2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Manual

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan manual content summary:

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    2008 Caravan 2008 OWNER' S MANUAL Caravan
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    on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTING AND OPERATING ...97 3 ...219 4 ...321 5 ...409 6 ...431 7 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...489 8 ...497 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE INDEX ...507 10
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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual ...4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...7 1
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    Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar௡ parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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    INTRODUCTION 5 1
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    contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of
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    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. 1
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    Alarm System - If Equipped ...18 ▫ Rearming Of The System ...18 Ⅵ Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - If Equipped ...21 ▫ Using The RKE Transmitter ...21 Ⅵ Remote Starting System - If Equipped ...28 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ...28 Ⅵ Door Locks ...31 ▫ Manual
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    Belts ...57 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped ...63 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...64 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert௡) ...64 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...65 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...66 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .66 ▫ Airbag
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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...90 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...93 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...93 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...93 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You
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    OFF, ACC, and ON. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the detented ON position. WIN Ignition Positions Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also
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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the transmitter go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key with
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    as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run and will disengage automatically when the engine begins running. Ignition Key turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in
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    automatic, problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm
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    KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system is not compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmitters, or any other
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    programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with you to the authorized After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing, turn the ignition switch on again for three seconds
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    will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
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    If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light stays on continuously during door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions
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    you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. If the Security Alarm System is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the
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    or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the PANIC alarm, optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding door from distances up RKE transmitter will be disabled. The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work. If the gear selector lever is out of PARK, all the
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    Lights with Remote Key LOCK features. To UNLOCK Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver's door or twice to unlock all doors Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 of this manual for details. Seven-Button RKE transmitter Fob With Integrated Key
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    . The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. If desired, the Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock feature can be turned on and off by performing the
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    PANIC Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The PANIC Alarm will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. The power liftgate may also be opened and
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    the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open/Close Power Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position. Turn Off Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock - If Equipped If desired, the Flash
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    Unlock 1st Press Left Side Unlock All All Doors Left Side Left Side Right Side Right Side Liftgate All Function Number of Flashes 1 2 2 2 2 2 Replacing the RKE Transmitter Battery The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See
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    for these two conditions. Battery Replacement 2 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and
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    Remote Starting requires automatic transaxleequipped vehicles. How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will Remote Start: • Gear shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • Trunk closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not
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    and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle. NOTE: • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically LOCK the doors. • The park lights will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. • For security, power window and power sunroof operation
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    the engine will cancel Remote Starting and automatically turn off. To Exit Remote Start Mode RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior stalls or RPM exceeds 2500. • Any engine warning telltale lights come on. • The hood is opened. •
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    either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm System is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition switch, rotating to the RUN position, and then rotating back to the LOCK/OFF position. DOOR LOCKS MANUAL DOOR LOCKS Lock
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    will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
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    sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. 2 Driver Power Door Locks 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents
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    vehicles, refer to ЉPersonal SettingsЉ in the EVIC section of this manual. • On non EVIC-equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming
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    if there is any manual operation of the power door locks (lock or unlock). The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any
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    is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If necessary, repeat the above procedure. The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the EVIC, Customer Programmable
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    also remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. Driver's Master Power Window Switches 2 Driver's Power Window Switches 1 - Left Rear 2 - Right Rear 3 - Left Front
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    operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay. Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Switches 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Doors Lock 3 - Doors Unlock Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger
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    open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 90 seconds (depending on the accessory delay setting) after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel
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    the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during autoclose. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually. WARNING
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    rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull outward on exterior handle to open the sliding
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    motion. NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR - IF EQUIPPED The power sliding door may be opened manually or by using the buttons on the
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    it is closing or opening, the door will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. 2 Power Sliding Door Detail 1 - Heated Seat Switch 2 - Power Window Switch 3 - Manual Lock 4 - Door Handle 5 - Power Sliding Door Switch • The left side sliding
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    automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door . WARNING! You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path
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    BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above mentioned procedure. Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch The power sliding side doors may also be opened by pressing the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just
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    for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. NOTE: When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. To Engage The
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    the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console to the ON position. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened from the outside door handle or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power
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    using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle located on the underside becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area.
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    may be opened manually or by using lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing. The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the front overhead console. Overhead Console Master Power Switch Detail 1 - Left Door 2 - Liftgate 3 - Right Door
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    close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate. WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient
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    multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. 2 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
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    STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING Safety Warnings WARNING! In an accident, serious injury
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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: Your vehicle may be built with a release strap or release lever attached to the Storage Bin Cover latch mechanism. Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever - If Equipped As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover
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    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap - If Equipped As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release strap built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism. NOTE: In the event of an individual being
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    for all seating positions • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front seat belts • Advanced multistage driver and new active-vent front passenger airbags Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap 2 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee Bolsters
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    (except the driver's, Swivel n' Go, and third row center position) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item
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    a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the
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    internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. WARNING! Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision
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    the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. WARNING! A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision
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    the buckle until you hear a "click". WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not
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    it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won't be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
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    , or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions The shoulder belt for the third
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    pushing down on the anchorage assembly. As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
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    5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert௡ will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert௡ will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver's seat
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    recommend deactivating BeltAlert௡. 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the driver's seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within
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    that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Seat Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk
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    Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Airbag Telltale Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolster • Front Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners • Front Seat Track Position
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    in a very compact driver's side airbag. In addition to the small size, the inflating gases exit through airbag. Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax Side Airbags - If Equipped Front seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags provide enhanced protection and work together with supplemental Side Airbag
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    attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbag inflation capability may be compromised. The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
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    by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers block the location of the SABIC. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work
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    airbags may be triggered. However, even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to to the section on Child Restraints. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it
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    collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the WARNING! Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your
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    first turned on. After the self-check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. It also
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    airbag deployment based on dramatic acceleration change of the vehicle. Pressure Sensors Pressure Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on door rollover when equipped with SABIC airbags. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, and the vehicle
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    TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • Unlocks the doors automatically. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Controller
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    bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system. WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
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    light comes on and remains on while driving. NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses
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    YOUR VEHICLE located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In
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    by law. Data Parameters That May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ЉTimeЉ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage
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    with the seat or in the Owner's Manual Package, replacement instruction can be obtained. Second Row Bench Seat With Integrated Child Seat To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instructions: Refer to Publication Order Forms at the back of this manual and specify publication number 81-016-8050
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    rear seats rather than in the front. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, size. Infants and Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner's manual
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    vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • Rearward-facing child seats and infant carriers must NEVER be used while the second row Swivel 'n Go seats are in the rearward-facing position. WARNING
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    year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to "Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)" later in this section. An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg
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    belt under an arm or behind their back. NOTE: For additional information, refer www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. to WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal
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    instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. • The passenger seat belts are you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on
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    directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don't leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop seating positions, ensure that the strap is routed underneath the top of the seatback and the head restraint.
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    TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead If your child restraint seat is not LATCH compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. 2 Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting When using the tether anchorages in the center position on
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    interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
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    the instructions that come with based on it's age, size and weight. NEVER carry a deploying passenger airbag. 2 WARNING! Improper Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking
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    WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident a passenger airbag are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the
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    who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled position. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. Tether tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 1. Locate the child restraint tether
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    that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest. 4. Using the hook attached to condition that might effect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part. WARNING
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    or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. 2
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    the light stays on or comes ON while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. NOTE: If the defroster is not working
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    it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. 2 WARNING! If you are required to drive with the deck lid / liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ Mirrors ...100 ▫ Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped ...100 ▫ Exterior About Your UConnect௡ System ...122 ▫ General Information ...131 Ⅵ Seats ...131 ▫ Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster ...132 ▫ Stow 'n Go Seating - If Equipped
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    ▫ Hood Safety Switch - If Equipped ...159 Ⅵ Lights ...160 ▫ Interior Lighting ...160 ▫ Exterior Lights ...162 Ⅵ Multifunction Lever ...166 ▫ Turn Signals ... Door Opener - If Equipped ...185 ▫ Programming HomeLink௡ ...187 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming ...190 ▫ Security ...191 ▫ Troubleshooting
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    Kit - If Equipped ...201 Ⅵ Console Features ...201 ▫ Basic Console ...201 ▫ Premium Console - If Equipped ...203 Ⅵ Storage ...208 ▫ Glove Compartments ...208 ▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ...209 ▫ Second Row Floor Storage Bins - If Equipped ...210 ▫ Removing The Floor Console With Stow 'n Go Seating
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    mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A power indicator light to the side on/off button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated. Manual Rearview Mirror
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    An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the
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    the inside mirror. Side View Manual Folding Mirrors All exterior mirrors are - If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from button again to unfold the mirrors. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
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    accidentally moving a mirror position. The mirror selection will also automatically turn off after 30 seconds. 3 Power Folding Mirror Switch If Equipped Use the mirror select switch located on the driver's door trim panel, to adjust the view obtained in the outside Power Side Mirror Adjust 1
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    ௡) system. Refer to your "Navigation User's Manual" for UConnect௡ system operating instructions for these radios. UConnect௡ is a voice-activated " ѧ"WorkЉ or ЉDial" ѧ "248-555-1212Љ). Your cellular phone's audio is transmitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system will automatically mute
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    features Bluetooth௡ technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnect௡ works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and
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    supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect௡ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect௡ system is fully integrated with the vehicle's audio command and then guided through the available
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    : ЉPhonebookЉ and ЉNew Entry.Љ Please remember, the UConnect௡ system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking Manual. The UConnect௡ website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnect௡ system pairing instructions
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    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, after the beep, say ЉPair a PhoneЉ and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers. For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the closest valid phone number has 10 digits. • The UConnect௡ system will confirm the phone number
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    instead of ЉBob.Љ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ЉHome,Љ ЉWork,Љ ЉMobile,Љ or ЉPagerЉ). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth௡
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    must first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth௡ connection to the UConnect௡ system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth௡. Please see your phone Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth௡ connection. • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
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    playing the desired entry and say ЉDelete.Љ • After you enter the name, the UConnect௡ system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. Delete
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    the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect௡ system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call
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    button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect௡ system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call
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    call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect௡ system and transfer of the call to
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    after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect௡ system to the mobile phone. • An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable
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    beep, say ЉEmergencyЉ and the UConnect௡ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency number. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NOTE: The To learn how to page, refer to ЉWorking with Automated Systems.Љ Paging works properly except for pagers of 3
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    Systems.Љ Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your UConnect௡ system to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such
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    " button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect௡ for roaming, network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Dialing Using the Cellular
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    paired Bluetooth௡ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle's audio system. The UConnect௡ system will work the same as if you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect௡ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other
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    like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth௡ connection between a UConnect௡ paired cellular phone and the UConnect௡ system, follow the instructions described in your cellular phone User's Manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the "Ready" prompt and the
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    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UConnect௡ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle. Delete UConnect௡
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    -to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some
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    with the convertible top down. Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver's seat. • Performance
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Bluetooth௡ Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to
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    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3
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    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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    129 Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all Voice Commands Alternate(s) Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3
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    mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing phonebook previous record again redial Voice Commands Alternate(s) pairing phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up
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    device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This operation of the vehicle. WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people
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    seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 8-Way Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped The driver's power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The rear switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
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    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraint cushion so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull
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    third time for No Heat (no lights). Second row heated seat switches are located in the sliding side door handle trim panels and function the same as front switches. 3 Sliding Door Controls 1 - Heated Seat Switch 2 - Power Window Switch 3 - Manual Lock 4 - Door Handle 5 - Power Sliding Door Switch
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    THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
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    you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the handle down. To decrease
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    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stow 'n Go Seating - If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the second and third row seats may be folded into the floor for convenient storage. To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Move the front seat fully forward. 2. Lower the head
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional downward pressure on the seatback may be required when folding. 3
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    storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • DO NOT drive the vehicle with the storage
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 To Unfold Second Row Seats 1. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the ЉunlockedЉ position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward
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    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full upright position. Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is removable for added
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    Remote Third Row Power Seat Switch- If Equipped A One-Touch Third Row Power Folding Seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch-bank. 3 Third Row Power Seat Switch One Touch Folding Seat Third Row
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    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats. Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The One Touch Third Row Power Folding Seat adjusts to the following positions
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    detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion for a brief period. Should this repress the button again, for the desired position. To Fold Third Row Seats Manually - If Equipped 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. 2.
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    the head restraint to the desired position. Tailgate Mode 1. Pull release strap "2", then pull release strap "3" to rotate the entire seat rearward. WARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the vehicle with occupants ensure that it is fully latched. Tilting Second Row Stow 'n Go Seat 3 WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched.
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    row seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden second row floor storage bin • Seats rotate to face forward or rearward • Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats • Dual folding armrests • A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone or hand-held game • Seats are removable
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    seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded. WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or even death. • Occupants riding in Swivel 'n Go seating, must be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked in either the forward or rearward position.
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    seat from vehicle through the liftgate. Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the removal : Electrical contacts for the available heated seats automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed handle to ensure the seat is latched securely. WARNING! In a collision, you or others in
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Swivel 'n Go Premium Seating Table - If Equipped The Swivel 'n Go Seating Table consists of an easily assembled post and top. The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in use. To install the table follow these steps: 3 Second Row
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    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row seats. 4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into notch of the base. Table and Leg Storage Installing Table Leg Into Base 1 - Table Base 2 - Lock/Release Button 3. Remove the
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    pressure on the table top and press downward. Note: You will hear an audible "click" when the table latch engages the pole. WARNING! Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in serious injury or even death. • DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in motion • NEVER drive the
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    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To separate the table top from the pole, follow these steps: 1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table top. 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the table top from the pole. NOTE: The table top should be removed from
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    floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver's door panel can be used to recall the driver's seat, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
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    key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Press the driver door Memory Buttons number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or , and driver's sideview mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio
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    the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to Memory Position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Memory Button 2 on the driver's door or the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to Memory Position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory
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    3. 3. Press and release the memory SET(S) button located on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling that you are in the memory set mode. 4. Within five seconds, press and release Memory Button 1 on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling to you that the driver memory has been set
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    both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
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    of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, headlamp high beams and flash to pass, are controlled by switches to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. Headlight Switch Assembly Interior Lighting Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the keyless
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    THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if one of the following occur: • A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open • Any overhead
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    first detent. This feature brightens the odometer, radio and overhead displays when the park lights or headlights are on. HALO Lights - If Equipped Halo Lights are strategically-placed, soft lighting that helps to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in locating specific features while
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    the transmission is in any gear except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn off. Also, if a turn signal is activated
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    begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on, the see your authorized Dealer. Automatic Headlights NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the Automatic mode. Headlights On with
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    to activate this feature. Front Fog Lights - If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the park lights or the low beam headlights and time, will turn the front fog lights off. Fog Light Switch 3 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or the park lights are left on, or if the dimmer
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    the LOCK position and the headlight switch in any position other than OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than
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    that the indicator light is defective. You may manually signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. Turn Signal Auto-Mode Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automatically turn off. Turn Signal Warning If the
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    to the off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Multifunction Lever Features 1 - Front Mist/Washer 2 - Wiper Speeds 3 - Rear Wiper/Washer 4 - Low/High Beam and Flash
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    in the off position, the wipers will operate for approximately two wipe cycles and automatically turn off. 2. Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of
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    can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This remain on until the lever is released. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could be found on vehicles equipped with automatic headlight system. Refer to the Electronic
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    steering wheel up or down, as desired. Pull the small lever upward to the closed position to lock the steering wheel firmly in place. 3 WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
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    and orientation of the obstacle and the type of obstacle. Rear Park Assist Warning Display The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the headliner near the liftgate glass, provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle.
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    on all of its LEDs for about one second. Each side of the warning display has six yellow and two red LED lights, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle. The vehicle is
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    (30 cm) Red at 8 in (20 cm) Continuous NOTE: The Rear Park Assist System will MUTE the radio, if on, when the audible warning is activated. PARK ASSIST WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: REAR CENTER REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 78.7 in (200 cm) Yellow 51.1 in (130 cm) Yellow 45.2 in
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    closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns the red LEDs on. Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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    under "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 of this manual. Vehicles Equipped With the Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) You can , then press and hold the rest button for approximately two seconds. Service The Rear Park Assist System If the Rear Park Assist System malfunctions,
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    with the letter P next to it, your Park Sense System needs servicing. Contact your authorized dealer. Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System Clean the the sensors. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to
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    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the button forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle). Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals can be adjusted while
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    (located in the end of the lever) once and the CRUISE indicator light (located in the message window of the odometer) will illuminate showing the ON/OFF button again and the system and indicator will turn off. 3 WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous
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    . Lift your foot off the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Deactivating Electronic Speed Control A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the lever CANCEL toward you, will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button
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    hills is normal. Your vehicle may experience a downshift (automatic transmissions only) while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This control. WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
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    that illuminates the instrument panel cup holders, Infrared Automatic Temperature Control Sensor (ATC equipped only), two swiveling LED lights, flipdown sunglass storage, conversation mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch. Front Premium Overhead Console
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Courtesy/Interior Lighting At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless
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    the rear console shines down on the second row footwell area while in courtesy mode, for added convenience. Overhead Compartment Features 1 2 3 4 1 - DVD - Rear HVAC - Interior Lights - Storage If equipped, otherwise storage. 1 5 6 7 8 - - - - Storage DVD 1 Interior
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    Of Your Vehicle" in Section 3. GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED HomeLink௡ replaces up to three remote controls (handheld transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink௡ unit operates off your vehicle's battery. 3
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    HomeLink௡ channels. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance. HomeLink௡ Buttons NOTE: HomeLink௡ is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm
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    VEHICLE 187 WARNING! Vehicle Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter away from the HomeLink௡ button you the HomeLink௡ button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
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    and then turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 "Programming A Rolling Code System." 5. Programming A Rolling Code System At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the "Learn" or "Training" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage
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    is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. To program the
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    position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink௡ button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. of the garage door or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator, replace "Programming HomeLink௡"
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    is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If you are having trouble programming HomeLink௡, here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. • Press the "Learn" button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training
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    Operation Opening the Sunroof Manually Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. During this operation, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. WARNING! In an accident, there
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    at any point. Sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunroof sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch
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    sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain WARNING! Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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    labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting. The lower outlet is protected by an automatic reset circuit breaker. The
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    Floor Console" in this manual. A third outlet is located on the driver's side, just to the rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by 110 volt, 150 watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts DC current to AC current and is located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second
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    in overload protection the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded. WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a Three-Prong turns ON. The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power. • If this outlet is mishandled
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    in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle's battery. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. SUN
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window. 3 Sun Screen Extended Sun Screen Attaching To Retainer Clips To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upwards to
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    container to be held in either one of the cup holder wells. The cup holders are designed to accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the container to engage the cup holder retention fingers.
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    door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel. Each holder accommodates up to 20 oz. (.6 L) size first row to the second. • Four cup holders can accept extra large size beverage cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. The cup holders are dishwasher
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    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The cup holder/tray top is removable to access a large storage bin. • The Basic Console is removable from the vehicle for additional floor space by removing the cap at the console base. Basic Console Features 1 - Console Anchor 2 - Top Tray 3 -
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    pushing downward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the cover plug. • Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is
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    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Top Tray Storage • Upper Storage Bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CD's or other items • Large Console Center Storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items • 12-Volt DC Power Outlet provides
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    top and center console sections slide forward and rearward to provide added user comfort. Four cup holders, each of which can accommodate large sized beverage containers. A one-piece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning. The cup holders will also accommodate large
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    206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large storage area below. easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cup holders for the second row passengers. Console Position 2 Console Position 3 Dual Storage Bins
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console To reinstall the console: • Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly higher than the front • Slide the console forward into the floor bracket • Rotate the rear of the console down
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    208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the (4), press inward on the release button (3). The door will spring open about one in (2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door upward, until fully opened, and the detent is
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    out on the release handle (2). The lower compartment handle is also equipped with a lock. Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. 3 Front Door Storage 1 - Rear Map Pocket 2 - Storage Pocket 3 - Bottle Holder 4 - Front Map Pocket
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    210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Bottle Holder Both sliding doors have a bottle holder molded right into the trim. Second Row Floor Storage Bins storage when the second row seat is in the upright position. Sliding Door Bottle Holder Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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    the ЉunlockedЉ position to allow greater access to the storage bin. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin If Equipped The removable floor console has two power outlets, storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissue holder, pen holder and a map holder
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    212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray. 2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor console, and slide the console rearward to disengage from the floor. 3. Remove the floor
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. 1 2 3 4 - - - - Tie Down Rear Switches Tire Jack/Handle Cubby/Speaker 5 6 7 8 - - - - Liftgate Close Bag Holders LATCH Anchor Flash Light 3
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    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
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    are facing the front of the vehicle. When the crossbars are not in use, the front crossbar should be fastened just forward of the middle support and the rear crossbar should be fastened at the rearmost position of the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise when
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    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel at any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
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    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the roof rack. 3 UMBRELLA HOLDER An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into the left front door entry scuff molding. Umbrella Holder
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    IF EQUIPPED The automatic load-leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump . WARNING! Do not install the load-leveling system on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Vehicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Ⅵ Instrument Panels And Controls ...223 Ⅵ Base Instrument Cluster ...224 Ⅵ Premium Instrument Cluster ...225 Ⅵ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...226 Ⅵ Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) - If Equipped ...238 ▫ Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Odometer
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    Ⅵ Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) ...252 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...252 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) ...260 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ...262 ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
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    ...288 ▫ Satellite Antenna ...288 ▫ Reception Quality ...289 ▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode ...289 ▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) ...292 ▫ Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES௡) (If Equipped) ...292 Ⅵ Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - If
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    299 ▫ CD Player ...300 Ⅵ CD/DVD Maintenance ...300 Ⅵ Climate Controls ...301 ▫ Manual Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) System ...301 ▫ Rear Manual Climate Control Zone - If Equipped ...307 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped ...309 ▫ Summer Operation ...318 ▫ Winter
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS 4 1 2 3 4 5 - Air Vents - Instrument Cluster - Gear Selector Lever - Radio - Storage Bin 6 - Upper Glove Compartment 7 Hazard Switch 14 - Ignition Switch 15 - Dimmer Switch 16 - Head Light Switch 17 - Power Inverter Switch
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    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4
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    is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the reads "H", pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
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    light bulb. 6. High Beam Light This light ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light
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    maneuvers which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It
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    YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for
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    ...Door Ajar ESPOFF ...ESP Off gATE ...Lift Gate Ajar gASCAP ...Fuel Cap Fault hood* ...Hood Ajar noFUSE ...Fuse Fault LoCOOL ...Low Coolant LoWASH ...Low Washer Fluid NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an hood switch, in the case of hood ajar, a warning message will be displayed in either the
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    Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch
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    Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition
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    is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 18. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If
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    Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system. Immediate service tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
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    including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
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    , refer to Section 5 - Starting and Operating, "Tire Inflation Pressures" of this manual. 26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light The malfunction lamp for the ESP is combined with BAS. The yellow "ESP/BAS Warning Lamp" comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display - If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the lower half of the speedometer. Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with
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    ...Oil Change Required CRUISE ...Cruise Activated door ...Door Ajar ESPOFF ...ESP Deactivated gATE ...Lift Gate Ajar gASCAP ...Fuel Cap Fault hood ...Hood Ajar noFUSE ...Fuse Fault LoCOOL ...Low Coolant LoWASH ...Low Washer Fluid These messages can be manually turned off by pressing the right reset
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    hold the reset button for approximately two seconds. When the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display: NE ...Eight-point the letter P next to it, your Park Assist System needs servicing. Contact your authorized dealer. NOTE: Temperature and Average Fuel Economy
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    variance is achieved. NOTE: The factory default Zone is 8. During programming, the zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to Zone 1. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate or abnormal, you may wish to calibrate the compass. Prior to calibrating the compass make sure
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    compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features the following: • System Status display • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer
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    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • Audio Modes display EVIC Menu / Step Control Button as it appears on the left side of the steering column. Press the STEP button to scroll through
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    " in Section 5 of this manual. • Turn Signal On • RKE Battery Low • LOW WASHER FLUID • Oil Change Required • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Park Assist Disabled • Service Park Assist System
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    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level
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    . Press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. For the most
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    transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message PERSONAL SETTING NOT AVAILABLE followed in three seconds by VEHICLE in the selected language. Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a
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    OFF appears. Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked . Automatic High Beams - If Equipped When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
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    lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to "Lights" in Section 3 of this manual. remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. ., or 90 sec. appears. Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the power
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    SIGNALS Your radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations basic types of radio signals: 1. AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves
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    remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the EVIC, Accessory Delay setting. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons
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    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob and BASS will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time and MID
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    Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public Program Type Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 16-Digit Character Display R&B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft
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    will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (if equipped). • Audio Stream - Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (if equipped). • Angle - Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if
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    knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select. Audio Language - If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting
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    language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). You can select a Off or On. Audio DRC - If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD
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    equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in
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    261 CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate "Disc Hot" This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Eject Button - Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the
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    , or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the radio /WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW,
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    as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/ WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause playback problems
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    YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, Variable Bit Rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and
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    YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to Љelapsed timeЉ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player, cassette player
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    Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to "Satellite Radio" in this section. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES௡) (If Equipped) Refer to separate "Video Entertainment System (VES௡) Guide." Dolby௡ Manufactured under license from Dolby௡ Laboratories. ЉDolby௡Љ and the double-D symbol
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    sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the
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    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/Scroll control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Scroll
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a third time and TREBLE will display.
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    INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Foreign Language Information Jazz News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues 16-Digit Character Display Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Rel Musc Rel
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Tune/Scroll
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    you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single
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    another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button Switches the Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported
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    MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
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    , enable the "Disc at Once" option before writing to the disc. MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
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    to return to Љelapsed timeЉ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in as an MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle's audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
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    " in this section. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES)௡ (If Equipped) Refer to separate "Video Entertainment System (VES)௡ Guide." SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA Entertainment System (VES)௡, separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the vehicle speakers while different
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    operation. Refer to your radio-specific user's manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped) Refer to your Radio-specific user's manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For
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    282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word "Hour" with the arrow pointing upward is displayed. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word "Hour" with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 4. To move the minute forward,
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    related to this feature. A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selection, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertainment, and hands-free mobile phone use. 4
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    maps, turn identification, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. A shared HDD for the navigation system, System (VES)௡, separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play through the
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The satellites' clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system's clock very
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    to change the current setting. Setting the User Clock If you wish to set the clock to a time different from the system clock, you can manually adjust the time by performing the following: 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will
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    is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska. System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will
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    CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of
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    may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be
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    290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). INFO Button - REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will display information about Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if
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    be based on your selection. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number - Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription. SET Button - To
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    (If Equipped) Refer to "Hands-Free Communication (UConnect௡)" in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VESா) (If Equipped) Refer to separate "Video Entertainment System (VES௡) Guide." UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED NOTE: This section is for sales code RES
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    access a connected iPod௡, press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. Once in the UCI (iPod௡) mode, the iPod௡ audio track (if available from iPod௡) will start playing over the vehicle audio system. Play Mode When switched to UCI mode the iPod௡ will be in Play mode. In Play mode, you may
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    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW (Rewind) Button Press and hold the RW button to move backward in the current track. Holding the RW button long enough will take you back to the beginning of the current track. Pressing and releasing the RW button will go back five seconds of the current
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    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button will play the first five seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song. To stop the SCAN mode and start playing the desired track, press the SCAN button again. During the SCAN mode, you can
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    296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Preset Buttons In the List mode, the radio preset buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod௡ device. • 1 - Playlists • 2 - Artists • 3 - Albums • 4 - Genres • 5 - Audiobooks • 6 - Podcasts After pressing a preset button, you will
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    its satellites and broadcasting studios. NOTE: SIRIUS service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska. Refer to your Video Entertainment System (VES)௡, RER Navigation or REN Multimedia User Manuals for detailed operating instructions. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VESா) - IF
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    , AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2). The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compartment console. VES௡ Remote Control Location NOTE: Refer to your VES௡ User's Manual for detailed operating instructions. Overhead Video Screens
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    , the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily "clear" by the
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    -hand switch has no function in this mode. CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If a may become too high. 8. Do not play discs that are small in size or have irregular shapes.
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    throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, below the radio. MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM The controls for the manual HVAC system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials inner push knobs. These comfort controls
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    compartment. Rotate the knob counterclockwise from top center into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the
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    MIX Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in MIX
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    air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in RECIRCULATION mode. Only use the RECIRCULATION mode to temporarily block will engage automatically. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Air Outlets The
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    Air Conditioning Operation Push on this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the A/C System is engaged NOTE: The air conditioning compressor the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. 4
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    The Three Zone Basic Temperature Control bottom panel controls rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations. Three Zone Temperature Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left Temp PANEL BI-LEVEL BLOWER FLOOR MIX 7 - Right Temp 8 - Rear DEFROST 9 - RECIRCULATE 10 - Front DEFROST 11 - A/C Front
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    position do the second seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed. REAR MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ZONE - IF EQUIPPED The Rear Manual Climate Control Zone system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The
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    side trim panel behind the third seat. The heater outlets are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The electrical system could overload causing damage to the blower motor.
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    air from the floor outlets. HEADLINER Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow. AUTOMATIC system can be controlled manually if desired. •
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    input, the system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the airflow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions. Front Upper ATC Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - Left On/Off - Blower - Left Front Temp - Rear Blower/Temp - SYNC
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    temperatures for Driver's, Passenger, and Rear seats. The system will then automatically regulate the amount of airflow. 2. Next, adjust the temperature you by simply allowing the system to function automatically. 4 Front Lower ATC Panel 1 - Blower 2 - Rear On/Off 3 - Rear Mode 4 - Rear HVAC
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    selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the "Customer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of this manual. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain on low and the DELAY symbol will appear in the front ATC display
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    window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear. DEFROST Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield
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    YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The SNOWFLAKE mode or A/C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When in SNOWFLAKE mode the ATC display is on, cool, dehumidified air flows through the air outlets. If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the SNOWFLAKE button to
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    front ATC control unit, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC control unit. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the of the vehicle. Rear ATC Control Features 1 - Blower 2 - Temperature 3 - Rear Lock 4 - MODE 4
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    blower knob counterclockwise to AUTO. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the ATC System will automatically automatically. NOTE: • It is not necessary The system automatically adjusts manual. Rear Blower Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off or any fixed blower
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    are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The electrical system could overload causing damage to the blower motor. Rear Temperature Control To change the temperature in the rear of
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    vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started
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    , located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains. In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush and snow. OPERATING TIPS 4
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    "Air Conditioning" for filter replacement instructions. ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER - IF EQUIPPED Press this button (located on your front climate control) to turn on the rear window defroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automatically
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    Block Heater - If Equipped ...327 Ⅵ Automatic Transmission ...328 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...328 ▫ Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ...329 ▫ Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission ...334 Ⅵ Parking Brake ...335 Ⅵ Brake System ...337 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...338
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    Fuel (E-85) ...385 ▫ Fuel Requirements ...386 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) E-85 And Gasoline Vehicles ...387 ▫ Starting ...387 ▫ Cruising Range ...387 ▫ Replacement Parts ...387
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 ▫ Maintenance ...388 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...388 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...389 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...393 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...393 ▫ Towing Tips ...405 Ⅵ Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 407 5
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    Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. WARNING! DO NOT leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
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    . The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of PARK. Extremely Cold Weather Starting - Below Ϫ20°F (-29°C) Follow the same instructions in the "Normal Starting" procedure. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available
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    WARNING! • NEVER pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. • DO NOT attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
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    110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. 5 WARNING! Remember to disconnect
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    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake the gear selector lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not shift the gear
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    be moved out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. After operation, return the cover to its original warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic
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    wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. WARNING! Never use PARK position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 WARNING! Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the the gear selector lever into PARK, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the transmission gear selector lever is locked in the
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    only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The engine may be started in this range. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of
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    towing heavy trailers). Under these conditions, using the "3" range will gear, but can shift down to 2nd or 1st gear automatically, when needed. Switching from ERS to D-Mode (Drive) can is in the D (Drive) 5 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive
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    monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transmission automatically shifts into 2nd gear driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to
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    authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. NOTE
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    be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, a manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. Failure to do so
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    and greater pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by a leak in the hydraulic system, the brake warning indicator will turn on as the brake fluid level drops in the master cylinder. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example
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    ABS) ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically "pumps" the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions
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    ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
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    ABS system is required. Consult with your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake the brake of Indicator Light, located light
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 WARNING! • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly
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    342 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
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    used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to Warning Light The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is combined with BAS. The ESP/BAS Warning light and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come
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    as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Warning Light come on momentarily each time the it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ACCELERATION Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces
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    2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep the require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where water
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    driving through shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so. CAUTION! • Driving through standing water deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water, and if there are any
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    driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes. • Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you stranded. • Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious
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    into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ЉPЉ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H. • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
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    Chart P ؆...blank...؆ LT T 31 215 65 10.5 R 15 95 Tire Sizing Chart Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards Passenger Car tire based on European design standards Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards Temporary spare tire Overall diameter in inches (in) Section width in
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    (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) ؆...blank...؆ • Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire • Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire • Light Load = Light load tire • C, D, E = Load range associated
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    side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found 1 Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) Code representing the tire size (two digits) Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
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    cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver's door or the driver's side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 Tire vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear,
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    , tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the "Vehicle Loading" section of this manual. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further
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    load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and
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    356 STARTING AND OPERATING
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    inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 5 WARNING! •Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure
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    358 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! •Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation, also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always "cold
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    (7 kPa) per 12 F (7 C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking (7 kPa) for every 12 F (7 C) for this outside temperature condition. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 , loading and cold tire inflation pressures. WARNING! High-speed driving with your vehicle at
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    to be used on your style vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! • Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, DO NOT drive more than 50 mph (80 km
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    replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, DO NOT take your vehicle through an automatic warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like the WARNING!
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    , sand, snow, or ice conditions, DO NOT spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or continuously for longer than 30 seconds without stopping when you are stuck. Refer to "Freeing A Stuck Vehicle" in Section 6 of this manual for additional information. WARNING! • Fast spinning tires
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    Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Tire Life The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the
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    you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed. Please see "Tread Wear Indicators" and "Tire and Loading Information" placard for the size designation of your tire in this section. The service description and load identification will be found on
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    STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • NEVER use to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition. See your authorized dealer for proper diagnosis. Improper alignment will not . CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and
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    "Class S" specifications. Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain could indicate chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use. • chain manufacturer's instructions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use
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    If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at the "Maintenance Schedules" section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible if
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    if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural air pressure loss through the tire. The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire
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    warning lamp to be turned off. The system will automatically update and the TPMS warning Warning Light will still be on. In this situation, the TPMS Warning Light replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket
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    • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used , mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module. NOTE: It is particularly important
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    372 STARTING AND OPERATING The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Wheel Sensors • TPMS Telltale Warning Light The TPMS Telltale Warning Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active
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    , a chime will sound and the TPMS Telltale Warning Light will remain on solid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the TPMS Telltale Warning Light will turn off as long as no
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    • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel wells) • Various TPMS Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and graphics displaying tire pressures • Yellow TPMS Telltale Warning Light TPMS Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS Telltale Warning Light will
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    the graphic display to the vehicle's recommended cold tire pressure value. The system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the TPMS Telltale Warning Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may
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    frequencies as the TPMS sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of excessive vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPMS Telltale Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
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    replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the TPMS Telltale Warning Light complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •
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    is not recommended. Under normal conditions, the use of premium gasoline Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems air quality.
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 379 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines. Properly blended carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of
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    additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives are not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore you should not have to add notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate
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    concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is in civil penalties being assessed against you. Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. , outside air into the vehicle. 5
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    side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. NOTE: The driver's side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel
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    and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light may come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle
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    is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. • If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. See Section 7 of this manual for more information. FLEXIBLE FUEL - 3.3L ENGINES ONLY E-85 General
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 385 5 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 Decal and/or fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
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    386 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that: •
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    Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol compatible parts. 5 CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle
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    the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow the maintenance schedule section of this manual. CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver's side door or pillar. Vehicle Certification Label Location If seats are removed for
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    vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to the driver's door pillar. The label contains the following information: • Name WARNING! Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
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    size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions satisfactory service as
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    effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles
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    that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded. NOTE: Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label" attached to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR's. This table is only an example.
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    manual concerning consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for operationЉ condition . The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported
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    while traveling. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it - and medium-sized trailers. WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if part of the load on your vehicle.
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    OPERATING 395 Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They rating (GAWR) requirements. WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in
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    396 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
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    and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Duty Class III - Heavy Duty
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    (3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 3,800 lbs (1 723 kg)1 380 lbs (172 kg) /Automatic 1 335 lbs (152 kg) (with trailer 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause
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    installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 401 WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK. Always, block or ЉchockЉ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be
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    Information section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits. Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum
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    454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will
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    and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or a seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not
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    while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow
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    automatic transmission fluid level before towing. • The six-speed automatic transmission is sealed and requires an authorized dealer service speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency. Towing Tips speed. • Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. • Refer
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    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flattowing with all four wheels on the ground) IS NOT RECOMMENDED. 5
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    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Flasher ...410 Ⅵ If Your Engine Overheats ...410 Ⅵ Jacking And Tire Changing ...412 ▫ Jack Location ...413 Ⅵ Jump-Starting Procedure ...425 Ⅵ Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...427 Ⅵ Towing A Disabled
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    OFF. NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flashers may wear down your battery. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
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    7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads "H", pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the
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    . Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit. WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip . Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can
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    the cover. 6 Rear Compartment Features 1 2 3 4 Tie Down Switch Bank Tire Jack/Handle Cubby/Speaker 5 6 7 8 Liftgate Close Switch Bag Holders Child Seat LATCH Anchor Rechargeable Flash Light Remove the pouch containing the scissors jack, jack handle, and tools.
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    414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal For vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. The "spare tire drive" nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at
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    Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if
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    Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in park; a manual transmission in reverse. WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. •
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    Hook and pull the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle. WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
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    418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If either front tire is flat, it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ cover assembly from under the vehicle. Refer to jack engagement locations in the following steps for proper jack placement. 4. When the compact spare tire/
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    on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. NOTE: Rear jack location is between a pair of downstanding tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle body. Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and aligns with the front door edge. 6
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    420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location
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    to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable Then pull the wheel off the hub. 9. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
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    wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station. 12. Lower the jack to its location. Have the full sized tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. first few hundred miles WARNING! A loose tire or
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    in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from under the vehicle. WARNING! A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could the winch "T" handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 6
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    the wheel and spare tire cover assembly so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on the opposite side. WARNING! Verify that 'both' retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly. Failure
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    Size 'Flat' Tire, or any other Full Size Tire. Vehicle damage may result. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE WARNING! • DO NOT attempt to push or tow the vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic the vent holes. DO NOT use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that
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    by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission selector lever into PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles. 3. Turn OFF the heater, radio
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    engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than the jump-starting process listed could result in: • Personal
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    the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing With The Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 mi (160 km), and the towing speed must
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    not in the LOCK or ACC positions. If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON wheels on the ground) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, is only permitted within the limitations described in this section
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    ...438 Ⅵ Replacement Parts ...440 Ⅵ Authorized Dealer Service ...440 Ⅵ Maintenance Procedures ...441 ▫ Engine Oil ...441 ▫ Engine Oil Filter ...444 ▫ Drive Belt ...445 ▫ Spark Plugs ...445 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner ...445 ▫ Catalytic Converter ...446 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...448 ▫ Air Conditioner
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    461 ▫ Brakes ...462 ▫ Automatic Transaxle ...464 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...467 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...467 ▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders . . 473 Ⅵ Fuses/Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) ...474 Ⅵ Vehicle Storage ...481 Ⅵ Replacement Light Bulbs
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    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) ...485 ▫ License Light ...485 Ⅵ Fluids And Capacities ...486 Ⅵ Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...487 ▫ Engine ...487 ▫ Chassis ...488 7
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    434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 3.8L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 7
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    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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    system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, driveability. The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed. • If the "Malfunction Indicator Light" is flashing while the engine
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    a problem in Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if the vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replacement
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    key to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things dealer or repair facility. If this vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive
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    . Refer to these service manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
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    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
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    vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 of this manual for information on this system. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6, maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only Engine Oil Dipstick
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    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum
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    additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the problem to the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. ENGINE OIL FILTER The engine oil filter should be replaced
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    replace the drive belt with a new drive belt. NOTE: The drive belt must be routed manual for engine air cleaner filter maintenance intervals. NOTE: Be sure to follow the "dusty or off-road conditions" maintenance interval if applicable. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses
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    can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause
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    WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming and the vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's conditions. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon
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    , deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure
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    12 volts. Don't allow cable clamps to touch each other. • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the
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    air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system performance check. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor
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    A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants. A/C Air Filter - If Equipped Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 of this manual for A/C Air Filter service intervals. WARNING! Do not remove the A/C Air Filter while the blower is operating or
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    glove box door back into position. A/C Air Filter Replacement 5. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is
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    The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic maintenance. WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturer
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    to water and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require complete replacement of the joint assembly. BODY LUBRICATION Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
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    . Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush Light illuminates. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working
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    WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor coming from under the hood, don't open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifreeze leaks.
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    8 of this manual. If the solution antifreeze solution. Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer's recommended coolant, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze
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    be used up to five years or 102,000 mi (170 000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use coolant. When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% recommended Mopar௡ Antifreeze/ Coolant Five Year/ 100,000 mi (160 934 km) Formula HOAT
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    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 WARNING! • The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on the cooling system need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the
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    protection of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also.
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    attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to replace any damaged hoses or quick connect fittings that have been removed during service. Care should be
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    an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle operation), should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the
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    to fall as the brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could
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    be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are contained within a single housing. The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level
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    fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check - 3.8L and 4.0L Engines with Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped The Six-Speed automatic transaxle is a sealed unit and has no dipstick
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    Fluid Level Check - 3.3L Engine with Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped The dipstick is located just behind two holes in the area marked "COLD". 4 Speed ATX Diptstick To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the following procedure must be used: 1. The vehicle must be on
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    to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 of this manual for the recommended transaxle fluid and filter change intervals. If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its
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    is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and and gravel impact • Insects, tree sap and tar • Salt in the air near seacoast localities • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly
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    powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the
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    and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar௡ Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only Mopar௡ or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that
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    , oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • For tough stains, apply Mopar௡ Total Clean or
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    remover onto a damp cloth and apply to door applique. Rub the applique with a firm pressure then buff lightly with a clean cotton cloth until a high electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch
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    need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders Removal Pull the flexible liner from the cup holder
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    tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer. FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be
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    40 Amp Green FUSES/TIPM Mini Description Fuse - Power Folding Seat - - - - - - - - Power Liftgate Module Rear Door Module (RR Door Node) Driver Door Node Passenger Door Node Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve Power Memory Seat (If Equipped) PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel
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    FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp - Front/Rear Washer Yellow 25 Amp - Sunroof Module Natural - 15 Amp Center High Mounted Blue Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch - 20 Amp Trailer Lighting Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, HandsFree Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener
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    Control Module (WCM), SIREN, Clock Module (CLK MOD), Multi-Function Control Switch (MULTIFCTN SW) - 20 Amp Trailer Tow (Export Yellow Only) Cavity M15 M16 FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse - 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Automatic Temperature
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    - 15 Amp Cabin Compartment Blue Node Interior Light (CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM) - 20 Amp Auto Shut Down (ASD Yellow #3) - 10 Amp Right Horn (RT HORN Red (HI/LOW) Cavity M23 M24 M25 M26 M27 M28 FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse - 10 Amp Left
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    Mini Description Fuse Fuse - 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK ASST), Red Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass (COMPAS) - 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Red - 20 Amp Power Outlet #3 (BATT) Yellow - 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake System Red (ABS), Electronic Stability
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    to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous
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    service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS
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    7W or 3157 Headlight ...H13 License ...168 Note 1: The Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) uses LED lights that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized Dealer. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlight
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    socket by twisting until locked into the headlight housing. Fog Lights NOTE: Access to the fog light bulb is from the rear of the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air dam. 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access
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    side. Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to disengage the two ball studs. Removing Tail Light Assembly NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to scratch the paint. • The PRY location
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    VEHICLE 485 Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized Dealer. License Light The light for the license plate light is located under the tailgate light bar and above the license
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    Engine Oil with Filter 3.3L and 3.8L (SAE 5W-20 API Certified) 5.0 Qts 4.7 L 4.0L (SAE 10W-30 API Certified) 5.5 Qts 5.2 L Cooling System 3 3.3L, 3.8L and 4.0L (Use Mopar௡ Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/ 13.4 Qts 12.6 L 100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent.) 3 Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
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    PARTS Engine FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS - ENGINE Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Coolant Mopar௡ Antifreeze grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Oil Filter - 3.3L, 3.8L Mopar௡ 4105409 or equivalent Oil Filter - 4.0L Mopar 5281090 or equivalent. Refer to
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    VEHICLE Chassis FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS - CHASSIS Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic Transmission Mopar௡ ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar௡ DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then
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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Ⅵ Emissions Control System Maintenance ...490 Ⅵ Maintenance Schedule ...490 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ...493 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8
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    Emissions Control System. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent mainS tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating C conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip H driving
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    (10 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil section in this manual or under "Odometer/Trip Odometer" in the "Instrument I N Cluster Descriptions section of this manual. T At . • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. 8
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    power steering and transmission and T E add as needed. N A • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct N operation. C E S C H E D U L E S At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items
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    Tires. If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning filter. Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 mi (20
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    M 494 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N T E N Maintenance Items A N Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if C using your vehicle for any of the following: police, E taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. S C H 90 60 102 102 102 120 120 emissions 8 Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 495 M WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. A I
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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Ⅵ Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ...499 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ...501 ▫ Service Contract ...501 Ⅵ Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) ...502 Ⅵ MOPAR௡Parts ...503 Ⅵ Reporting Safety Defects ...503 ▫
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    498 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Ⅵ Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...505 ▫ Treadwear ...505 ▫ Traction Grades ...505 ▫ Temperature Grades ...506
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    . This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the specific work you want done. If you've had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests If you list
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    500 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE high quality service. The manufacturer's authorized dealers have the facilities, and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer's service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you
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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 501 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for an vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of
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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service Contract, and you require service after the manufacturer their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
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    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 503 MOPARா PARTS Mopar௡ fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories become involved in individual problems between you, your Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to: Transport Canada, Motor
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    ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge
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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 505 Call toll free at: • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) • 1-800-387-1143 of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road
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    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
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    INDEX 10
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    ) ...70,72,74 Alarm Light ...233 Alarm (Security Alarm) ...18 Alignment and Balance ...366 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...7 Antenna, Satellite Radio ...288 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...457,458,486 Disposal ...459 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...338 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...227,339 Anti
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    488 Ball Joints ...453 Battery ...448 Gas Caution ...449 Jump Starting ...425 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ...26 Saving Feature (Protection) ...166 Bearings ...467 Belts, Drive ...445 Body Mechanism Lubrication ...454 B-Pillar Location ...353 Brake Assist System ...341 Brake Control System
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    -In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...93 Bulb Replacement ...482 Bulbs, Light ...481 Calibration, Compass ...240,246 Capacities, Fluid ...486 Caps, Filler Fuel ...382 Oil (Engine) ...434,443 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...458 Car Washes ...468 Carbon Monoxide Warning ...381 Cargo Compartment Luggage
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    Cap ...458 Radiator Cap ...458 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...457,486,487 Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...179 Cup Holder ...200,473 Customer Assistance ...499 Data Recorder, Event ...78 Daytime Running Lights ...163 Dealer Service ...440 Defroster, Rear Window ...320 Defroster, Windshield
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    ...466 Oil (Engine) ...441 Disabled Vehicle Towing ...428 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...459 Engine Oil ...444 Domelight ...161 Door Locks ...31 Door Locks, Automatic ...34 Door Opener, Garage ...185 Drive Belts ...445 Drive Shaft Universal Joints ...454 Driving On Slippery Surfaces
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    ,436 Air Cleaner ...445 Block Heater ...327 Break-In Recommendations ...93 Checking Oil Level ...441 Compartment ...435,436 Coolant (Antifreeze) ... , Seat Belt ...66 Exterior Folding Mirrors ...102 Fabric Care ...470,471 Filler Location Fuel ...226 Filters Air Cleaner ...445 Air Conditioning ...320,
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    Genuine Parts ...487 Fog Light Service ...483 Fog Lights ...165,233,483 Fold in Floor (Stow Јn Go) Seating ...138 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...427 Fuel ...377 Adding ...382 Additives ...380 Clean Air ...378 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...226,382 Filler Door (Gas Cap) ...226 Gasoline ...377 Gauge ...226 Hoses
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    Drive (HDD) ...280,283 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water ...346 Hazard Warning Flasher ...410 Head Restraints ...134 Headlights ...163 Bulb Replacement ...482 Cleaning ...472 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...170 Lights On Reminder ...165 On With Wipers ...164 10
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    516 INDEX Passing ...Replacing ...Time Delay ...Heated Seats ...Heater ...Heater, Engine Block ...High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch Hitches Trailer Towing ...HomeLink௡ (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release ...Hook, Coat ...Hoses ...Ignition ...Key ...Ignition Key Removal . .
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    ...377 Life of Tires ...364 Liftgate ...48 Lights ...94,160 Airbag ...67,73,77,94,233 Alarm ...233 Anti-Lock ...227,339 Automatic Headlights ...163 Back-Up ...484 Battery Saver ...166 Brake Assist Warning ...343 Brake Warning ...228 Bulb Replacement ...481,482 Center Mounted Stop ...485 Daytime
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    LATCH) ...86 Lubrication, Body ...454 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...215 Lumbar Support ...137 Maintenance Free Battery ...Maintenance Procedures ...Maintenance Schedule ...Maintenance, Sunroof ...Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) Manual, Service ...Map/Reading Lights ...Memory Feature (Memory
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    Automatic Dimming ...100 Electric Remote ...102,103 Exterior Folding ...102 Memory ...155 Outside ...102 Rearview ...100 Vanity ...101 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...369 Mopar Parts 441 Disposal ...444 Filter ...444,487 Filter Disposal ...444 Identification
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    's Manual (Operator Manual) ...504 Panic Alarm ...24 Park Sense System, Rear ...171 Parking Brake ...335 Parking On Hill ...335 Passing Light Serial Bus (USB) ...280,283 USB ...280,283 Power Brakes ...337 Distribution Center (Fuses) ...474 Door Locks ...32 Lift Gate ...49 Mirrors ...102,103 Outlet
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    Systems) ...280,283 Rear Air Conditioning ...307,314 Rear Heater ...307 Rear Park Sense Belt ...64 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...21 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...299 Remote Starting System ...28 Removable Floor Console ...207,211 Replacement Keys ...16 Replacement Parts ...440 Replacement
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    Power ...133 Reclining ...136 Stow Јn Go (Fold in Floor) ...138 Tilting ...147 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...18 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...457,487 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...15 Sentry Key Programming ...17 Sentry Key Replacement ...16 Service Assistance ...499 Service Contract ...501
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    INDEX 523 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . 232 Service Manuals ...504 Setting the Clock ...254,269,281,285 Settings, Personal ...248 Shoulder Belts ...57 Signals, Turn ...166,227,483,484 Sliding Door ...41 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ...345 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...367
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    Starting ...28 Tachometer ...229 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...309 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ,505 Aging (Life of Tires) ...364 Air Pressure ...357 Alignment ...366 Chains ...367 ...505 Radial ...361 Replacement ...365 Rotation ...368 Safety ...348,357 Sizes ...350 Snow Tires ...
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    404 Trailer Towing Guide ...398 Trailer Weight ...398 Transaxle ...328 Automatic ...328 Operation ...328 Overdrive ...332 Selection of Lubricant ...465,488 Transmission ...464 Automatic ...464 Fluid ...465,488 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . 26 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
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    -Free Phone) ...104,283 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...505 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ...292 Universal Joints ...454 Universal Serial Bus Video System) ...297 Warning Flasher, Hazard ...410 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ...226 Warnings and Cautions ...6 Warranty
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    INDEX 527 Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Wipers ...Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 454 168 454 169 YES Essentials௡ Fabric Cleaning Procedure ...471 Zone Control (Temperature Control) ...305 10
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    power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on
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