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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    Instrument Cluster Descriptions
    1. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). 2. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition s ...

    If Your Engine Overheats
    In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while st ...

    SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
    Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right ...