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STARTING AND OPERATING 161 Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Refer to the paragraph on "Freeing A Stuck Vehicle" in Section 6 of this manual. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. 5

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	4
INTRODUCTION	5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL	5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS	7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS	8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS	13
Ignition Key Removal	13
Key-In-Ignition Reminder	14
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM	14
Rearming of the System	14
To Arm the System	14
To Disarm the System	16
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM	17
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY	18
To Unlock the Doors	18
To Lock the Doors	19
To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate	20
Using The Panic Alarm	20
Programming Additional Transmitters	21
Battery Replacement	22
General Information	23
DOOR LOCKS	24
Manual Door Lock	25
Power Door Locks	25
WINDOWS	27
Power Windows	27
Auto Down Feature	28
Wind Buffeting	28
LIFTGATE - COUPE MODELS ONLY	29
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY	30
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY	31
Trunk Emergency Release	31
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS	32
Lap/Shoulder Belts	32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure	36
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)	37
Automatic Locking Mode	38
Six-Point Belt System - If equipped	39
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women	40
Seat Belt Extender	40
Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag	41
Child Restraint	51
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS	57
SAFETY TIPS	58
Exhaust Gas	58
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle	59
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle	60
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE	62
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY	64
To Lower the Top	64
To Raise the Top	65
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation - If Equipped	68
Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage	73
MIRRORS	75
Inside Day/Night Mirror	76
Outside Mirrors	76
Power Remote Control Mirrors	77
SEATS	78
Manual Seat Adjustments	78
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD	80
LIGHTS	82
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control	82
Headlights and Parking Lights	82
Headlight Time Delay	82
Daytime Running Lights	83
Lights-On Reminder	83
Battery Saver Feature - Exterior Lights	83
Fog Lights	83
Turn Signals	83
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch	84
Flash to Pass	85
Interior Lights	85
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS	88
Intermittent Wiper System	88
Mist Feature	89
Windshield Washers	89
Adding Washer Fluid	90
TILT STEERING COLUMN	90
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS	91
Adjustable Foot Rest	93
CONSOLE FEATURES	93
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL	94
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES	96
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION	97
Speedometer	97
Message Center	98
Gauges and Indicator Lights	104
SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK	107
Clock Setting Procedure	107
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION	107
Radio Broadcast Signals	107
Two Types of Signals	108
Electrical Disturbances	108
AM Reception	108
FM Reception	108
SALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS	109
Radio Operation	109
CD Player Operation	113
CD/DVD Changer Operation	115
Notes On Playing MP3 Files	115
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)	117
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED	118
System Activation	119
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)	119
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK Radios	120
Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios	120
Selecting a Channel	121
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels	121
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)	121
PTY Button SCAN	121
PTY Button SEEK	122
Satellite Antenna	122
Reception Quality	122
RADIO ANTENNA	123
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE	123
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES	123
CLIMATE CONTROLS	123
Air Conditioning and Heating System	124
Operating Tips	127
REAR WINDOW FEATURES	129
Electric Rear Window Defroster	129
STARTING AND OPERATING	130
STARTING PROCEDURES	133
Normal Starting	134
If Engine Fails to Start	136
After Starting	137
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING	137
Recommended Shift Speeds	139
Skip Shift Indicator Light	139
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES	140
Acceleration	140
Traction	141
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	141
Flowing/Rising Water	142
Shallow Standing Water	142
PARKING BRAKE	143
BRAKE SYSTEM	145
Brake Pad Break-In	145
Anti-Lock Brake System	146
POWER STEERING	148
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION	150
Tire Markings	150
Tire Identification Number (TIN)	153
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure	154
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION	158
Tire Pressure	158
Tire Inflation Pressures	159
Radial-Ply Tires	161
Tire Spinning	162
Tread Wear Indicators	162
Life of Tire	163
Replacement Tires	163
Alignment And Balance	164
TIRE CHAINS	165
SNOW TIRES	165
TIRE STORAGE	165
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS	165
Tire Rotation	166
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)	167
Low Tire Indicator	167
FUEL REQUIREMENTS	168
Reformulated Gasoline	169
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends	170
MMT In Gasoline	170
Materials Added to Fuel	171
Fuel System Cautions	171
Carbon Monoxide Warnings	172
ADDING FUEL	172
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)	172
VEHICLE LOADING	174
TRAILER TOWING	174
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)	175
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)	175
GROUND CLEARANCE	175
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES	176
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER	177
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS	177
TIREFIT KIT	178
TIREFIT Storage	179
TIREFIT Usage Precautions	179
TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation	181
Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT	182
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES	187
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE	190
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE	190
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE	192
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)	196
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS	197
REPLACEMENT PARTS	198
DEALER SERVICE	199
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES	199
Engine Oil	199
Engine Oil Filter	202
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension	203
Spark Plugs	204
Engine Air Cleaner Filter	204
Fuel Filter	205
Catalytic Converter	205
Ignition Wiring System and Ignition Timing	206
Crankcase Emission Control System	207
Maintenance-Free Battery	207
Battery Save Feature	211
Air Conditioner Maintenance	213
Power Steering - Fluid Check	214
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints	215
Steering Linkage	215
Body Lubrication	216
Body Mechanism Lubrication	216
Windshield Wiper Blades	218
Windshield Washers	218
Exhaust System	219
Cooling System	220
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses	225
Fuel System	225
Brake System	226
Transmission	229
Hydraulic Clutch	229
Rear Axle	231
Wheel Bearings	231
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion	231
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)	235
Fuses (Power Distribution Center)	235
Fuses (Mini-Power Distribution Center)	238
VEHICLE STORAGE	239
REPLACEMENT BULBS	241
BULB REPLACEMENT	243
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side Marker Light	243
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)	244
Front Fog Light	245
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light	246
Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light	247
License Light	251
HEADLIGHT AIMING	252
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES	252
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS	253
Engine	253
Chassis	254
Body	255
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	256
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE	257
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES	257
SCHEDULE B	260
SCHEDULE A	270
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE	276
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE	278
Prepare For The Appointment	278
Prepare A List	278
Be Reasonable With Requests	278
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE	278
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center	279
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center	279
In Mexico contact	279
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)	280
Service Contract	280
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)	281
MOPAR PARTS	281
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS	282
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C	282
In Canada	282
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS	282
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES	284
Treadwear	284
Traction Grades	284
Temperature Grades	285