Chrysler 200 2017 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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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 therefore.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non­drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans­portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op­tional on this vehicle. This manual 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 manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC 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.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC
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SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ......................................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ......................................91
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...........................................249
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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................355
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES ......................................................433
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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE .......................................................467
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .........................................................525
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .................................................531
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INDEX..........................................................................537
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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........................4
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .........6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....7
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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve­hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis­tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.
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.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra­tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper­ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau­tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears stamped under the right front seat and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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Stamped VIN Location
NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

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WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
Tamper Alert ..........................18
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Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............11
KeyFob..............................12
Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........13
General Information .....................14
SENTRY KEY ...........................14
Replacement Key Fobs ...................15
Customer Key Fob Programming ............16
General Information .....................16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
Rearming Of The System ..................16
To Arm The System .....................17
To Disarm The System ...................17
IF EQUIPPED . . .16
Security System Manual Override ............18
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................18
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................19
To Unlock The Doors ....................19
To Lock The Doors ......................20
To Unlatch The Trunk ....................20
Using The Panic Alarm ...................21
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............21
General Information .....................23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....23
How To Use Remote Start .................23
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DOOR LOCKS ..........................25
Important Safety Precautions ...............37
Manual Door Locks .....................25
Power Door Locks ......................27
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................28
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....30
WINDOWS .............................33
Power Windows ........................33
Wind Buffeting .........................35
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ...............36
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING .................36
Trunk Emergency Release .................37
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........37
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........37
Seat Belt Systems .......................38
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .........48
Child Restraints ........................68
Transporting Pets .......................85
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....85
SAFETY TIPS ...........................86
Transporting Passengers ...................86
Exhaust Gas ...........................87
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .......................87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .....................90
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entryin Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehiclefor further information).

Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the 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, ON/RUN will illuminate.
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NOTE: In case the ignition does not change 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.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1—OFF 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON/RUN
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Key Fob

The key fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob
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Emergency Key Removal
NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.

Ignition Or Accessory On Message

When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
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NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under­standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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 fobs from vehicle, and lock all doors.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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 gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter­N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a key fob, a Keyless Push Button Ignition, and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera­tion. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to the
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vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid key fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if the engine controller does not receive the proper authorization codes from the body control module.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
Do not make modifications or alterations to the immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to the immobilization system may result in a loss of security protection.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat­ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Key Fobs

NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the OFF position.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

Customer Key Fob Programming

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor­ized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.

Rearming Of The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
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after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes, and then the vehicle security alarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition is cycled to the OFF position (refer to Starting Proceduresin Starting And Operatingfor further information).
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To Disarm The System

The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if
equipped, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive En­try” in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information).
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2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the interior power door lock switch panel with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entryin Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve­hiclefor further information).
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
Place the ignition system out of the OFF position.
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The driver’s door key cylinder and the Trunk button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains armed during power trunk entry. Pushing the trunk button will not disarm the vehicle security alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
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The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

Security System Manual Override

The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock.
Manual Door Lock Switch

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un­derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
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NOTE:
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ONposition (extreme top position).
The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (ex­treme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

The system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons for all key fob.
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Key Fob

To Unlock The Doors

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.
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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 “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

To Lock 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.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

To Unlatch The Trunk

Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.
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Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold the Panic button on the key fob for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
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Emergency Key Release
1 — Emergency Key Release Button 2 — Emergency Key
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Separating Key Fob Case
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
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General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

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NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans­mission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Low fuel indicator must not be illuminated.
Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:
Vehicle in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Trunk closed
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This system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote start event
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Vehicle security alarm not active
Remote Start Disabled — Start To Reset
Ignition in OFF position
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 serious injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Messages on Your Instrument Cluster Display
The following messages will display in the instrument cluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
The instrument cluster message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof opera­tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
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The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni­tion must be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable with a one time push of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the START/STOP button (vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go).
NOTE: The message Remote Start Active Push Start Button(vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go) will display in the instrument cluster until you push the START/STOP button.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on each door trim panel forward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door lock button until the red indicator is visible. To unlock the rear doors, rotate the door lock button until the red indicator is visible.
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Manual Door Lock Switch
If the door lock button is locked (no red indicator visible) when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock the trunk.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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 fobs from vehicle, and lock all doors. and lock your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper­vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death.
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 gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter­N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are located on each of the front door trim panels. Use these switches to lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.
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Power Door Lock Switches
If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the key fob in the vehicle. Placing the ignition in the OFF position or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, and the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key fob.
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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.
2. The vehicle was in motion, then speed returned to 0 MPH (0 km/h) and the transmission is placed in PARK.
3. The driver door is opened.
4. The doors were not previously unlocked.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child­Protection Door Lock system.
The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the rear edge of the door.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate clockwise approximately one-quarter turn to the lock position or counter clock­wise to the unlock position (as indicated by the stamped icons).
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
Lock Child Protection Door Lock
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Unlock Child Protection Door Lock
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are en­gaged.
NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, pull
the toggle lock by the door handle (unlocked position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi­cle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining/snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by passive entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will toggle when the door is unlocked.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
NOTE: If “1st push of key fob unlocks all doors” is
programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the drivers door handle. To select between “ 1st push of key fob unlocks all doors” and “1st push of key fob unlocks driver door,” refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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To Unlock From The Passenger Side — If Equipped
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will toggle when the door is un­locked.
NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door unlock preference setting (“1st push of key fob unlocks all doors” or “1st push of key fob unlocks driver door”).
Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry key fob In Vehicle
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a passive entry key fob inside your vehicle, the passive entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe search in any passive entry vehicle.
A lock request is made by a valid passive entry key fob while a door is open.
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A lock request is made by the passive entry door handle while a door is open.
A lock request is made by the door panel switch while the door is open.
When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a passive entry key fob inside the car and it does not find any passive entry key fobs outside the car, then the car will unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors if a valid passive entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle, and no valid passive entry key fob is detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true:
The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs.
There is a valid passive entry key fob outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the door panel switch and then close the doors.
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To Enter The Trunk
With a valid passive entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the decklid, push the 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 5 ft (1.5 m) of the decklid.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors
With one of the vehicle’s passive entry key fobs within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle lock button to lock all four doors.
Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock
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Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
NOTE:
After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry 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.
The passive entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead.
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The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.
WINDOWS Power Windows
The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows.
Power Window Controls
1 — Window Lockout Switch 2 — Rear Passenger Window Controls 3 Driver/Passenger Window Controls
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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 switches will 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” for further information.
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.
Driver One Touch Down
The driver door power window switch has an auto down feature. Push the window switch to the second detent and release, and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
Front Windows Express Up And Down — If Equipped
Express Down
Push the window switch to the second detent and release. The window will go down automatically.
Manual Down
Push and hold the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
Express Up
Lift the window switch to the second detent and release. The window will go up automatically.
Manual Up
Lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
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NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during auto­closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto­closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Make sure the door is fully closed.
2. Pull the window switch up to close the window com­pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
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3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button (setting it in the down position). To enable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button again (setting it in the up position).

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.
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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

the underside of the decklid overhang. The release feature will function only when the vehicle is in the unlock condition.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The instrument cluster 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.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in this section for more information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
Trunk Release Button
The trunk lid 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 trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the trunk button on the key fob twice within five seconds or by using the external release switch located on

TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

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 may not 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.
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Trunk Emergency Release

As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Release

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
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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”)
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3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
belt properly (Refer to Child Restraints) 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 driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow 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.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “If You Need 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 though you are an excellent driver, 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
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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 a few seconds. If the driver or 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.
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BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the 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.
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.
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The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front 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.
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 restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
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
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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 placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
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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.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust 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 around your lap.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
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Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt
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.
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5. 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.
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.
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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 upward over 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.
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.
Adjustable Anchorage
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 will prefer 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.
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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!
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.
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 Belt Extender 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.
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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 they are 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 from the neck. Never place the shoulder 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.
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.
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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 The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
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
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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 restraint is installed in 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.
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.
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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.
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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 bag system must be ready to protect you in a 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
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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
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 START or 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.
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The ORC contains a backup 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 Warning Light, 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 that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos­tics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance 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.
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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 remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
For additional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning/Indicator Lights And Messages” in “Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel” section of this manual.
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Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air 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 Locations
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
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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.
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.
Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter­mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors (if equipped) or other system components.
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The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad­vanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appro­priate to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.
WARNING!
No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
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Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec­tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub­stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli­sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.
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The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for this vehicle. It is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the occupant’s seated weight, as determined by the OCS.
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Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor lo-
cated in the front passenger seat
Air Bag Warning Light
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Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located underneath the front passenger seat. The Sensor is located beneath the passenger seat cushion foam. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the Sensor. The OCM uses input from the Sensor to determine the front passenger’s most probable classification. The OCM communicates this infor­mation to the ORC. The ORC may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment based on occupant classification. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt.
The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the OCS estimates that:
The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects on it; or
The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passen­ger, including a child; or
The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint; or
The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time.
Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status
Front Passenger Air Bag Output
Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power
deployment
Child, including a child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat*
Reduced-power deployment OR Full-power deployment
Properly seated adult Full-power
deployment OR reduced-power deployment
Unoccupied seat Reduced-power
deployment
* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passen­ger seat.
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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.
Children 12 years or younger should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. The OCS estimates the seated weight on the front passenger seat and where that weight is located. The OCS communicates the classification status to the ORC. The ORC uses the classification to determine whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation rate should be adjusted.
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Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfort­ably on or near the floor
Sitting with their back against the seatback and the seatback in an upright position
Seated Properly
Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
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In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are:
Sitting upright
Facing forward
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.
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Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in an adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a reduced-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating include:
The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instrument panel).
The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.
The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full upright position.
The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).
Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.
Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and
center console.
Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
Anything that may decrease or increase the front pas­senger’s seated weight.
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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example:
Not Seated Properly
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Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly
WARNING!
If a child restraint system, child, small teenager or adult in the front passenger seat is seated improp­erly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s prop­erly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the seatback in an upright position, your back against the seatback, sitting upright, facing forward, in the center of the seat, with your feet comfortably on or near the floor.
Do not carry or hold any objects (e.g., backpacks, boxes, etc.) while seated in the front passenger seat. Holding an object may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different than the occupant’s prop­erly seated weight input, which may result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Placing an object on the floor under the front pas­senger seat may prevent the OCS from working properly, which may result in serious injury or death in a collision. Do not place any objects on the floor under the front passenger seat.
The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to classify the front passenger seat status. A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of the air bag system.
in the instrument panel
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If the Air Bag Warning Light
does not come on, or stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS compo­nents that may affect the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the OCS to properly classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS compo­nents must function as designed. Do not make any modi­fications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any reason, take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may be used.
The following requirements must be strictly followed:
Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or
components in any way.
Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or
cushions not designated by FCA US LLC for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover and cushion specified for the vehicle.
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Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an
aftermarket seat cover or cushion.
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Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.
At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by FCA US LLC.
WARNING!
Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the passenger seat assembly, its related components, seat cover or cushion may inadvertently change the air bag deployment in case of a frontal collision. This could result in death or serious injury to the front passenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision. A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).
If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu­pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and front air bags.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):
Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR­BAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure.
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When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
WARNING!
Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs):
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Located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Label Location
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure.
The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win­dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the trim out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if they are not
belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
WARNING!
Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should
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have deployed. Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to blink your eyes.
WARNING!
Occupants, including children, who are up against or very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured or killed. Occupants, including children, should never lean on or sleep against the door, side win­dows, or area where the side air bags inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.
Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also help keep you in position, away from an inflating Side Air Bag. To get the best protection from the Side Air Bags, occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs against the seats. Children must be properly re­strained in a child restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for the size of the child.
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WARNING!
Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deploy­ment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
NOTE: Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
Side Impacts
In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events. The system is calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air
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Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only.
sensing-system may also deploy the seat belt pretension­ers, with or without the Side Air Bags, on both sides of the vehicle if the vehicle experiences a near rollover event.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, including some collisions at certain angles, or some side collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags deploy.
Rollover Events
Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain rollover events. The ORC determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular rollover event is appro­priate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat belt preten­sioners on both sides of the vehicle. A faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt pretensioners as well as the Side Air Bags on both sides of the vehicle. The rollover
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact events.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below:
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 Impact Sensors
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Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Occupant Classification System
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur:
The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
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As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem­blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well.
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NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compart­ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
Cut off fuel to the engine.
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light button.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.
Unlock the power door locks.
Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in­cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
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WARNING! (Continued)
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics
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and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accel­erator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi­gation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
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law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Child Restraints

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. Every state in the United States, and every Canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
WARNING!
There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner ’s Manual and on all the labels attached to the child restraint.
Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Stan­dards. You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehicle where you will use it.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm or call: 1–888–327–4236
In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/ safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age
Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or
younger and who have not reached
the height or weight limits of their
child restraint
Small Children Children who are at least two years
old or who have out-grown the
height or weight limit of their rear-
facing child restraint
Larger Children Children who have out-grown their
forward-facing child restraint, but
are too small to properly fit the vehi-
cle’s seat belt
Children Too Large
for Child Restraints
Children 12 years old or younger,
who have out-grown the height or
weight limit of their booster seat
Recommended Type
Of Child Restraint
Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert-
ible Child Restraint, facing rearward
in the rear seat of the vehicle
Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point Harness, facing forward
in the rear seat of the vehicle
Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the
vehicle seat belt, seated in the rear
seat of the vehicle
Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear
seat of the vehicle
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Infant And Child Restraints
Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear­facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat.
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.
Older Children And Child Restraints
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward­facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and con­vertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat.
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All children whose weight or height is above the forward­facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt.
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WARNING! (Continued)
When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward be­cause it can loosen the child restraint attachments. Remove the child restraint before adjusting the ve­hicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has been adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.
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Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone:
1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back?
3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder be­tween their neck and arm?
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4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach?
5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?
If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly.
WARNING!
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death. A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
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Restraint Type Combined
Weight of the
Child + Child
Restraint
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint
Rear-Facing
Child Restraint
Forward-Facing
Child Restraint
Forward-Facing
Child Restraint
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
More than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
Up to 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
More than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg)
Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below
LATCH – Lower
Anchors Only
XX
Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower
Anchors + Top
Tether Anchor
X
XX
2
Seat Belt + Top
Tether Anchor
X
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
LATCH Label
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position. These anchorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating posi­tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be
used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information.
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
Lower LATCH Positions
Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per
seating position
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) for using the LATCH
anchorage system to attach
the child restraint?
Can the LATCH anchorages and the
seat belt be used together to attach a
rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraint?
Can a child seat be installed in the
center position using the inner
LATCH lower anchorages?
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65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system
until the combined weight of the
child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH anchor-
age system once the combined
weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
No Do not use the seat belt when you
use the LATCH anchorage system to
attach a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint.
Yes You can install child restraints with
flexible lower anchors in the center
position. The inner anchorages are
17.7 inches (450 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid
lower anchors in the center position.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
Can two child restraints be attached
using a common lower
LATCH anchorage?
No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage
with two or more child restraints. If
the center position does not have
dedicated LATCH lower anchorages,
use the seat belt to install a child seat
in the center position next to a child
seat using the LATCH anchorages in
an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint
touch the back of the front passenger
seat?
Yes The child seat may touch the back of
the front passenger seat if the child
restraint manufacturer also allows
contact. See your child restraint own-
er’s manual for more information.
Can the head restraints be removed? Yes All head restraints may be removed.
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Locating The LATCH Anchorages
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Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym-
bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
Rear Seat LATCH Anchorages
There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be­tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the
tether anchorage symbol on it.
Tether Strap Anchorages
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LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear­facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH: Four Door
Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH­compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt
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WARNING! (Continued)
for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation in­structions.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu­facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installa­tion, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them.
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WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re­straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating position has.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor­ages.
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2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and / or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage” for direc­tions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
description in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on ALR.
Please see the table below and the following sections for more information.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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Please see the table below and the following sections for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a forward
facing child restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint
touch the back of the front passenger seat?
Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when
using the seat belt to install a for-
ward facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the
child restraint.
Yes Contact between the front passenger
seat and the child restraint is al-
lowed, if the child restraint manufac-
turer also allows contact.
Can the head restraints be removed? Yes All head restraints may be removed.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tighten the seat belt against the seat
belt path of the child restraint?
No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a
seating position with
an ALR retractor.
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Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
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7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
WARNING!
2
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for that seating position, located behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System” for the location of approved tether anchorages in your vehicle.
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1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child re­straint.
3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Cover 3 — Attaching Strap
A — Tether Strap Hook B — Tether Anchor
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly be­hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description in “Switchable
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Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on ALR.

Transporting Pets

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri­mental and should be avoided.
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The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom­mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte­nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers
NOTE: Never transport passengers in the cargo area.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as a problem. Please check your oil level with the engine oil indicator often during the break in period. Add oil as required.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
It is extremely 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.
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Exhaust Gas

WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even­tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ rear doors open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con­trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam­aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex­haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web­bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
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Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Light
will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS securely attach the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat upside down or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an addi­tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
your floor mat using
before installing any
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WARNING! (Continued)
ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor mat for the specific make, model, and year of your vehicle.
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s side floor area. To check for interference, with the vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal, or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the passenger’s side floor area.
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera­tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle control.
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WARNING! (Continued)
NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the position of the floor mat and may cause interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re­installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap and water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check your floor mat has been properly installed and is secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ­ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
MIRRORS ..............................97
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......97
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....97
Outside Mirrors .......................103
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ............103
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped ...........103
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ..........104
Power Mirrors ........................104
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............105
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . .105
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................106
Rear Cross Path ........................110
Modes Of Operation .....................111
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General Information .....................112
SEATS................................112
Power Seats — If Equipped ................113
Manual Seats — If Equipped ..............115
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ..........117
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ........118
Head Restraints ........................118
Folding Rear Seat ......................121
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED .....122
Programming The Memory Feature ..........123
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................123
Memory Position Recall ..................124
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....................124
Front Map/Reading Lights ...............132
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........125
LIGHTS ..............................127
Headlight Switch ......................127
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ........128
Headlights On With Wipers ...............128
Headlight Time Delay ...................128
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ..........................129
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......130
Lights-On Reminder ....................130
Fog Lights — If Equipped ................130
Multifunction Lever ....................131
Turn Signals ..........................131
Lane Change Assist .....................132
High/Low Beam Switch .................132
Flash-To-Pass .........................132
Interior Lights .........................133
Battery Saver Feature ....................134
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......135
Windshield Wiper Operation ...............135
Intermittent Wiper System ................136
Windshield Washer Operation ..............136
Mist ................................137
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........138
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ....
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .139
.139
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........140
To Activate ...........................141
To Set A Desired Speed...................141
To Deactivate .........................142
To Resume Speed .......................142
To Vary The Speed Setting ................142
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To Accelerate For Passing .................143
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General Information .....................161
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................144
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....146
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....146
To Activate/Deactivate ...................147
To Set A Desired ACC Speed...............148
To Cancel ............................148
ToTurnOff...........................149
To Resume ...........................149
To Vary The Speed Setting ................149
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......151
Overtake Aid ..........................154
ACC Operation At Stop ..................154
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........155
Display Warnings And Maintenance .........156
Precautions While Driving With ACC.........158
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .161
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED .........164
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ....................164
Turning FCW On Or Off ..................166
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status .....166
FCW Limited Warning...................167
Service FCW Warning....................167
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..............167
LaneSense Operation ...................
.167
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ..............168
LaneSense Warning Message ...............169
Changing LaneSense Status ................172
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................173
ParkSense Sensors ......................173
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ParkSense Warning Display................173
ParkSense Display ......................173
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........178
Service The ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System..........................178
Cleaning The ParkSense System.............179
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........179
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense
Active Park Assist System .................195
Parallel Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display ......................196
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display ......................205
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................214
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ..............180
ParkSense Sensors ......................181
ParkSense Warning Display................182
ParkSense Display ......................182
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........191
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .....191
Cleaning The ParkSense System.............192
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........192
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................194
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ...................217
Front Map/Reading Lights ...............217
Sunglass Bin Door ......................219
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .219
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....221
Programming
A Rolling Code ..............221
Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..........223
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......224
Using HomeLink .......................225
Security..............................225
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Troubleshooting Tips ....................226
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Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........232
General Information .....................227
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........227
Opening Sunroof — Express ...............228
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........228
Closing Sunroof — Express ................228
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........228
Pinch Protect Feature ....................229
Venting Sunroof — Express ................229
Sunshade Operation .....................229
Wind Buffeting ........................229
Sunroof Maintenance ....................229
Ignition Off Operation ...................229
Relearn Procedure ......................230
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................230
Opening Sunroof — Express ...............231
Closing Sunroof — Express ................232
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........232
Venting Sunroof — Express ................232
Opening Power Shade — Express ...........232
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .......232
Closing Power Shade — Express ............233
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode .......233
Pinch Protect Feature ....................233
Wind Buffeting ........................233
oof Maintenance ....................234
Sunr
Ignition Off Operation ...................234
POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED ..........234
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........237
CUPHOLDERS .........................238
Front Seat Cupholders ...................238
Rear Seat Cupholders ...................238
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STORAGE .............................238
Glove Compartment .....................238
Console Features .......................239
Door Storage ..........................243
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped .....243
CARGO AREA FEATURES .................244
Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding
Rear Seat — If Equipped..................244
Cargo Net Hooks .......................246
Ski Pass-Through .......................247
REAR WINDOW FEATURES ...............247
Rear Window Defroster ..................247
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MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
NOTE: The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned on or off through the touchscreen.
Press the Mirror Dimmer button once to turn the feature on.
Press the Mirror Dimmer button a second time to turn the feature off.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror
If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a 9-1-1 button.
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber.
The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only be operable if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network.
ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to any one of the following support centers:
Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and you’ll be connected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location. Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance.
Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile fea­tures.
Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other vehicle issues.
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