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b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or
start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD
system isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal/scheduled main-
tenance and repairs is highly recommended to insure the
designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the
use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will
not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level
indicated on the side of the reservoir. If necessary, add
fluid to restore the proper indicated level. With a clean
cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for
correct fluid type.
Suspension Ball Joints
There are two upper front and rear suspension ball joints.
Inspect these ball joints whenever under vehicle service is
done. If the seals are damaged, the ball joint should be
replaced.
Body Mechanism Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing otherunderhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Latch
When performing other under hood services, the hood
latch release mechanism and safety catch should be
inspected, cleaned, and lubricated.
It is important to maintain proper lubrication to insure
that the hood mechanisms work properly and safely.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, should be ap-
plied sparingly to all pivot and sliding contact areas.
External Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the external lock cylinders twice a year, prefer-
ably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of
lubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant di-
rectly into the lock cylinder (avoid excess lubricant).
Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate from the
unlocked to the locked position; without adding more
lubricant. Repeat this procedure three or four times. Wipe
all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth, to avoid
soiling clothing.
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If you use a lubricant that cannot be dispensed directly
into the lock cylinder, apply a small amount of the
lubricant to the key. Insert the key into the lock cylinder,
then proceed as described above, to distribute the lubri-
cant within the lock cylinder. Pay attention to trunk
hinges, especially during cold weather, to ensure ease of
trunk operation.
Other Body Mechanisms
The following body mechanisms should be inspected
and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding contact areas of
these components should be lubricated with the lubricant
specified as follows:
Engine Oil
•
Door hinges
•Hood hinges
•Trunk hinges
Smooth White Body Lubricant - Such as Mopar
Spray White Lube:
•
Hood hinge springs and links
•Lock cylinders
•Parking brake mechanism
•Trunk latches
•Ash tray
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
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Cooling System
Inspection
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key
to the OFF position. The fan is controlled by both
the temperature of the engine cooling system and
the pressure in the air conditioning system and
can start at any time the ignition key is in the ON
position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or cap is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant.
Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of
bugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator by gently spraying
water from a garden hose at the back of the core.
Check the recovery bottle tank tubing for condition and
tightness of connections at the bottle. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.Coolant Recovery Bottle (2.7L Engine Shown)
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Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 173
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 81
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 212
Emergency Starting.................... 192
Gas Caution......................194,213
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 192
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................192,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 94Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulb Replacement...................237,239
Bulbs, Light........................... 237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 243
Capacities, Fluid....................... 243
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 178
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 231
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 124
Cassette Tape Player...............101,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................108,113,118,120
CD Player....................106,114,116,124
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 241
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 187
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Hood Prop............................ 63
Hood Release.......................... 63
Hoses............................224,227
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 13
Infant Restraint......................... 41
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56
Instrument Cluster.....................88,89
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 233
Interior Appearance Care................. 231
Interior Fuses.......................... 234
Interior Lighting........................ 64
Interior Lights.......................... 64
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188Jump Starting......................... 192
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 34
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 27
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 45
Latch Plate............................ 28
Latches
Hood............................63,216
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 174
Leaks, Fluid............................ 49
Lights..............................49,64
Airbag........................38,40,49,90
Anti-Lock............................ 93
Automatic Headlights................... 67
Brake Warning.....................94,151
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Overdrive............................ 150
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,272
Paint Care............................ 229
Paint Damage......................... 229
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 246
Passing Light........................... 68
Pets.................................. 47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 160
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Door Locks.......................... 16
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Sunroof............................. 79
Windows............................ 25
Power Steering Fluid.................... 244Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........75,78
Programming Transmitters............21,75,78
Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 100
Radio Operation...............109,114,123,126
Radio Remote Controls.................. 122
Radio (Sound Systems).............101,109,114
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 62
Rear Window Defroster.................. 136
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 244
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 67
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
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Remote Sound System Controls............ 122
Remote Trunk Release.................... 24
Replacement Tires...................... 170
Reporting Safety Defects................. 272
Restraint, Head......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant..................... 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 196
Rotation, Tires......................... 172
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 49
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 49
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 272
Safety Information, Tire.................. 156
Safety Tips............................. 48
Schedule, Maintenance................... 247
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
Seat Belts.............................. 27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................40,41,46
Extender............................ 33
Front Seat............................ 28Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 28
Pretensioners......................... 31
Reminder............................ 95
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 231
Head Restraints....................... 61
Heated.............................. 61
Lumbar Support....................... 60
Power.............................. 60
Rear Folding......................... 62
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 23
Selection of Coolant..................221,244
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 268
Service Contract........................ 270
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 91
Service Manuals........................ 272
Setting the Clock........................ 99
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
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High Speed......................... 166
Inflation Pressures.................... 165
Jacking............................. 188
Load Capacity....................160,161
Quality Grading...................... 274
Radial............................. 167
Replacement......................... 170
Rotation............................ 172
Safety...........................156,164
Sizes............................... 157
Snow Tires.......................... 171
Spinning............................ 168
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 169
Towing.........................179,196,197
Disabled Vehicle...................... 196
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control....................71,90,155
Traction Control Switch................71,155
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Minimum Requirements................ 180
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 180
Warnings........................... 179
Transaxle............................. 227Additives........................... 229
Automatic.....................147,149,227
Filter.............................. 228
Overdrive........................... 150
Selection of Lubricant.................. 227
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 92
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 74
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 47
Tread Wear Indicators................... 169
Trip Computer.......................... 95
Trip Odometer.......................... 92
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 92
Trunk Release, Emergency...............24,25
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 24
Turn Signals.........................67,91
Underhood Fuses....................... 234
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 274
Universal Transmitter.................... 74
290 INDEX