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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 service
contract, 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 new vehicle. Your 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1±888±327±4236 (TTY: 1±800±424±
9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Child Seat............................. 57
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 211
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 267
Climate Control........................ 164
Clock.......................128,131,137,148
Clutch............................... 262
Clutch Fluid........................... 262
Coin Holder........................... 96
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 163
Compact Spare Tire..................... 201
Compass............................. 127
Compass Calibration.................... 127
Compass Variance...................... 125
Console............................... 96
Contract, Service....................... 302
Coolant (Antifreeze)..................278,279
Cooler, Beverage....................... 103
Cooling System........................ 256
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 257
Coolant Level.....................256,259
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 258
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 256Inspection........................... 259
Points to Remember................258,259
Pressure Cap........................ 258
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 256
Corrosion Protection.................... 265
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 250
Cruise Light........................... 115
Cup Holder............................ 96
Customer Assistance.................... 300
Data Recorder, Event..................... 50
Dealer Service......................... 244
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 102
Defroster, Windshield..................61,165
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................ 82
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 242
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 80
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 258
Engine Oil.......................... 248
Door Locks............................ 14
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Downshifting.......................... 182
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Lumbar Support........................ 71
Maintenance Free Battery................. 251
Maintenance, General.................... 245
Maintenance Procedures.................. 245
Maintenance Schedule................... 282
Schedule ªAº........................ 294
Schedule ªBº........................ 285
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)...................... 114,243
Manual, Service........................ 303
Manual Transaxle.................174,180,264
Downshifting........................ 182
Fluid Level Check..................264,265
Frequency of Fluid Change...........264,265
Lubricant Selection.................264,265
Map/Reading Lights..................... 77
Master Cylinder (Brakes)................. 262
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 67
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 69Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 206
Mopar Parts........................244,302
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 77
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 59
Occupant Classification System (OCS)........ 43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................ 29
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 211
Odometer............................. 114
Trip ............................. 114,115
Oil, Engine......................245,248,278
Capacity............................ 278
Change Interval...................... 246
Checking........................245,248
Disposal............................ 248
Filter.............................. 248
Materials Added to.................... 248
Recommendation..................247,278
Synthetic........................... 247
Viscosity............................ 247
Oil Pressure Light...................... 112
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Heated.............................. 72
Lumbar Support....................... 71
Rear Folding......................... 74
Rear Folding (Sedan)................... 74
Seatback Release....................... 71
Tilting.............................. 71
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 24
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................ 11,25
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service and Maintenance................. 282
Service Assistance...................... 300
Service Contract........................ 302
Service Manuals........................ 303
Setting the Clock..............129,131,137,148
Settings, Personal....................... 122
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 181
Shoulder Belts.......................... 30
Side Airbag............................ 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 169
Signals, Turn.......................... 274
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 236
Snow Tires............................ 209
Spare Tire.......................201,202,230Spark Plugs........................... 249
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........83,115
Speedometer.......................... 111
Speedometer and Odometer............... 109
Starting.............................. 174
Automatic Transmission................ 174
Engine Fails to Start................... 175
Manual Transmission.................. 174
Starting Procedures..................... 174
Steering
Power...........................188,253
Tilt Column.......................... 82
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 161
Storage.............................. 272
Stuck, Freeing......................... 237
Sun Roof.............................. 91
Sun Visor Extension...................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 247
Tachometer............................ 111
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Minimum Requirements................ 222
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 221
Wiring............................. 224
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 220
Trailer Weight......................... 220
Transaxle............................. 176
Automatic...................9,174,176,263
Autostick........................... 179
Manual........................10,174,180
Operation........................... 176
Overdrive........................... 178
Selection of Lubricant.................. 263
Transmission
Range Indicator...................... 113
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................ 23
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................ 22
Transporting Pets........................ 59
Tread Wear Indicators................... 203
Trip Odometer......................... 114
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 115
Turn Signals......................79,116,274Understanding Your Instrument Panel....... 108
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 305
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 211
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 37
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 260
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 69
Variance, Compass...................... 125
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................195,217
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 272
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 24
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 111
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 302
Washer, Adding Fluid.................82,102
Washers, Windshield..................... 80
Washing Vehicle........................ 266
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 205
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 267
320 INDEX