Chrysler Town & Country 2014 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Town & Country

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................129

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................311

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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................457

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................561

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................607

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................661

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................669

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INDEX ....................................................................679

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

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䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis­tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc­ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac­tion.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

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

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

INTRODUCTION 5

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

Vehicle Identification Number

INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

Stamped VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

WARNING!

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

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............13

▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .............13

▫ KeyFob.............................14

▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........15

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................16

䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................16

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

▫ Customer Key Programming ..............18

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .19

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▫ Rearming Of The System .................19

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

▫ To Disarm The System ..................20

▫ Tamper Alert .........................21

▫ Security System Manual Override ...........21

䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................21

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................22

▫ Using The RKE Transmitter ...............23

▫ Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate..........24

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▫ Sound Horn With Remote Lock ............25

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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .32

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26

▫ Power Open/Close Power Liftgate —

If Equipped ..........................27

▫ Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door —

If Equipped ..........................27

▫ Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door —

If Equipped ..........................28

▫ Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock —

If Equipped ..........................28

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........29

▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........29

▫ General Information ....................31

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................32

䡵 DOOR LOCKS .........................37

▫ Manual Door Locks.....................37

▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........39

䡵 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................41

䡵 WINDOWS ...........................45

▫ Power Vent Windows — If Equipped ........45

▫ Power Windows .......................46

䡵 SLIDING SIDE DOOR ....................50

▫ Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ......51

▫ Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock ......55

䡵 LIFTGATE ............................58

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▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................80

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............59

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................62

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................66

▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......72

▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —

If Equipped ..........................73

▫ Energy Management Feature ..............74

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................75

▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .75

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert®) ..........................79

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........80

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Air Bags ............................81

▫ Air Bag System Components ..............82

▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........83

▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....88

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............95

▫ Child Restraints .......................96

䡵 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY

INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED . . .120

▫ Restraining Infants And Small Children In

Commercial Cargo Vehicles ..............121

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .122

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䡵 SAFETY TIPS .........................123

▫ Transporting Passengers .................123

▫ Exhaust Gas .........................123

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................124

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle .........................127

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition system.
This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node
(WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the
Key Fob into the ignition switch with either side up.

Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature If Equipped

This vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Enter-N­Go™ feature, refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And
Operating for further information.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to
an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three
with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are OFF, ACCY, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.

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When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.

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Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

1 — OFF
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN

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Key Fob

The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi­tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the lower
glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the lock cylinder with either side up.

Removing Key Fob From Ignition

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.

NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push
ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.
When leaving the vehicle, always lock your ve­hicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil­dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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CAUTION!

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

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.

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

If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
opening the driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition switch
is placed in ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped) will cause
the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

SENTRY KEY®

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

The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs 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 an
invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.

After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi­tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after

the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid
Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will
result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron­ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

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

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

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho­rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys­tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the
authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau­thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
interior switches for door locks, power sliding doors and
power liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm
provides both audible and visible signals, for the first
three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps
and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light
will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an
additional 15-minutes, only the headlights, park lamps
and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.

Rearming Of The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been
disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that
condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.

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To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the “OFF”

position (refer to ⬙Starting Procedures⬙ in ⬙Starting
And Operating⬙ for further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N­Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF
and the key is physically removed from the ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:

• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.

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• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the
same exterior zone (refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go™⬙
in ⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle⬙ for
further information).

• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:

• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.

• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if
equipped, refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go™⬙ in ⬙Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle⬙ for further
information).

•

Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP but­ton (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N­Go™, insert a valid key into the ignition switch and
turn the key to the ON position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button
on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
power liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will
not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone
enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

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

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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Tamper Alert

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

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur­ther information.

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The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the “Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb
wheel on the bottom of the switch to the far right
detent position).

• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to
the far left detent position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into
the ignition switch disables the system from responding
to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving
at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system
from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all
RKE transmitters.

Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter

Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.
Vehicles built without the powered options will be
equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans­mitters, and those built with power options will be
equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.

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Using The RKE Transmitter

Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN­LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions.

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Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter

Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions
that allow the same basic operation as the three-button,
but may also be used to operate the power liftgate

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(optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature
(optional). Some features can be programmed to the
customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or
sound horn on LOCK.

Key Fob With Seven-Button RKE Transmitter

Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to
unlock all doors and liftgate. This will also turn on the
Illuminated Entry system.

Remote Key Unlock On First Press

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

NOTE:

• For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle In­formation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote
Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform­ing the following steps:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed

RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK
button while still holding the LOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-

ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans­mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and
the Key Fob removed.

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

its previous setting.

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

Sound Horn With Remote Lock

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

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

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

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-

mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still
holding the LOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-

ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob
removed.

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

its previous setting.

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

Using The Panic Alarm

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

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

NOTE:

• When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the
PANIC button a second time, you may have to move
closer to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF)
noises of the system.

• The Panic Alarm cannot be activated if the engine is
running.

Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped

Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter
within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. If
the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power
closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead
console.

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If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear
pillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only.
The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.

If the vehicle is locked and Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, using RKE transmitter to open the power liftgate
does not unlock the vehicle or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.

Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped

Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/
Close the Left Power Sliding Door. If the button on the
RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being
power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open
position.

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If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pressing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button
twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve­hicle Security Alarm.

Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped

Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/
Close the Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the
RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being
power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open
position.

If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button
twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve­hicle Security Alarm.

Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If Equipped

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

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

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

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK
button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press­ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans­mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and
the Key Fob removed.

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

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

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Programming Additional Transmitters

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

Transmitter Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

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

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

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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other
hand.

Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From Transmitter Case

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade
screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves
of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage
the seal during removal.

Separating Transmitter Case

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

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4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired op­eration.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:

1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is a minimum of three years.

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may
reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will Remote Start:

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 range of

approximately 300 ft (91 m).

• Shift lever in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate 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

• System not disabled from previous remote start event

• Vehicle theft alarm not active

• Ignition in Off position (Keyless Enter-N-Go™)

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon­oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in­jury or death when inhaled.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33

WARNING! (Continued)

• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped

The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema­turely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar

• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar

• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar

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(Continued)

• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset

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The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec­onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking

lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.

NOTE:

• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start

will automatically lock the doors.

• The park lights will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof op­eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started times (two 15 minutes
cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the igni­tion switch must be cycled by pushing the START/
STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must be
cycled to the ON/RUN position).

To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start

To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. After the
vehicle is unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, press and
release the START/STOP button (or insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and move it to the ON/RUN
position), otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of
15-minute cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And 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, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
press and release the START/STOP button. If the
START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the
ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the
Key Fob. Once inserted, the message “Remote Start
Active - Key To Run⬙ will display in the EVIC until you
insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

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• For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N­Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.

• For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N­Go™ feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Key
To Run” will display in the EVIC until you insert and
turn the key to ON/RUN position. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for further infor­mation.

• For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push
Start Button” will display in the EVIC until you push
the START/STOP button.

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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Cancel Remote Start

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

• The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm

• Any engine warning lights come on

• Fuel lamp turns on

• The hood is opened

• The hazard switch is pressed

• The shift lever is moved out of PARK

• The brake pedal is pressed

• The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute

cycle

To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the
Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the Remote
Start button to shut down the engine for two seconds
after receiving a valid Remote Start request.

When To Reset Remote Start

The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was
initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start­ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle
Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC
button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by cycling
the START/STOP button to the ON/RUN position.

DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

Lock the front doors by pushing down on the lock knobs
on each door trim panel.

If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door,
the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.

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Manual Door Lock

If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side
sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are
not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

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Sliding Door Lock

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your 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 shift lever.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

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

Driver Power Door Lock Switches

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If you press the power door lock switch while the Key
Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing
the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to
operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the
ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to
remove the Key Fob.

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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Passenger Power Door Switches

1 — Window Open/Close
2 — Power Door Locks

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.

Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped

The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks
all of the vehicle doors when any door is opened. This
will occur only after the shift lever has been shifted into
the PARK position, after the vehicle has been driven (the
shift lever has been shifted out of PARK and all doors
closed).

If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding
door is open, the sliding door will lock.

The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not
operate if there is any manual operation of the power
door locks (lock or unlock).

On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve­hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph
(24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit
features in accordance with local laws.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™. This feature allows you
to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.

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NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea­tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

• If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for an
extended period of time, the Passive Entry feature for
the handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front
door handle will reactivate the door handle’s Passive
Entry feature.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been
raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock
sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re­sponse time.

• If you unlock the doors using the Passive Entry door
handles, but do NOT pull the handle, the doors will
automatically lock after 60 seconds.

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To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front
door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically.
The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the
door is unlocked.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed

all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver ’s
front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under­standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front
passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati­cally. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when
the door is unlocked.

NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door
unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE
Transmitter In Vehicle

To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a
Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the
Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door
unlock feature which will function if there is no Key Fob
present in the ignition.

If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel
switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors
have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and
outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE
transmitters. If one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE
transmitters is detected inside the vehicle, and no other
valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out­side the vehicle, the Passive Entry System automatically
unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times
(on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive
Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the vehicle).

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To Enter The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter 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 pressed regardless of the driver’s door
unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).

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To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door
handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all
four doors.

Press The Door Handle Button To Lock

Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:

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WINDOWS

• After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you
must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This
is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by
pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting
and unlocking.

• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE
transmitter battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE
transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the
vehicle’s interior door panel.

Power Vent Windows — If Equipped

The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s
door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent
windows from the driver’s seat.

Power Vent Window Switch Open/Close

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Power Windows

You can control either the front or rear windows using
switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The
switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces­sory delay.

Driver’s Power Window Switches

NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active

for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature.

Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped

The driver may lock out the rear power windows by
depressing the bar switch just below the power window
switches.

Power Window Lockout Switch

Front Passenger Power Window Switch

There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door
trim panel which operates the passenger door window
and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors. The

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47

switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces­sory delay.

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Front Passenger Power Door Switches

1 — Window Open/Close
2 — Power Door Locks

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Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped

The front window switches may be equipped with an
Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the
detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.

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

The power window switches remain active for up to 10
minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting) after
the ignition switch has been turned to OFF. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped

The front driver and front passenger switches may be
equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift the window
switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the
window will go up automatically.

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

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

NOTE:

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

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

Auto Up Reset — If Equipped

To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following
steps after vehicle power is restored:

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

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

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Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped

Second row passengers may open and close the sliding
door window by a single switch on the door handle
assembly.

The switches will operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power
accessory delay.

NOTE: The switches will not operate if the driver has
activated the Power Window Lockout.

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Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur­rence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are
open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun­roof opening to minimize the buffeting.

Sliding Door Power Window Switch

NOTE: The sliding door windows do not fully open,

stopping several inches above the window sill.

SLIDING SIDE DOOR

The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back­wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol­lowing guidelines:

• Always open the door smoothly.

• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-

ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle
is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in
the downhill direction.

• There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the

sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
exterior handle.

Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.

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NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.

Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped

The power sliding door may be opened or
closed manually or by using the buttons on the
RKE transmitter, overhead console switch, or

rear door switch. Pulling the inside or outside
power sliding door handle will also power open or close
the power sliding door.

NOTE: Pulling the outside power sliding door handle a
second time while the sliding door is power opening or
power closing will allow the sliding door to be opened or
closed manually.

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Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds
a second time will close the door.

There are power sliding side door switches located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door
for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console
for the driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once
will open the power sliding door. If the switch is pressed
while the door is under a power cycle, the door will
reverse direction.

NOTE: The power sliding side door must be unlocked
before the power sliding door switches will operate.

Power Sliding Door Switch

If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding door
feature will be canceled and will go into manual mode.

To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door
master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen­gers.

NOTE:

• The power sliding side door switches will not open the
power sliding door if the shift lever is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). To close the
power sliding door with the shift lever in gear and
vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h), the brake must be
pressed.

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

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• If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or
close position, it will fully open when a power sliding
door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it
is fully open and then press the switch again.

• If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc­tions within the same cycle, the system will automati­cally stop, the power sliding door motor will make a
clicking sound until the door has no further move­ment. This clicking sound can be stopped by pulling
the inside or outside handle. If this condition occurs,
no damage is done to the power sliding door motor.
The power sliding door must be opened or closed
manually.

WARNING!

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear
before closing the door.

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Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash

The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will
alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.

The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:

1. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.

2. Cycle the ignition switch from ON/RUN to OFF five
times ending in the ON/RUN position (do not start

the engine).

3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ­ARD switch ON.

4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.

You can turn the feature back on by repeating the
previous procedure.

Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches
and handles may be overridden by pressing the OFF side
of the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front
overhead console.

When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the
OFF position, the power sliding side door may not be
opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or
activating the inside power sliding door handle.

Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch

1 — Left Sliding Door 3 — Right Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock

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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.

NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.

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To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward
(toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection
Door Lock.

Child Protection Door Lock

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.

NOTE:

• After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always
test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the
desired position.

• When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en­gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches
on the overhead console or the switches located on the
trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.

• The power sliding side door will operate from the
switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front
of the power sliding door, regardless of the Child
Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid unin-

tentional operation of the power sliding door from
the rear seats, press the “OFF” Master Lock Out
Switch located in the front overhead console, next to
the driver.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the B-Pillar trim panel just in front of the power
sliding door when the Child Protection Door Locks
are engaged.

To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward
(away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Pro­tection Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if
equipped).

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NOTE:

• After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the desired position.

• The power sliding side door switches will not open the
power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

• The power sliding door will operate from the outside
door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the
overhead console, or the switches located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding
door when the shift lever is in PARK, regardless of the
child lock lever position.

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LIFTGATE

On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can
be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors.

To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle
located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull
the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

Liftgate Handle Location

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit­ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the overhead console.

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2

Overhead Console Master Power Switch

1 — Left Sliding Door 3 — Right Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock

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The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button,
located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening.
Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.

and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the
liftgate is opening or closing.

WARNING!

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

NOTE:

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

Rear Power Liftgate Switch

When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the
Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash

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

• During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open
or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several
times indicating power operation is in progress.

• The power liftgate must be in the full open or close
positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the
liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must
be opened or closed manually.

• If the liftgate release button is activated while the
power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.

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

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below −12°F (−24°C) or temperatures above 143°F
(62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate buttons.

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

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WARNING!

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

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.

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

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:

• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions

• Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen­ger

• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint)

• Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

that span the front, second, and third row seating for
the driver and passengers seated next to a window

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering

wheel

• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants

• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may

enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event

• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and third row
center) 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

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.

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).

NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage
inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
rates of inflation based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in a rear seat.

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WARNING!

Never place a rear facing infant seat 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 rearward
facing infant seat.

• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.

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

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If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
(Refer to “Child Restraints”).

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

2. All occupants should always 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 Advanced
Front Air Bags room to inflate.

4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your

vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
between you and the door.

5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be

modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided
under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ.

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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
door or window. Sit upright in the center of the
seat.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag (SAB) during deployment could cause
you to be severely injured or killed.

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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.

belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the
inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!

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 seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder
belts.

The belt webbing in the 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

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

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

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

• 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.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your injuries in a collision much worse. You might
suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out
of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

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2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the
front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats.
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 Belt And Latch Plate

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WARNING!

A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.

•

Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. A 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.

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 prop­erly. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.

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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. To loosen the lap belt if it is
too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A
snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in
a collision.

Removing Slack From Belt

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WARNING!

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of

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internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt
is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your
vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immedi­ately and have it fixed.

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

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

WARNING!

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

Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions

The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located
in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat.

Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of
the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”.

Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt
is long enough to fit , insert the large latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a “click.” The retractor should
withdraw any slack in the belt.

To release the small latch plate, position the end of the
large latch plate against the red button on the small latch
plate and push upward. Reinstall the latch plates into the
headliner.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the
shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or down­ward to help position the belt away from your neck. The
upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by pushing

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anywhere on the anchorage. To move the anchorage down­ward, squeeze the actuation buttons while simultaneously
pushing down on the anchorage assembly.

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Adjustable Anchorage

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As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average
you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or
a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child
restraint system. For additional information refer to
“Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt”
under the “Child Restraint” section. The chart below
defines the type of feature for each seating position.

Second Row Bench Seat

Driver Center Passenger

First Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row

ALR ALR N/A

Bench Seat-

ing

Third Row ALR Cinch ALR

Second Row Quad Seating

Driver Center Passenger

First Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row

ALR N/A ALR

Quad Seat-

ing

Third Row ALR Cinch ALR

Second Row Captains Chairs

Driver Center Passenger

First Row N/A N/A ALR

Second Row
SnG Seating

Third Row ALR Cinch ALR

• N/A — Not Applicable

• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
ALR and is being used for normal usage:

Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull

ALR N/A ALR

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out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort­ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙click.⬙

Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped

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

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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire 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.

WARNING!

• The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if
the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not
working properly when checked according to the
procedures in the Service Manual.

• Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy
Management feature in the front seating positions to help
further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on
collision.

This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This
feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on
the occupant’s chest.

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

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

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re­straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten­sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

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Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)

These 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 head restraint will be split
in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.

How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear
impact requires deployment, both the driver and front
passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.

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.

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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.

NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever­ity and type of the impact.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half
(Soft Foam and Trim)
2 — Seatback 4 — Head Restraint Guide

3 — Head Restraint Back Half
(Decorative Plastic Rear Cover)

Tubes

CAUTION!

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.

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and

positioning the head restraint, refer to “Adjusting Active
Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”.

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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.

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Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the
resetting procedure).

Hand Positioning Points On AHR

2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
a comfortable position.

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3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

1 — Downward Movement
2 — Rearward Movement

3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism

4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock
into the back decorative plastic half.

AHR In Reset Position

NOTE:

• If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active
Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.

For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints

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checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)

BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and
front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active
whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn
on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened.

The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle
speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once
the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire duration
or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the
sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains
illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened. The
driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their
seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at
speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will
provide both audio and visual notification.

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The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when
the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may
be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the
front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in
the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.

BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho­rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert®.

NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with
BeltAlert®) seat belt remains unfastened.

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.

Seat Belt Extender

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

WARNING!

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

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — 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 driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s Advanced
Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the
glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed
on the air bag covers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped
with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in
the instrument panel below the steering column.

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Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bags

2 — Knee Bolster

3 — Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Air Bag/Knee
Bolster

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NOTE: The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bags are certified to new Federal regulations.

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,

and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat­Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.

NOTE:

• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.

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

• Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Driver Advanced Front Air Bag

• Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,

and Seat Track Position Sensors

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Advanced Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
sensors.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
used for more severe collisions.

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WARNING!

• No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.

• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.

• 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, citizen band radios,
etc.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant
during a side impact. The SAB is marked with an air bag
label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats only.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

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

NOTE:

• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

• Being too close to the SAB air bags during deployment
could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali­brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection.

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WARNING!

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

SAB air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. Occupants, including children who are up
against or very close to SAB air bags can be seriously
injured or killed. Occupants, especially children, should
not lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or
area where the SAB air bags inflate, even if they are in an
infant or child restraint.

Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the
child.

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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll­over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants
in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each
air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the
head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential
for side-impact head injuries. The SABIC deploy down­ward, covering both windows on the impact side.

NOTE:

• Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners
and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the
vehicle may deploy.

• Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.

The system includes side impact sensors that are cali­brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection.

WARNING!

• Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should remain
free from any obstructions.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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.

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

• Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their
body outside of the window.

SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be

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seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil­dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side
windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.

Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the
child.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag

The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection and works together with the Driver
Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.

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Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu­pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bags.

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger.

Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.

The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air

bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
several factors, including the severity and type of impact.

Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side
Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec­tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal
collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags
are and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or
rollover collisions.

The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Air Bag 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 and the Supplemental Driver

Side Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
initial deceleration.

The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
type of collision.

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.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.

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

Also, 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 is first turned on. 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 if the light
comes on again after initial startup.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru­ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos­tics also record the nature of the malfunction.

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WARNING!

Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru­ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.

Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units

The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad­vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. Alarge
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates

are possible, based on several factors, including the
collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim
cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel
separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to
their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70
milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to
blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.

The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit

The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is
located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering
column. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A
large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover
separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to
inflate to the full size. The air bag fully inflates in about
15 to 20 milliseconds.

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units

The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are
designed to activate only in certain side collisions.

The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of
collision.

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air
bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be
triggered, releasing a large quantity of non-toxic gas. The
inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space
between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully
inflates in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves

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at a very high speed and with such a high force that it
could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items
are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
This especially applies to children.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units

During collisions where the impact is confined to a
particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severity
and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will
deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30
milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes
to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
are not belted and seated properly, or if items are

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positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.

Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.

NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB and
SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle.

Front And Side Impact Sensors

In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, 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 ignition key is turned off.

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as

the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.

• Unlock the doors automatically.

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF.

If A Deployment Occurs

The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.

NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.

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

• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air

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bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in­structions for cleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de­ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac­tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im­mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con­troller (ORC) system serviced as well.

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Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!

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

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

Air Bag Warning Light

You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal

circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during

the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.

• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to

eight second interval.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving.

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NOTE:

related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check
the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on
the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag
fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.

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;

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine

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• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts

were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the

accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per­sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en­forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip­ment, can read the information if they have access to the
vehicle or the EDR.

Child Restraints

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

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

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct
seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s
Manual and on all the labels attached to the car seat.

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

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to

www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana­dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s
website for additional information:

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• http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers­childsafety-index-53.htm

WARNING!

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

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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or

younger and who have not reached the

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible

Child Restraint, facing rearward in the

height or weight limits of their child

restraint

Small Children Children who are at least two years old

or who have out-grown the height or

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a

five-point Harness, facing forward in the

weight limit of their rear-facing child

restraint

Larger Children Children who have out-grown their

forward-facing child restraint, but are too

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve-

hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of

small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat

belt

Children Too Large for

Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who

have out-grown the height or weight

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of

limit of their booster seat

rear seat of the vehicle

rear seat of the vehicle

the vehicle

the vehicle