Chrysler 2007 Sebring Sedan, Sebring Sedan 2007 Instruction Manual

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

2

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INDEX

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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䡵 Introduction

䡵 How To Use This Manual

䡵 Warnings And Cautions

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䡵 Vehicle Identification Number

䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations

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4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged 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 you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni­cians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod­ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this 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 manual:

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Common Icons

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures,
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
driver’s front corner of the instrument panel, visible
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
vehicle registration or title.

Vehicle Identification Number

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys

▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................10

▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition

Interlock System .......................11

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................11

▫ Locking Doors With The Key ..............12

䡵 Sentry Key

▫ Replacement Keys ......................13

▫ Sentry Key Programming .................13

▫ General Information ....................14

䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped

▫ Rearming Of The System .................14

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.................10

.......14

▫ To Arm The System .....................14

▫ To Disarm The System ...................15

▫ Security System Manual Override ...........16

䡵 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry

▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................17

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18

▫ ToUnlatchTheTrunk ...................18

▫ Using The Express Down Window

Feature — If Equipped ..................19

▫ Using The Panic Alarm: ..................19

▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ........19

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▫ To Program Transmitters .................20

▫ General Information ....................20

▫ Battery Replacement ....................20

䡵 Remote Start System — If Equipped

.........21

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................21

䡵 Door Locks

...........................23

▫ Manual Door Locks .....................23

▫ Power Door Locks .....................24

▫ “Child-Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................25

䡵 Power Windows

........................26

▫ Power Window Switches .................26

▫ Auto Window Down (Express Down) —

If Equipped ..........................26

▫ Auto Window Up (Express Up) With Anti–Pinch

Protection — If Equipped ................27

▫ Window Lockout Switch .................28

▫ Reset Express Up ......................29

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................29

䡵 Trunk Release

䡵 Trunk Safety Warning

..........................29

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▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release ..........30

䡵 Occupant Restraints

.....................31

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................32

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....37

▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

Mode – If Equipped ....................37

▫ Rear Seat Belts ........................38

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................38

▫ BeltAlert威 Enhanced Warning System ........38

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............39

▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................40

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .40

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▫ Airbag System Components ...............41

▫ Front Seat Airbag Features ................42

▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls .....47

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............52

▫ Child Restraint ........................54

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations

..........63

䡵 Safety Tips

▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................64

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

TheVehicle ..........................64

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................65

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask
your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe
place.

Vehicle Key

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transaxle

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,
rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.

Ignition Key Position

NOTE:

If you try to remove the key before you place
the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo­rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key
to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If
a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the

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ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

NOTE:

outlets, will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the
ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle
front door will cancel this feature.

The power window switches, radio, and power

WARNING!

NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System

This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON positions, and
the brake pedal is depressed.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

NOTE:

ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.

With either front door open, and the key in the

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Locking Doors With The Key

There is only one external door lock cylinder which is
located in the driver’s door only.

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock
lubrication.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho­rized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine.
The system will shut the engine off after 2 seconds of
running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This
system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic
chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only keys that
have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start
and operate the vehicle.

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic
regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/
Immobilizer Light will come on for three (3) seconds

immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a
bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this
indicates a problem with the electronics.

If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this
indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the
vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two (2) seconds of running.

Keep in mind that a key, which has not been pro­grammed is also considered an invalid key even if it is
cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle.

If the Theft Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on during
normal vehicle operation, (the vehicle has been running
for longer than 10 seconds), a fault has been detected in
the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon
as possible.

NOTE:

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible

•

with remote starting systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.

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•

Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or
any other transponder equipped components on the
same keychain will not
sponder) fault unless the additional part is physi-
cally held against the ignition key being used
when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or
other RF electronics will not cause interference with
this system.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE:

vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure

Only keys that have been programmed to the

cause a key-related (tran-

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been
programmed.

NOTE:
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the
dealer.

Sentry Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure:

1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to
match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no
longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and
remove the first key.

3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition
switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime
will sound and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key.

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer

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4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10
seconds a single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light
will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off.

The new Sentry Key has been programmed.

Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys. If you do
not have a programmed sentry key, contact your dealer
for details.

General Information

The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes­ired operation.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Theft Security Alarm (VTSA) system moni­tors the doors, trunk, and ignition switch for unautho­rized operation.

If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes, the horn will
sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights,
taillights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash.
Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes.

Rearming of the System:

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.

To Arm the System:

1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.

2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch
or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, and close all doors.

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3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash
rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is
arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are
unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically
disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will flash
slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.

NOTE:

Alarm is armed, the Homelink/Garage Door Opener (if
equipped) is disabled as well.

To Disarm the System:

Either press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the
ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START
position.

NOTE:

•

The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
system.

For added security, whenever the Security

•

The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press­ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If
someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and
opens any door, the alarm will sound.

•

When the system is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm system 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
system 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
system.

If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes
disconnected the system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the
horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the
vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.

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Tamper Alert

If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have
timed out, the park and taillights flash three times
(instead of the normal twice) when unlocking the vehicle
with a valid Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
alert the driver.

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Theft Security Alarm (VTSA) system will not
arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock
plunger.

Manual Lock Plunger

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless
entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only
available if you have Remote Keyless Entry.

The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they
will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
turned on.

NOTE:

•

The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in
the interior lights ON position (extreme top position).

•

The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position).

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
trunk or activate the panic alarm from distances a maxi­mum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio
transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.

Five Button Vehicle Key

NOTE:

The line of transmission must not be blocked

with metal objects.

To unlock the doors:

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the
illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will
flash on twice, and the headlights will remain on. The
time for headlamp delay is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to “Headlamps Off Delay” under “Personal
Settings” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) section of this manual for details.

NOTE:

The system can also be programmed to unlock
all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. On
electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped
vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st”
under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section of this
manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the
following steps:

The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the
following procedure:

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1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
key fob.

2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds,
but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the
UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate
that this feature has changed.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob.

NOTE:

Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while
you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chip once to acknowledge the lock signal. If
desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be
turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” in
the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” sec­tion of this manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles
perform the following steps:

1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.

2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after 4 seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.

The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.

To Unlatch the Trunk:

Press the trunk button on the transmitter two times to
unlatch the trunk.

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Using The Express Down Window Feature — If
Equipped

The key fob remotely lowers both driver and passenger
front windows simultaneously. Lowering the front win­dows using the key fob is a two step operation:

1. Press the unlock button once.

2. Press the unlock button a second time and hold the
button until the glass lowers completely or the windows
drop to the desired level

Using The Panic Alarm:

To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.

The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.

To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”

NOTE:

turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to ⬙Personal Settings⬙ in
the EVIC section of this manual. On non EVIC - equipped
vehicles perform the following steps:

1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.

2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 4 sec­onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.

3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key
fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.

The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.

When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing

The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be

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NOTE:

Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while
you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.
Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to
deactivate the Security Alarm.

To Program Transmitters:

Refer to SENTRY KEY “Sentry Key Programming.”

If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact
your dealer for details.

General Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
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.

If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is five years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat
blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make
sure not to damage the seal during removal.

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Remote Start System — If Equipped

Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside
the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key
fob while maintaining security. The system has a targeted
range of 328 ft. (100 m). The vehicle must be locked, the
deck lid and hood closed and the transmission in Park in
order to start the engine using the Remote Start button on
the key fob.

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Separating Transmitter Halves

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves
together.

NOTE:

Remote start requires automatic transaxle

equipped vehicles.

How To Use Remote Start

To enter the Remote Start mode, depress the Remote
Start button twice on the key fob. The engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the remote start mode for
a 15 minute cycle.

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cycle, the key must be cycled to the ignition RUN
position and then repeat the start sequence.

To shut off the vehicle when it is in Remote Start mode,
press the remote start button once. In order to avoid
inadvertent shut downs, the one-time press to shut down
the vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt
of a valid remote start request.

REMOTE START BUTTON

To exit the Remote Start mode, allow the
engine to run the cycle or depress the unlock
button to disarm the Vehicle Theft Security

Alarm and within one minute insert the key
into the ignition and turn the ignition to the RUN
position. The ignition must be in the RUN position in
order to drive the vehicle.

NOTE:

The engine can be started two consecutive times

(two 15 minute cycles) by using the key fob. For a third

NOTE:

When the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode,
power window and sunroof operation are disabled for
security.

The following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:

•

Automatic Transaxle in Park

•

All doors are closed

•

Hood is closed

•

Hazard Switch is off

•

Brake Switch is inactive

•

Key is not in the ignition

•

Battery is at an acceptable charge level

•

Panic button on key fob is not depressed

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the
keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

Manual Lock Plunger

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WARNING!

For personal security, and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju­ries and death.

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CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Power Door Locks

A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger
door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped

The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled.

2. The transmission is in gear.

3. All doors are closed.

4. The throttle is pressed.

5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).

6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter.

The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Pro­grammable Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Informa­tion Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual
for details.

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic
Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the
following procedure:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

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2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK, and ON,
and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK
position.

3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

Auto Unlock

The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:

1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled.

2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).

3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Programmable

Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual.

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto
Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing
the following procedure:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK, and ON and
back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position.

3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the
doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

NOTE:

features in accordance with local laws.

“Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear
Doors)

The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks are located inside
the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key

Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock

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or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate
approximately1⁄4turn to the lock or unlock position (as
indicated by the stamped icons).

Child Lock Control

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,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.

POWER WINDOWS

Power Window Switches

The control on the left front door has up-down switches
that give you fingertip control of all four power win­dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the
front passenger door and one each on rear doors for
window control. The windows will operate only when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for
45 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s
door is opened. This feature can be turned off by your
authorized dealer.

Auto Window Down (Express Down) — If
Equipped

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature
for both the driver and passenger front windows. The tab
is labeled “AUTO” to indicate this capability. Push the
window switch past the first detent, release, and the

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window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto
Down movement, operate the switch either in the up or
down direction and release the switch.

Power Window Auto Up / Auto Down Switches

NOTE:

The convenience of one-touch down front win­dows, can also be controlled by using the remote key fob
— if equipped.

To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.

The power window switches will remain active for up to
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. Open­ing either front door will cancel this feature. The time for
this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec­tion 4 of this manual.

Auto Window Up (Express Up) with Anti–Pinch
Protection — If Equipped

Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and
the window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up, during
the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.

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To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release it when you want the window
to stop.

NOTE:

If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-

•

closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. 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 window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury, be sure to
clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from
the window path before closing.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lock button. To enable the window controls,
press the window control button again.

Window Lockout Switch

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Reset Express Up

Any time the vehicle battery is disconnected, or goes
dead, the auto-up function will be disabled. To reactivate
the auto-up feature, 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.

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, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

TRUNK RELEASE

Use the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to open the
trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the car the
trunk lid can be released by depressing the Trunk Release
Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park before
the switch will operate.

Trunk Release Button

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With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in
place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is
open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk
is closed or if the trip button is depressed.

With the key in the lock position or with the key out, the
word “deck” will display until the trunk is closed.

On EVIC equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will
display.

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.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release

Interior Trunk Emergency Release

NOTE:

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 simply opened by
pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the
trunk latching mechanism. See picture.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety
features are standard on all vehicles:

•

Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions

•

Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front
seat belts

•

Advanced multistage driver and new active-vent front
passenger airbags

•

Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants

•

An energy absorbing steering column and steering
wheel

•

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
that span the front and second rows for sedans.

•

Supplemental seat side (Thorax) airbags for sedans.

•

Supplemental seat side and head airbags for convert­ibles.

•

Front seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners to
enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event.

•

All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR’s) which lock the
seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
item in a seat.

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size
seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can
be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.

NOTE:

design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on collision severity.

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.

The front airbags have a multi stage inflator

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WARNING!

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.

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

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

be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/
Shoulder Belts.

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

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WARNING!

•

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

•

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the
best.

•

Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the 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 an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

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, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out
the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as
necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.

Pulling Out the Latch Plate

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

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WARNING!

• A 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 belt into the buckle
nearest you.

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

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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WARNING!

• A belt that is worn under your arm is very
dangerous. Your body could strike the inside sur­faces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head
and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the 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
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together.

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, 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 belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Positioning the Lap Belt

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WARNING!

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

• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt
is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your
vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the belt to retract fully.

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the belt away from
your neck. Push 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 a lower position, and if you are taller than average,

you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If
Equipped

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre­locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail­able on all passenger seating positions with a combina­tion lap/shoulder belt.

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger
seating position. Children 12 years old and under should
be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt.

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

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3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the automatic locking mode.

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Disconnect 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.

Rear Seat Belts

Three point belts are nonadjustable for outboard and
center rear passengers on sedans. The center belt is
mounted to the rear shelf panel and exits through a bezel
in the panel.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
These devices improve the performance of the seat belt
by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early
in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants,
including those in child restraints.

In addition, the front passenger seat belt includes a
two-stage load-limiting feature to enhance occupant pro­tection for the same reason.

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) (see Airbag Section). Like the
front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After
a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and
pretensioners, both must be replaced.

BeltAlert姞 Enhanced Warning System

If the occupied driver’s seat belt has not been buckled
within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced
Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle
their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is
triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will
continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light
for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reacti­vated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than
10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8
km/h).

Belt Alert Programming

BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
dealer or by following these steps:

NOTE:

60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom­mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlert).

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
buckle the driver’s seat belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait
for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off.

3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s
seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending
with the seat belt buckled.

The following steps must occur within the first

NOTE:

while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.
It may be necessary to retract the seat belt partially each
time when unbuckling.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A
single chime will sound to signify that you have success­fully completed the programming.

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti­vated by repeating this procedure.

NOTE:

(BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning
Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.

Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on

Although the Enhanced Warning System

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Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can
provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender
should be used only if the existing belt is not long
enough. When it is not required, remove the extender,
and stow it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag

This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the
center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag
is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove
compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on
the airbag covers.

Front Airbag Components

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NOTE:

regulations that allow less forceful deployment.

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.

This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next
to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window
bags, they are located above the side windows. Their
covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.

NOTE:

interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deploy­ment.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

•

•

•

The front airbags are certified to the Federal

Airbag covers may not be obvious in the

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

AIRBAG Light

Driver Airbag

Front Passenger Airbag

•

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
— If Equipped

•

Front Seat— side mounted (Thorax) Airbags — If
Equipped

•

Front Impact Sensors

•

Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped)

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Interconnecting Wiring

•

Seat Belt Reminder Light

•

Knee Impact Bolster

•

Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners

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Front Seat Airbag Features

The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and front
passenger airbags. This system provides output appro­priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact
sensors at the front of the car.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of
the second stage determines whether the output force is
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
the need, the second stage is expended later in the crash
event.

Driver Airbag Special Features

Driver airbag deployment and force level is controlled by
the driver’s seat position as well as impact severity. Use
of special inflators, result in a very compact driver’s side
airbag.

In addition to the small size, the inflating gasses exit
through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas
away from the occupant.

Front Passenger Airbag Special Features

A new active venting front-passenger airbag is designed
to reduce the risk of occupants who may be out of
position by the use of active vents positioned on each
side of the airbag.

Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax Side
Airbags

Front seat mounted side (Thorax) airbags provide en­hanced protection and work together with supplemental
Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect
an occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted side
airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the
outboard side of the seat.

Seat-mounted Side Airbag Label

When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys
independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left
bag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right
bag.

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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC)

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Airbags offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat
outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the
body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers
place adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that
reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries. The
curtains deploy downward, covering both windows on
the impact side.

Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Location

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NOTE:

Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deploy­ment.

The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and
rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy during
an impact severe enough to require airbag occupant
protection.

WARNING!

•

Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may dam­age the airbags and you could be injured because
the airbags are not there to protect you. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de­signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.

•

Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the perfor­mance could be adversely affected and/or objects
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo
up high enough to block the location of the Side
Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC). The area
where the side curtain airbag is located should
remain free from any obstructions.

•

Do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating side airbag could
drive the object into occupants, causing serious
injury.

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Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with
the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the
driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with
seat belts to improve occupant protection.

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the
side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in
moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of
collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig­gered. However, even in collisions where the airbags
work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right
position for the airbags to protect you properly.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying airbag.

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in a rear seat.

Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride
in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag.
An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to
infants in that position.

Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt­positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front
passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the
seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child
restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint.

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

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2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder
belts properly.

3. The driver and front passenger seats should be
moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags
room to inflate.

4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against
the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space
between you and the door.

5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ in Section 9 of this
manual.

WARNING!

•

Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instru­ment panel during front airbag deployment could
cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate.
Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

•

Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door. Sit upright in the center of the
seat.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) is
part of a Federally regulated safety system required for
this vehicle.

The ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe
enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the
sensor signals, a central electronic Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) deploys the front airbags, side inflat­able airbag curtains, seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags,
and front seat belt pretensioners as required for each type
of impact.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START
or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed
above except the steering wheel and column, instrument
panel, and passenger knee bolsters. If the key is in the
OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition,
the airbags are not on and will not inflate.

The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or
becomes disconnected prior to deployment.

Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds
for a self-check when the ignition is first turned

on. After the self-check, the AIRBAG warning
light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound if the light comes on again after initial start up.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru­ment cluster airbag warning lamp if a malfunction is
noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the
malfunction.

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WARNING!

Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel
could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have the airbag system checked right away.

Impact Sensors

Two sensors, located on the front body structure, trigger
airbag deployment in direct frontal impacts and aid the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in determining
appropriate response to frontal impact events. Additional
sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deploy­ment and provide verification.

Side Inflatable Curtain and Front Seat Mounted
Airbags

The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) de­ploys the side inflatable curtain and seat mounted thorax
side airbags during collision with other vehicles and
during collisions where the impact is confined to a
particular area of the vehicle — such as collisions with
poles, trees or similar objects.

It will deploy the side inflatable curtains and front seat
thorax mounted airbags only on the impact side of the
vehicle.

The front driver and passenger seat contain inflatable
side airbags to protect the occupant from impact injuries.
Correctly functioning front passenger seat components
are critical for the Occupant Restraint Controller System
(ORC) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu­late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any
modifications to the front passenger seat components,
assembly, or to the seat cover.

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The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:

•

Do not make any modifications to the front passenger
seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover in any
way.

•

Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not
designated for the specific model being repaired. Al­ways use the correct seat cover specified for the
vehicle.

•

Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat
cover.

•

Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those
approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.

•

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 DaimlerChrysler/
Mopar.

WARNING!

Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo­nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the
airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This
could result in death or serious injury to the front
seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci­dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with
required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS).

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,
with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication
network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced
Accident Response System performs the following func­tions:

•

Cuts off fuel to the engine.

•

Flashes hazard lights.

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•

Turns on the interior lamps which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.

•

Unlocks the doors automatically

If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detect a moderate­to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front
passenger, and then immediately deflate.

NOTE:

A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.

If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:

•

The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags 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.

•

As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
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.

•

It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat
belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller System serviced as well.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag 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.

•

It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

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WARNING!

Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced
airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are
made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for
any advanced airbag 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 an advanced airbag system for
persons with disabilities, contact your authorized
dealer.

Airbag Light

You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte­nance free, if any of the following occurs, have

an authorized dealer service the system immediately.

•

The AIRBAG light does not come on during the 6 to 8
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on.

•

The light remains on after the 6 to 8 second interval.

•

The light comes on and 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. The airbags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper airbag fuses. See your dealer if the fuse is good.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to 5 seconds of specific vehicle data parameters
(see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to
the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment,
and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration
data during and/or after airbag deployment. EDR data
are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly
deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

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NOTE:

1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica­tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com­plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn
more about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor­mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may
be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern­ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as
those associated with universities, and with hospital and
insurance organizations.

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for

the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern­ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve­hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora­tion to any third party except when:

1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation product

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

•

Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status
for electronically-controlled safety systems, including
the airbag system

•

Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

•

⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)

•

Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

•

Impact acceleration and angle

•

Seatbelt status

•

Brake status (service and parking brakes)

•

Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

•

Engine control status (including engine speed)

•

Transmission gear selection

•

Cruise control status

•

Traction/stability control status

•

Tire pressure monitoring system status – If Equipped

Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times — babies and children, too. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and under 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!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
baby, can become a missile 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.

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Infants And Small Children

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 ensure you have the correct seat for your child.
Use the restraint that is correct for your child.

•

Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward­facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old
and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child
restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers
and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats. Both types of child re­straints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt
or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system.

•

The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). ⬙Convertible⬙ child seats can be
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing
by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are
less than one year old.

•

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in
the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger
airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe
injury or death to infants in this position.

Older Children and Child Restraints

Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older
than one year. These child seats are also held in the
vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
restraint anchorage system.

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit
with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the
child’s back is against the seatback, then the child should
use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat. The child and booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
(Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and
are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.)

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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 manufacturer’s directions ex­actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

•

A rearward facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re­straint in the front seat may be struck by a
deploying passenger airbag which may cause se­vere or fatal injury to the infant.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your
child restraint:

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 lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure

that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.

•

The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

•

Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

•

The passenger seat belts are equipped with either
cinching latch plates or seat belt retractors that can be
switched to an automatic locking mode, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on
the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will
tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the
belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen
with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it
tight if necessary.

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•

If the seat belt has a switchable retractor, it will have a
distinctive label. To operate the switchable retractor,
please refer to Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) in
this section.

•

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.

•

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.

•

Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.

Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs
and cause serious personal injury.

NOTE:

www.seatcheck.org.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor­age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system
provides for the installation of the child restraint without
using the vehicle seat belt. The outboard rear seating
positions have lower anchorages that are capable of
accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having
flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child
seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in
the outboard positions only. Regardless of the specific
type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH­compatible child seats such that two seats share a com­mon lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH­compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating
positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehi­cle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use

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the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child
restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can only in­stall the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts.
Please refer to “Installing the Child Restraint System” for
typical installation instructions.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor­ages will continue to have features for installation in
vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also
have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage
of all of the available attachments provided with your
child restraint in any vehicle.

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NOTE:

install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
your child unattended in the vehicle.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
were provided with the child restraint system.

When using the LATCH attaching system to

The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,
located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seat back, and 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 intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
surfaces.

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages

behind each rear seating position located in the

panel between the rear seat back and the rear

window. These tether strap anchorages are
under a plastic cover with this symbol on it.

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward­facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

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You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next,
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage
cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the
child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor­age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the
most direct path between the anchor and the child
restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat,
removing slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE:

Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the

•

opening between the seat backs as you remove slack in
the strap.

•

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the

seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

Installing Child Restrain Tether Strap

1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the
seat where you are placing the child restraint.

1 — Cover
3 — Attaching Strap
A — Tether Strap and Hook
B — Tether Anchor

2. 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

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between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.

3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint
to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
belt

The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch­ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.

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Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder
belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will
keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull
it tight if necessary.

Seat belts with an automatic locking retractor have a
distinctive label on the seat belt webbing. The seat belt
must be in the automatic locking mode in order to enable
a child restraint to be tightly installed. Refer to “Auto­matic Locking Mode” in this section for details. A locking
clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking
feature is enabled. Position the shoulder and lap belt on
the child restraint. The automatic locking retractor is
activated by first attaching the child seat, then pulling all
of the webbing out of the retractor, then allowing back in.
Tighten webbing. To release, simply unbuckle the seat
belt by depressing the button, allowing the webbing to
retract into the retractor.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.

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
seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.

•

Check belt fit periodically. 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. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.

Transporting Pets

Airbags 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.

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new 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.

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.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

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 the safety tips below.

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 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.

WARNING!

If you are required to drive with the deck lid 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.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the 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 (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.

Airbag Light

The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first

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turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

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.

NOTE:

cause should be located and corrected immediately. The
windshield could fog up while driving and obscure your
visibility.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ­ing spare) for proper pressure.

If the defrost feature is not functioning, the

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. In addition, if
gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid,
transmission fluid, 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

䡵 Mirrors

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped ......70

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped ....70

▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors ............71

▫ Adjusting Side View Mirrors ..............72

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ....73

䡵 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —

If Equipped

..............................70

...........................73

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect™ System .....................88

▫ General Information ....................95

䡵 Seats

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ............96

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ...............98

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............99

▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat ............100

................................96

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▫ Operations ...........................75

▫ Phone Call Features ....................81

▫ UConnect™ System Features ..............83

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity .............86

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............101

▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................101

▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ..........102

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood

............103

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䡵 Lights

..............................104

▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............104

▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............105

▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument

Panel Lights .........................105

▫ Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 106

▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................106

▫ Passing Light / Flash To Pass .............106

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —

If Equipped .........................107

▫ Lights On Reminder ...................107

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............107

▫ Turn Signals .........................108

▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch .........108

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers

..........109

▫ Windshield Washers ...................109

▫ Mist Feature .........................110

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............111

▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 111

▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................111

䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped

..........112

.....113

▫ ToActivate..........................113

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............113

▫ To Deactivate ........................114

▫ To Resume Speed .....................114

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............114

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............115

䡵 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威)—

If Equipped

..........................115

▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver

(HomeLink威) ........................115

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▫ Programming A “Rolling Code” System .....117

▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 118

▫ Using HomeLink .....................118

▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ..............118

▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 119

▫ Security ............................119

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped

▫ Opening Sunroof - Manual ..............122

▫ Opening Sunroof - Express ..............122

▫ Closing Sunroof - Manual ...............122

▫ Venting Sunroof - Express ...............122

▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ...............122

▫ Auto Sunroof (Express) With Anti–Pinch

Protection — If Equipped ...............122

▫ Sunshade Operation ...................123

............121

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................123

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................123

▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................123

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets

▫ Electrical Power Inverter — If Equipped .....125

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......126

䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver

▫ Cup Holder Ash Receiver — If Equipped ....126

䡵 Console Features

▫ Console Features ......................128

䡵 Cup Holders

▫ Heated Or Cooled Cup Holder —

If Equipped .........................130

▫ Rear Bottle Holders ....................131

.........................130

.................124

...........126

......................128

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped

Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.

Adjusting Manual Rear View Mirror

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).

Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped

This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head­light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button
on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors

Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted on the driver’s door panel.

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A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off
position.

Power Mirror Switch

After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. When finished,
return the knob to the center “O” (Off) position to guard
against accidentally moving a mirror position.

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Mirror Directions

Adjusting Side View Mirrors

Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side

Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.

Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side

Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
convex mirror.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati­cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPED

UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial”
ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans­mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™ system.

NOTE:

The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular

phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.

UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro­phone for private conversation.

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The UConnect™ phone book enables you to store up to
32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has
a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Blue­tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™
features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard
that enables different electronic devices to connect to
each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon­nect works no matter where you stow your cellular
phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as
your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system.
Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used
with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).

Microphone Location

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the radio has the two control buttons that will
enable you to access the system. Actual button location
may vary with radio. The individual buttons are de­scribed in the “Operations” section.

UConnect Buttons

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands­Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See
www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If
your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,
Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UCon­nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or
the phone manufacturer for details.

The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the
vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™

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system can be adjusted either from the radio volume
control knob or from the steering wheel radio control
(right switch), if so equipped.

The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnect™ system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on
certain radios.

Operations

Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™
system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu
structure. Voice commands are required after most
UConnect™ system prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.

•

Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another
prompt.

•

For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then
⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command
can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

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•

For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command, when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice com­mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the
UConnect™ system works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one
sitting eight feet away from you.

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section.

Help Command

If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following
the beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the
options at any prompt if you ask for help.

To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply
press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible prompts for
directions. All UConnect™ system sessions begin with a
press of the ’Phone’ button on the radio control head.

Cancel Command

At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone

To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair
your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone.

To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer­ence your cellular phone owner’s manual. One of the
following vehicle specific websites may also provide
detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone
that you have:

NOTE:

•

www.chrysler.com/uconnect

•

www.dodge.com/uconnect

•

www.jeep.com/uconnect

The following are general phone to UConnect™ System
pairing instructions:

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

•

When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and
follow the audible prompts.

•

You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number,
which you will later need to enter into your cellular.
You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will not
need to remember this pin number after the initial
pairing process.

•

For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular
phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be
given a unique phone name.

•

You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest
priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to
your UConnect™ system. However, at any given time,
only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to
your UConnect™ System. The priority allows the
UConnect™ system to know which cellular phone to
use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the

same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect™
system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you
make a call. You can select to use a lower priority
cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone
Connectivity⬙).

Dial by Saying a Number

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Dial.⬙

•

System will prompt you to say the number you want
call.

•

For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone
number that you enter must be of valid length and
combination. Based on the country in which the ve­hicle was purchased, the UConnect™ limits the user
from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For
example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long,
which is not a valid USA phone number - the closest
valid phone number has ten digits.

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•

The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num­ber and then dial. The number will appear in the
display of certain radios.

Call by Saying a Name

Press the “Phone” button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
“Call.⬙

•

System will prompt you to say the name of the person
you want call.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ­ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone
book. Refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect™
Phonebook,⬙ to learn how to store a name in the phone
book.

•

The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
may appear in the display of certain radios.

Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE:

Adding names to phone book is recommended

when vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the “Phone” button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

•

When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
long names helps the voice recognition and it is
recommended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or
⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙

•

When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
⬙Home,⬙⬙Work,⬙⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow
you to store multiple numbers for each phone book
entry, if desired.

•

When prompted, recite the phone number for the
phone book entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone
book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the
main menu.

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The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phone book with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible
only in that language.

Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE:

mended when vehicle is not in motion.

•

•

•

•

•

Editing names in the phone book is recom-

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙

You will then be asked for the name of the phone book
entry that you wish to edit.

Next, choose the number designation (home, work,
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
phone book entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phone book,
you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry
in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or
return to the main menu.

⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone
number to a name entry that already exists in the
phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
mobile and a home number, but you can add John Doe’s
work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.

Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE:

when vehicle is not in motion.

•

•

•

Editing phone book entries is recommended

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
to delete. You can either say the name of a phone book
entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List
Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phone book

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from which you choose. To select one of the entries
from the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition⬙ button
while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired
entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

•

After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will
ask you which designation you wish to delete, home,
work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you
wish to delete.

•

Note that only the phone book entry in the current
language is deleted.

Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

•

After confirmation, the phone book entries will be
deleted.

•

Note that only the phone book in the current language
is deleted.

List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the
phone book entries.

•

To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice
Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired
name, and say ⬙Call.⬙

NOTE:

The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙

operations at this point.

•

The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to the
number designation you wish to call.

•

The selected number will be dialed.

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Phone Call Features

The following features can be accessed through the
UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with
your cellular service provider for the features that you
have.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call
Currently in Progress

When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
UConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio
system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
call. Press ’Phone’ button to accept the call. To reject the
call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a
single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
Currently in Progress

If a call is currently in progress and you have another
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for

call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell
phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call
on hold and answer the incoming call.

NOTE:

market today do not support rejecting an incoming call
when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can
only either answer an incoming call or ignore it.

Making a Second Call while Current Call in
Progress

To make a second call while you are currently in a call,
press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or
⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phone book
entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while
the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call,
refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls,
refer to ⬙Conference Call.⬙

Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold

To put a call on hold, press the ⬘Phone’ button until you
hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold.
To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the
⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.

The UConnect™ system compatible phones in

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Toggling Between Calls

If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep
indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one
time.

Conference Call

When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a
double beep indicating that the two calls have been
joined into one conference call.

Three-Way Calling

To initiate three-way calling, press the ’Voice Recogni­tion’ button while a call is in progress and make a second
phone call as described under ⬙Making a Second Call
while Current Call in Progress.⬙ After the second call has
established, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you
hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have
been joined into one conference call.

Call Termination

To end a call in progress, momentarily press the ⬘Phone’
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if

there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on
hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
phone dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
and hold the ‘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.

Redial

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Redial.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will call the last number that
was dialed on your cellular phone.

NOTE:

This may not be the last number dialed from the

UConnect™ system.

Call Continuation

Call continuation is progression of a phone call on
UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has
been switched to off. Call continuation functionality
available on the vehicle can be any one of three types:

•

After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or

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until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of
the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the
call to the mobile phone.

•

After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after
which the call is automatically transferred from the
UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.

•

An active call is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.

UConnect™ System Features

Language Selection

To change the language that the UConnect™ system is
using,

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the language you wish to switch to
(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).

•

Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
voice commands will be in that language.

NOTE:

eration, only the language specific 32-name phone book
is usable. The paired phone name is not language specific
and usable across all languages.

Emergency Assistance

If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:

•

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:

•

•

After every UConnect™ language change op-

Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num­ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.

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NOTE:

The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.

The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the cell phone directly.

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature
in emergency situations when the cell phone has
network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™
system.

Towing Assistance

If you need towing assistance,

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

NOTE:

The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800­528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).

Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover­age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.

Paging

To learn how to page refer to ⬙Working with Automated
Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies which time-out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnect™ system.

Voice Mail Calling

To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working
with Automated Systems.⬙

Working with Automated Systems

This method is designed to be used in instances where
one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone
keypad while navigating through an automated tele­phone system.

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You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice­mail system or an automated service, such as, paging
service or automated customer service. Some services
require immediate response selection, in some instances,
that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system.

When calling a number with your UConnect™ system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push
the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you
wish to enter followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example,
if required to enter your pin number followed with a
pound3746#,youcanpressthe’VoiceRecognition’
button and say ⬙3746#Send.⬙ Saying a number, or
sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send⬙ is also to be
used to navigate through an automated customer service
center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.

Barge In - Overriding Prompts

The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear

aѧ,⬙ you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and
say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.

Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off

Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™
system will not repeat a phone number before you dial
it).

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect™ system will

play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.

Phone and Network Status Indicators

If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming,
network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.

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Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad

You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while
dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the
same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.

NOTE:

Certain brands of mobile phones do not send
the dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.

Mute/Un-mute (Mute off)

When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnect™ system:

•

Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button.

•

Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙

In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system:

•

Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button.

•

Following the beep, say ⬙Mute-off.⬙

Information Service

When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone
number ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automated
system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.
related information. This is an AT&T provided service.

Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone

The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be
transferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect™
system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo­ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to
the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’Voice
Recognition’ button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙

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Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone

Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙
with one electronic device at a time.

If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue­tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular
phone and the UConnect™ system, then follow the
instruction described in your cellular phone user’s
manual.

List Paired Cellular Phone Names

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup Phone Pairing”.

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When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙

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The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
phone being announced, press the ⬘Voice Recognition’

button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next
two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de­lete” a paired phone.

Select another Cellular Phone

This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must
have been previously paired to the UConnect™ system
that you want to use it with.

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Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.

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You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button
anytime while the list is being played, and then choose
the phone that you wish to select.

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The selected phone will be used for the next phone
call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon­nect™ system will return to using the highest priority
phone present in or near (approximately within 30
feet) the vehicle.

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Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones

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Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

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At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the
prompts.

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You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button
anytime while the list is being played, and then choose
the phone you wish to delete.

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System

Voice Training

For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog­nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UCon­nect™ system Voice Training feature may be used. To
enter this training mode, follow one of the two proce­dures:

From outside the UConnect™ mode (e.g. from radio
mode)

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Press and hold the ‘Voice Recognition’ button for 5
seconds until the session begins, or,

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Press the ‘Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Setup,
Voice Training⬙ command.

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect™ system. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off.

This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.

Voice Recognition (VR)

Always wait for the beep before speaking.

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Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet
away from you.

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Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.

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Performance is maximized under:

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low-to-medium blower setting,

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low-to-medium vehicle speed,

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low road noise,

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smooth road surface,

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fully closed windows,

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dry weather condition.

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Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac­cents, the system may not always work for some.

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When navigating through an automated system, such
as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙

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Storing names in phone book when vehicle is not in
motion is recommended.

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It is not recommended to store similar sounding
names in the UConnect™ phone book.

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UConnect™ phone book nametag recognition rate is
optimized for the person who stored the name in the
phone book.

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You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be
spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙

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Even though international dialing for most number
combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing
number combinations may not be supported.

Far End Audio Performance

Audio quality is maximized under:

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low-to-medium blower setting,

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low-to-medium vehicle speed,

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low road noise,

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smooth road surface,

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fully closed windows, and

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dry weather condition.

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operation from driver seat.

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Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and
not the UConnect™ system.

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Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering
the in-vehicle audio volume.

Bluetooth Communication Link

Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnect™ system. When this happens, the connec­tion can generally be re-established by switching the
phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain
in Bluetooth ⬙on⬙ mode.

Power-Up

After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON
or ACC position, or after a language change, you must
wait at least five (5) seconds prior to using the system.

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Voice Commands
Primary Alternate(s)
zero
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
star (*)
plus (+)
pound (#)
add location
all
call
cancel
confirmation prompts

continue
delete
dial
edit
emergency
English
erase all
Espanol
Fancais
help
home
language
list names
list phones
mobile
mute
mute off
new entry
no
pager

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pair a phone
phone pairing pairing
phonebook phone book
previous
record again
redial
return to main menu return or main menu
select phone select
send
set up phone settings or phone

set up
towing assistance
transfer call
try again
voice training
work
yes

General Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference.

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This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op­eration.

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SEATS

Manual Front Seat Adjustments

Forward/Rearward

The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.

Manual Seat Adjuster

After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and
rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched.

Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If
Equipped

A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort
for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting
mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat,
raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in. (56 mm).

Manual Seat Height Adjuster

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Reclining Bucket Seats

The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,
lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position.

Seat Back Fold Forward

WARNING!

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Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be properly adjusted and you could be
injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.

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Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

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Lumbar Support — If Equipped

This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located
on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the
control lever downward to increase and upward to
decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.

Lumbar Support

Power Seats — If Equipped

The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat
up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear
switch controls the seatback recliner.

Power Seat Switches

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CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.

Heated Seats — If Equipped

WARNING!

Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus­tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and
passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are
located in the center console above the climate controls.
There are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate
a low heat setting (one lamp lit) or high heat setting (2
lamps lit).

Heated Seat Switches

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Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat

The recline handle on the front passenger seat also
releases the seatback to fold forward.

Seat Back Fold Forward

The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded
rim for retaining items stored on the seat back panel.

Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat