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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................85
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................195
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................301
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is known to the State of California to cause cancer and supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, various customer oriented documents. Y
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible from outside of
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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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ..................12 ▫ Manual Door Locks .....................17 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........20 Sentry Key ............................13 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........22 ▫ Replacement Keys ......................15 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped ...........26 ▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped ........40 Sliding Side Door ........................28 ▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ............41 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash .................30 Occupant Restraints ......................42 ▫ Power Sliding Door — If Equipped .........30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................43 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...............33 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Pr
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........82 Child Seat — If Equipped ................69 Safety Tips ............................83 ▫ Child Restraint ........................69 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................83 2 Rear Seat Delete Feature ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped .....78 The Vehicle ..........................83 ▫ Restraining Infants And Sma
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. Remove the key. Vehicle Key You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbe
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power CAUTION! outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel 2 remove key from the ignition and lock all doors this feature. when leaving the vehicle unattended. WARNING! Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on during have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start normal vehicle operation (vehicle has been running for and operate the vehicle. longer than 10 seconds), a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be possible. armed or activated. Operation
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer been programmed to the vehicle electronics. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Replacement Keys 2 Customer Key Programming NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the You can program new sentry keys to the system if you vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once have two valid sentry keys by performing th
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and General Information turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10 The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. subject to the following conditions: The new Sentry Key has been programmed. The Keyless • This devi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top 2 position). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position). DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on Door Lock Plunger each door trim panel. If the lock plunger is
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access t
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 If you press the power door lock switch while the key is The Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power performing the following procedure: locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key 2 switch. or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock On Exit— If Equipped REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and power door locks if: liftgate, and activate the panic alarm, optional power liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto door from distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using Unlock On Exit feature is enab
