Chrysler 2000 LHS User manual

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IN
Introduction
INa
Introduction
0
Lubrication and Maintenance
2
Suspension
3
Differential and Driveline
5
Brakes
5a
Brakes
7
Cooling System
8A
Battery
8B
Starting Systems
8C
Charging System
8D
Ignition System
8E
Instrument Panel and Systems
8Ea
Instrument Panel and Systems
8F
Audio Systems
8G
Horn Systems
8H
Vehicle Speed Control System
8J
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Systems
8K
Wiper and Washer Systems
8Ka
Wiper and Washer Systems
8L
Lamps
8La
Lamps
8M
Passive Restraint Systems
8Ma
Passive Restraint Systems
8N
Electrically Heated Systems
8O
Power Distribution Systems
8P
Power Lock Systems
8Q
Vehicle Theft/Security Systems
8R
Power Seat Systems
8Ra
Power Seat Systems
8S
Power Window Systems
8T
Power Mirror Systems
8U
Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems
8V
Overhead Console Systems
8W
Wiring Diagrams
9
Engine
11
Exhaust System
13
Frames and Bumpers
13a
Frames and Bumpers
14
Fuel System
14a
Fuel System
19
Steering
21
42LE Transaxle
22
Tires and Wheels
23
Body
23a
Body
24
Heating and Air Conditioning
25
Emission Control Systems
25a
Emission Control Systems
Service Manual Comment Forms

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL ......1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........1
VIN CHECK DIGIT.........................2
BODY CODE PLATE .......................2
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS.................4
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION.................5
FASTENER USAGE ........................5
THREADED HOLE REPAIR ..................8
METRIC SYSTEM .........................8
TORQUE REFERENCES.....................8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label is attached to
the left side of B-pillar or on the rearward facing of
the front door (Fig. 1). This label indicates date of
manufacture (month and year), Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear and
the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The Month,
Day and Hour of manufacture is also included.
All communications or inquiries regarding the
vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and
Vehicle Identification Number.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the upper left corner of the upper plenum, near
the left windshield pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN consists of
17 characters in a combination of letters and num-
bers that provide specific information about the vehi-
cle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown table for decoding
information.
Fig. 1 Vehicle Safety Certification Label
Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate)
1 – V.I.N.PLATE
2 – DASH PANEL
3 – 17 DIGITS
4 – WINDSHIELD OPENING
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VIN CODE BREAKDOWN
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 2 = Built in Canada by Chrysler Canada Ltd.
2 Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 Passenger Safety H = Restraint System - Active Driver and Passenger Air Bags
5 Car Line C = Chrysler, LHS
D = Chrysler, Concorde
E = Chrysler, 300M
F = Chrysler Intrepid R/T (Canada)
H = Chrysler, Intrepid (Canada & Mexico)
D = Dodge, Intrepid (U. S. A.)
F = Dodge, Intrepid R/T (U. S. A. & Mexico
6 Series 3 = Medium
4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport
X = Special
7 Body Style 6 = 4 Door Sedan
8 Engine G = 3.5L V6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline SOHC
J = 3.2L V6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline SOHC
R = 2.7L V6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline DOHC
U = 2.7L V6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline DOHC
V = 2.7L V6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline DOHC
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year Y = 2000
11 Assembly Plant H = Bramelea Assembly
12 through 17 Sequence Number Six digit number assigned by assembly plant
VIN CHECK DIGIT
DESCRIPTION
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
BODY CODE PLATE
LOCATION AND DECODING
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 3) is located in the
engine compartment on the battery tray front side
(Fig. 4). There are seven lines of information on the
body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to
define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

BODY CODE PLATE LINE 3
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary paint
See Group 23, Body for color codes.
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGIT 13 AND 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
•EER = 2.7 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
•EGW = 3.2 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
•EGG = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
•EES = 2.7 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
•ECG = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 2
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13, THROUGH 15
Vinyl Roof Code
DIGITS 16 AND 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
•LH
DIGITS 20
Carline
•C = Chrysler
•D = Dodge
Fig. 3 Body Code Plate
1 – PRIMARY PAINT
2 – SECONDARY PAINT
3 – VINYL ROOF
4 – VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 – CAR LINE SHELL
6 – PAINT PROCEDURE
7 – ENGINE
8 – TRIM
9 – TRANSMISSION
10 – MARKET
11 – VIN
Fig. 4 Body Code Plate Location
1 – BODY COPY PLATE
2 – BATTERY TRAY
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

•Y = Chrysler
DIGIT 21
Price Class
•E = Economy
•H = High Line
•L = Low Line
•M = Mid Line
•P = Premium
•S = Special/Sport
•X = Performance Image
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
•41 = Four Door Sedan
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transaxle Codes
•DGX = 42LE four speed Electronic Automatic
Transaxle
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
•C = Canada
•B = International
•M = Mexico
•U = United States
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
•Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
paragraph for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be fol-
lowed by END. When two plates are required, the
last code space on the first plate will indicate (CTD)
When a second plate is required, the first four
spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of
the plates.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart are
used to identify various instrument controls. The
symbols correspond to the controls and displays that
are located on the instrument panel.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
GRADE/CLASS IDENTIFICATION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2
to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater
the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the
line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual
bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line
marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt
strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric
strength class identification number is imprinted on
the head of the bolt. The higher the class number,
the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are
imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the
nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and
Fastener Strength Charts.
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Figure art, specifications and tightening torque ref-
erences in this manual are identified in metric and
SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be use.
1 High Beam 13 Rear Window Washer
2 Fog Lamps 14 Fuel
3 Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps 15 Engine Coolant Temperature
4 Turn Warning 16 Battery Charging Condition
5 Hazard Warning 17 Engine Oil
6 Windshield Washer 18 Seat Belt
7 Windshield Wiper 19 Brake Failure
8 Windshield Wiper and Washer 20 Parking Brake
9 Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting 21 Front Hood
10 Ventilating Fan 22 Rear hood (Decklid)
11 Rear Window Defogger 23 Horn
12 Rear Window Wiper 24 Lighter
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

FASTENER STRENGTH
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

THREADED HOLE REPAIR
DESCRIPTION
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using
a Helicoil t. Follow the manufacture recommendation
for application and repair procedures.
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric
units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise
versa.
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
MULTIPLY BY TO GET MULTIPLY BY TO GET
in-lbs x 0.11298 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 8.851 = in-lbs
ft-lbs x 1.3558 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 0.7376 = ft-lbs
Inches Hg
(60° F) x 3.377 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.2961 = Inches Hg
psi x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.145 = psi
Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters (mm) mm x 0.03937 = Inches
Feet x 0.3048 = Meters (M) M x 3.281 = Feet
Yards x 0.9144 = Meters M x 1.0936 = Yards
mph x 1.6093 = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) Km/h x 0.6214 = mph
Feet/Sec x 0.3048 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.281 = Feet/Sec
mph x 0.4470 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 2.237 = mph
Kilometers/
Hr. (Km/h) x 0.27778 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.600 Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h)
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
1 inch = 25 Millimeters 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters
1 Foot = 0.3 Meter 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter
1 Yard = 0.9 Meter 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter
1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart to convert
torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N·m).
Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters
(mm) and inches (in.)
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION
Individual Torque Charts appear at the end of
many Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifi-
cations Chart for torque references not listed in the
individual torque charts.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

METRIC CONVERSION CHART
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
E-MARK LABEL ..........................1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........1
VIN CHECK DIGIT.........................2
BODY CODE PLATE .......................2
MANUFACTURER PLATE ...................4
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 1) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver’s door. The label contains the
following information:
•Date of Manufacture
•Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Country Codes
•Regulation Number
•Regulation Amendment Number
•Approval Number
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the upper left corner of the instrument panel,
near the left windshield pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN con-
sists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and
numbers that provide specific information about the
vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown table for
decoding information.
Fig. 1 E-Mark Label
1 – Country Code
2 – Regulation Number
3 – Approval Number
4 – Amendment Number
Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate)
1 – V.I.N.PLATE
2 – DASH PANEL
3 – 17 DIGITS
4 – WINDSHIELD OPENING
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VIN DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 2 = Built in Canada by Chrysler Canada Ltd.
2 Make C = Chrysler
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 Passenger Safety H = Restraint System - Active Driver and Passenger Air Bags
5 Car Line C = LHS
D = Concorde
E = 300M
6 Series 4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport
7 Body Style 6 = 4 Door Sedan
8 Engine G = 3.5L 6 Cyl 24 Valve Gasoline SOHC High Output
U = 2.7L V-6 DOHC 24V Gasoline
9 Check Digit See explanation in this section.
10 Model Year Y = 2000
11 Assembly Plant H = Bramelea Assembly
12 through 17 Sequence Number 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant.
VIN CHECK DIGIT
DESCRIPTION
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 3) is located in the
engine compartment on the battery tray front side
(Fig. 4). There are seven lines of information on the
body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to
define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
Fig. 3 Body Code Plate
1 – PRIMARY PAINT
2 – SECONDARY PAINT
3 – VINYL ROOF
4 – VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 – CAR LINE SHELL
6 – PAINT PROCEDURE
7 – ENGINE
8 – TRIM
9 – TRANSMISSION
10 – MARKET
11 – VIN
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID

BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 3
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13, THROUGH 15
Vinyl Roof Code
DIGITS 16 AND 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
•LH
DIGITS 20
Carline
•C = Chrysler
•Y = Chrysler
DIGIT 21
Price Class
•E = Economy
•H = High Line
•L = Low Line
•M = Mid Line
•P = Premium
•S = Special/Sport
•X = Performance Image
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
•41 = Four Door Sedan
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary paint
See Group 23, Body for color codes.
DIGITS 8 and 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGITS 13 and 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
•EER = 2.7 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
•EGG = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC,
Gasoline, Aluminum Block
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transaxle Codes
•DGX = 42LE four speed Electronic Automatic
Transaxle
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
•B = International
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
Fig. 4 Body Code Plate Location
1 – BODY COPY PLATE
2 – BATTERY TRAY
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID

•Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
paragraph for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be fol-
lowed by END. When two plates are required, the
last code space on the first plate will indicate (CTD)
When a second plate is required, the first four
spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of
the plates.
MANUFACTURER PLATE
The Manufacturer Plate is located in the engine
compartment on the radiator closure panel cross-
member adjacent to the Body Code Plate. The plate
contains five lines of information:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LUBRICANTS .............................1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................3 JUMP STARTING, TOWING, AND HOISTING.....9
LUBRICANTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS ....................1
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS............1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .................2
FLUID CHECK/FILL POINTS AND
LUBRICATION LOCATIONS.................2
LUBRICATION POINT LOCATIONS ............2
SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES ........................2
SERVICE PROCEDURES
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Motor
Corporation recommends that only Mopartbrand
parts, lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar pro-
vides the best engineered products for servicing
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.
ENGINE COOLANT
The green and the orange engine coolant MUST
NOT BE MIXED. When replacing coolant the com-
plete system flush must be performed before using
the replacement coolant.
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Only lubricants bearing designations defined by
the following organization should be used to service a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle.
•Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
•American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 1)
•National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
(Fig. 2)
SAE VISCOSITY RATING
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-
cosity of engine oil. Engine oils also have multiple
viscosities. These are specified with a dual SAE vis-
cosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot tempera-
ture viscosity range.
•SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.
•SAE 10W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation only recommends
multiple grade engine oils.
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION
This symbol (Fig. 1) on the front of an oil container
means that the oil has been certified by the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) to meet all the lubri-
cation requirements specified by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation.
Refer to Group 9, Engine for gasoline engine oil
specification.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear
lubricants. In addition, API classification defines the
Fig. 1 API Symbol
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lubricants usage. Such as API GL-5 and SAE 80W-
90.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 2) on the label. At the bottom NLGI
symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the letter
“G”. Chassis lubricant is identified by the latter “L”.
The letter following the usage letter indicates the
quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-
cate the highest quality.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international
symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid check and fill locations (Fig. 3).
FLUID CHECK/FILL POINTS AND LUBRICATION
LOCATIONS
The fluid check/fill points and lubrication locations
are located in each applicable Sections.
LUBRICATION POINT LOCATIONS
Lubrication point locations are located in each
applicable Sections.
SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank ..................... 68L(18gal.)
Engine Oil – 2.7 L Engine with Oil Filter . . . 4.7 L
(5.0 qts.)
Engine Oil – 3.2 L Engine with Oil Filter . . . 4.7 L
(5.0 qts.)
Engine Oil – 3.5 L Engine with Oil Filter . . . 4.7 L
(5.0 qts.)
Cooling System – 2.7 L Engine .... 8.9L(9.4 qts.)
Cooling System – 3.2 L Engine .... 8.9L(9.4 qts.)
Cooling System – 3.5 L Engine .... 8.9L(9.4 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle – Estimated Service
Fill ........................ 4.3L(4.5 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle – Overhaul Fill Capacity
with Torque Converter Empty . . . 9.4 L (9.9 qts.)
Differential ..................... 0.95 L (1 qt.)
Fig. 2 NLGI Symbol
1 – WHEEL BEARINGS
2 – CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 – CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS
Fig. 3 International Symbols
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................3
SPECIFICATIONS
UNSCHEDULE INSPECTION .................3
SCHEDULE – A ...........................3
SCHEDULE – B ...........................5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service for your vehicle.
Schedule “A”. It lists all the scheduled mainte-
nance to be performed under “normal” operating con-
ditions.
Schedule “B” It is a schedule for vehicles that are
operated under the conditions listed below.
SPECIFICATIONS
UNSCHEDULE INSPECTION
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check engine oil level and add as required.
•Check windshield washer solvent and add as
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
•Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission.
Add fluid as required.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponent boots and seals.
•Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule “A” (7,500 miles - 12 000 km) or
every other interval on Schedule “B” (6,000 miles - 10
000 km).
•Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and
clamps.
If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000 km)
yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The scheduled emission maintenance listed in bold
type on the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
FLUID FILL POINTS AND LUBRICATION
LOCATIONS
The fluid fill/check locations and lubrication loca-
tions are located in each applicable group.
SCHEDULE – A
7,500 miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
15,000 miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
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•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note#1attheend
of this chart.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.
See note #1 at the end of this chart.
•Inspect and replace, if necessary the drive belts.
•Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months
•Change engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
•Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months.
82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
•Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.
See notes#1and#2attheendofthis chart.
•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
100,000 Miles (160 000 km) regardless of time
interval
•Replace the spark plugs.
•Replace the ignition cables.
•Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emis-
sions equipped vehicles only)
•Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done
at 60 months.
•Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Replace the engine timing belt (California
Emissions equipped vehicles only)
NOTE # 1 This maintenance is recommended by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation to the owner but is not
required to maintain the warranty on the PCV valve.
NOTE # 2 This maintenance is not required if the
component was previously replaced.
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Note # 1 This maintenance is recommended by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation to the owner but is not
required to maintain the emissions warranty.
Note # 2 This maintenance is not required if the
component was previously replaced.
SCHEDULE – B
Follow this schedule if the vehicle is usually oper-
ates under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day and night temperatures are below freezing
•Frequent stop and go driving
•Frequent long periods of engine idling
•Frequent driving in dusty conditions
•Frequent short trips of less than 5 miles
•Frequent operation at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
•Frequent trailer towing
•Taxi, police or delivery service
NOTE: Operating vehicle under the following condi-
tions will require the transmission service indicated
with an * in schedule “B”.
•More than 50% of vehicle operation is in stop
and go traffic where the vehicle is driven regularly
for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation,
such as in heavy city traffic or construction zone traf-
fic.
•Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type opera-
tion, or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven
regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check engine oil level and add as required.
•Check windshield washer solvent and add as
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
•Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission.
Add fluid as required.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.
•Rotate the tires every other oil change.
•Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
•If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000 km)
yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
•Change the engine oil
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
•Inspect the Engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the Engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Adjust the drive belt tension.
•Change the differential fluid.
•Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter). See note #1 at the end of this chart.
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
•Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace if required. See note #1 at the end
of this chart.
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
•Change the engine oil.
•Replace the engine oil filter.
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