Document Outline

• INTRODUCTION
  • INTRODUCTION
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
    • IGNITION KEY REMOVAL
    • LOCKING DOORS WITH A KEY
    • KEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDER
  • SENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED
    • Replacement Keys
    • Sentry Key Programming
    • General Information
  • STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
    • If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
    • To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
    • Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
  • DOOR LOCKS
    • MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
    • POWER DOOR LOCKS - IF EQUIPPED
    • CHILD PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (SEDAN)
    • TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE
    • TO LOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPTIONS
    • PANIC ALARM
    • TO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCK
    • TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
    • GENERAL INFORMATION
    • TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (CONVERTIBLE)
    • TO UNLOCK THE DOORS
    • TO LOCK THE DOORS
    • TO UNLATCH THE DECK LID
    • PANIC ALARM
    • TO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCK
    • TO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
    • GENERAL INFORMATION
    • TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICE
  • SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
    • To set the alarm
    • To disarm the system
    • Security System Manual Override
  • LIFTGATE (SEDAN)
    • Opening The Liftgate While the Security Alarm Is Activated
  • DECK LID (CONVERTIBLE)
    • POWER DECK LID RELEASE (Convertible)
  • EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN)
  • EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LATCH (CONVERTIBLE)
  • POWER WINDOWS
    • AUTO DOWN FEATURE
    • REAR WINDOW SWITCHES
    • WIND BUFFETING
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (SEDAN)
    • LAP/SHOULDER BELTS
    • LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING PROCEDURE
    • ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE
    • SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
    • ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)
    • SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
    • DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG
    • CHILD RESTRAINT
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE)
    • LAP/SHOULDER BELTS
    • LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING PROCEDURE
    • SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
    • ENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT)
    • SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
    • DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
    • CHILD RESTRAINT
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
  • SAFETY TIPS
    • Exhaust Gas
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
  • CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
    • To Lower The Top
    • To Raise The Top
    • Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation-If Equipped
    • Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage
    • CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE
  • MIRRORS
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped
    • Outside Mirror-Drivers Side
    • Outside Mirror-Passengers Side
    • Electric Remote-Control Mirrors - If Equipped
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
    • Sun Visor Sliding Feature
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
    • Operations
    • Phone Call Features
    • UConnect System Features
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
    • General Information
  • SEATS
    • FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
    • POWER SEAT ADJUSTER - IF EQUIPPED
    • MANUAL LUMBAR - IF EQUIPPED
    • FOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT - IF EQUIPPED
    • DRIVERS SEAT BACK TILT - IF EQUIPPED
    • PASSENGER SEAT BACK TILT (EASY ENTRY SYSTEM) - CONVERTIBLE
    • ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
    • HEATED SEATS - IF EQUIPPED
    • FOLDING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)
    • FOLDING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)
    • TUMBLING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)
    • TUMBLING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)
    • REAR SEAT REMOVAL (SEDAN)
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • LIGHTS
    • Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)
    • Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)
    • Multi-Function Control Lever
    • Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
    • Lights-on Reminder
    • Fog Lights - If Equipped
    • Turn Signals
    • Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
    • Passing Light
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
    • Windshield Washers
    • Mist Feature
    • Windshield Wiper Operation
    • Intermittent Wiper System
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
    • To Activate
    • To Set At A Desired Speed
    • To Deactivate
    • To Resume Speed
    • To Vary The Speed Setting
    • Manual Transaxle
    • To Accelerate For Passing
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
    • PROGRAMMING HOMELINK
    • GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING
    • USING HOMELINK
    • REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK BUTTON
    • SECURITY
    • TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
    • GENERAL INFORMATION
  • POWER SUNROOF (SEDAN ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED
    • Express Open Feature
    • Wind Buffeting
    • Sunroof Maintenance
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
    • Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
  • CONSOLE FEATURES
  • STORAGE
    • Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin
    • Storage Pockets
  • REAR SHELF PANEL- IF EQUIPPED
    • Position 1 (Top)
    • Position 2 (Middle)
    • Position 3 (Floor)
    • Position 4 (Vertical)
    • Position 5 (table)
  • ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster
    • Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (Sedan Models Only) - If Equipped
    • Adding Washer Fluid
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-BASE
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-TURBO
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
  • COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED
    • Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button
    • Compass/Temperature Display
    • Odometer Display
    • Trip Odometer (ODO)
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If Equipped
    • EVIC Functions
    • Compass/Temperature/Audio
    • Average Fuel Economy
    • Distance To Empty (DTE)
    • Elapsed Time
    • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
    • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
  • SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
  • RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Radio Broadcast Signals
    • Two Types of Signals
    • Electrical Disturbances
    • AM Reception
    • FM Reception
  • SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    • Operating Instructions - CD Mode
    • Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped
  • SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    • Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files
    • Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
  • SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED
    • System Activation
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    • Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios
    • Selecting a Channel
    • Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    • Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)
    • PTY Button SCAN
    • PTY Button SEEK
    • Satellite Antenna
    • Reception Quality
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS
    • Climate Controls
    • Operating Tips
• STARTING AND OPERATING
  • STARTING PROCEDURES
    • AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
    • MANUAL TRANSAXLE
    • NORMAL STARTING
    • EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER (BELOW -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
    • IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
    • AFTER STARTING
    • TURBOCHARGER COOL-DOWN
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED
    • BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM
    • AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM
    • FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
    • RESET MODE
    • GEAR RANGES FOR THE FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
  • AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
    • AUTOSTICK Operation
    • AUTOSTICK General Information
  • MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
    • 2.4 LITER TURBO - IF EQUIPPED
    • MANUAL TRANSAXLE - RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
    • Downshifting
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • BRAKE SYSTEM
    • ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED
  • POWER STEERING
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
    • Tire Markings
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Tire Pressure
    • Tire Inflation Pressures
    • Radial Ply Tires
    • Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
    • Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped
    • Tire Spinning
    • Tread Wear Indicators
    • Life of Tire
    • Replacement Tires
    • Alignment and Balance
  • TIRE CHAINS
  • SNOW TIRES
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
    • BASE SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
    • GENERAL INFORMATION
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS - GASOLINE ENGINES
    • 2.4L AND 2.4L STANDARD TURBO ENGINES
    • REFORMULATED GASOLINE
    • GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS
    • MMT IN GASOLINE
    • MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
    • FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONS
    • CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
  • ADDING FUEL
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  • VEHICLE LOADING
  • TRAILER TOWING
    • COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS
    • TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
    • TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
    • TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
    • TOWING REQUIREMENTS
    • TOWING TIPS
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
    • JACK LOCATION
    • SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
    • PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
    • JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
    • ACCELERATION
    • TRACTION
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
    • With Ignition Key
    • Without The Ignition Key
  • CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
  • 2.4L TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT
  • 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS
  • AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
    • ENGINE OIL
    • DRIVE BELTS - CHECK CONDITION AND TENSION
    • SPARK PLUGS
    • IGNITION WIRING SYSTEM
    • CATALYTIC CONVERTER
    • ENGINE TIMING BELT
    • CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
    • FUEL FILTER
    • AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (AIR FILTER)
    • MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
    • AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
    • POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK
    • FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS
    • STEERING LINKAGE
    • BODY LUBRICATION
    • WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
    • WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR
    • EXHAUST SYSTEM
    • COOLING SYSTEM
    • HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES
    • FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
    • BRAKE SYSTEM
    • AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
    • MANUAL TRANSAXLE
    • APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION
  • CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE
    • Washing
    • General Cleaning
    • Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure
    • Cloth Top Protection
    • Weather Strip Care
  • INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
  • VEHICLE STORAGE
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS
  • BULB REPLACEMENT
    • Headlights
    • Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
    • Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
    • Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights
    • Back Up Lights
    • Center High Mounted Stop Light
  • FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
    • ENGINE
    • CHASSIS
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
    • SCHEDULE B-ALL ENGINES
    • SCHEDULE A-NON TURBO
    • SCHEDULE A-TURBO
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
    • Prepare For The Appointment
    • Prepare A List
    • Be Reasonable With Requests
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
    • DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
    • DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
    • In Mexico contact
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    • Service Contract
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  • MOPAR PARTS
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C
    • In Canada
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
    • Treadwear
    • Traction Grades
    • Temperature Grades
• INDEX