Chrysler 200 User Guide

THE CHRYSLER

200 2017 USER GUIDE

IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE,

YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S

MANUAL, NAVIGATION/UCONNECT MANUALS OR WARRANTY BOOKLETS

BY CALLING 1 800 247-9753 (U.S.) OR 1 800 387-1143 (CANADA) OR BY

CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important

features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be found on your DVD (if applicable) or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you ﬁnd it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.

INTRODUCTION

WELCOMEFROMFCAUSLLC .......3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ....................10

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........11

REMOTE START ...............12

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY .....................13

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 15

WINDOWS ..................16

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ........17

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....18

HEAD RESTRAINTS ..............53

FRONTSEATS.................55

REAR SEAT ..................58

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......59

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........60

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................61

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ............62

TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER ....62

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............63

WIPER/WASHER LEVER ...........64

SPEED CONTROL ..............65

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 67 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

WITHMITIGATION .............71

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN . . . ......73

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCHSCREEN ...............74

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

(ATC) ......................77

NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............80

PADDLE SHIFT MODE — IF EQUIPPED . . 82

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .......83

PARKSENSE ..................85

LANESENSE ..................87

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . 87

BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........89

POWER SUNROOF ..............91

WIND BUFFETING ..............93

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . . 94

CYBERSECURITY ...............96

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........97

UCONNECT ACCESS ............98

RADIO 3.0 ...................112

UCONNECT 5.0 ...............114

UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV . . ........118

UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........131

UCONNECT PHONE ............149

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 160

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY . . . . 160

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......162

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink) ..................163

POWER INVERTER .............165

POWER OUTLET ..............166

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......167

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . .........167

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........169

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 169

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......176

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ....177

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . 183

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .....191

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . 194

MANUAL PARK RELEASE ..........195

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . 197

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ...............198

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . 198

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . .........199

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . 200

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L .....202

FLUIDCAPACITIES .............204

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS ....................204

FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . 206

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......206

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......206

FUSES .....................210

ADDING FUEL . ...............215

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION . . . ....218

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . 225

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . 227

REPLACEMENT BULBS ...........229

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....230

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................230

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ..................230

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......230

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ...............231

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES

BYMOPAR ..................232

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....233

INDEX

...................235

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience ofyou and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes, more than momentarily, off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which can be viewed on a personalcomputer or MACcomputer.The multimedia DVDalso includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVDoperational information islocated on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals.

FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.

• Do notleave the key fob in or near the vehicle,or ina location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.

INTRODUCTION

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves.If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 63

2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 160

3. Tachometer

4. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 160

5. Speed Control pg. 65

6. Speedometer

7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 15

8. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 94

9. Switch Bank

10. Storage Compartment

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 174

12. Climate Control pg. 74

13. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) pg. 83

14. Rotary Electric Gear Selector pg. 80

15. Adaptive Cruise Control pg. 67

16. Uconnect Phone pg. 149

17. Power Mirror Controls

18. Power Window Controls

19. Power Door Lock Controls

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Instrument Cluster Display

(See page 169 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

3. Fuel Gauge

4. Speedometer

(See page 174 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

This feature allowsthe driver to operate the ignition switch withthe push of a button as long asthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start, RUN will illuminate.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does notchange with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Key Fob

1 — Trunk Release 2 — Unlock Door(s) 3 — Lock Door(s) 4 — Remote Start 5 — Panic Alarm

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Push and release the unlock button on the keyfob once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to your “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner's Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals/ for further information.

GETTING STARTED

Opening The Trunk

Push the Trunk Release button on the key fob two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

To turn the PanicAlarm featureON or OFF, push and hold the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarmwill stay on for threeminutes unless you turn it off bypushing the PANICbutton a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized operation. Whilethe vehicle security alarm is armed, interiorswitches for door locks and trunk release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.

To Arm

Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button until the button display indicates that the vehicle ignition is OFF. Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the key fob lock button, or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

GETTING STARTED

To Disarm

Push the key fob unlock button or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles. Grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-GoSTART/STOP button (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).

REMOTE START

Push the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing theRemote Start button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button to place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode.

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (time-out) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode.

The vehicle must be started with the START/STOP button after two consecutive time-outs.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

The Keyless Enter-N-Go system is an enhancement to the vehicle's key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver Side:

With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the driver door handle to unlock the drivers door automatically.

NOTE:

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals/ or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

To Enter The Trunk:

With a validPassive Entry key fob within 3 ft (1.0m) of the decklid, pushthe button located on the light bar between the license plate lamps.

NOTE:

If you inadvertently leave your vehicle's Passive Entry key fob in the trunk and try to close the decklid, the decklid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the decklid.

Please refer to “Trunk Lock and Release” in “Things To Know Before Starting” located in your Owner's Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals/ for further information.

GETTING STARTED

To Lock The Vehicle:

The driver front door handle has the lock button located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's front door handle, push thedoor handlelock button to lock all four doors and decklid.

Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “ 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you

• If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors” is programmed, all doors and decklid will unlock

• After pushingthe Keyless Enter-N-Golock button, you must waittwo secondsbefore you can

Push The Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

grab hold of the driver frontdoor handle.To select between “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors” and “1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your vehicle’s Owner's Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals/ or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

when you push the decklid button. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door” is programmed, only the decklid will unlock when you push the decklid button. To select between “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors” and “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your vehicle’s Owner's Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals/ or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

Starting

With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob inside the vehicle:

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once, while pushing the brake pedal. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does notchange with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition will return to the OFF mode.

NOTE:

If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

GETTING STARTED

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

WINDOWS

Power Windows

The window controls on the driver's door control all the door windows.

There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, the power window switcheswill remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual at www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals for further information.

Accessory Positions

Power Window Controls

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

GETTING STARTED

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

The decklid can be released from inside the vehicle by pushing the trunk release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

NOTE:

The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate.

The decklid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the trunk button on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob twice within five seconds, or Passive Entry by hand.

With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display indicating that the trunk is open. The display will reappear once the trunk is closed.With the ignition in the OFF position, the Trunk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

Trunk Emergency Release

Trunk Release Button

As a security measure, an Internal Emergency Trunk Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pushing the glow-in-thedark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism to the right.

Emergency Trunk Release

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk,young children maynot be able to escape,even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to "Child Restraints" in this section for further information) should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.

7. The driverand front passenger seats shouldbe moved back as faras practical toallow the front air bags room to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment

occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.

GETTING STARTED

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service contact information.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

Seat Belt Systems

Buckle up even thoughyou arean excellentdriver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal for afew seconds. If the driveror outboard front seat passenger(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated whenthe vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.

GETTING STARTED

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.

The outboard front passenger seatBeltAlert is not active when the outboardfront passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrainyou properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’tdeploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly.In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed.

• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.

• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision.

• A shoulder belt placedbehind youwill not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

GETTING STARTED

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and ad just the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go aroundyour lap.

3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies

low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable andnot resting on your neck. The retractor will withdrawany slack in the shoulder belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on

the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

1 — Seat Belt Buckle 2 — Seat Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upwardover the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no

longer twisted.

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you willprefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.

NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.

WARNING!

Adjustable Anchorage

• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.

• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed.

WARNING!

• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat BeltExtender if, when worn,the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.

• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if theyare wearing a seat belt.

Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away fromthe neck. Never place theshoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts

GETTING STARTED

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using TheVehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."

In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraintis installedin a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

WARNING!

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

GETTING STARTED

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

WARNING!

• The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.

• Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS )

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized dealer.

The air bagsystem must be ready toprotect you ina collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag System Components:

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Front and Side Air Bags Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Track Position Sensors

GETTING STARTED

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

• Occupant Classification System

Air Bag Warning Light

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the STARTor ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

The ORC contains abackup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag WarningLight, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.

The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected thatcould affect the air bag system. Thediagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to bemaintenance free,if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the

ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.

• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which could affect the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or

GETTING STARTED

remains on whiledriving have an authorized dealerservice the vehicle immediately.Foradditional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning/Indicator Lights and Messages” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on www.chrysler.com/en/owners/manuals.

Front Air Bags

This vehicle has frontair bags and lap/shoulder belts for both the driver and front passenger.The front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers.

Front Air Bag And Knee Impact Bolster

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags 2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster / Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag 3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster / Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag

Locations

WARNING!

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

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