Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY User Guide
THE CHRYSLER
TOWN COUNTRY 2016 USER GUIDE
IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE,
YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S
MANUAL, NAVIGATION/UCONNECT MANUALS OR WARRANTY BOOKLET
BY CALLING --- (U.S.) OR --- (CANADA) OR BY
CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should
never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or
provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you
find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by
calling 1-800-387-1143.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOMEFROMFCAUSLLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................8
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ......10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE
ENTRY .....................10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION ....12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . ......14
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....14
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............25
POWERSEATS ................27
HEATEDSEATS ................31
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........33
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............35
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ..........36
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............39
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . . 41
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE .....42
THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) ....43
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST ......45
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . . 45
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR
CROSSPATH .................45
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....46
CYBERSECURITY ...............48
UCONNECT 130 ................49
UCONNECT 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO .....................51
UCONNECT 430/430N ............54
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK.......................65
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 69
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK .....69
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..........70
UCONNECT PHONE .............71
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND .....74
BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO ....76
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES) ......................76
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ................78
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......78
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ..................80
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . .....83
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ......83
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........84
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 84
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......90
TIRESERVICEKIT...............91
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED .................97
JUMP-STARTING ..............109
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......112
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....113
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . 115
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............116
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . 116
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........117
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . 118
FLUIDCAPACITIES .............120
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS .....................120
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......121
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........121
FUSES .....................126
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ....129
ADDING FUEL ................133
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ......134
REPLACEMENT BULBS ...........134
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . 135
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................135
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................135
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........135
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ...............136
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR . 137
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . 138
INDEX
...................140
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving
conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can
never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers.
Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or
your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off
the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and
equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any
features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. FCA US
reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on
products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important
features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle,
including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which can
be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos
which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect Touchscreen Radios
if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on
the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from
paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we
greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of
serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing
a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and
Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist,
please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has
factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 39
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 78
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 36
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6
6. Speed Control
7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12
8. Gear Selector
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 46
10. Analog Clock pg. 69
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11. Glove Compartment
12. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 43
13. Switch Panel
• Hazard Switch
• Fuel Economy (ECON) pg. 42
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 34
15. Emergency Parking Brake
16. Hood Release pg. 117
17. Power Locks
18. Power Mirrors
19. Power Windows
20. Memory Settings
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 84 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
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4. Speedometer
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 88 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCKbutton on the RKE
Key Fob to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn
signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal.
Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the
RKE Key Fob once to unlock the driver’s door
or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors
and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the
first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Customer Programmable Features” in
“Electronics” for further information.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the
Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the Panic Alarm
off.
1 — Left Power Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Lock
4 — Unlock
5 — Remote Start
6 — Right Power Sliding Door
7 — Emergency Key
Key Fob
Power Liftgate
Push the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If
the button is pushed twice while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.
Power Sliding Doors
Push the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Sliding Door. If the button is pushed again while the door is being power
closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob battery go dead, there is an emergency key
located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the
emergency key,slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand.
The emergency key is used to unlock/lock the driver's door and the glove compartment.
In case the Key Fob battery is dead, use the emergency key to open the door. If the vehicle is
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the Engine START/STOP button by inserting the
metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE:
The Engine START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the
LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go).
With the Engine START/STOP button removed, start the vehicle by inserting the Key
Fob in the ignition and turning to the Start
position.
Engine START/STOP Button Removal
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the
ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the
Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the
doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your authorized dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using
the manual override method.
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WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not leave the Key Fob
inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCKbutton, insert the Key Fob in the ignition, and turn to the
ON/RUN position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go
The Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicles Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) and liftgate without having to push the
Key Fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a
button.
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To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m)
of the driver or passenger side door handle,
grab either front door handle to unlock the
door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle
Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the
vehicles Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and
liftgate.
DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the
door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do Not Grab The Door Handle
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the
front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in your vehicles
Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
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• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push
the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the liftgate will
unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,”refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for
further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock
switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock, and the horn will chirp three times. On the third
attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you
can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the
vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate
the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:
With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the handle to open
the liftgate and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
NOTE:
• All doors will remain locked when the liftgate release handle is pushed regardless of the driver’s
door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st
Press”).
• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting” located in your Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further information.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob inside the
vehicle:
1. Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
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NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the
engine will shut off.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
1. Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up
and readable.
3. Push firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
Removing The Button
The ENGINE START/STOP button can be
removed from the ignition switch for Key Fob
use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency key
under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock
position and gently pry the button loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should
only be removed or inserted with the ignition in
the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless
Enter-N-Go).
ENGINE START/STOP Button Removal
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically
time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the
ignition is returned to the OFF position.
Ignition Positions
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The VehicleSecurity Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for
unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door
locks and decklid release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm
will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will f lash.
To Arm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button
until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is
“OFF.” Push the power door LOCK switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK
button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle, and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button
located on the door handle.
• Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and
passenger front door handles.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-GoLOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can
lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
• Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of
the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger
front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push
the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).
• Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one
of the Key Fobslocated outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger
front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn
the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To
remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the seat belt in a collision.
Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder
belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove
slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
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.
• 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.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could move
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type
of collision.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the
seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or
rollover collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may
produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may
deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by
themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you
in position, away from an inflating air bag.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision,
the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
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If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized
dealer.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced
protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy
at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag
deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering
wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy
at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag
deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering
wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the
outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label
sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) located
above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The
SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through
side windows in certain rollover or side impact events.
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The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and
certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the
deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether
or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side
Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of
the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not
install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an
aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the
performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing
serious injury.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pushed.
The hazard lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition
switch must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully check the
vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
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Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air
bag system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the STARTor ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position
or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to
eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position.
After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in
any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously.
A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds
when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender,
age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According
to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the
front.
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.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call:
1-866-732-8243
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
The second row seating positions and the third row center position have lower anchors and top
tether anchors.
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands
for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
LATCH System Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child
restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system
once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets
the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You
will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
Lower Anchorages
Locating Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchors
located behind each rear seatback, near the floor.
Tether Anchorages
Center Seat LATCH
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the
outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks
the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you
can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the
selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the
belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
Except for the center position in the third row, all of the seat belts in the passenger seating
positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The third row
center position is equipped with a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are designed to
keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up
to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the
child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat
belt webbing out of the retractor.Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor.As
the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the
Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally,pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while
you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage,
connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
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8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the
belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage,
connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the
belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt)
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the
tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the
vehicle seat belt.
Tether Strap Installation
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the
child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and
where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and bet ween the two posts. If
not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the
head restraint.
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3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove
slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (Second
Row Anchorage Shown)
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Top Tether Strap Mounting (Third Row
60/40 Anchorage Shown)
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WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the
vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that
you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be
severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for
the child's size.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• 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.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into
the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to
operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this equipment
cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head restraint.
The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam
and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to
minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed
to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types
of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push
rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only.
If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver,should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a collision.
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or
portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head
Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot
or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head Restraint ensure that all
cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden
stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint
is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
If your vehicle is equipped with a second row bench seat, the head restraints are not adjustable.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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POWER SEATS
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger.
The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Driver Power Seat Switch
1 — Lower Seat Switch
2 — Recline Switch
3 — Power Lumbar Switch
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in
loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward.
The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat
switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions. Pull upward or push downward
on the front or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward
or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in
loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Power Lumbar
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar.
The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
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