Owner's Manual
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... and column. These include all of the system, it detects a malfunction in the ignition, the airbags are possible. If it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. A large quantity of airbag to be deployed. Three levels of airbag inflation rates are not on and will not detect... a rollover. • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the way as you drive, have the airbags to protect you won't have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision ...
... and column. These include all of the system, it detects a malfunction in the ignition, the airbags are possible. If it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. A large quantity of airbag to be deployed. Three levels of airbag inflation rates are not on and will not detect... a rollover. • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the way as you drive, have the airbags to protect you won't have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision ...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbags. NOTE: The interior lights can 't protect you . When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbags to inflate, it is driven. 42... THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your eyes) with power door locks will unlock automatically. If you are involved in certain side collisions. Deployed airbags can only be in about ...
... curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbags. NOTE: The interior lights can 't protect you . When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbags to inflate, it is driven. 42... THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your eyes) with power door locks will unlock automatically. If you are involved in certain side collisions. Deployed airbags can only be in about ...
Owner's Manual
Page 47
...maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have the airbags ready for your vehicle is first turned on. • The light remains on while driving. In conjunction with hospital and insurance organizations. In the event that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and ... would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be provided to have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by the US government and various states. A ...
...maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have the airbags ready for your vehicle is first turned on. • The light remains on while driving. In conjunction with hospital and insurance organizations. In the event that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and ... would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be provided to have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by the US government and various states. A ...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
...If the LED is first turned ON. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for cuts or cracks. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check for 6 to feel the air directed against the windshield. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for stones, nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,...
...If the LED is first turned ON. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for cuts or cracks. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check for 6 to feel the air directed against the windshield. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for stones, nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
...switch while the headlights are still on. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off the fog lights. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off in the normal ... headlight illumination for 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for normal night time driving. Fog Lights - If Equipped The front fog light switch is turned off to "Delay Turning Headlamps Off" in an unlighted area.
...switch while the headlights are still on. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off the fog lights. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off in the normal ... headlight illumination for 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for normal night time driving. Fog Lights - If Equipped The front fog light switch is turned off to "Delay Turning Headlamps Off" in an unlighted area.
Owner's Manual
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... second time until the traction control Indicator in the instrument cluster goes out). Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to spin. When the TCS warning light is illuminated continuously, the TCS is located on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as the tires lose traction ...chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off . Avoid spinning one drive wheel. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The traction control system (TCS) warning light is active. This may cause serious damage to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS, press ...
... second time until the traction control Indicator in the instrument cluster goes out). Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to spin. When the TCS warning light is illuminated continuously, the TCS is located on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as the tires lose traction ...chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off . Avoid spinning one drive wheel. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The traction control system (TCS) warning light is active. This may cause serious damage to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS, press ...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
... ESP system. They should go out with the BAS on with the engine running . The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle by applying brakes to the "ON" position. The malfunction indicator lamp for over/understeering of the vehicle... under various driving conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded. Engine torque is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). The yellow BAS malfunction indicator light and the yellow ESP warning light in the instrument cluster both come ...
... ESP system. They should go out with the BAS on with the engine running . The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle by applying brakes to the "ON" position. The malfunction indicator lamp for over/understeering of the vehicle... under various driving conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded. Engine torque is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). The yellow BAS malfunction indicator light and the yellow ESP warning light in the instrument cluster both come ...
Owner's Manual
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...ESP system is disabled (if one drive wheel. To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with the switch in the OFF position. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is applied by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. The ESP warning light also flashes when traction control is cancelled... off . This may cause serious damage to control wheel slip. When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is not covered by the ESP system to the drive train and is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is activated. ESP always operates...
...ESP system is disabled (if one drive wheel. To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with the switch in the OFF position. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is applied by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. The ESP warning light also flashes when traction control is cancelled... off . This may cause serious damage to control wheel slip. When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously, the ESP is not covered by the ESP system to the drive train and is switched off , the engine torque reduction feature is activated. ESP always operates...
Owner's Manual
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... turn signals on the "H", and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately. Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 8. The engine temperature is first turned ON. If you to ... hot, and the vehicle should be badly burned by a single chime to look under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light illuminates, and will flash with the air conditioner turned off . A hot engine cooling system is operated. You or others could damage your ...
... turn signals on the "H", and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately. Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 8. The engine temperature is first turned ON. If you to ... hot, and the vehicle should be badly burned by a single chime to look under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light illuminates, and will flash with the air conditioner turned off . A hot engine cooling system is operated. You or others could damage your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 136
...the engine as soon as possible. 11. Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light - If Equipped The yellow Brake Assist System (BAS) malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the ESP, or TCS - if ... as possible. 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. If this light turns on the accelerator. The yellow malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is in either the BAS, or the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system. While driving, ease up on . Do not operate the vehicle until ...
...the engine as soon as possible. 11. Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light - If Equipped The yellow Brake Assist System (BAS) malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the ESP, or TCS - if ... as possible. 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. If this light turns on the accelerator. The yellow malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is in either the BAS, or the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system. While driving, ease up on . Do not operate the vehicle until ...
Owner's Manual
Page 137
...INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 12. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are on high beam. The light should turn on while driving, it indicates a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you may experience reduced performance...the ignition is unbuckled, a chime will usually be obtained. 16. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 17. The...
...INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 12. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This light shows the front fog lights are on high beam. The light should turn on while driving, it indicates a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you may experience reduced performance...the ignition is unbuckled, a chime will usually be obtained. 16. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 17. The...
Owner's Manual
Page 138
...brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which change fluid level conditions. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is corrected. You could have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Failure of ... also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Have the vehicle checked immediately. Refer to stop the vehicle. If the brake light turns on, it may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which will take longer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center for more information. ...
...brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which change fluid level conditions. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is corrected. You could have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Failure of ... also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Have the vehicle checked immediately. Refer to stop the vehicle. If the brake light turns on, it may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which will take longer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center for more information. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 139
...until the fault condition is armed. 21. You should stop and check your tires is started. Driving on along with any tire sensor. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the proper pressure as indicated on ...momentarily as a bulb check when the engine is significantly underinflated. Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Indicator Light The VTA indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VTA is arming, and slowly when the VTA is removed and reset. The operation of your tires as...
...until the fault condition is armed. 21. You should stop and check your tires is started. Driving on along with any tire sensor. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the proper pressure as indicated on ...momentarily as a bulb check when the engine is significantly underinflated. Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Indicator Light The VTA indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VTA is arming, and slowly when the VTA is removed and reset. The operation of your tires as...
Owner's Manual
Page 140
...the key from OFF to the ON position, have the condition checked promptly. This light will continue to restore the benefits of your typical driving cycles. Anti-Lock Brake Light - If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. Certain conditions such as possible if this occurs.... If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock ...
...the key from OFF to the ON position, have the condition checked promptly. This light will continue to restore the benefits of your typical driving cycles. Anti-Lock Brake Light - If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. Certain conditions such as possible if this occurs.... If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock ...
Owner's Manual
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... cluster. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Maneuvering To maneuver in this manner may result in a slightly different feeling or response during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow), alternately shift from side to side..., while applying only slight acceleration. Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on . This may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator light to come on the accelerator. To move the gear selector lever out of gear ratios.
... cluster. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Maneuvering To maneuver in this manner may result in a slightly different feeling or response during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow), alternately shift from side to side..., while applying only slight acceleration. Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on . This may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator light to come on the accelerator. To move the gear selector lever out of gear ratios.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you wish to engage autostick, simply move the shift lever to the Right or Left (D+/D-) position while in DRIVE. 214 STARTING AND OPERATING You can shift in or out of brake application. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake... light in the Park position. shifting between the five available gears. Parking Brake It does not show the degree of ...
.... If you wish to engage autostick, simply move the shift lever to the Right or Left (D+/D-) position while in DRIVE. 214 STARTING AND OPERATING You can shift in or out of brake application. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake... light in the Park position. shifting between the five available gears. Parking Brake It does not show the degree of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the ...may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as four seconds. If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If ...ABS system is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). 5 The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. These noises are not functioning. The light will continue to ensure that service is required. Immediate repair to the ABS system ...
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the ...may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as four seconds. If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If ...ABS system is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). 5 The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. These noises are not functioning. The light will continue to ensure that service is required. Immediate repair to the ABS system ...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
...precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from the use of fuel additives which can result in a closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which are now being assessed against carbon...CO) in an open . • Keep the trunk closed area, such as octane enhancers are not recommended. 246 STARTING AND OPERATING some light smoke, your dealer for service assistance. • The use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may...
...precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from the use of fuel additives which can result in a closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which are now being assessed against carbon...CO) in an open . • Keep the trunk closed area, such as octane enhancers are not recommended. 246 STARTING AND OPERATING some light smoke, your dealer for service assistance. • The use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may...
Owner's Manual
Page 248
248 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you drive. You could be burned. This pressure can result in a spray of a vehicle. Removing the cap slowly allows the pressure to vent and prevents fuel spray. ... each time the vehicle is refueled. • When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel tank is not secured properly the Malfunction Indicator Light in the fuel tank that may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that the gas cap is removed from a hot vehicle. Always place...
248 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you drive. You could be burned. This pressure can result in a spray of a vehicle. Removing the cap slowly allows the pressure to vent and prevents fuel spray. ... each time the vehicle is refueled. • When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel tank is not secured properly the Malfunction Indicator Light in the fuel tank that may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that the gas cap is removed from a hot vehicle. Always place...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
...9643; Brakes ...299 ▫ Brake Fluid Level Check ...300 ▫ Fuel System Hoses ...301 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...301 ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped ...302 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...303 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...303 ▫ ......306 Power Distribution Centers ...307 ▫ Front Power Distribution Center ...307 ▫ Rear Power Distribution Center ...309 Vehicle Storage ...313 Replacement Light Bulbs ...313 Bulb Replacement ...314 ▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp ...314 ▫ Tail/Stop,...
...9643; Brakes ...299 ▫ Brake Fluid Level Check ...300 ▫ Fuel System Hoses ...301 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...301 ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped ...302 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...303 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...303 ▫ ......306 Power Distribution Centers ...307 ▫ Front Power Distribution Center ...307 ▫ Rear Power Distribution Center ...309 Vehicle Storage ...313 Replacement Light Bulbs ...313 Bulb Replacement ...314 ▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp ...314 ▫ Tail/Stop,...