Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and automatic trans-
axle, and add fluid as needed.
NOTE:Six speed AutoSticktTransaxle Ð if equipped is
sealed, therefore checking the fluid level can only be
done by a certified dealership service center.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer's new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer's Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er's new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your vehicle. Your authorized
dealer has also made a major investment in facilities,
tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely
delighted with your ownership experience. You'll be
pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425
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About Your Brakes....................264,267
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 268
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 377
Adding Fuel........................... 316
Adding Washer Fluid..................149,374
Additives, Fuel......................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 365
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 369
Air Conditioning........................ 232
Air Conditioning Controls................. 232
Air Conditioning Filter.................244,370
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 245
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............369,370
Air Conditioning System.............232,237,369
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 289
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment...................52,53,56
Airbag Light...................52,53,59,75,177Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,177
Alignment and Balance................... 297
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 226
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........376,377,409
Disposal............................ 379
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 268
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............268,269
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 387
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Ashtray............................... 163
Audio Systems (Radio).................213,217
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 96
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 139
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........179,189,414
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 237
Automatic Transaxle................251,255,384
Adding Fluid...................384,385,412
Filter............................... 386
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 386
Fluid Level Check...................384,385
Interlock System....................256,257
Reset Mode.......................... 261
Selection Of Lubricant................... 412
Shifting............................. 255
Special Additives...................... 386
Autostick............................. 262
Back-Up Lights......................... 404
Ball Joints............................. 372Battery............................... 367
Emergency Starting..................... 344
Gas Caution.......................... 368
Jump Starting......................... 344
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location..........................345,367
Bearings.............................. 387
Belts, Drive............................ 365
Belts, Seat............................40,75
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cup Holder)......... 164
Beverage Holder Heated (Cup Holder)........ 164
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 372
B-Pillar Location........................ 284
Brake Assist System...................... 275
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 275
Brake Fluid............................ 412
Brake, Parking.......................... 264
Brake System........................267,381
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 268
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Fluid Check.......................383,412
Hoses.............................. 382
Master Cylinder....................... 383
Parking............................. 264
Warning Light........................ 182
Brakes.............................267,381
Brake/Transaxle Interlock.................. 256
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement.....................400,401
Bulbs, Light..........................76,400
Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Fluid........................ 409
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 316
Oil (Engine)..................354,355,356,363
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 378
Car Washes............................ 388Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,311
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 319
Catalytic Converter...................... 366
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............213,217
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 231
Cellular Phone..................99,217,218,231
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 408
Certification Label....................... 319
Chains, Tire............................ 297
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 338
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 281
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 358
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73
Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 163
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 309
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 389
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 373
Climate Control......................... 232
Clock........................196,200,215,218
Coin Holder........................... 166
Cold Weather Operation................... 252
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 231
Compact Spare Tire...................... 292
Compass.............................. 191
Compass Calibration..................... 192
Compass Variance....................... 192
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 190
Connector
UCI ................................ 221
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 221
Console, Floor.......................... 166
Contract, Service........................ 425
Converter, Catalytic...................... 366Convertible............................. 81
Convertible Top.......................... 81
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 393
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 378
Cooler, Beverage Holder (Cup Holder)......... 164
Cooling System......................... 375
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 377
Coolant Capacity...................... 409
Coolant Level......................376,379
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 379
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 376
Inspection........................... 379
Points to Remember.................... 379
Pressure Cap......................... 378
Radiator Cap......................... 378
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........376,409
Corrosion Protection..................... 387
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 151
Cruise Light........................... 180
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Cup Holder.........................164,392
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder).......... 164
Customer Assistance..................... 423
Customer Programmable Features............ 194
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 145
Daytime Running Lights................... 140
Dealer Service.......................... 360
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 246
Defroster, Windshield................75,235,241
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 147
Deploying, Airbag........................ 53
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 357
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........213,217
Dimmer Control........................ 144
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 142Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................384,385
Oil (Engine).......................... 361
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 349
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 379
Engine Oil........................... 364
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 155
Drive Belts............................ 365
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 133
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 271
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 272
E-85 Fuel............................. 312
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 246
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Oil Synthetic......................... 364
Operation............................ 72
Overheating.......................... 336
Starting............................. 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 363
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 309
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution................74,311,375
Exhaust System.......................74,374
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 48
Exterior Light Service..................... 401
Exterior Lights........................76,401
Fabric Care.........................389,390
Filler Location Fuel....................176,316Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 365
Air Conditioning....................244,370
Automatic Transaxle.................... 386
Engine Oil........................365,410
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 364
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 336
Turn Signal........................76,142
Flash-To-Pass........................... 143
Flat Tire Changing....................... 338
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 344
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 312
Cruising Range........................ 315
Engine Oil........................... 314
Fuel Requirements..................312,313
Maintenance.......................312,315
Replacement Parts..................... 315
Starting............................. 315
438 INDEX