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WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0ÉF (-18ÉC) are
expected to last for several days.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Brake/Transmission Interlock
This interlock system prevents you from moving the gear
selector out of the Park position unless the brake pedal is
pressed. The system is active when the ignition switch is
in the RUN position.
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift
the transmission into Park, remove the key from the
ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is
removed from the ignition the transmission shift
lever is locked in the Park position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave children unattended inside a
vehicle. The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift
lever into the ªParkº position:
²When shifting into Park, depress the button on
the shift lever and firmly move the lever all the
way forward until it stops.
²Look at the shift indicator window on the console
to ensure it is in the ªPº position.
²When engaged in Park you will not be able to
move the shifter rearward without depressing the
shift lever button.
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To release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and
pull up on the parking brake lever. Push the release
button and lower the lever fully.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise
the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the selector out of Park. As an added
precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill
grade.
You should always apply the parking brake before leav-
ing the vehicle.WARNING!
²Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake or the gear selector.
Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
²Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and an accident.
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Jump Starting........................ 179
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Location.........................179,198
Belts, Drive........................... 196
Belts, Engine.......................... 198
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 201
B-Pillar Location....................... 148
Brake, Parking......................... 139
Brake System.......................141,209
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Fluid Check......................... 210
Hoses.............................. 209
Master Cylinder...................... 210
Warning Light........................ 90
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........135,137
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 47
Bulb Replacement...................... 224
Bulbs, Light........................... 221
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 227
Capacities, Fluid....................... 227
Car Washes........................... 215
Carpeting............................. 216Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 119
Cassette Tape Player...............96,105,107
Catalytic Converter..................... 197
CD Changer..................103,108,113,115
CD Player....................101,110,112,119
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 226
Central Locking......................... 16
Chains, Tire........................... 158
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 87
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 145
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 48
Child Restraint...................39,41,43,44
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 43
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 95
Circuit Breakers........................ 219
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 217
Instrument Panel..................... 218
Climate Control........................ 121
Clock................................. 95
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Infant Restraint......................... 40
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 55
Instrument Cluster.....................84,85
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 83
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 218
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 218
Interior Fuses.......................... 219
Interior Lighting........................ 61
Interior Lights.......................... 62
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 174
Jack Operation......................... 174
Jump Starting......................... 179
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 32
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 43
Latch Plate............................ 27
Leaks, Fluid............................ 49
Lights................................ 61
Airbag..........................36,48,86
Anti-Lock............................ 89
Brake Warning.....................90,139
Bulb Replacement..................221,222
Check Engine......................... 87
Daytime Running...................... 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............63,65
Exterior Check........................ 49
Fog ...........................64,88,225
Front Replacement.................... 225
Headlight Switch...................... 64
High Beam Indicator................... 87
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 64
Interior.............................. 61
License............................. 227
Lights On Reminder.................... 64
Low Fuel............................ 91
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Map Reading......................... 62
Oil Pressure.......................... 89
Park............................... 224
Passing............................. 65
Rear Servicing....................226,227
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 91
Security Alarm........................ 22
Service..........................221,222
Service Engine Soon.................... 87
Side Marker......................... 224
Theft Alarm.......................... 91
Turn Signal.....................65,87,224
Voltage.............................. 87
Load Limits........................... 165
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 165
Tires ............................148,165
Locks
Central.............................. 16
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 43
Lubricants............................ 201
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 165
Maintenance Free Battery................. 198
Maintenance Procedures.................. 192
Maintenance Schedule................... 233
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 236
Schedule9A9......................... 246
Schedule9B9......................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Light.............87,190
Manual, Service........................ 256
Manual Transaxle....................... 184
Mirrors............................... 55
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside...........................55,56
Rearview............................ 55
Vanity.............................. 56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................191,256
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 63
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