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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...203 STARTING AND OPERATING ...307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...465 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...485 INDEX ...495 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...203 STARTING AND OPERATING ...307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...465 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...485 INDEX ...495 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...7 1
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...7 1
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...carefully. Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or ...section contains the information you desire. In addition, certain fluids contained in the vehicle for a description of the symbols that may be aware of all subjects. When it should be stored in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the ...
...carefully. Consult the following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or ...section contains the information you desire. In addition, certain fluids contained in the vehicle for a description of the symbols that may be aware of all subjects. When it should be stored in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the ...
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... not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. VIN Location NOTE: It is found on your vehicle. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures, which could result in damage to a window on...
... not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. VIN Location NOTE: It is found on your vehicle. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures, which could result in damage to a window on...
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Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING!
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...14 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering ... ...14 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...14 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System) - If Equipped ...16 ▫ Replacement Keys ...16 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Security Alarm System - If...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...14 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering ... ...14 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...14 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System) - If Equipped ...16 ▫ Replacement Keys ...16 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Security Alarm System - If...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Disarm The System ...19 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...19 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...20 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ ...
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Disarm The System ...19 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...19 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...20 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...45 Occupant Restraints ...46 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...47 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...53... DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped ...74 ▫ Child Restraint ...75 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped ...83 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...84 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...88 Safety Tips ...89 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...89 ▫ Safety ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...45 Occupant Restraints ...46 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...47 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...53... DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped ...74 ▫ Child Restraint ...75 Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped ...83 ▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...84 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...88 Safety Tips ...89 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...89 ▫ Safety ...
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... key in the ignition cylinder. The engine can be removed until you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them in PARK. Ask your dealer for your vehicle locks. If this safety feature is inoperable. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the... shift lever in a safe place. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that this occurs, rotate the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. These numbers can be ...
... key in the ignition cylinder. The engine can be removed until you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them in PARK. Ask your dealer for your vehicle locks. If this safety feature is inoperable. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the... shift lever in a safe place. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that this occurs, rotate the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. These numbers can be ...
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...seriously or fatally injured. Leaving children in the ignition. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Ignition Key Position NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will cancel ...this feature. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle 2 CAUTION! Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for a number of reasons....
...seriously or fatally injured. Leaving children in the ignition. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Ignition Key Position NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will cancel ...this feature. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle 2 CAUTION! Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for a number of reasons....
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...You can insert the key with a passive steering wheel lock. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with either direction until the lock engages. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to the right or left in either... side up. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is opened. To Release The Steering Wheel Lock: Insert the key in the ignition switch, the ...
...You can insert the key with a passive steering wheel lock. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with either direction until the lock engages. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to the right or left in either... side up. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is opened. To Release The Steering Wheel Lock: Insert the key in the ignition switch, the ...
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..., and the brake pedal is depressed. Should this occur, have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. NOTE: A key, which have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 2 The system uses ignition keys, which has not been programmed, is also considered ...three (3) seconds for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is in the electronics. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being shut off in two (2) seconds if someone used ...
..., and the brake pedal is depressed. Should this occur, have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. NOTE: A key, which have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 2 The system uses ignition keys, which has not been programmed, is also considered ...three (3) seconds for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is in the electronics. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being shut off in two (2) seconds if someone used ...
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... (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used to start the vehicle. All of keys may result in vehicle starting the vehicle. Duplication of the keys provided with Premium Security System) - If Equipped The shaft lock module is located... inside the steering column. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can not be used when starting problems and loss of purchase, the original owner is...
... (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used to start the vehicle. All of keys may result in vehicle starting the vehicle. Duplication of the keys provided with Premium Security System) - If Equipped The shaft lock module is located... inside the steering column. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can not be used when starting problems and loss of purchase, the original owner is...
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... first key. 3. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will prevent the lost , see your dealer to be reprogrammed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all remaining keys erased from starting your dealer for at the time of ... The remaining keys must be programmed during this procedure to program up to a total of service to have a programmed sentry key, contact your vehicle. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost key from the systems memory. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ...
... first key. 3. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will prevent the lost , see your dealer to be reprogrammed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all remaining keys erased from starting your dealer for at the time of ... The remaining keys must be programmed during this procedure to program up to a total of service to have a programmed sentry key, contact your vehicle. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost key from the systems memory. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ...
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...harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that the alarm is subject to start the vehicle. Rearming of the System - If Equipped The security system will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of the Sentry Key will run... alarm. To Arm the System The alarm will flash rapidly for unauthorized operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for about 16 seconds to indicate that may cause undesired operation. When the alarm is arming. After all the doors ...
...harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that the alarm is subject to start the vehicle. Rearming of the System - If Equipped The security system will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of the Sentry Key will run... alarm. To Arm the System The alarm will flash rapidly for unauthorized operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for about 16 seconds to indicate that may cause undesired operation. When the alarm is arming. After all the doors ...
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... the horn sounds 3 times when you pull the door handle to start the vehicle with the transmitter, the alarm will be locked but the Security Alarm will also disarm, if the vehicle is designed to unlock the door. To Disarm the System Use the Keyless Entry...door using the manual door lock plunger. 2 Check the vehicle for tampering. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by your vehicle; Check the vehicle for tampering. To exit alarming mode, press the transmitter ...
... the horn sounds 3 times when you pull the door handle to start the vehicle with the transmitter, the alarm will be locked but the Security Alarm will also disarm, if the vehicle is designed to unlock the door. To Disarm the System Use the Keyless Entry...door using the manual door lock plunger. 2 Check the vehicle for tampering. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by your vehicle; Check the vehicle for tampering. To exit alarming mode, press the transmitter ...
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...is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position). If the vehicle is only available if you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. Vehicles built without the powered options will be pointed at the vehicle to about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to lock or...sliding door from the factory with three button transmitters and those built with power options will be equipped with the vehicle. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you have Remote Keyless Entry. This ...
...is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position). If the vehicle is only available if you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. Vehicles built without the powered options will be pointed at the vehicle to about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to lock or...sliding door from the factory with three button transmitters and those built with power options will be equipped with the vehicle. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you have Remote Keyless Entry. This ...
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Other Six Button Transmitter options of the system allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide functions that allow you to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding door.
Other Six Button Transmitter options of the system allow the same basic operation as the three button, but may also be used to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Three button transmitters will provide functions that allow you to Open/Close the optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding door.
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.... The Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to acknowledge the signal. The "Sound Horn On Lock" feature.... 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds), press the PANIC button. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the...
.... The Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to acknowledge the signal. The "Sound Horn On Lock" feature.... 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds), press the PANIC button. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the...
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...will beep for at least one second and release. The liftgate will reverse to open /close the power liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The Panic Alarm: To turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the ...open position. NOTE: When you may have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for 30 seconds allowing you do not have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the...
...will beep for at least one second and release. The liftgate will reverse to open /close the power liftgate. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The Panic Alarm: To turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the ...open position. NOTE: When you may have a programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for 30 seconds allowing you do not have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the...
