
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble 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.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized 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.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts
and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61
2

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
9. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal
on.
NOTE:Check for a defective outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate. (See page 99 for more
information.)
10. Airbag Warning Light
This light will turn on for 6 to 8 seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is either not on
during starting, or stays on, or turns on
while driving, then have the system inspected at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. (See page 49 for
more information.)
11. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light will turn on and a single chime will
sound to warn of an overheated engine condi-
tion. When this light turns on, the engine tem-
perature is critically hot. The vehicle should be turned
off immediately and serviced as soon as possible. (See
page 284 for more information.)
12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction
Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If Equipped
If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply as
little throttle as possible. Adapt your speed
142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 60 Amp
Yellow— Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
2 40 Amp
Green— Battery
3———
4 40 Amp
Green— Battery
5 30 Amp
Pink— Heated Seats - if
equipped
6 — 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
7———
8 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Switch/Airbag
Control Module (ACM)
9 — 20 Amp
YellowConsole Power Outlet
10 — — —
11*———
12*———
Rear Power Distribution Center
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Sentry Key Re-
mote Keyless Entry
15 — 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Mod-
ule - if equipped
16 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Power Outlet
17 — 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Wiper
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
24 — — —
25 — — —
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp
RedAirbag/Airbag Control
Module (ACM)
28 — 10 Amp
RedCurtain Airbag - if
equipped
29 — 5 Amp
OrangeAnti-lock Brakes Module
- if equipped/Cluster/
Front Control Module
(FCM)/Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM)/
Sentry Key Remote Key-
less Entry/Stop Lights
30 — 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors - if equipped/
Steering Control Module
31 — — —
32 — — —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341
7

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 226
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 323
Adding Fuel.......................... 265
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................ 202
Adding Washer Fluid..............103,202,321
Adjustable Pedals....................... 105
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 314
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 318
Air Conditioning....................191,193
Air Conditioning Controls................ 191
Air Conditioning Filter................199,319
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 200
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........318,319
Air Conditioning System...........191,193,318
Air Pressure, Tires...................145,245
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment.................... 46,47
Airbag Light.................... 46,49,61,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 49
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 42,47
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 145
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15Alignment and Balance.................. 251
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............223,331
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 187
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............323,350
Disposal............................ 325
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 226
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............147,228
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 145
Appearance Care....................... 332
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................ 67
Automatic Door Locks.................. 24,25
Automatic Headlights.................... 96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 193
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 331
Automatic Transmission............214,219,330
Adding Fluid.....................330,352
Autostick ........................... 223
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 330
382 INDEX

Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 261
LifeofTires ........................... 250
Liftgate ............................... 31
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 201
Lights .............................. 61,96
Airbag....................... 46,49,61,142
Anti-Lock........................147,228
Automatic Headlights................... 96
Brake Assist Warning.................. 235
Brake Warning....................144,226
Bulb Replacement..................... 344
Courtesy/Reading.................100,109
Cruise ............................. 140
Daytime Running...................... 98
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 99
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ..........................233,235
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 141
Engine Temperature Warning............ 142
Fog ............................. 98,144
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 284
Headlight Switch...................... 96Headlights........................... 96
Headlights On With Wipers........... 97,103
High Beam........................ 99,143
High Beam Indicator................... 143
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 96,140
Interior ..........................100,109
License............................. 349
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 147
LowTire ............................ 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 147
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 109
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 143
Service..........................344,345
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 147
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......145,254
Traction Control...................... 235
Turn Signal........................ 99,142
Voltage ............................. 140
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 140
INDEX 389
10

Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 187
Schedule, Maintenance................... 354
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 39
Seat Belts.............................. 33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 37
And Pregnant Women.................. 40
Child Restraint.................... 51,53,56
Extender............................ 41
Front Seat......................... 33,34
Operating Instructions.................. 34
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 33
Reminder........................... 143
Untwisting Procedure................... 38
Seats................................. 89
Adjustment.......................... 89
Heated.............................. 92
Lumbar Support....................... 92
Power.............................. 90
Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining ............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 15,145Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........323,351
Self-SealingTires ....................... 252
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 374
ServiceContract ........................ 376
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 147
Service Manuals........................ 377
Setting the Clock.................162,168,179
Settings, Personal....................... 156
Shifting.............................. 211
Automatic Transmission.......... 211,214,219
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 37
Shoulder Belts.......................... 33
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn........................ 99,142
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 224
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 252
Snow Tires............................ 253
Spare Tire.......................247,248,287
Spark Plugs........................... 314
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 106
Speedometer.......................... 140
INDEX 393
10

Starting .............................. 208
Automatic Transmission................ 209
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Starting and Operating................... 208
Starting Procedures..................... 208
Steering
Column Controls...................... 99
Linkage............................ 320
Power...........................229,319
TiltColumn ......................... 104
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 104
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 187
Storage...........................122,344
Storage, Vehicle.....................198,344
StoringYourVehicle ..................... 344
Sun Roof............................. 115
Sunglasses Storage...................... 109
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 41
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 313
System, Navigation..................... 179
Tachometer........................... 140Telescoping Steering Column.............. 104
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 193
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......141,285
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 128
TiltSteeringColumn .................... 104
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 240
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 239
TireMarkings ......................... 236
TireSafetyInformation ................... 236
Tires ........................... 61,244,378
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 250
Air Pressure......................... 244
Alignment.......................... 251
Chains............................. 252
Changing........................286,289
Compact Spare....................... 247
Flat Changing........................ 286
General Information................... 244
High Speed......................... 246
Inflation Pressures.................... 245
394 INDEX