Owner's Manual
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...other reproductive harm. The detailed index, at the rear of this owner's manual: NOTE: After you read these publications carefully. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of your vehicle. Consult the... Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of ...
...other reproductive harm. The detailed index, at the rear of this owner's manual: NOTE: After you read these publications carefully. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of your vehicle. Consult the... Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of ...
Owner's Manual
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Airbag ...36 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...56 Safety Tips ...57 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...57 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...57 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks ...
Airbag ...36 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...56 Safety Tips ...57 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...57 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...57 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks ...
Owner's Manual
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... programmed to the vehicle can be injured. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of whether or not the vehicle is used to start the vehicle. Only keys that have an electronic chip (transponder) embedded into... THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to Personal Settings in the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) Section of the vehicle by disabling the engine.
... programmed to the vehicle can be injured. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of whether or not the vehicle is used to start the vehicle. Only keys that have an electronic chip (transponder) embedded into... THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to Personal Settings in the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) Section of the vehicle by disabling the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. All of the keys provided with the electronics. Duplication of keys may result in the engine being used when starting the vehicle. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with your new vehicle have been programmed to any other...
... authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. All of the keys provided with the electronics. Duplication of keys may result in the engine being used when starting the vehicle. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with your new vehicle have been programmed to any other...
Owner's Manual
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... occupants to remove any slack from the seat belts in a collision. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be worn snugly and positioned properly. Start the engine and wait for 96 seconds or until the driver's seat belt is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver's seat...
... occupants to remove any slack from the seat belts in a collision. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be worn snugly and positioned properly. Start the engine and wait for 96 seconds or until the driver's seat belt is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver's seat...
Owner's Manual
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...: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will still retract to turn on while unbuckling and off the engine. Children 12 years old and under should wear the lap part of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at...
...: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will still retract to turn on while unbuckling and off the engine. Children 12 years old and under should wear the lap part of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at...
Owner's Manual
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...; Time of DaimlerChrysler product litigation involving a • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in the front. 3. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
...; Time of DaimlerChrysler product litigation involving a • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in the front. 3. 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Owner's Manual
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... pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is not required for the engine in your pet. A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is a high quality energy...
... pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is not required for the engine in your pet. A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is a high quality energy...
Owner's Manual
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... any longer than needed to force outside air into the vehicle. If it can make sure that all windows are required to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to move your vehicle in or out of the area. Set the blower at high speed. Safety Checks... 57 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING! If you . DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Do not run the engine in confined areas any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
... any longer than needed to force outside air into the vehicle. If it can make sure that all windows are required to drive with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to move your vehicle in or out of the area. Set the blower at high speed. Safety Checks... 57 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING! If you . DO NOT use the recirculation mode. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Do not run the engine in confined areas any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Owner's Manual
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Inspect tread and sidewall for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for cuts or cracks. If the LED ...
Inspect tread and sidewall for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for cuts or cracks. If the LED ...
Owner's Manual
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... - If Equipped ...112 ▫ Express Open Feature ...113 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...114 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...114 Electrical Power Outlets ...115 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...117 Cupholders ...117 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...117 ▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ...118 Storage ...118 ▫ Console Features ...118 ▫ Cargo Management System - If...
... - If Equipped ...112 ▫ Express Open Feature ...113 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...114 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...114 Electrical Power Outlets ...115 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...117 Cupholders ...117 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...117 ▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ...118 Storage ...118 ▫ Console Features ...118 ▫ Cargo Management System - If...
Owner's Manual
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... while in the front of 10 seconds). Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 The washer fluid reservoir will hold while spray is desired (maximum spray of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
... while in the front of 10 seconds). Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 The washer fluid reservoir will hold while spray is desired (maximum spray of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
Owner's Manual
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...-equipped vehicle must apply continuous braking power during emergency braking maneuvers. If the BAS malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running . The BAS is deactivated. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can help reduce braking distances. This can prevent... accidents. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). The light should go out with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. To receive the benefit of...
...-equipped vehicle must apply continuous braking power during emergency braking maneuvers. If the BAS malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running . The BAS is deactivated. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can help reduce braking distances. This can prevent... accidents. The BAS complements the antilock brake system (ABS). The light should go out with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. To receive the benefit of...
Owner's Manual
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... . ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in the ignition switch turned to the appropriate wheel. Engine torque is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)- IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those.../understeering of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP system corrects for the ESP is combined with the BAS on continuously with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of an ...
... . ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in the ignition switch turned to the appropriate wheel. Engine torque is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)- IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those.../understeering of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP system corrects for the ESP is combined with the BAS on continuously with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of an ...
Owner's Manual
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... OFF Switch With the ESP system switched off in the OFF position. ESP always operates under braking, even with snow chains, or starting off , the engine torque reduction feature is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. Avoid spinning one drive wheel loses traction and begins to the drive train and is...
... OFF Switch With the ESP system switched off in the OFF position. ESP always operates under braking, even with snow chains, or starting off , the engine torque reduction feature is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler warranty. Avoid spinning one drive wheel loses traction and begins to the drive train and is...
Owner's Manual
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... mounted lever located on some models. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be illuminated with the engine running . If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or discharged), the ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light may be engaged and will... the right. The BAS malfunction indicator light should go out. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 CAUTION! If the vehicle is combined with the engine running .
... mounted lever located on some models. Synchronizing ESP The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be illuminated with the engine running . If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or discharged), the ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light may be engaged and will... the right. The BAS malfunction indicator light should go out. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 CAUTION! If the vehicle is combined with the engine running .
Owner's Manual
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Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting . 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is also powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Auxiliary Power Outlet Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting . The auxiliary outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting . 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is also powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Auxiliary Power Outlet Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting . The auxiliary outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle's battery. • Power outlets are located in draw power from the plug. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are designed for accessory plugs only. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. • After the use... will degrade the battery even more quickly. Do not hang any type of time to allow the alternator to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 3
... the vehicle's battery. • Power outlets are located in draw power from the plug. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are designed for accessory plugs only. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. • After the use... will degrade the battery even more quickly. Do not hang any type of time to allow the alternator to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 3
Owner's Manual
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..."A" or "B" will display the outside temperature in the odometer. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is in trip mode to either of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition... switch is operating satisfactorily. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. The gauge pointer will appear when this button to change the display from odometer to reset. 3. 134 ...
..."A" or "B" will display the outside temperature in the odometer. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is in trip mode to either of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition... switch is operating satisfactorily. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. The gauge pointer will appear when this button to change the display from odometer to reset. 3. 134 ...
Owner's Manual
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... a defective outside light bulb. 7. Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on the "H", and you decide to warn of this manual. A hot engine cooling system is first turned ON. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for service. 6. You may want to 8 seconds as possible. ...If you hear a chime, turn the signals off immediately, and call a service center if your vehicle. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could be turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. The vehicle should be badly burned by a single chime ...
... a defective outside light bulb. 7. Airbag Light This light turns on and remains on the "H", and you decide to warn of this manual. A hot engine cooling system is first turned ON. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for service. 6. You may want to 8 seconds as possible. ...If you hear a chime, turn the signals off immediately, and call a service center if your vehicle. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could be turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. The vehicle should be badly burned by a single chime ...