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8. Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance
is noticeably less, or that there is unnecessary engine
miss, or any other engine trouble, such as with the
ignition, etc. If it is impractical to stop driving immedi-
ately, reduce the speed and drive for only a short time.
Have an inspection made by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
9. In an unusual event of a severe engine malfunction, a
scorching odor may indicate severe and abnormal cata-
lytic converter overheating. If this occurs, the vehicle
should be stopped in a safe place, the engine shut off and
the vehicle allowed to cool. Once the engine is cool, the
vehicle should immediately be taken to a dealer for
service.
VEHICLE PREPARATION BEFORE DRIVING
Before starting on a trip, perform the following checks to
obtain the greatest possible enjoyment and safety from
your vehicle:
Seat belts and seats
1. Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and
all your passengers are seated and properly wearing the
seat belts (with children in the rear seat, in appropriate
restraints), and that all doors are locked.
2.
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible, while still
maintaining good visibility, and good control of the steering
wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Examine the instru-
ment panel indicators for any possible malfunction.
3. Have the front passenger adjust their seat as far
rearward as possible.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defroster mode and set
the blower switch for high speed operation. You should
be able to feel the air directed against the windshield.
(See ªHeater /Air conditioningº page 232.)
Tires
Examine all tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks.
STARTING AND DRIVING 197
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EMISSIONS TESTING
In some localities, it may be or will become a legal
requirement to ensure that all emissions components and
systems are functioning properly as a part of the test
procedure. The test center accomplishes this by checking
the On Board Diagnostic System system (OBD) with an
electronic scan tool. If your vehicle has recently been
serviced, the OBD system may have been reset to a9not
ready9condition because the OBD system has not had
sufficient time since the servicing to reconfirm that
emissions components are operating properly. In most
cases, a reasonable mix and amount of normal city and
highway driving and at least one overnight-off period
will be required to prepare your vehicle for this check;
however your DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation
dealer has the equipment and procedures required to
make certain that the OBD system of your vehicle is
ready for the required testing.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
To meet new government regulations and promote
cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This systemmonitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and
automatic transaxle control systems. When these systems
are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excel-
lent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the
OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light. It will also store diagnostic
codes and other information to assist your
service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be driveable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the light on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any state emissions
tests can be performed.
308 MAINTENANCE

Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 222
Cassette Tape Player..................217,219
CD Player.........................217,225
Center console......................... 213
Center console box...................... 211
Charging system warning light..........105,112
Check engine/malfunction indicator lamp . 105,113
Child restraint.......................... 74
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 143
Cleaning
Exterior of your car................... 250
Interior of your car.................... 249
Clock................................ 214
Compact spare tire...................263,361
Contract, Service....................... 368
Coolant (engine)....................... 316
Cruise control (for non-turbo)
Indicator.........................105,111
Cruise control (for turbo)
Indicator.........................105,111
Cup holder........................... 210
Customer Arbitration Board............... 369
Customer Assistance.................... 366Dealer Service......................... 366
Defroster (rear window).................. 123
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 308
Dimmer control........................ 120
Disc brake pads........................ 323
Dome light........................... 299
Dome light/Reading light................ 127
Door hinges, rear hatch hinges, hood lock
release mechanism and safety catch......... 324
Door Opener, Garage.................... 130
Door-ajar warning light...............105,110
Doors
Lock............................... 26
Power door locks...................... 34
Drive belt............................ 327
Driving, alcohol and drugs................ 199
Driving speed
Automatic transaxle................... 155
Manual transaxle..................... 167
Electric rear window defroster switch........ 123
Emission-control system maintenance........ 307
Engine compartment.................255,305
INDEX 377

Engine coolant......................... 316
Engine coolant level warning light.......... 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......104,109
Engine hood release...................... 41
Engine oil and oil filter.................. 312
Engine overheating..................... 274
Engine serial number.................... 359
Engine specifications.................... 363
Exhaust system.....................324,363
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid............... 321
Brake fluid.......................... 317
Clutch fluid......................... 318
Fog light switch........................ 121
Front fog lamp indicator lamp............. 112
Front seat adjustment..................... 55
Fuel
Filler Cap........................... 146
Fuel economy........................ 147
Fuel filler............................ 39
Fuel gauge.......................104,107
Fuel hoses.......................... 309Fuel selection........................ 142
Low-fuel warning light..............105,111
Fuses................................ 282
Fusible links.......................... 283
Garage Door Opener.................... 130
GasCap .............................. 146
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 144
Gauges.........................104,107,109
Gear positions......................... 154
General maintenance
Maintenance service................... 312
General vehicle data..................... 361
Glove compartment.................. 211,212
Handling of Compact Discs............... 230
Hazard warning flasher switch............. 122
Hazard warning light.................105,110
Head restraints......................... 64
Headlights (Type 1)..................... 290
Headlights (Type 2)..................... 291
Headlights
Aiming............................. 293
378 INDEX

Dimmer............................ 120
Headlight flasher (high/low beam)........ 119
Switch............................. 118
Heater............................... 234
High beam indicator..................105,110
High-mounted stoplights
Bulb capacity........................ 288
Homelink Transmitter................... 130
Horn switch........................... 130
Ignition switch......................... 147
Indicator and warning light............... 105
Inside day/night rearview mirrors.......... 175
Instrument cluster...................... 104
Instrument panel light dimmer control....... 123
Intermittent Wipers..................... 125
Jack
Jacking points........................ 266
Jacking up the car..................... 266
Storage............................. 262
Key reminder chime..................... 148Keyless entry system..................... 29
Keys..............................23,148
Labeling............................. 358
Lap Belts.............................. 85
Lights
Bulb chart........................... 289
Dome light/Reading light............... 127
Headlights.......................... 118
Reading lamps....................... 129
Low-fuel warning light................105,111
Luggage hooks......................... 213
Malfunction Indicator Light............... 308
Manual, Service........................ 371
Manual transaxle
Oil ................................ 323
Possible driving speed................. 167
Shift points (recommended speed)........ 165
Meters............................... 104
Mirrors
Vanity mirror........................ 209
Mopar Parts........................309,369
INDEX 379

Seatback.............................. 58
Seats
Front seats........................... 55
Rear seats............................ 64
SECURITY indicator................48,105,110
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Manuals........................ 371
Setting the clock........................ 214
Severe maintenance schedule.............. 343
Snow tires............................ 333
Spare tire.......................262,263,361
Spark plugs........................ 311,363
Speedometer.......................104,106
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature..... 151
Flooded engine....................... 151
Normal conditions.................... 150
Steering system
Steering lock......................... 149
Tilt lock lever........................ 173
Sun visors............................ 207
Sunroof............................... 45Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
Maintenance......................... 323
Warning light.....................105,114
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air bag . . 87
Supplemental Restraint System warning light . . 114
Tachometer........................104,106
Tape Player........................... 217
Temperature Gage, Engine Coolant.......... 275
Theft protection........................ 149
Theft-alarm
SECURITY indicator..............48,105,110
System.............................. 48
Timing belt........................... 328
Tips for driving in various conditions........ 199
Tire chains............................ 333
Ti re s
Compact spare tire.................... 263
Inflation pressure...............328,360,361
Maintenance......................328,331
Quality Grading...................... 373
Rotation............................ 332
Size (tire and wheels).................. 361
INDEX 381