Driving Impressions
Chrysler's 2.4-liter four-cylinder provides just enough vim to keep the scenery passing, but lead-footed drivers will probably be disappointed. The five-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly. The continuously variable transmission takes a few moments to reach its powerband, but it delivers adequate performance once there. High-speed stability is good.
Interior materials are sub-par, and the climate controls aren't particularly intuitive. Front seats offer ample cushion support, but some of the manual adjustments take considerable effort.
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Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a
properly maintained engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust ...
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is
shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve
the accuracy of the oil level re ...
Parking Brake
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission
in REVERSE or first gear.
The pa ...