refer to maximize fuel efficiency.
Owner's Manual
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...any of the following situations, you can take to slow down . • In city traffic - While stopped, put transmission in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You can reduce the potential for service. 6 If temperature gauge reads "H", pull over and stop the vehicle. If the pointer remains on , ...turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and the fan control to the engine cooling system and turning off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. The air conditioning system adds heat to High. If your vehicle....
...any of the following situations, you can take to slow down . • In city traffic - While stopped, put transmission in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You can reduce the potential for service. 6 If temperature gauge reads "H", pull over and stop the vehicle. If the pointer remains on , ...turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and the fan control to the engine cooling system and turning off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. The air conditioning system adds heat to High. If your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
Page 320
... under a vehicle that is on a lift. • The jack is designed to get any part of this manual. Avoid ice or slippery areas. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Follow the warnings under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under the... Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. If you need to use as a tool for service purposes. You could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant....
... under a vehicle that is on a lift. • The jack is designed to get any part of this manual. Avoid ice or slippery areas. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Follow the warnings under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under the... Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. If you need to use as a tool for service purposes. You could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant....
Owner's Manual
Page 351
... you park over materials that can burn. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's specifications, should be stopped, the engine shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in areas where your exhaust system. To minimize the... possibility of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is periodic maintenance required. 7 Such materials might be obtained immediately. You will never have to cool....
... you park over materials that can burn. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's specifications, should be stopped, the engine shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in areas where your exhaust system. To minimize the... possibility of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is periodic maintenance required. 7 Such materials might be obtained immediately. You will never have to cool....
Owner's Manual
Page 359
... with fresh coolant. If dirty, clean by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock. With the engine at the bottle and radiator. Cooling System - Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed ...for any accumulation of the connection at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for correct coolant type. 7 If the solution is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to remove all deposits and chemicals. Check the coolant recovery...
... with fresh coolant. If dirty, clean by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock. With the engine at the bottle and radiator. Cooling System - Drain, Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, the system should be drained, flushed ...for any accumulation of the connection at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for correct coolant type. 7 If the solution is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to remove all deposits and chemicals. Check the coolant recovery...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it should be used . Please review these recommendations for use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Mixing of Propylene Glycol based coolants is important that allows extended maintenance intervals. Use higher concentrations (not to ... or 100,000 miles before replacement. 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! If a non-HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in engine damage and may result in an emergency, it is not recommended. Use of coolants other than specified HOAT...
... prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it should be used . Please review these recommendations for use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Mixing of Propylene Glycol based coolants is important that allows extended maintenance intervals. Use higher concentrations (not to ... or 100,000 miles before replacement. 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! If a non-HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in engine damage and may result in an emergency, it is not recommended. Use of coolants other than specified HOAT...
Owner's Manual
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... and cleaned if there is any accumulation of coolant, and to insure that it is the owner's responsibility to build up in the engine cooling system. Do not loosen or remove the cap to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. The cap should be fully tightened to ...sealing surfaces. Heat causes pressure to maintain the proper level of corrosion protection in the cooling system. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will return to cool an overheated engine. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system...
... and cleaned if there is any accumulation of coolant, and to insure that it is the owner's responsibility to build up in the engine cooling system. Do not loosen or remove the cap to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. The cap should be fully tightened to ...sealing surfaces. Heat causes pressure to maintain the proper level of corrosion protection in the cooling system. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will return to cool an overheated engine. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system...
Owner's Manual
Page 363
... an examination of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested... for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose...
... an examination of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested... for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose...
Owner's Manual
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386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (approximate) 89 Octane Engine Oil-With Filter 3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 3.5 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. 10.7 qts 11.8 qts 10.1 liters 11.2 liters U.S. 23 gallons Metric 87 liters 5.5 qts 5.0 qts 5.2 liters 4.7 liters
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (approximate) 89 Octane Engine Oil-With Filter 3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 3.5 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. 10.7 qts 11.8 qts 10.1 liters 11.2 liters U.S. 23 gallons Metric 87 liters 5.5 qts 5.0 qts 5.2 liters 4.7 liters
Owner's Manual
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...,201,207,213 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ...233 Cellular Phone ...83,233 Chains, Tire ...294 Changing A Flat Tire ...320 Chart, Tire Sizing ...275 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...173,341 Child Restraint ...60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...61,63 Child Safety Locks ...19 Child Seat ...68 Clean Air Gasoline... Compass Calibration ...184 Compass Variance ...184 Computer, Trip/Travel ...185 Console ...155 Console, Floor ...155 Console, Overhead ...141 Contract, Service ...416 Coolant Pressure Cap ...361 Cooling System ...358
...,201,207,213 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ...233 Cellular Phone ...83,233 Chains, Tire ...294 Changing A Flat Tire ...320 Chart, Tire Sizing ...275 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...173,341 Child Restraint ...60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...61,63 Child Safety Locks ...19 Child Seat ...68 Clean Air Gasoline... Compass Calibration ...184 Compass Variance ...184 Computer, Trip/Travel ...185 Console ...155 Console, Floor ...155 Console, Overhead ...141 Contract, Service ...416 Coolant Pressure Cap ...361 Cooling System ...358
Owner's Manual
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...176 Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ...318 Jacking ...320 Jump Starting ...327 Overheating ...319 Emission Control System Maintenance ...341,390 Engine ...338,339 Air Cleaner ...349 Air Cleaner Filter ...349 Block Heater ...260 Break-In Recommendations ...71 Checking Oil Level ...344 Compartment ......338,339 Coolant (Antifreeze) ...387 Cooling ...358 Exhaust Gas Caution ...31,299 Fails to Start ...259 Fuel Requirements ...296,386 Oil ...344,386,387 Oil Change Interval ......
...176 Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ...318 Jacking ...320 Jump Starting ...327 Overheating ...319 Emission Control System Maintenance ...341,390 Engine ...338,339 Air Cleaner ...349 Air Cleaner Filter ...349 Block Heater ...260 Break-In Recommendations ...71 Checking Oil Level ...344 Compartment ......338,339 Coolant (Antifreeze) ...387 Cooling ...358 Exhaust Gas Caution ...31,299 Fails to Start ...259 Fuel Requirements ...296,386 Oil ...344,386,387 Oil Change Interval ......