Target Audience:
Vehicle owners, DIY mechanics, professional technicians
Value Proposition:
Authoritative, vehicle-specific repair guidance, empowering users to perform maintenance and repairs independently.
Differentiation:
Exact same manual used by dealership technicians, providing unparalleled accuracy and detail over generic guides.
Content Format:
Single, easy-to-use PDF manual, eliminating the need to flip through multiple books.
User Experience:
Printable pages for convenience in the workshop, protection against damage to original manuals.
Powertrain:
Engine, Control System, Fuel Service, Emission Control, Intake Exhaust Cooling, Lube, Ignition Starting Charging, Auto Transmission, Manual Transmission, Transfer Propeller Shaft, Drive Shaft, Differential, Axle
Chassis:
Suspension, Tire & Wheel, Brake Control, Brake, Parking Brake, Steering Column, Power Steering
Electrical And Body:
Air Condition, Suppl Restraint System, Seat Belt, Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control, Wiper & Washer, Door Lock, Meter Audio/Visual, Horn, Windshield/Glass Mirror, Instrument Panel, Seat, Engine Hood/ Door, Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Multiplex/ Can Communication
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting, fault code interpretation, diagnostic procedures
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all covered systems
Specifications:
Detailed technical specifications for all components and systems
Depth:
Factory-level detail, vehicle-specific, for technicians
Documentation Type:
Diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics
Searchable:
Yes (implied by digital format)
Printability:
Yes, printable pages
Image Scalability:
Yes, images can be blown up and printed enlarged
Binding:
Digital (PDF) - No physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital)
Reader Requirement:
Adobe PDF Reader (free online)
Compression Utility:
Winzip (free online)
Operating Systems:
Windows Vista (32/64-bit), XP, ME, 98, NT, 2000, and MAC
Engine Type:
20-Valve SOHC V10 (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
Engine Displacement:
3.5 Liters / 3500cc (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
Horsepower:
214 hp @ 5800 RPM (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
Torque:
248 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPI) (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Regular Gasoline (Minimum Octane 87) (This is a known specification for the Prowler, though not explicitly stated in the provided text. The manual would contain this.)
NHTSA Driver Front Impact:
Not Rated (Vehicle too low to ground for standardized testing)
NHTSA Passenger Front Impact:
Not Rated (Vehicle too low to ground for standardized testing)
Airbags:
Driver and Passenger Frontal Airbags
Seatbelts:
3-point front seat belts
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles or 6 months (refer to manual for exact details based on driving conditions)
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles or as needed
Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
Refer to manual, typically around 60,000 - 100,000 miles depending on usage.
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (Mopar recommended)
Engine Oil Capacity:
5.0 Quarts (with filter)
Coolant Type:
Chrysler OAT (Organic Acid Technology) Coolant (HOAT - Hybrid Organic Acid Technology - may be acceptable in some cases, refer to manual)
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear (if manual transmission option existed, though Prowler was primarily automatic), suspension bushings, typical classic car electrical gremlins, potential for fuel pump issues.
Specific Prowler Concerns:
Rear axle seal leaks, timing chain tensioner wear (V10 engine), potential for body panel alignment issues.
Brand Focus:
Chrysler, known for its upscale and innovative vehicles, partnered with American Specialty Cars (ASC) for the Prowler.
Original Concept:
Conceived as a modern interpretation of the classic hot rod, originally showcased as a concept car.
Production Start:
1997 (sold as a 1997 model)
Manufacturing Location:
Hamtramck, Michigan, USA (DaimlerChrysler Factory)
Total Production:
Approximately 11,702 units across all model years.
