
WARNING!
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vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
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known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 273
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 362
Adding Fuel........................... 307
Adding Washer Fluid..................126,159
Additives, Fuel......................... 305
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 356
Air Conditioning Controls................. 223
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............356,357
Air Conditioning System................223,356
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 286
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment.....................54,56
Airbag Light.....................54,58,70,170
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............50,55
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............30,173Alignment and Balance................... 294
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 220
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............361,388
Capacities........................... 388
Disposal............................ 363
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............136,273
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 30
Appearance Care........................ 371
Automatic Door Locks...................20,21
Automatic Transaxle...........12,237,240,326,368
Fluid Level Check...................... 369
Interlock System.....................17,241
Overheating.......................... 326
Selection Of Lubricant................... 368
Shifting............................. 242
Special Additives...................... 369
Ball Joints............................. 357
422 INDEX

Battery............................... 354
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 29
Belts, Drive............................ 351
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 281
Brake Assist System...................... 138
Brake Fluid............................ 389
Brake, Parking.......................... 270
Brake System........................272,366
Anti-Lock (ABS).................136,137,273
Hoses.............................. 366
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 270
Warning Light........................ 172
Brakes.............................272,366
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................380,381
Bulbs, Light............................ 380Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 388
Capacities, Fluid........................ 388
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 307
Oil (Engine).......................342,349
Car Washes............................ 372
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 306
Cargo Area Cover....................... 154
Cargo Area Features...................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 152
Luggage Carrier....................... 160
Cargo Light............................ 152
Cargo Load Floor........................ 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 156
Catalytic Converter...................... 351
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,199
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CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 222
Cellular Phone........................82,223
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 387
Chains, Tire............................ 301
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 326
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 278
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 344
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 303
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 373
Climate Control......................... 223
Clock........................190,193,201,213
Clutch............................... 367
Clutch Fluid........................... 367Coin Holder........................... 151
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 222
Compact Spare Tire...................... 289
Compass.............................. 188
Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 186
Console.............................. 151
Contract, Service........................ 414
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 388
Cooling System......................... 360
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 362
Coolant Level......................360,363
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 363
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 360
Inspection........................... 363
Points to Remember.................362,364
Pressure Cap......................... 362
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 361
Corrosion Protection..................... 371
424 INDEX

Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 353
Cruise Light........................... 174
Cup Holder............................ 151
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 346
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield...................71,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 343
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 363
Engine Oil........................... 350
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 130
Downshifting.......................... 245Drive Belts............................ 351
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 110
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 247
Off-Road............................ 247
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System............. 137
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 137
Brake Assist System.................... 138
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 139
Electronic Stability Program............... 141
Traction Control System................. 138
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 326
Jump Starting......................... 331
Towing............................. 336
Emission Control System Maintenance......344,392
Engine............................... 342
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 347
Cooling............................. 360
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 306
Fuel Requirements..................... 303
Jump Starting......................... 331
Oil ..............................347,388
Oil Change Interval.................... 348
Oil Filler Cap......................342,349
Oil Filter............................ 388
Oil Selection.......................... 349
Oil Synthetic......................... 350
Overheating.......................... 324Temperature Gauge..................... 173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 57
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,69,306,359
Exhaust System......................... 359
Fabric Care............................ 373
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 353
Engine Fuel.......................... 353
Engine Oil........................350,388
Flashers.............................. 324
Hazard Warning....................... 324
Turn Signal.......................... 384
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 330
Flooded Engine Starting................... 239
Fluid, Brake........................... 389
Fluid Capacities......................... 388
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
426 INDEX

Interior Appearance Care.................. 374
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 327
Jack Operation.......................326,328
Jacking Instructions...................... 328
Jump Starting.......................... 331
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 49
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........170,384
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37Latches
Hood............................... 116
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 303
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 158
Light Bulbs............................ 380
Lights..............................71,118
Airbag........................54,58,70,170
Back-Up............................. 384
Brake Warning........................ 172
Bulb Replacement...................... 381
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 387
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 141,144
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 171
Fog ..........................121,177,383
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