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special tools, and the latest information to assure your
vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to your authorized
dealer's service manager first. Most matters can be re-
solved with this process.
²If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
²If your authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
concern, you may contact the Manufacturer's Cus-
tomer Center.
Any communication to the Manufacturer's Customer
Center should include the following information:
²Owner's name and address
²Owner's telephone number (home and office)
²Authorized dealership name
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
²Vehicle delivery date and mileage
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer
Center
P.O. Box 21±8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321±8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465±2001
In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico: (915) 729±1248 or 729±1240
Outside Mexico: (525) 729±1248 or 729±1240
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Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
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 servicecontract, 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 vehicle. Your authorized
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.
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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
Administration (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 authorized
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.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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 tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear 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 signifi-
cantly 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. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
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Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 239
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 293
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 60
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 59
Child Safety Locks........................ 21
Child Seat.............................. 63
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 264
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 320
Climate Control......................... 213
Clock........................180,183,190,203
Clutch............................... 316
Clutch Fluid........................... 316
Coin Holder........................... 140
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 211
Compass.............................. 178
Compass Calibration..................... 178Compass Variance....................... 176
Console.............................. 140
Contract, Service........................ 349
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 226
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................333,334
Cooler, Beverage........................ 148
Cooling System......................... 309
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 311
Coolant Level......................309,312
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 312
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 309
Inspection........................... 312
Points to Remember................. 311,313
Pressure Cap......................... 311
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 310
Corrosion Protection..................... 318
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 301
Cruise Light........................... 160
Cup Holder............................ 140
358 INDEX

Customer Assistance..................... 347
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
Dealer Service.......................... 295
Defroster, Rear Window................... 147
Defroster, Windshield...................66,214
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 117
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 292
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 114
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 312
Engine Oil........................... 299
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 122
Downshifting.......................... 227
Drive Belts............................ 299
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 234
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 138
Electronic Brake Control System............. 129
Brake Assist System.................... 130
Electronic Stability Program............... 131
Traction Control System................. 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 166
Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting......................... 284
Towing............................. 287
Emission Control System Maintenance......293,338
Engine.............................65,291
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 158
Traction Control....................... 131
Turn Signal.................. 111,114,162,328
Voltage............................. 158
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 157
Loading Vehicle......................... 270
Tires ............................... 242
Locks
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 17
Power Door........................... 18
Steering Wheel......................... 16
Lubrication, Body....................... 306
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 148
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 302
Maintenance, General..................... 296
Maintenance Procedures................... 296Maintenance Schedule.................... 338
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 164,293
Manual, Service......................... 352
Manual Transaxle..................224,226,317
Downshifting......................... 227
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 318
Lubricant Selection..................... 317
Map/Reading Lights..................... 110
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 316
Methanol............................. 265
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 255
Mopar Parts.........................295,350
364 INDEX

Seatback Release....................... 105
Tilting.............................. 105
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 28
Selection of Oil......................... 297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................13,29
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Sentry Key Replacement................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 347
Service Contract......................... 349
Service Manuals........................ 352
Setting the Clock................180,183,190,203
Settings, Personal........................ 173
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Side Airbag............................. 50
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 220
Signals, Turn........................... 328
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 234
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 253
Snow Tires............................ 254Spark Plugs............................ 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)........... 119,160
Speedometer........................... 159
Speedometer and Odometer................ 156
Starting............................... 224
Engine Fails to Start.................... 225
Manual Transmission................... 224
Starting Procedures...................... 224
Steering
Power...........................233,305
Tilt Column.......................... 118
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 209
Storage............................... 327
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 286
Sun Roof.............................. 134
Sun Visor Extension....................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
368 INDEX

Traction.............................. 235
Transaxle
Manual..........................224,226
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 122
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 64
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 250
Trip Odometer.......................... 159
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 161
Turbo Cool Down....................... 226
Turn Signals...................... 114,162,328
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 76
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 155
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 353
Universal Transmitter..................... 122Unleaded Gasoline....................... 264
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 314
Vanity Mirrors........................... 76
Variance, Compass....................... 176
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................243,270
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 327
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 28
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 157
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 350
Washer, Adding Fluid.................. 118,147
Washers, Windshield..................... 115
Washing Vehicle......................... 319
370 INDEX