Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- 
bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by dealers or other service facilities
using recovery and recycling equipment.
Power Steering — Fluid Check
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified
DaimlerChrysler Dealership. 
WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and 
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended
power steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type.
Front Suspension Ball Joints
The ball joints originally supplied with the vehicle are
permanently lubricated at the factory and do not require
service. The ball joints and seals should be inspected
whenever the vehicle is serviced for other reasons.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397
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Adding Fuel........................... 320 
Adjustable Pedals  ....................... 132 
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 389,418
Air Conditioner Maintenance  ............... 396 
Air Conditioning Refrigerant  .............396,397 
Air Conditioning System  ................237,396 
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control  ........ 240 
Air Filter  .............................. 389 
Air Pressure, Tires  .................... 305,313 
Airbag  .............................. 45,51 
Airbag Light  ......................... 74,180 
Airbag On/Off Switch  ..................... 51 
Airbag, Side  ............................ 54 
Alarm, Out of Park Sense  .................. 273 
Alarm, Panic  ............................ 22 
Alarm (Security Alarm)  .................18,182 
Alarm System (Security Alarm)  ............... 18 
Alignment and Balance  ................... 312 
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle  ............. 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio 
................... 230 
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)  ..............403,404 
Capacities  ........................... 445 
Anti-Lock Warning Light  ...............184,294 
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)  ........ 18 
Anti-Theft System  ..................... 18,182 
Appearance Care  ........................ 422 
Ashtray  ............................... 154 
Automatic Dimming Mirror  ................. 83 
Automatic Transaxle  ...................... 12 
Interlock System  ........................ 15 
Automatic Transmission  ................... 413 
Adding Fluid  ......................... 413 
Fluid and Filter Changes  ................. 414 
Fluid Level Check  ...................... 413 
Fluid Type  ........................ 414,447 
Shift Indicator  ........................ 182 
Shifting  ............................. 267 
Special Additives  ...................... 415
478 INDEX