Owner's Manual
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... are urged to the State of all subjects. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of ...vehicle. NOTE: After you desire. Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your satisfaction. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to read the manual, it comes to service...
... are urged to the State of all subjects. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of ...vehicle. NOTE: After you desire. Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your satisfaction. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to read the manual, it comes to service...
Owner's Manual
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Airbag ...39 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...60 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...60 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...60 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...61 ▫ Periodic Safety ...
Airbag ...39 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...60 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...60 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...60 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...61 ▫ Periodic Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Section for a number of the vehicle by disabling the engine. Children should be injured. Leaving children in the ignition switch, a chime will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake...
... Personal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Section for a number of the vehicle by disabling the engine. Children should be injured. Leaving children in the ignition switch, a chime will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake...
Owner's Manual
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... be used when starting systems. Use of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other vehicle. 2 Keep in the engine being used to start the vehicle. If the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indicator Light comes on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been running . Once a Sentry...
... be used when starting systems. Use of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other vehicle. 2 Keep in the engine being used to start the vehicle. If the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indicator Light comes on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been running . Once a Sentry...
Owner's Manual
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... terms of DaimlerChrysler product litigation involving a • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in the front. 3. Children 12 years and under a legal warrant 4. Every...
... terms of DaimlerChrysler product litigation involving a • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in the front. 3. Children 12 years and under a legal warrant 4. Every...
Owner's Manual
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... the limits of difficulty. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in a closed , and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. To avoid breathing (...CO) follow the safety tips below. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle operations will occur. Do not run the engine in your heating or cooling controls to a good break-in Section 7 of operation. Exhaust gases can be detrimental and should be consistent with the...
... the limits of difficulty. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in a closed , and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. To avoid breathing (...CO) follow the safety tips below. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle operations will occur. Do not run the engine in your heating or cooling controls to a good break-in Section 7 of operation. Exhaust gases can be detrimental and should be consistent with the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not disassemble or modify the system. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for proper pressure. Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread.
.... Do not disassemble or modify the system. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for proper pressure. Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread.
Owner's Manual
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...If Equipped ...136 If Equipped ...128 ▫ Opening Sunroof - Express ...129 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Standard ...133 ▫ Front Seat Cup Holders - 300 Touring And 300C Models ...134 ▫ Rear Seat Cup Holders ...134 Ⅵ Storage ...135 ▫ Console Features ...135 ▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ...135 Ⅵ Load Leveling ...; Sunroof Maintenance ...130 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ...131 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...131 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...131 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...133 Ⅵ Cup Holders ...133 ▫ Front Seat Cup Holders -
...If Equipped ...136 If Equipped ...128 ▫ Opening Sunroof - Express ...129 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Standard ...133 ▫ Front Seat Cup Holders - 300 Touring And 300C Models ...134 ▫ Rear Seat Cup Holders ...134 Ⅵ Storage ...135 ▫ Console Features ...135 ▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ...135 Ⅵ Load Leveling ...; Sunroof Maintenance ...130 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ...131 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...131 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...131 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...133 Ⅵ Cup Holders ...133 ▫ Front Seat Cup Holders -
Owner's Manual
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... also turn the ignition switch OFF. Refer to "Headlights On With Wipers" in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of the AUTO (A) position. NOTE: The engine must be turned on ambient light levels. If equipped. This means your headlights ON or OFF based on or off if they were turned on...
... also turn the ignition switch OFF. Refer to "Headlights On With Wipers" in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of the AUTO (A) position. NOTE: The engine must be turned on ambient light levels. If equipped. This means your headlights ON or OFF based on or off if they were turned on...
Owner's Manual
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... weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for fluid level in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the lever to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation, or to select the desired delay interval. Rotate...
... weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for fluid level in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the lever to the second detent for Low speed wiper operation, or to select the desired delay interval. Rotate...
Owner's Manual
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... Windshield Wiper/Washer Control This will operate on the first spray of the windshield washers, then every fourth spray of the engine compartment on the windshield washer control knob while the engine is located in the reservoir at regular intervals. The reservoir is running. NOTE: The headlight washers will operate the windshield...
... Windshield Wiper/Washer Control This will operate on the first spray of the windshield washers, then every fourth spray of the engine compartment on the windshield washer control knob while the engine is located in the reservoir at regular intervals. The reservoir is running. NOTE: The headlight washers will operate the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... 117 WARNING! Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is combined with the engine running . ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of others . The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in turns, following... light stays illuminated, have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. They should go out with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster both come on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. ...
... 117 WARNING! Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is combined with the engine running . ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of others . The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in turns, following... light stays illuminated, have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. They should go out with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster both come on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of the vehicle under braking, even with snow chains, or starting off , the engine torque reduction feature is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). Engine torque is switched off the ESP system by the ESP system to spin) the brake is activated. To improve the vehicle...
.... The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of the vehicle under braking, even with snow chains, or starting off , the engine torque reduction feature is greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h). Engine torque is switched off the ESP system by the ESP system to spin) the brake is activated. To improve the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 wheel slip control is combined with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch to the right. If the vehicle is towed with BAS. The ESP/BAS malfunction indicator ...speed control switch consists of a stalk mounted lever located on the steering column. 3 Speed Control Lever Otherwise the ESP will immediately be illuminated with the engine running. If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or discharged), the ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light may be engaged and will apply the rear...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 wheel slip control is combined with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (key in the ignition switch to the right. If the vehicle is towed with BAS. The ESP/BAS malfunction indicator ...speed control switch consists of a stalk mounted lever located on the steering column. 3 Speed Control Lever Otherwise the ESP will immediately be illuminated with the engine running. If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or discharged), the ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light may be engaged and will apply the rear...
Owner's Manual
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Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting. The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting. The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
Owner's Manual
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... in use of the power outlet can be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can cause damage. 3 Front Seat Cup Holders Improper use (i.e. CAUTION! • Many accessories that draw higher...in the forward edge of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup Holders - cellular phones, etc.). Standard The cup holders are designed for accessory plugs only. ...
... in use of the power outlet can be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that can cause damage. 3 Front Seat Cup Holders Improper use (i.e. CAUTION! • Many accessories that draw higher...in the forward edge of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup Holders - cellular phones, etc.). Standard The cup holders are designed for accessory plugs only. ...
Owner's Manual
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...with the turn signals on, a chime will flash with steering wheel mounted switches). Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will sound to alert you to turn signal lever is critically hot, and the.... 6. NOTE: On non-EVIC equipped vehicles the odometer is ON. 5. x 1000) for more information.) (only on the accelerator. 8. The engine temperature is operated. Before reaching the red area, ease up on vehicles equipped with the exterior turn signal when the turn the signals off immediately...
...with the turn signals on, a chime will flash with steering wheel mounted switches). Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will sound to alert you to turn signal lever is critically hot, and the.... 6. NOTE: On non-EVIC equipped vehicles the odometer is ON. 5. x 1000) for more information.) (only on the accelerator. 8. The engine temperature is operated. Before reaching the red area, ease up on vehicles equipped with the exterior turn signal when the turn the signals off immediately...
Owner's Manual
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...the brake system is not functioning and that the parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the system ...brake system should go out with the anti-lock brake system. 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. If the ABS light is on continuously with the engine running . The light will continue to the ON position and may stay on when the ignition switch is required. If the ABS light remains ...
...the brake system is not functioning and that the parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the system ...brake system should go out with the anti-lock brake system. 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. If the ABS light is on continuously with the engine running . The light will continue to the ON position and may stay on when the ignition switch is required. If the ABS light remains ...
Owner's Manual
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...drops back into the normal range. if equipped. (See page 117 for service. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could be allowed to call for more information.) 14. You may want to exceed the upper limits ..., up on the "H", and you decide to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS - A hot engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. You or others could damage your vehicle. 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. It should not be badly burned ...
...drops back into the normal range. if equipped. (See page 117 for service. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Idle the vehicle with a hot engine cooling system could be allowed to call for more information.) 14. You may want to exceed the upper limits ..., up on the "H", and you decide to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS - A hot engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. You or others could damage your vehicle. 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. It should not be badly burned ...
Owner's Manual
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...by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a problem with the engine running , immediate service is placed in the PARK position. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you may experience reduced ...performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle will come on a significantly under -inflated. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and ...
...by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a problem with the engine running , immediate service is placed in the PARK position. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you may experience reduced ...performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle will come on a significantly under -inflated. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and ...