Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2008 User Manual

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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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

m How To Use This Manual ..................4

m Warnings And Cautions ................... 6

m Vehicle Identification Number ...............6

m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...........7

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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

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

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 manual contains a
complete listing of all subjects.

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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

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

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

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

▫ Replacement Keys ......................16

▫ Sentry Keyt Programming ................17

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

m Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18

▫ Rearming Of The System .................18

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▫ To Arm The System .....................19

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

m Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped .......20

m Remote Keyless Entry .....................21

▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................21

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................24

▫ Convertible Top Operation ................25

▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................25

▫ Express Down Window Feature ............25

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▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................25

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........26

▫ Battery Replacement ....................26

▫ General Information ....................27

m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........27

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28

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

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

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

m Windows .............................32

▫ Power Windows .......................32

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................36

m Trunk Lock And Release ...................36

m Trunk Safety Warning.....................38

▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................38

m Occupant Restraints ......................39

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................40

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....44

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................45

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlertt) ..........................45

▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................47

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............47

▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................48

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............48

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............60

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▫ Child Restraint ........................62

m Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........72

m Safety Tips ............................73

▫ Transporting Passengers .................73

▫ Lock Your Vehicle ......................73

▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................74

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

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

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................75

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.

Vehicle Key

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

Ignition Key Removal

Place the selector lever in PARK. Turn the key to theACC
position and then push the key inward slightly and turn
the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key.

Ignition Key Positions

NOTE:

•

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

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system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock
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.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either door will cancel this feature.

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, hands–free system (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable. For

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details, refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Per­sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in Section 4 of this manual.

WARNING!

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

CAUTION!

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

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
position.

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

NOTE: A key, which 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 the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will

turn for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains 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 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 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.

CAUTION!

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

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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 the
same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon­der) fault unless the additional part is physically held
against the ignition key being used when starting the
vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics
will not cause interference with this system.

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

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Keyt has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been
programmed.

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

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Sentry KeyT Programming

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

1. Cut the additional Sentry 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 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.

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the 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 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 indicator light will turn again for three seconds and
then turn off.

The new Sentry Keyt is programmed. The Keyless Entry

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 dealer to
have all remaining keys erased from the systems
memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your

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vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro­grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the 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.

•

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

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.

If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound
the horn intermittently, flash the headlights, the park
lights, and the taillights, and flash the Vehicle Security
Alarm Indicator Light in the cluster.

Rearming of the System:

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

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To Arm the System:

1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle.

2. Lock the doors by pressing the power door lock switch
or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors
with the manual door lock plungers.

3. Close all doors. The VSA Indicator Light in the instru­ment cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows
that the system is arming. After 16 seconds, the indicator
light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully
armed.

NOTE:

•

During the 16 second arming period, if a door is
opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system
will automatically disarm.

•

Once armed, the system disables the unlock switch on
the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim
panel, the trunk release button on the instrument
panel, and the HomeLinkt/Garage Door Opener (if
equipped).

To Disarm the System:

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

NOTE:

•

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

•

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

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•

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

The VSA system is designed to protect your vehicle;
however, you can create conditions where the system will
give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you
remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.

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

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, and
the warning signals have timed out, the park and tail­lights will flash three times when unlocking the vehicle
with a valid RKE transmitter.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open
either door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea­tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.

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

NOTE:

•

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

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, open the convertible top, lower both door and
rear quarter windows, or activate the panic alarm from
distances up to 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system. However, the line of
transmission must not be blocked with metal objects
when using the transmitter.

NOTE: Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis­ables all buttons on the transmitter.

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Vehicle Key

To unlock the doors:

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock both
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will also turn on.

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Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or both doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur­rent setting, proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro­grammable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for
details.

•

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

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button
while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter
with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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.

Flash Lights with Lock

The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:

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•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with
Lock,” under 9Personal Settings (Customer Program­mable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa­tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for
details.

•

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

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while
still holding the UNLOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter
with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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

Illuminated Approach — If Equipped

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea­tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.

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To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.

Sound Horn with Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. Tochange the current setting, proceed as
follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Program­mable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa­tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for
details.

•

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

1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter
for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds.
Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the
LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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

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Convertible Top Operation

Refer to “Convertible Top Operation” under “Under­standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” in Section 2 of
this manual.

To Unlatch the Trunk:

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

Express Down Window Feature

This feature allows you to remotely lower both door and
rear quarter windows at the same time. To use this
feature, press and release the UNLOCK button on the
transmitter and then immediately press and hold the
UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level
desired or until they lower completely.

Using The Panic Alarm:

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

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

NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.

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Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to SENTRYKEYt “Customer Key Programming.”

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

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

NOTE:

•

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

•

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.

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

Battery Service

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

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

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

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

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range up to 35 ft. (11 m).

Remote Start Button

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NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto­matic transaxle to be equipped with Remote Start.

How To Use Remote Start

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

•

Gear selector lever in PARK.

•

Doors closed.

•

Hood closed.

•

Trunk closed.

•

Hazard switch off.

•

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).

•

Ignition key removed from ignition switch.

•

Battery at an acceptable charge level.

•

RKE Panic button not pressed.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the Remote Start button on
the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15 minute cycle.

NOTE:

•

For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.

•

The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle

Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

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To Exit Remote Start Mode & Drive the Vehicle

Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, within 15 minutes, insert the key into
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON
position.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.

To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode

Press and release the remote start button one time.

NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system
will disable the one-time press of the remote start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
request.

DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.

If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.

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WARNING!

•

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

•

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.

•

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

Power Door Locks

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

Power Door Lock Switch

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Automatic Door Locks

The Auto Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled
by your authorized dealer. See your dealer for program­ming.

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit

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

1. The Auto Unlock on Exit feature is enabled.

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

3. The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

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

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming

The Auto Unlock on Exit feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4
of this manual for details.

•

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

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

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

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

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

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Auto Unlock on Exit feature in accor­dance with local laws.

WINDOWS
Power Windows

The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel
operate the door windows and the rear quarter windows.

Auto Power Window Switches

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There is a single window control on the passenger’s door
trim panel, which operates the passenger door window.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and when
the accessory delay feature is active.

NOTE:

•

The door window will lower slightly if it is closed
completely when opening the door. The window will
return to its fully closed position after closing the door.
This action allows the door to open without resistance
and prevents window and top seal damage.

•

If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the windows down, safely bring
the vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over
the empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat
belts and remove the fluttering condition.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat­tended children, can become entrapped by the win­dows while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.

Auto Window Down — If Equipped

The front window controls on the driver and passenger
door trim panels have an Auto Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability.
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and
the window will go down automatically.

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

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

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
cancel this feature.

For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening

either door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off
Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro­grammable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.

Auto Window Up — If Equipped

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

To cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.

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

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NOTE: ANTI-PINCH PROTECTION

•

If the window runs into any obstacle during auto­closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove
the obstacle and use the window switch again to close
the window.

•

Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto­closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close window manually.

WARNING!

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

Reset Auto Up

If the vehicle battery goes dead, the auto feature will be
disabled. To reactivate the auto feature, perform the
following steps after vehicle power is restored:

1. Make sure the convertible top is closed (raised and
latched).

2. Pull the window switch up to close window com­pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

3. Push the window switch down firmly to open the
window completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after the window is
fully open.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim
panel allows you to disable the window control on the
passenger door. To disable the window control on the

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passenger door, press and release the window lock
button (setting it in the down position). To enable the
window control, press and release the window lock
button again (setting it in the up position).

Window Lockout Switch

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with one
window down in certain open or partially open posi­tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.
If the buffeting occurs with one window open, then open
both windows together to minimize the buffeting.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

To unlatch the trunk lid from inside the vehicle, press and
release the Trunk Release Button located on the instru­ment panel to the left of the steering wheel.

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NOTE: The following conditions must be met in order
for this switch to operate:

•

The gear selector lever must be in PARK.

•

The convertible top must be either closed and latched
or open and latched.

Trunk Release Button

To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press
and release the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter two times.

Withthe ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in the
odometer indicating the trunk is open. The odometer
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the
trip button is pressed.

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

On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC), the words “Trunk Ajar” will
display.

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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!

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

Trunk Emergency Release

Interior Trunk Emergency Release

NOTE: As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-

gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked

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

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

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

•

Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions.

•

Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front
seat belts.

•

Advanced dual-stage driver and front passenger air­bags.

•

New active-vent front passenger airbags.

•

Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants.

•

An energy absorbing steering column and steering
wheel.

•

Supplemental seat side (Thorax) airbags.

•

Supplemental front seat side mounted head airbags.

•

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

•

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

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

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NOTE: The front airbags have a dual-stage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on collision severity.

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

WARNING!

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

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver

and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.

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

be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

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

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WARNING!

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Twopeople 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.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is on the outboard side of the
front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and
pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as
far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.

Pulling Out Latch Plate

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

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

WARNING!

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

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

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

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

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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. Toloosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
lift up on the shoulder belt and pull on the lap belt. A
snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a
collision.

Positioning Lap Belt

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.

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

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

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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.).

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

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

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

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

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

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.

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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 slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
These devices improve the performance of the seat belt
by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early
in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants,
including those in child restraints.

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

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

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re­straint Controller (ORC) (refer to information on Airbags
in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners

are single use items. After a collision that is severe
enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both
must be replaced.

Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlertT)

If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60
seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning
System (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 Reminder
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).

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BeltAlertt Programming

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

NOTE: DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deacti­vating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt).

1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any
position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat
belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to
turn off and then proceed to the next step.

NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position.

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

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn
on while unbuckling and turn off while re-buckling the
seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt
partially after unbuckling it.

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

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

NOTE: Although BeltAlertt is deactivated, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.

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Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre­locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove any
slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode
is available on all passenger-seating positions. Use the
Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is
installed in a passenger seating position. Children 12
years old and under should be properly restrained in the
rear seat whenever possible.

How To Engage 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

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

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

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

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

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Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender, and stow it.

WARNING!

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

Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag

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

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WARNING!

Front Airbag Components

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal

regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
The front airbags have a dual-stage inflator design. This

may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.

• Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to open them manually. 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.

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

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

• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.

• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such
as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc.

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Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags
work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protec­tion for the driver and front passenger. Seat airbags also
work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.

While the seat belts are designed to protect you in many
types of collisions, the front airbags will deploy in
moderate to severe frontal collisions. In certain types of
collisions, both the front and seat airbags may be trig­gered. However, even in collisions where the airbags
work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right
position for the airbags to protect you properly.

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

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in a rear seat.

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

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

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

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

2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder

belts properly.

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

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

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

•

AIRBAG Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag

•

Front Passenger Airbag

•

Supplemental seat side (Thorax) and head airbags.

•

Front Impact Sensors

•

Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped)

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Seat Belt Reminder Light

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

•

Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

How the Airbag System Works

•

Front Airbag Features

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

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

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•

Driver Airbag Special Features

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

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

•

Front Passenger Airbag Special Features

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

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

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

The ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe
enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based on the
sensor signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the front
airbags, front seat mounted side and head airbags, and
front seat belt pretensioners as required for each type of
impact.

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

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

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The ORC also turns on the AIRBAG warning
light in the instrument panel for six to eight
seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first

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

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

WARNING!

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

•

Impact Sensors

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

•

Supplemental Front-Seat-Mounted Side and Head
Airbags

Front-seat-mounted side and head airbags provide en­hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a
side impact. The seat-mounted side and head airbags are
marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of
the seat.

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When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover.

Seat-mounted Side Airbag Label

The ORC System deploys the seat-mounted airbags dur­ing a collision with other vehicles and during a collision
where the impact is confined to a particular area of the
vehicle — such as a collision with poles, trees or similar
objects.

Each bag deploys independently, that is a left side impact
deploys the left bag only and a right-side impact deploys
only the right bag.

The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:

•

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

•

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

•

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

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•

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

•

At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) component or SRS related component or fas­tener be modified or replaced with any part except
those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/
Mopar.t

WARNING!

If A Deployment Occurs

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

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

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

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.

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However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

•

As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc­tions for cleaning.

•

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

WARNING!

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

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Enhanced Accident Response System

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

•

Cuts off fuel to the engine.

•

Flashes hazard lights.

•

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

•

Unlocks the doors automatically.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure,
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

•

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

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WARNING!

Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced
airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
advanced airbag system service. If your seat includ­ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced
in any way (including removal or loosening/
tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle
to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap­proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary
to modify an advanced airbag system for persons
with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

NOTE:

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

Perchlorate Material — special handling may

Airbag Warning Light

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

an authorized dealer service the system immediately.

•

The AIRBAG warning light does not come on during
the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned on.

•

The light remains on after the six to eight second
interval.

•

The light comes on and remains on while driving.

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the ORC may also be
disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your
protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown

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fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in this manual for fuse location
information. See your authorized dealer for service.

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, or near
deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed
deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy­ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,
or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

NOTE:

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

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

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

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for
the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be

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provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern­ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve­hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to any third party except when:

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

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

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

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).

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Transaxle gear selection.

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•

Cruise control status.

•

Traction/stability control status.

•

Tire pressure monitoring system status – If Equipped.

Child Restraint

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

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck­led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats, rather than in the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,
can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force
required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
size.

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

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Infants and Child Restraints

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
LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to

“LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” 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 (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)” in this section.

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

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

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

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

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

•

Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.

•

If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.

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WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.

•

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

•

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

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•

All passenger seating positions contain automatic
locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
pull it tight if necessary.

•

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

•

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

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

Your vehicle 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. The two rear seating positions have
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating

LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing­mounted lower attachments or fixed lower attachments.
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 LATCH anchors or
the vehicle’s seat belts. If your child restraints are not
LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re­straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to
“Installing the Child Restraint System” for typical instal­lation instructions.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will

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provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchors

Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child

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

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. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.

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Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
your child unattended in the vehicle.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

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

The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,

located at the rear of the seat cushion where it

meets the seat back, and are just visible when

you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
surfaces.

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
behind each rear seating position. Access ports
to the tether anchors are located in the panel

between the rear seat and the rear window. The
tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet
covering the back of the seat where you see this symbol.

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

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

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seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage
cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the
child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor­age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the
most direct path between the anchor and the child
restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat,
removing slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should

stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
your child unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
belt

The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic
Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep
the lap portion tight around the child restraint.

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The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in
order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed.
Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section for
details. A locking clip should not be necessary once the
automatic locking feature is enabled. Position the shoul­der and lap belt on the child restraint. The Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) is activated by first attaching
the child seat, then pulling all of the webbing out of the
retractor, then allowing the webbing to retract. As the
webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking
Mode. To release, simply unbuckle the seat belt by
depressing the button, and allow the webbing to retract
into the retractor.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the

buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.

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

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

1. If lowered, raise the convertible top.
NOTE: The convertible top must be in the up position to

access the tether anchor.

2. Open the access port cover (A) behind the seat where
you are placing the child restraint.

Child Tether Access Port Cover

3. Push the tether strap and hook (B) through the access
port and down into the trunk.

NOTE: Route the tether strap to provide the most direct
path from the child seat to the anchor.

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4. Open the access cover (C) on the carpet covering the
back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook (D) to the
anchor.

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Child Tether Anchor

5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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WARNING!

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

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 new vehicle.

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

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

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.

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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
Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

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.

Lock Your Vehicle

Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of
value exposed.

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Exhaust Gas

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

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

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com­plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open

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

WARNING!

•

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
(CO) follow the safety tips below.

•

If you are required to drive with the trunk 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.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor,torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.

Airbag Warning Light

The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho­rized dealer.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper­able.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires

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

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Lights

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

Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

m Convertible Top Operation .................81

m Mirrors ...............................96

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▫ Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions .....82

▫ Cargo Protector ........................85

▫ Power Convertible Top Controls ............86

▫ Lowering The Power Convertible Top ........87

▫ Raising The Power Convertible Top .........87

▫ Wind Stop ...........................88

▫ Power Convertible Top Operation & Warning

Messages ............................92

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ...............96

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................97

▫ Power Remote Control Mirrors .............98

▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors —

If Equipped ..........................99

▫ Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ..............99

m Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt)—

If Equipped ............................99

▫ Operation ...........................101

78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Phone Call Features ...................108

▫ UConnectt System Features ..............110

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............115

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnectt System ....................117

▫ General Information ...................125

m Voice Recognition System (VR) – If Equipped . . .125

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation ....125

▫ Commands ..........................126

▫ Voice Training ........................129

m Seats ................................130

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ...........130

▫ Easy Entry System ....................133

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............134

▫ Head Restraints ......................135

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............135

m To Open And Close The Hood .............137

m Lights ...............................138

▫ Exterior & Interior Lighting Control ........138

▫ Headlights & Parking Lights .............139

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......139

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Auto Headlights Only) .................139

▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped .......140

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —

If Equipped .........................140

▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................141

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............141

▫ Turn Signals .........................142

▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch .........142

▫ Flash To Pass ........................143

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

m Windshield Wipers And Washers ............146

▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............147

▫ Mist Feature .........................148

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Auto Headlights Only) .................148

▫ Windshield Washers ...................149

▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................149

m Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...........150

m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......151

▫ Electronic Speed Control Operation ........151

▫ To Activate ..........................151

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............152

▫ To Deactivate ........................152

▫ To Resume Speed .....................153

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............153

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............154

m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........155

▫ Programming HomeLinkt ...............156

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .....159

▫ Using HomeLinkt .....................160

Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkt Button

▫

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▫ Security ............................160

▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................160

▫ General Information ...................161

m Electrical Power Outlets ..................161

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......163

m Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —

If Equipped ...........................163

▫ Cup Holder Ash Receiver — If Equipped ....163

m Cup Holders ..........................164

▫ Front Seat Cup Holder .................164

▫ Heated Or Cooled Cup Holder —

If Equipped .........................164

▫ Rear Seat Cup Holders .................165

m Console Features .......................166

▫ Storage ............................166

▫ Sliding Armrest — If Equipped ...........168

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CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION

WARNING!

The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision. Therefore,
it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts
at all times when riding in a convertible. Studies
have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside
a vehicle during a collision than to be ejected from
the vehicle.

You can lower or raise the power convertible top from
inside the vehicle or lower the top remotely using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.Either operation

takes approximately 30 seconds. The entire process, in­cluding unlatching or latching the top at the windshield
header is automatic.

The top does take up some space in the trunk when
retracted. However, the trunk will still hold a significant
amount of cargo.

When operating the power convertible top, the trunk lid
will pivot at the rear of the vehicle, swing open by the
rear window, and then pivot backward. This allows room
for the top to retract into or unfold from its stowage area
in the trunk.

When lowering the top, the system extends the hard
tonneau cover, which stows conveniently underneath the
trunk lid. The tonneau cover closes the area between the
rear seats and the trunk lid to conceal the top when
stowed.

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When raising the top, the system retracts the hard
tonneau cover back into its stowage area underneath the
trunk lid.

To complete either operation, the trunk lid returns to its
normal position and then latches.

Spring-loaded flipper doors, which provide clearance for
the linkage, close off notches in the quarter trim panels
when the top is up.

Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions

NOTE:

•

The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle
is stationary, the cargo protector is positioned cor­rectly, and the trunk lid is closed and latched. In
addition, the system prohibits lowering the top when
ambient temperature is at 0°F (-18°C) or lower, How­ever, the system allows you to raise the top at ambient
temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C).

•

The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and
controls lowering and raising of the top. A series of
micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.

•

Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.

•

If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.

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CAUTION!

•

Correctly position the cargo protector in the trunk
before stowing the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stowing) to proceed. If
the switch is not closed, a warning message dis­plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.

•

Always place items carefully into the trunk.

•

Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu­larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.

•

Do not use the area near the tonneau cover for
storage.

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the convertible top components, trunk contents, and
the vehicle interior.

CAUTION!

Before operating the Power Top:

1. Always check the tonneau cover area to be sure that it is
clear of debris or other items.

2. Make sure the ambient temperature is above 0°F (-18°C).
a. Never attempt to lower a frozen convertible top. Wait until

the top is thawed before lowering it into the stowage
compartment.

b. Make sure the convertible top is dry before lowering it
into the stowage compartment. Lowering the top when
damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to
the inside of your vehicle.

3. Make sure there is sufficient clearance of at least 7.5 ft. (2.2
m) for the top to move up.

a. To prevent striking a low ceiling or automatic door opener
with the top, it is strongly recommended that you do not
operate the power top inside a garage or parking structure.

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the
convertible top components, trunk contents, and the vehicle
interior.

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CAUTION!

• Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.

• Do not operate the Power Top with the hydraulic pump

valve open.

• Do not allow the top to remain in the suspended position.
After approximately 10 minutes in the suspended position,
the hydraulic pressure will release, which will allow the top
and the trunk lid to lower. Pressing the Power Top switch
will cancel this operation.

• Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or ice from
the rear window. Use of a sharp object or other tools could
scratch the fabric or panels when removing snow or ice.

• Always close the top when leaving your vehicle so as not to
leave the interior exposed to potentially damaging outdoor
conditions.

• Do not leave the top lowered for several weeks at a time.
Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of
the fabric and to allow the creases to smooth out. This is
especially important if the top was stowed when not com­pletely dry.

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the convert­ible top components, trunk contents, and the vehicle interior.

WARNING!

• Before operating the Power Top, make sure that no moving
parts of the convertible top can injure a person or animal.

• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the
convertible top components, the upper windshield area, the
shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top
stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.

• When using the Power Top button on RKE transmitter, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the
button immediately to interrupt the operation.

• When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while lowering the top, press and
release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation.

• When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while raising the top, release the
switch immediately to interrupt the operation.

•

Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed
and latched or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.

• Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.

Cargo Protector

The cargo protector is located in the trunk. Before low­ering the convertible top, you must unfold the cargo
protector and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo
protector in the V slots in the trunk liner. Doing so closes
a switch that allows top operation. If the switch is not
closed, a warning message displays in the instrument
cluster to notify the driver.

Positioning the Cargo Protector for Top Operation

Pull the cargo protector toward you to begin unfolding
the panels. Grasp the handle in the center of the outer­most (top) panel and raise the cargo protector. Then,
align and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo protector
in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustra­tion.

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Cargo Protector

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Power Convertible Top Controls

The Power Top switch is located on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering column.

Power Top Switch Power Top Button

There is also a Power Top button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter for remotely lowering the power
convertible top.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87

Lowering the Power Convertible Top

Using the Power Top Switch
NOTE: The Power Top switch will operate when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.

There are two Top Down switch positions.
Press the switch to the first detent and release
it. The system will lower all fully raised win-

dows approximately 0.5 inches (10 mm), lower
the top to its fully retracted position, and then raise the
windows. Press the switch to the second detent and
release it. The system will lower all four windows and the
top to their fully retracted positions.

Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

1. Press and release the Unlock button.

2. Press, release, then press, and hold the
Power Top button down until the operation of
lowering the top and all four windows to their
fully retracted positions is complete.

NOTE: If you release the Power Top button before fully
retracting the top, you must repeat steps 1 and 2 above to
resume lowering the top.

Raising the Power Convertible Top

Using the Power Top Switch
NOTE: The Power Top switch will operate when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.

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Press and hold the switch in the Top Up

position until the operation of raising the top

and latching it is complete, which is indicated

by the system raising the windows and dis­playing “TOP DONE” in the odometer or “CONVERT­IBLE TOP COMPLETE” in the EVIC (if equipped).

Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

You cannot use the Power Top button on the RKE
transmitter to raise the power convertible top. You must
use the Power Top switch inside the vehicle to perform
this operation.

Manually

Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli­cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re­quires a special tool to do so. In the event that you
experience a malfunction when operating the power
convertible top:

1. Read all of the Notes, Cautions, and Warning found
under “Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions” to
verify all operating conditions are met.

2. Check for Operation and Warning Messages as de­scribed under “Power Convertible Top Operation &
Warning Messages.” If applicable, perform the related
action to correct the condition present.

3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the problem, see your
authorized dealer for service.

Wind Stop

The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle.
The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera­tion. Therefore,it can remain installed when the top is up.
However, when not in use, the Wind Stop folds to allow
for convenient storage underneath the cargo protector in
the trunk.

NOTE: It is recommended that you lower the convert­ible top before installing or removing the Wind Stop.

Installing the Wind Stop

1. Remove the Wind Stop from the trunk.

2. Unfold the Wind Stop framework.

3. Lay the small frame (1) flat on top of the large frame
(2) and snap the two frames together by engaging the
frame lock (3).

NOTE: The frames must lie flat on each other in order to
snap them together.

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4. Pivot the small frame (1) away from the large frame (2)
until the pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two frames in
an L shape.

5. Unfold both stems at the rear of the large frame.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91

6. Align and insert the stems into the slot in each trim
panel.

7. Align the pins at the front of the large frame with the
hole in each trim panel. Slide the pins outward until fully
extended into each hole.

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Removing & Storing the Wind Stop

Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and
store the Wind Stop. However, note the following before
doing so:

•

Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold the small frame flat
onto the large frame. Disengage the frame lock (2) to
disconnect the small frame from the large frame.

Power Convertible Top Operation & Warning
Messages

When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis­plays various power convertible top operation and warn­ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for
message related information:

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

EVIC
MessageL

CONVERT­IBLE TOP IN
OPERATION

CONVERT­IBLE TOP
COMPLETE

SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD

CONVERT­IBLE TOP IN
OPERATION

EVIC
Message
Display

TimeL

Until Op­eration is
Complete

9 Seconds TOP DONE Display Scrolls

9 Seconds SET CARGO

Until Op­eration is
Complete

Odometer
Message
(< 5 mph

[8 km/h])LL

TOP Until Opera-

SHIELD

TOP Until Opera-

Odometer
Message
Display

TimeLL

tion is Com­plete

for 6 Seconds

Display Scrolls
for 9 Seconds

tion is Com­plete

Odometer
Message
(> 5 mph

[8 km/h])LL

— — — The System is

— — Single

— — Single

TOP Until Op-

Odometer
Message
Display

TimeLL

eration is
Complete

Chime Condition

Lowering or
Raising the Top

Chime

Chime

Single
Chime

The System
Completes Op­eration of Low­ering or Raising
the Top

The Top Fails to
Move When Op­erating the
Power Top Con­trol

The System Fails
to Complete Op­eration of Low­ering or Raising
the Top

Operator
Action

Required

—

3

—

Position the
Cargo Protec­tor in the
Trunk to Allow
Top Operation

Cycle Power
Top Control

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EVIC
MessageL

SPEED TOO
HIGH

TRUNK
AJAR

CONVERT­IBLE TOP
MALFUNC­TION

CONVERT­IBLE TOP
MALFUNC­TION

EVIC
Message
Display

TimeL

9 Seconds SPEED TOO

Continu-

Odometer
Message
(< 5 mph

[8 km/h])LL

Odometer
Message
Display

TimeLL

Display Scrolls

HIGH

for 9 Seconds

DECK Continuous DECK Continuous Single

ous

6 Seconds TOP FAIL Display Scrolls

for 6 Seconds

Until Fault
is No
Longer De­tected or
Repaired

TOP FAIL Display Scrolls

until Fault is
No Longer De­tected or Re­paired

Odometer
Message
(> 5 mph

[8 km/h])LL

Odometer
Message
Display

TimeLL

Chime Condition

TOP 6 Seconds Single

Chime

Chime

TOP 6 Seconds Single

Chime

TOP Display

Flashes un-

Single

Chime
til Fault is
No Longer
Detected or
Repaired

You Are Operat­ing the Power
Top at a Vehicle
Speed Greater
Than 0 mph (0
km/h)

The Trunk Lid is
Unlatched or
Open

The PTCM Acti­vated the System
LOCKOUT Fea­ture

The PTCM Acti­vated the System
LOCKOUT Fea­ture

Operator
Action

Required

The Top Will
Not Operate
Unless the Ve­hicle is Station­ary.

The Top Will
Not Operate
Unless the
Trunk Lid is
Closed

Refer to Foot
Note LLL

See your au­thorized dealer
for service

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95

L If so equipped.
LL For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC.
LLL The PTCM will LOCKOUT the power convertible top system if the vehicle charging system is malfunc-

tioning, or the battery is run down, or the hydraulic pump is overheating. In addition, the system prohibits low­ering the top when ambient temperature is at 0°F (-18°C) or lower and raising the top when ambient temperature
is below -40°F (-40°C).

• If you are trying to lower the top and ambient temperature is 0°F (-18°C) or lower, wait until the temperature
rises and the top is thawed and dry before operating the Power Top.

• If you are trying to raise the top and ambient temperature is below -40°F (-40°C), wait until the temperature
rises before operating the Power Top.

• If the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning, see your authorized dealer for service.

• If the battery is run down, have it recharged and tested at your authorized dealer.

• Hydraulic pump overheating can occur if you lower and raise the top consecutively (usually more than six or

seven times depending upon the ambient temperature). Wait at least 5 minutes before operating the Power Top
again. NOTE: If LOCKOUT occurs due to hydraulic pump overheating, the system will allow you to raise the top

without waiting 5 minutes. However, do so only if necessary.

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MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror

This mirror automatically adjusts 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 will illuminate to indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.

1 — Auto Dimming Mirror Power Indicator
2 — On / Off Switch
3 — Auto Dimming Mirror Sensor

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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 mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.

NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex 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 passenger side convex mirror.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors

The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or
off position.

Power Mirror Adjust Switch

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

Mirror Directions

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Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.

Vanity Mirror — If Equipped

A vanity mirror is attached to the inside face of the sun
visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward.

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT)—
IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte­grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) sys­tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
UConnectt system operating instructions for this radio.

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.

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

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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 (as equipped).

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
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.