may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern-
ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve-
hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-
tion to any third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation product
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant
4. Otherwise required by law
Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:²Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status
for electronically-controlled safety systems, including
the airbag system
²Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)
²9Time9of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
²Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
²Impact acceleration and angle
²Seat belt status
²Brake status (service and parking brakes)
²Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
²Engine control status (including engine speed)
²Transmission gear selection
²Cruise control status
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,419,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 135
Cruise Light........................... 164
Cup Holder.........................151,403
Customer Assistance..................... 434
Customer Programmable Features............ 186
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 129
Daytime Running Lights................... 126
Dealer Service.......................... 373
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window................... 250
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,246
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 370
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........191,209Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 127
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................374,375
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 391
Engine Oil........................... 378
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Drive Belts............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 230
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 250
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
448 INDEX
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 285
Electronic Stability Program............... 286
Traction Control System................. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 345
Towing............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40Emission Control System Maintenance......371,426
Engine.....................74,366,367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Block Heater......................... 258
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Checking Oil Level..................374,375
Compartment................366,367,368,369
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution..................75,322
Fails to Start.......................... 257
Flooded, Starting...................... 257
Fuel Requirements..................... 319
Jump Starting......................... 356
Multi-Displacement..................... 283
Oil ...........................374,419,421
Oil Change Interval...............169,178,376
Oil Filler Cap......................376,377
Oil Filter............................ 378
INDEX 449
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................68,70
Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 319
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 304
Light Bulbs..........................78,412
Lights..............................78,123
Airbag........................57,62,77,167Anti-Lock.........................173,282
Automatic Headlights................... 124
Brake Assist Warning................... 289
Brake Warning.....................170,280
Bulb Replacement...................412,413
Courtesy/Reading...................128,139
Cruise.............................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 126
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................286,289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 165
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................126,168
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
Headlights On Reminder................. 126
454 INDEX
Setting the Clock................192,196,211,215
Settings, Personal........................ 186
Shifting............................... 258
Automatic Transmission............258,262,267
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 46
Shoulder Belts........................... 41
Side Airbag...........................52,58
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 52
Signals, Turn......................78,127,166
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 275
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 307
Snow Tires............................ 308
Sound Systems (Radio).................191,209
Spare Tire..........................302,348
Spark Plugs.........................379,421
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 421
Oil ................................ 421
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135Speedometer........................... 164
Starting.............................26,255
Automatic Transmission................. 256
Cold Weather......................... 256
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 356
Engine Fails to Start.................... 257
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 255
Starting Procedures...................... 255
Steering
Column Controls...................... 126
Column Lock......................... 133
Linkage............................. 385
Power...........................282,384
Tilt Column.......................... 133
Wheel, Tilt........................... 133
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 237
Storage............................153,411
INDEX 461
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