Mode Button (Radio Mode)
Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the
Radio, CD player, Hands Free Phone, Satellite, or Vehicle
Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped).
SEEK Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.
Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left
side to seek down.The radio will remained tuned to the
new station until you make another selection. Holding
the button and will bypass stations without stopping
until you release it.
MUTE Button (Radio Mode)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers.9MUTE9will be displayed. Press the MUTE
button a second time and the sound from the speakers
will return. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF
the ignition will also return the sound from the speakersNOTE:In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the
MUTE button mutes the microphone.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing
the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate
frequency band. To stop the search, press SCAN a second
time.
MSG Button (Radio Mode)
Press the MSG button for an RBDS station (one with call
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
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Press the MSG button once more to return to9elapsed
time9priority mode.
Press and hold the MSG button while in the message
display priority mode or elapsed time display priority
mode will display the song title for each file.
RW/FF (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
Press the FF side of the button to move forward through
the MP3 selection.
TUNE Control (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
Pressing the TUNE Control allows the adjustment of
Tone, Balance, and Fade.
AM/FM Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
Switches back to Radio mode.
RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
Pressing this button plays files randomly.
SET/DIR Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)
Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when
playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.
Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or
move through available folders. Press the TUNE control
to select a folder.
Buttons1-6(CDMode For MP3 Play)
Selects disc positions1-6forPlay/Load/Eject.
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner's
Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner's
Manual.
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NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a
known good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, 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 ªclearº by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Control
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. The
following describes its operation:
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The manufacturer has empowered its dealers to make
warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not
inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a
decision from the manufacturer. If a special circumstance
occurs that requires information from the manufacturer,
we have asked the dealer's service management to make
the contact on your behalf.
This is why you should always talk to your dealer's
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with
this process.
²If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the dealership. They
want to know if you need assistance.
²If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you
may contact the Manufacturer's Customer Center.Any communication to the Manufacturer's Customer
Center should include the following information:
²Owner's name and address
²Owner's telephone number (home and office)
²Dealership name
²Vehicle identification number
²Vehicle delivery date and mileage
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
P.O. Box 21±8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321±8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone Ð(800) 465±2001
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procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list
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Axle Lubrication........................ 319
Ball Joints............................. 304
Battery............................... 300
Charging............................ 280
Emergency Starting..................... 280
Gas Caution.......................... 280
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Saving Feature........................ 105
Belts, Drive............................ 297
Belts, Seat.............................. 29
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 304
B-Pillar Location........................ 226
Brake Fluid............................ 338
Brake System........................218,313
Anti-Lock........................... 218
Disc Brakes.......................... 313
Fluid Check.......................... 313
Hoses.............................. 314Master Cylinder....................... 313
Parking............................. 217
Warning Light.....................149,151
Brakes............................... 218
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 203
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 62
Bulb Replacement....................... 327
Bulbs, Light............................ 327
Calibration, Compass..................... 124
Capacities, Fluid........................ 335
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 303
Car Washes............................ 321
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 248
Cargo ................................ 250
Catalytic Converter....................249,299
CD Player..........................155,161
Cellular Phone........................74,179
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Transfer Case......................... 319
Fog Lights..........................107,335
Folding Rear Seat......................91,93
Four Wheel Drive....................... 208
Operation........................... 208
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 270
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 221
Front Axle............................. 320
Fuel................................. 242
Adding............................. 245
Filter............................... 299
Gauge.............................. 146
Octane Rating......................242,337
Requirements......................242,335
Tank Capacity........................ 335
Fueling............................... 245
Fuses................................ 325
Garage Door Opener..................... 126GasCap .............................. 246
Gas Gauge............................ 146
Gasoline.............................. 242
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 243
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 146
Fuel................................ 146
Odometer........................... 153
Speedometer......................... 148
Tachometer.......................... 149
Gear Ranges........................... 203
Glass Cleaning.......................... 324
Grease............................... 320
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 251
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 250
GVWR............................251,253
Hands-Free Phone........................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 270
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Pets.................................. 61
Pets, Transporting........................ 61
Phone, Cellular.......................... 74
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 74
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 226
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 312
Power
Brakes.............................. 313
Distribution Center..................... 325
Door Locks.........................13,14
Mirrors.............................. 72
Outlet.............................. 135
Steering..........................220,303
Sunroof............................. 133
Windows............................. 27
Power Steering Fluid..................... 338
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 37
Preparation for Jacking.................... 275Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 35
Programmable Electronic Features.........128,132
Programming Transmitters............22,128,132
Radial Ply Tires......................... 234
Radiator Cap........................... 310
Radio.............................155,161
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 154
Radio Operation...................155,161,179
Radio Reception........................ 154
Radio, Satellite.......................... 173
Rear Axle............................. 319
Rear Window Defroster................... 195
Rear Window Features.................... 194
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 194
Rearview Mirrors........................ 70
Reception, Radio........................ 154
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