Chrysler ASPEN Owner Manual

ASPEN

2009 OWNER’S MANUAL

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op­tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ­ously manufactured.

Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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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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m Introduction ...........................4

m Rollover Warning ........................4

m How To Use This Manual ..................5

m Warnings And Cautions ...................7

m Vehicle Identification Number ...............7

m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............8

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis­tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by 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 authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over when some other vehicles may
not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.

INTRODUCTION 5

belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.

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Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat

Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:

6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op­erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce­dures that 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

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto­mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

INTRODUCTION 7

1

VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

8 INTRODUCTION

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

m A Word About Your Keys ................. 12

▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12

▫ Locking Doors With The Key ............. 14

m Ignition And Steering Lock ................ 14

▫ Ignition Accessory Delay Feature .......... 15

m Sentry Keyt ........................... 15

▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 17

▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17

▫ General Information .................... 18

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m Security Alarm System — If Equipped ........ 19

▫ To Set The Alarm ...................... 19

▫ To Disarm The System .................. 19

m Illuminated Entry ....................... 20

▫ Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . 20

m Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... 21

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 21

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ........... 22

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24

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▫ General Information .................... 25

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ....... 25

▫ Battery Replacement ................... 27

m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 28

m Door Locks ........................... 29

▫ Manual Door Locks .................... 29

▫ Power Door Locks ..................... 30

▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 33

m Windows ............................. 34

▫ Power Windows ...................... 34

▫ Auto Down .......................... 35

▫ Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection

(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only) .... 36

▫ Window Lockout Switch ................ 36

m Liftgate .............................. 37

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ............ 38

m Occupant Restraints ..................... 40

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 41

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 46
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode –

If Equipped.......................... 47

▫ Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three

Point Belt — If Equipped ................ 47

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners .................. 50

▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlertt).......................... 50

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ........... 52

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▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 52

▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS)—Airbags ....................... 53

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 62

▫ Child Restraint ....................... 64

m Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 73

m Safety Tips ............................ 74

▫ Exhaust System ....................... 74

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 75

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ............................. 76

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

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

Ignition Key

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transmission

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK position and remove the key.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — ACC 4 — ON/RUN
2 — LOCK 5 — START
3 — OFF

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the
shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem­porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the

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key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de­scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the 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.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle 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.

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CAUTION!

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

Locking Doors With The Key

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. For external door lock lubrication, refer to
“Body Lubrication” in Section 7.

IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK

In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems
are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve­hicle. If the steering wheel is locked, it may be difficult to
turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your
vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while
turning the key until it turns easily. The key can be

inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Push
in on the key in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the
LOCK position.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — ACC 4 — ON/RUN
2 — LOCK 5 — START
3 — OFF

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WARNING!

The key cannot be turned to LOCK until the shift
lever is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pull
the shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the
LOCK position.

NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is

removed, and when the steering wheel is turned around
115 degrees clockwise or 65 degrees counterclockwise
from the center position.

Ignition Accessory Delay Feature

The power window switches, radio, hands–free system
(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 10
minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC), the time for this feature is pro­grammable. For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)”/“KEY OFF
POWER DELAY > OFF” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual.

SENTRY KEYT

The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System prevents unautho­rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro­grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

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the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.

NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for

longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in
the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser­viced as soon as possible.

NOTE:

•

The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System is not compat­ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.

•

Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keyst,
or any other transponder-equipped components on
the same key chain will not cause a key-related
(transponder) 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.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Keyt is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Sentry Keyst from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du­plication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming

procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Keyt Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid Sentry Keyst, you can program
new Sentry Keyst to the system by performing the
following procedure:

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

2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three
seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first
key.

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3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15
seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi­tion, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.

4. Insert a blank Sentry Keyt into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on
again for three seconds and then turn off.

The new Sentry Keyt is programmed. The Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro­grammed during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Keyt, contact your
authorized dealer for details.

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys­tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.

General Information

The Sentry Keyt 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.

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•

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

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Security
Alarm System is activated, the system provides both
audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeat­edly for three minutes and the headlights and security
light in the instrument cluster will flash for an additional
15 minutes. The engine will not run until the system is
disarmed.

To Set the Alarm:

The Security Alarm System will set when you use the
power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
closed and locked, the security light in the instrument
cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is

arming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster
will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the
alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is
armed.

NOTE: If the security light stays on continuously during
vehicle operation, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.

To Disarm the System:

Use the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to unlock the
doors. If something has triggered the system in your
absence, the horn will sound three times when you
unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

The Security Alarm System will also disarm if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Keyt. If an unpro­grammed Sentry Keyt is used to start a vehicle, the
engine will start and run for two seconds and then shut
down. After six unsuccessul attempts at starting the

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engine, the system will shut down until the correct key is
used. To exit alarming mode, press the RKE UNLOCK
button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry
Keyt.

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm
will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.

NOTE: You may accidentally activate the Security
Alarm System (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering
the vehicle without using the key fob to unlock the
door(s). The Security Alarm System can be disarmed
with the key fob’s UNLOCK button or by inserting a
programmed Sentry Keyt into the ignition and turning
the key to the ON position.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks

All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the RKE transmitter.

The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE
transmitter LOCK button is pressed.

There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after 8 minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

Transmitter with Integrated Key

NOTE:

•

For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to
“Remote Starting System” in section 2.

•

For the power liftgate feature (if equipped), refer to the
“Power Liftgate” in section 2.

•

Your vehicle’s transmitter may have three, four, or five
buttons (shown), depending on the optional features
purchased with your vehicle.

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a
minimum of 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld radio Trans­mitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system.

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.

To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate:

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is
pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the
parking lights will flash twice.

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over­head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
transmitter.

2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four
seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the UNLOCK button.

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 transmitter.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
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 and Liftgate:

Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and liftgate. If the ignition is OFF when the
doors are locked, the parking lights will flash once and
the horn will chirp once.

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Horn Chirp Programming

The horn chirp feature will be activated when shipped
from the assembly plants. If desired, this feature can be
disabled by following these procedures:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over­head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the transmitter.

2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also
press the PANIC button within six seconds.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle
by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
with the ignition in the OFF position and the key
removed.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
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.

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

Flash Lights with Lock Programming

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

•

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over­head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

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•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:

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

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmit­ter.

2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the LOCK button within six seconds.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the flash lights with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the
transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the
key removed.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob 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.

Using the Panic Alarm

To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF,
press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter
once. When the PANIC mode is activated, the interior
lights will illuminate, the head lights and parking lights
will flash and the horn will sound.

To cancel the PANIC mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. PANIC mode
will automatically cancel after three minutes or if the
vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During
the PANIC mode, the door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry system will function normally. PANIC mode will
not disarm the security alarm system on vehicles so
equipped.

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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 transmitter fails to operate from a normal dis­tance, check for these two conditions.

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the
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.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plant with
two transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A
total of eight transmitters can be programmed for a
vehicle. Additional transmitters can be programmed to
the vehicle by using a transmitter currently programmed
to the vehicle.

NOTE: When entering program mode using that trans­mitter, all other programmed transmitters will be erased
and you will have to reprogram them for your vehicle.

Use the following procedure to program additional trans­mitters:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

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2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure.

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the

engine.

5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmit­ter.

6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the PANIC button within six seconds.

7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons.
The chime is an indication that you have successfully
entered program mode. All transmitters that are to be
programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when
the chime was heard.

8. Using the transmitter to be programmed, press and
release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simulta­neously.

9. A single chime will be heard.

10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter.

11. A single chime will be heard.

12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six
additional transmitters.

13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60
seconds from when the original chime was heard. After
60 seconds, all programmed transmitters should function
normally.

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

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

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NOTE:

ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

1. If the transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. 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 elastomer seal during
removal.

Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-

2

Separating Transmitter Halves

2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on
the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.

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3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
“gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from
distances up to approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from
the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry key fob
which is part of your ignition key.

In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, liftgate,
and all the doors must be closed.

To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START
button on the key fob twice within five seconds. To
indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if
programmed).

Remote Start Transmitter

Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE
START button once.

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To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the (RKE) transmitter. Then, prior to
the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position,
otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto­matically turn off.

Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:

•

If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500

•

Any engine warning lamps come on

•

The hood is opened

•

The hazard switch is pressed

•

The transmission is moved out of PARK

The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm System
is alarming or if the PANIC button was pressed, the
vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the
ignition and moving it to the RUN position, then back to
LOCK.

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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside
by pushing down the door lock plunger, located at the
rear of the door.Both front doors may be opened from the
inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked
position.

WARNING!

•

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

•

Never leave unattended children alone in a ve­hicle. Leaving children in a vehicle 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.

Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

If you press the power door lock switch while the key is
in the ignition and any front door is open, the power

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locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden­tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A
chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks

If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).

Automatic Door Lock Programming

This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped
from the assembly plant and can be disabled by follow­ing these procedures:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over­head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure.

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON position a minimum of four times,
ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.

6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.

7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

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8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces­sary, repeat the above procedure.

Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped

This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened (excluding the liftgate). This will
occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the
PARK position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted
out of PARK and all doors closed).

This feature will not operate if there is any manual
operation of the power door locks (LOCK or UNLOCK).

Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped

Customer programming sequence to enable or disable
the Auto Unlock feature:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings

(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over­head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing
the following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.

3. Insert the key into the ignition.

4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON position a minimum of four times,
ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.

6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.

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7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of
this feature.

8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces­sary, repeat the above procedure.

Child Protection Door Lock

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child
protection door lock system.

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Child Lock

To use the system, open each rear door and slide the
control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage
the child protection locks. When the system on a door is
engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.

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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: After setting the child protection door lock

system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the window and open the door with the outside
door handle.

WINDOWS
Power Windows

Power Window Switch

The control on the left front door has up-down switches
that give you finger tip control of all four power win­dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the
passenger doors for passenger window control. The

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windows will operate only when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position and for ten minutes after the
ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened.

NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature (ten-minute
delay) can be programmed On or Off by your authorized
dealer. If the vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC, the customer can
program this feature On or Off. For details, refer to
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”
under “Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle 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.

Auto Down

The driver’s and front passenger window switch has an
Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the
first detent, release, and the window will go down
automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement,
operate the switch in either the up or down direction and
release the switch.

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Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only)

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.

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

NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during the
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 auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window
manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.

Resetting the Auto Up Feature

Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up:

Pull the window switch up and close the window com­pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second.

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 lockout switch. To enable the window controls,
press the window lockout switch again.

Window Lockout Switch

LIFTGATE

The liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter or by activating the power door
lock switches located on the front doors.

NOTE: When the engine is running from a remote start
(if equipped), the vehicle must first be unlocked by

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pressing the remote transmitter UNLOCK button prior to
activating the power liftgate; otherwise, the engine will
stop automatically.

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Power Liftgate Button

Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To
open the liftgate, pull the exterior handle and open the
liftgate with one fluid motion.

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The liftgate will not manually open if the vehicle is in
gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

NOTE: If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with
a powered liftgate, pressing the button on the RKE
Transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked
for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the
liftgate area. The liftgate will re-lock automatically within
10 seconds once the liftgate is closed.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the RKE Transmitter. Press the power
liftgate button on the RKE Transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the power liftgate button twice
within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate.

When the RKE Transmitter power liftgate button is
pressed two times and the “Lamp Flash” feature is
enabled, the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the
liftgate is opening or closing.

The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the
switch located on the overhead console.

Power Liftgate Switch

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WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

NOTE:

•

If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.

•

There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the
liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips
will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

•

The power liftgate must be in the full open position in
order to power close. If the liftgate is not fully open,

press the RKE Transmitter or overhead console button
to fully open the liftgate and then press again to close.

•

If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate
is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open
position.

•

If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate
is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow
manual operation.

•

The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).

•

The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below 222°F (230°C) or temperatures above 150°F
(65°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate buttons.

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•

If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.

•

If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.

WARNING!

•

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison­ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.

•

If you are required to drive with the liftgate 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.

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera­ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, knee
bolsters, front airbags for both the driver and front
passenger, and left and right side curtain airbags for the
driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you
will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat
belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (refer to the
“Child Restraint” in this section), can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems.

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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.

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 that
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 seating positions in your vehicle have combination
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. But 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!

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

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

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

WARNING!

•

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 a lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the seat.

Pulling Out Belt And Latch Plate

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. 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.

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Latch Plate To Buckle

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 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.

• 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. And 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.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• A shoulder belt placed behind 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.

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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 authorized dealer and have it fixed.

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Removing Slack From Belt

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.

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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.). If the front airbags are deployed the front
pretensioning retractors must be replaced.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front and second row outboard seats, the shoulder
belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help
position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the
anchorage release button to release the anchorage, and
then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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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 the desired position. Pull the seatback
forward to ensure that it is locked in the upright position.

WARNING!

A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the
upright position will not protect you properly.

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

Use the automatic locking mode any time 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.

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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.

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 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point
Belt — If Equipped

The center three point seat belt for the third row rear seat
may be disconnected to allow the 60% seatback to easily
fold down. The keyed buckle latch plate (small latch plate
at the end of the belt) can be detached from the keyed
seat belt buckle (buckle without a red release button)
located on the left inboard side of the third row bench
seat. Insert the ignition key into the center white slot on
the keyed buckle. The small latchplate can be removed
when the key is pressed into the buckle. Allow the
retractor to take up the surplus webbing, and insert the
latch plates into the slots in the headliner for storage
while the 60% seatback is folded down.

WARNING!

•

If the small (keyed buckle) latch plate and keyed
buckle are not properly connected when the seat
belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not
be able to provide the proper restraint and will
increase the risk of injury in a collision.

•

When reattaching the small (keyed buckle) latch
plate and keyed buckle, ensure the seat belt web­bing is not twisted. If the webbing is twisted,
follow the preceding procedure to detach the small
latch plate from the keyed buckle, untwist the
webbing, and reattach the small latch plate and
keyed buckle.

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Third Row Center Seat Belt

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To reattach the seat belt to the third row center seat, pull
the small (keyed buckle) latch plate forward from the
headliner slots and insert it into the keyed buckle until
there is an audible click. Refer to the previous section for
the proper seat belt usage.

Third Row Center Seat Belt

Headliner Stowage Slots

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Seat Belt Pretensioners

The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove any slack from the seat belt system 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.

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

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re­straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension­ers are single use items. After a collision that is severe
enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both
must be replaced.

Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertT)

If the driver 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 (BeltAlertt) 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 (BeltAlertt)
will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning
Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is
buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) 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).

Once the warning is triggered, it can be paused if the
vehicle speed drops below 5 mph (8 km/h). The warning
will be restarted if the vehicle speed becomes greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) can be en­abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by
following these steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. The manufacturer does not recom­mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlertt).

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
buckle the driver’s seat belt. DO NOT start the engine or
press the TRIP RESET button.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait
for the seat belt Warning Light to turn off. If during this
time, the seat belt becomes unbuckled or the engine is
cranked or started, programming will be cancelled.

3. Unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt
three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt

buckled. A chime will sound immediately (once the
feature has toggled). If during this time the ignition
switch is turned out of the ON position or the timer
expires, programming mode will be cancelled.

4. Programming mode will be cancelled after the feature
has toggled with the seat belt still buckled or if the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position or 10
seconds after the feature has toggled.

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

NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlertt) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning
Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.

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Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts
throughout their pregnancies. 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 against 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.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your
authorized 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 store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the
seat belt extender 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.

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Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags

1 - Airbag 2 - Knee Bolster

This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in 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.

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal
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 is also equipped with window bags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next
to a window. The window bags are located above the side
windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployments.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55

WARNING!

•

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags are no longer functional.
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat­ing.

•

Your vehicle is equipped with window bags. Do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain
free from any obstructions.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

Do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal­lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat

hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the window bags.

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Window
bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.

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The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.

The window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is
triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. Window
bags will also deploy on rollover events. But even in
collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts
to keep you in the correct position for the airbags to
protect you properly.

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

1. Children 12 years and under should always ride
buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint.

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.

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

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

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

4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against
the door or window. 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. Refer to 9If You Need Customer Assis­tance9 in Section 9.

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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 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.

•

If the vehicle has window bags, they also need
room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller

•

Side Remote Acceleration Sensors

•

Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag

•

Passenger Airbag

•

Window Bags above Side Windows

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Interconnecting Wiring

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

•

Front Acceleration Sensors

•

Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

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How the Airbag System Works

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

•

if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de­signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. The ORC will
detect a roll over when equipped with side airbags.

The ORC also 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, and 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.

During a moderate-to-severe rear impact the ORC may
deploy the seat belt pretensioners alone.

Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning
light in the instrument cluster for 2.5 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.

WARNING!

Ignoring the AIRBAG warning 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.

•

The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates
may be possible based on collision severity. The steer­ing wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way
as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully
inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half
of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented
through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The
passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent
holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags
do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.

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•

The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to
activate only in certain side collisions or in a roll over
event. When the ORC (with side impact option) de­tects a collision or roll over requiring the window bags
to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the
vehicle. Both window bags will inflate in a roll over
event. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate
the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the
outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30
milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to
blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
are not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the window bag inflates.
This especially applies to children. The window bag is
only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.

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NOTE: 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 the manufacturer/Mopart.

•

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of
the driver and the front passenger, and position every­one for the best interaction with the front airbag.

If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags
when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe
frontal 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 by­product 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

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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.

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.

•

You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.

•

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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NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-

ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Enhanced Accident Response System

If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically, the engine
will shut off and the hazard lights will turn on. In
addition, approximately five seconds after the vehicle has
stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the
ignition switch is turned OFF.

Airbag Light

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

an authorized dealer service the system promptly:

•

The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 2.5 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned ON.

•

The light remains on or flickers after the 2.5 to 8
seconds interval.

•

The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod­ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse
block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuse Block” in Section 7.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param­eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder
prior to the moment of airbag 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 and are otherwise unavail­able.

NOTE:

1. 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 the manufacturer 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 the manufac­turer, 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 the
manufacturer (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).
Acopy 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 U.S.Government and various states. Data of
a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a

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particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi­dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by the
manufacturer 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 the manufac­turer’s product

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law
Data parameters that may be recorded:

•

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

•

Airbag disable light status (if equipped)

•

9Time9 of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)

•

Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

•

Impact acceleration and angle

•

Seat belt 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 (TPMS) status (if
equipped)

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Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time - 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.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat
Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for
your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child.

Infants and Small Children

•

This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the
installation of a car bed used for carrying newborn

babies at the right front passenger seat position. If a car
bed must be used to transport a newborn baby, the car
bed must be installed in the second seating row only.

•

Safety experts recommend that children ride
rearward-facing 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 9convertible9 child seats.

•

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). 9Convertible9 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. Both types of child restraints are
held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the

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LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (Refer to
“LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System” in this
section.)

•

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. (Refer to “LATCH - Child
Seat Anchorage System” in this section.)

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 seat cushion while the
child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a
belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt­positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
lap/shoulder belt.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seatback should use the 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.

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•

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.

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

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

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you
try a child restraint in the vehicle seats 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 second row seating positions and all third row
seats have either cinching latch plates or an automatic
locking retractor. These 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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•

Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the
manufacturer’s instructions tell you.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.

LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)

Your vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the child
restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH
system provides for the installation of the child restraint
without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing
the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper
tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle
structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are
now available. However, because the lower anchorages
are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint

systems having attachments for those anchorages will
continue to also have features for installation using the
vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps
and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages
have been available for some time. For some older child
restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer
add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to
take advantage of all the available attachments provided
with your child restraint in any vehicle.

All three second row seating positions have lower an­chorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH­compatible 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 LATCH-compatible child seats such that
two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are
installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent
rear seating positions, you can use the LATCHanchors or

the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you
must use 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. Refer to “Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint System” in this section.

Second Row Seat Left Side

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2

Second Row Seat Right Side

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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. The rear
seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear
of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, 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 second row seating position
located on the back of the seat. 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. Forward-facing 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. 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 anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat
cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor­age located on the back of the seat, being careful to route
the tether strap to provide the most direct path between
the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is
equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint and, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. 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.

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NOTE: 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. 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 an unattended child 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 Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat
belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary
to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting
noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For
additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode” in this section.

To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat
belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the
belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out
of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the
retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten

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the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion­ally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Second Row Seat Tether Anchors

Child Restraints in Third Row Seating (If
Equipped)

For vehicles equipped with third row split bench (60/40)
seating, the tether strap anchorage is located on the
seatback behind the center seating position. The hooks in
the rear floor are NOT designed to withstand the forces
that may occur during a crash.

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. Children and infants are safer when properly
restrained in a child restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.

Child Restraint Tether Anchor

There are tether strap anchorages behind each seating
position in the second row and behind the center seating
position in the case of the third row seat (60/40) split
bench, if equipped. To install child restraint tether an­chors, follow these instructions:

1. Place the child restraint in the center seating position
of the third row of seats.

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2

Third Row Seat Tether Anchor

2. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two headrest posts.

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3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the tether anchor located on the seatback and remove the
slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor
positions directly behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap. For instructions, refer
to “Child Restraint Tether Anchor” in this section.
See your authorized dealer for help if necessary.

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.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri­mental and should be avoided.

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.

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

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 System

WARNING!

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex­tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and
odorless. Toavoid inhaling these gases, the following
precautions should be observed:

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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.

•

It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running for more than a short period. If
so, adjust your climate control system to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed and the controls in any position except OFF
or RECIRC.

•

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.

Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system,
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle, or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja­cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or

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mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace or adjust as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Heater Defroster Ducts

Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
Check for proper airflow through all defroster ducts. If
there are any question regarding the operation of your
heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.

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.

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.

Airbag Light

The Airbag light should come on and remain on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see
your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag
light, the seat belt light will flash.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.

Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.

Lights

Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.

Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected, the cause should be located and corrected.

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CONTENTS

m Mirrors .............................. 84

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .... 88

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 84

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84

▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 85

▫ Outside Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..... 85

▫ Power Mirrors ........................ 85

▫ Automatic Dimming Driver’s Outside Mirror

— If Equipped........................ 87

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 87

m Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt)

— If Equipped.......................... 88

▫ Operation ........................... 90

▫ Phone Call Features .................... 97

▫ UConnectt System Features ............. 100

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 105

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnectt System .................... 106

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▫ General Information ................... 115

Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped

m

.. 115

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 115

▫ Commands ......................... 116

▫ Voice Training ....................... 119

m Seats ............................... 120

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ........... 120

▫ Manual Front Seat Recliners ............. 120

▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment

— If Equipped....................... 121

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating

Positions ........................... 121

▫ Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat

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

▫ Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat

— If Equipped....................... 123

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 123

▫ Second Row Bucket Seats — Fold And

Tumble ............................ 125

▫ Second Row 40/20/40 Seat — Fold And

Tumble ............................ 127

▫ Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped ...... 131

▫ Third Row 60/40 Folding — If Equipped .... 133

m Driver Memory System — If Equipped ...... 136

▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE

Transmitter To Memory ................ 137

▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 138

▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To

Memory ........................... 138

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▫ Self-Limiting Control .................. 139

▫ Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control.... 139

m To Open And Close The Hood ............. 140

m Lights .............................. 142

▫ Headlight Switch ..................... 142

▫ Interior Lights ....................... 144

▫ Battery Saver ........................ 145

▫ Illuminated Entry .................... 146

▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) .... 146

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 146

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 147

▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 148

m Windshield Wipers And Washers ........... 150

▫ Windshield Wipers ................... 150

▫ Windshield Washers................... 151

m Tilt Steering Column ................... 152

m Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..... 153

▫ Adjustment ......................... 154

m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ...... 155

▫ To Activate ......................... 156

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 156

▫ To Deactivate ....................... 156

▫ To Resume Speed .................... 156

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 157

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ............... 157

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m Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped ...... 158

▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 158

▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ......... 159

Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System

▫

. . 162

▫ Service The Rear Park Assist System ....... 162

▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ...... 163

m Rear Backup Camera — If Equipped ........ 163

m Overhead Console ..................... 165

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ............... 165

m Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped..... 166

▫ Dome/Reading Lights ................. 166

▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

— If Equipped....................... 167

▫ Compass/Temperature Button ........... 173

m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 176

▫ Programming HomeLinkt .............. 177

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming ..... 180

▫ Using HomeLinkt .................... 181

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkt

Button ............................ 181

▫ Security ........................... 181

▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 182

▫ General Information ................... 182

m Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 183

▫ Express Open Feature ................. 183

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 184

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▫ Sunroof Maintenance .................. 185

m Electrical Power Outlets ................. 185

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

(Battery Fed Configuration) ............. 186

m 115 Volt Inverter Outlet — If Equipped ...... 188

m Floor Console ........................ 189

▫ Front Floor Console Features ............ 189

▫ Rear Floor Console Features — If Equipped . . 192

m Cargo Area Features — If Equipped ......... 193

m Rear Window Features .................. 195

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 195

▫ Rear Window Defrosting ............... 196

m Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack ........ 197

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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.

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

Day/Night Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head­light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the

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dimming feature is activated. This option also controls
the driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto
dimming glass.

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.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

Outside Folding Mirrors — If Equipped

Folding outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.

Power Mirrors

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward either
the left (L) or right (R) position.

Power Mirror Control

Using the control wand, tilt the mirror into the desired
position. When you have finished adjusting the mirror,

turn the control wand to the center position (O). The
center position prevents the accidental movement of the
mirror.

Mirror Directions

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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 the
right side mirror.

Automatic Dimming Driver’s Outside Mirror — If
Equipped

This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the
button at the base of the inside mirror.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are on. Turning off the rear
window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the
heated mirrors.

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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 rotate the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on and off
automatically.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT)—
IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios
contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication
(UConnectt) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s
Manual” for UConnectt system operating instructions
for these radios.

UConnectt is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnectt allows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., 9Call” { “Mike” {”Work9 or 9Dial”
{ “248-555-12129). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans­mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectt system.

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NOTE: The UConnectt system requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetootht9Hands-Free Profile,9 Ver-
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnectt website for
supported phones.

NOTE: For UConnectt customer support, visit the
following websites:

•

www.chrysler.com/uconnect

•

www.dodge.com/uconnect

•

www.jeep.com/uconnect

•

or call 1–877–855–8400

UConnectt 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.

The UConnectt phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has
a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Bluetootht
“Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnectt features
Bluetootht technology - the global standard that enables
different electronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so UConnectt 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
UConnectt system. The UConnectt system allows up to
seven cellular phones to be linked to the 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.

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Phone Button

The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the

radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.

Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with radio.

The individual buttons are described in the

“Operation” section.

The UConnectt system can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetootht cellular phone. See the
UConnectt website for supported phones. If your cellu­lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnectt
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.

The UConnectt system is fully integrated with the vehi­cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnectt 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 UConnectt system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on
certain radios.

Operation

Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnectt
system and to navigate through the UConnectt menu
structure. Voice commands are required after most
UConnectt 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 9Ready9 prompt or another
prompt.

•

For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying 9Setup9 and then
9Phone Pairing,9 the following compound command
can be said: 9Setup Phone Pairing.9

•

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 9Phonebook New Entry,9 or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
9Phonebook9 and 9New Entry.9 Please remember, the
UConnectt system works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

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Help Command

If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say 9Help9 following
the beep. The UConnectt system will play all the options
at any prompt if you ask for help.

To activate the UConnectt systemfrom idle, simply press
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
directions. All UConnectt 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 9Cancel9 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) UConnectt System to a Cellular Phone

To begin using your UConnectt system, you must pair
your compatible Bluetootht enabled cellular phone.

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To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer­ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The
UConnectt website may also provide detailed instruc­tions for pairing.

The following are general phone to UConnectt system
pairing instructions:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Phone Pairing.9

•

When prompted, after the beep, say 9Pair a Phone9 and
follow the audible prompts.

•

You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi­fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
after the initial pairing process.

•

For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
give the UConnectt 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, with 1 being the highest
priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to
your UConnectt system. However, at any given time,
only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to
your UConnectt system. The priority allows the
UConnectt 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 UConnectt
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 9Advanced Phone
Connectivity9 in this section).

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Dial by Saying a Number

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Dial.9

•

The system will prompt you to say the number you
want to call.

•

For example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 The phone
number that you enter must be of valid length and
combination. Based on the country in which the ve­hicle was purchased, the UConnectt system limits the
user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers.
For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits
long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the
closest valid phone number has 10 digits.

•

The UConnectt 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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
“Call.9

•

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

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say 9John Doe,9 where John Doe is a previ­ously stored name entry in the UConnectt phonebook.
To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer
to 9Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook,9 in
this section.

•

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

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Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook
NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom-

mended when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook New Entry.9

•

When prompted, say the name of the new entry.Use of
long names helps the voice recognition and it is
recommended. For example, say 9Robert Smith9 or
9Robert9 instead of 9Bob.9

•

When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.,
9Home,99Work,99Mobile,9 or 9Pager9). This will allow
you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook
entry, if desired.

•

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

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

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

Phonebook Download

UConnectt allows the user to download entries from
their phone via Bluetootht. To use this feature, press the
PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The
system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via
Bluetootht…” The system is now ready to accept phone­book entries from your phone using the Bluetootht
Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send
these entries from your phone.

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NOTE:

•

The phone handset must support Bluetootht OBEX
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

•

Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
are already connected to any system via Bluetootht,
and you may see a message on the phone display that
the Bluetootht link is busy. In this case, the user must
first disconnect or drop the Bluetootht connection to
the UConnectt system, and then send the address
book entry via Bluetootht. Please see your phone
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to
drop the Bluetootht connection.

•

If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
will only use the first 24 characters.

Edit Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook
NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom-

mended when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook Edit.9

•

You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
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
phonebook entry that you are editing.

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

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9Phonebook Edit9 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 9Phonebook Edit9
feature.

Delete Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook
NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook Delete.9

•

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 phonebook
entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List
Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook

from which you choose. To select one of the entries
from the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button
while the UConnectt system is playing the desired
entry and say 9Delete.9

•

After you enter the name, the UConnectt 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 phonebook entry in the current
language is deleted.

Delete All Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook Erase All.9

•

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

•

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.

•

Note that only the phonebook in the current language
is deleted.

List All Names in the UConnectt Phonebook

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook List Names.9

•

The UConnectt system will play the names of all the
phonebook entries.

•

To call one of the names in the list, press the “Voice
Recognition” button during the playing of the desired
name, and say 9Call.9

NOTE: The user can also exercise 9Edit9 or 9Delete9
operations at this point.

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•

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

•

The selected number will be dialed.

Phone Call Features

The following features can be accessed through the
UConnectt 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 UConnectt 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
UConnectt system will interrupt the vehicle audio sys­tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject

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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: The UConnectt system compatible phones in
the market today do not support rejecting an incoming
call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user
can only 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 on a call,
press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 9Dial9 or

9Call9 followedby the phone number or phonebook 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 9Toggling Between Calls9 in this section. To combine
two calls, refer to 9Conference Call9 in this section.

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.

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.