Dodge Caliber 2009 User Manual

2009

OWNER’S MANUAL

CALIBER SRT4

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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䡵 Introduction ........................... 4

䡵 How To Use This Manual .................. 4

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6

䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

The detailed Index at the back of this 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:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce­dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle
registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ................. 12

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

▫ Locking Doors With The Key ............. 15

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 15

䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 15

▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ....... 15

▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ........ 15

䡵 Sentry Key威 ........................... 16

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

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

▫ General Information .................... 19

䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19

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

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

▫ Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual

Override ............................ 20

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped ......... 20

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

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▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First

Press .............................. 21

▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ....... 22

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

▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ........ 23

▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key

Lock/Unlock ......................... 24

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

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

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

▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement ....... 26

䡵 Door Locks ........................... 27

▫ Manual Door Locks .................... 27

▫ Power Door Locks ..................... 28

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear

Doors) — If Equipped .................. 30

䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped ............ 32

▫ Power Window Switches ................ 32

▫ Auto Down .......................... 33

▫ Window Lockout Switch ................ 33

䡵 Liftgate .............................. 34

䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 35

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 36

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 41

▫ Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt

Operating Instructions .................. 42

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

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▫ Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder

System (BeltAlert威) .................... 46

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

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

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

▫ Child Restraint ....................... 61

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 69

䡵 Safety Tips ............................ 70

▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 70

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 71

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle .................... 72

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

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

Vehicle Key

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

1. Place the shift lever in PARK.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)
position.

3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — LOCK 3 — ON
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START

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

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described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you
obtain service.

WARNING!

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

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CAUTION!

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

Manual Transmission

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)
position.

2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — LOCK 3 — ON
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START

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Locking Doors With The Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

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

NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter will not function.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED

Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a
passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering
the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel
is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either direction and
the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel
will lock.

To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel

With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the
steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.

To Release The Steering Wheel Lock

Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to
the right or left to disengage the lock.

NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.

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SENTRY KEY姞

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

The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro­grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.

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

During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security 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 Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds.

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

NOTE:

•

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

•

Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys威,
or any other transponder-equipped components on
the same key chain will not cause a key-related
(transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi-
cally held against the ignition key being used when
starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other
Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause inter­ference with this system.

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

Replacement Keys

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

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CAUTION!

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

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

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

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Customer Key Programming

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

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

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

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

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

The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote

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

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

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

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reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.

General Information

The Sentry Key威 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.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED

This Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors,
hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized op­eration.

If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm system
the horn will sound for 30 seconds and flash the lights for
60 seconds. If the triggering device is not deactivated, the
horn will sound again after a five second delay for
another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present, this
cycle will repeat for up to five minutes.

To Set The Security Alarm

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

2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK
switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors.

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

To Disarm The System

1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter.

2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key威 will
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. A valid key is one that
is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm system; an invalid key will
allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop.

Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override

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

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

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turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

Three Button RKE Transmitter

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked

with metal objects.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the REK
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “RKE Unlock,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

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

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

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2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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

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

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

Illuminated Approach — If Equipped

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

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

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

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Sound Horn with Remote Key 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 “Sound
Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

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

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

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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

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

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

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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock/Unlock

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 “Flash
Light With Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

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

1. 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.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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

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

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

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.

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

NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.

Programming Additional Transmitters

For more information, refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key
Programming” procedure in this section of the manual.

General Information

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

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

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

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

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

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RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-

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

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the
elastomer seal during removal.

Separating RKE Transmitter Halves

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

3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
reinstall and tighten the screw until snug.

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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

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

Manual Door Lock Plunger

WARNING!

•

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

CAUTION!

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

Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is located on the drivers door
panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch Location

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

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

1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled.

2. The transmission is in gear.

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3. All doors are closed.

4. The throttle is pressed.

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

6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in
Section 4.

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

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

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

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

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

5. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle.

Auto Unlock

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

1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled.

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

3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

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4. The drivers door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
— If Equipped

Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate
to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.

Child Protection Door Lock Location

Inserting Ignition Key

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WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,

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

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POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED
Power Window Switches

Power Window Switch Location

The window controls on the driver ’s door trim panel
control all the door windows. There are single window

controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper­ate the passenger door windows. The window controls
will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.

NOTE:

•

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

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches will remain active for up to 10 min­utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal

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Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.

WARNING!

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

Auto Down

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

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con­trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time.

Window Lockout Switch

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LIFTGATE

NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.

To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and
turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate
can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors. The central locking/
unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated
from the liftgate key cylinder.

Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed
without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.

Liftgate Handle

NOTE:

•

In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE
transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the
liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual
lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the
liftgate open with one fluid motion.

•

Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism,
the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a
snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in
the event of an electrical system malfunction.

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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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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.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if
equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front
passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature
also, can be used to hold infant and child restraint
systems.

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.

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WARNING!

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

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

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of

ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

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

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WARNING!

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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 an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

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

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

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

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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WARNING!

•

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

•

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

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

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Positioning Lap Belt

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the belt away from
your neck. Push anchorage button to release the anchor­age, and move it up or down to the position that fits you
best.

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

Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a
three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which
allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor
when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and shoulder
belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side
trim panel for added convenience.

1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its
stowed position in the right rear side trim panel.

Mini-Latch Stowage

2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the
seat.

3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head
restraint.

Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt

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Routing Rear Center Shoulder Belt

4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini­latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”

5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.

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

Connecting Mini-Latch to Buckle

7. 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,
pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding
under the belt in a collision.

Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled

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

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9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.

Detaching Mini-Latch And Buckle

10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for
storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black
button on the top of the mini-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. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot
provided in the trim panel.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

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

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 front airbag con­trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags,

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

Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert姞)

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

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

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert威.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
buckle the driver or front passenger seat belt.

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

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

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

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

BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure.

NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the
Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while
the driver or front passenger seat belt remains
unbuckled.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

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

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

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

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

Airbag and Knee Bolster Location

1 — Driver Airbag 2 — Passenger Airbag
3 — Knee Bolster 4 — Knee Bolster

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.

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

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

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Side Curtain Airbag Location

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WARNING!

•

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

•

If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do
not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side airbags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could
be pushed into you, causing serious injury.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do
not attach cup holders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating side airbag could
drive the object into occupants, causing serious
injury.

Airbags inflate in moderate-to-high speed impacts.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags
work with the driver’s inflatable knee blocker and the
integrated passenger knee blocker (non-inflatable) to
provide improved protection for the driver and front
passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to
improve occupant protection.

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate-to­severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the
side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in

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moderate-to-severe side collisions. In certain types of
collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig­gered. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you
need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for
the airbags to protect you properly.

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

1. Children 12 years old and younger should always

ride buckled up in a rear seat.

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

Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
vehicle seat belt (see Section on Child Restraints) should
be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt­positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use

child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm.

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

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

2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder

belts properly.

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

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

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

WARNING!

•

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

•

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

The front airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

•

Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped)

•

Airbag Warning Light

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Driver Airbag

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Front Passenger Airbag

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Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above side win­dows (if equipped)

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Steering Wheel and Column

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Instrument Panel

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Interconnecting Wiring

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Seatbelt Reminder Light

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Knee Impact Bolsters

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Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster

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Front Acceleration Sensors

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Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

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How The Airbag System Works

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

•

if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de­signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. This ORC will
detect rollover.

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

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•

The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning
Light in the instrument panel for six to eight
seconds as a self-check when the ignition is
first turned ON. After the self-check, the

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

WARNING!

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

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

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The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If
equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side

collisions.

The ORC module determines if a side collision is
severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate.
The side airbag control module will not detect rollover,
front or rear collisions.

The ORC Module monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON positions. These include all of the items
previously mentioned.

In moderate-to-severe side collisions, the side airbag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered,
releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The side curtain
airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high
force, that it could injure you if you are not seated

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properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the
side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to
children.

NOTE:

side curtain air bags, do not install a clothing bar mounted
to the coat hooks (or similarly mounted). A clothing bar
will impede the proper performance of the bags.

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If your vehicle is equipped with left and right

When the ORC and the impact sensors detect a
collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster,
it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is
generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster.
The Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster inflates rearward
towards the driver’s knees to help protect the knees
and position you for the best interaction with the front
airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster fully inflates
in about 50 milliseconds, this is only about half the
time it takes to blink your eyes. It then quickly deflates
while helping to protect the driver’s knees.

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

WARNING!

If Deployment Occurs

The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the
airbag control modules detect a moderate-to-severe col­lision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and
then immediately deflate.

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

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to

need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.

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

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The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.

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However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by­product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas
used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin
or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For
nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the
irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles
settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac­turer’s instructions for cleaning.

•

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

WARNING!

Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli­sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

Enhanced Accident Response System

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

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Cuts off fuel to the engine.

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Flashes hazard lights.

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

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Unlocks the doors automatically.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are 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 passenger side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc­ture, or frame.

•

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

•

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

an authorized dealer service the system promptly:

•

The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or flickers
during the six to eight seconds when the ignition
switch is first turned on.

•

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

•

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

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param­eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the

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

NOTE:

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

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

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com­plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the
possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order
to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition

to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such
investigations may be requested by customers, insurance
carriers, government officials, and professional crash
researchers, such as those associated with universities,
and with hospital and insurance organizations.

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its
designated representative will first obtain permission of
the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually
the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the elec­tronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a
court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity
upon request. General data that does not identify par­ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo­ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main­tained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of
a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a

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particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi­dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by
Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:

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

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC
product

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

•

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

•

Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

•

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

•

Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

•

Impact acceleration and angle

•

Seat Belt status

•

Brake status (service and parking brakes)

•

Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

•

Engine control status (including engine speed)

•

Transmission gear selection

•

Cruise control status

•

Traction/stability control status

•

Tire pressure monitoring system status

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Child Restraint

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

Children 12 years and 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.

WARNING!

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

Infants And Small Children

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

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•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh­ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small
to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If a child cannot
sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the
child’s back is against the seatback; they should use a
Belt Positioning Booster Seat. The child and booster

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seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
(Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield
and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.)

NOTE: For additional information refer to
www.seatcheck.org.

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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

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

•

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

opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR)

To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the
retractor until there is enough to allow it to pass through
the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the
buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is fully extended
from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the
retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion about the child restraint. Follow the instructions
of the child restraint manufacture.

NOTE: To reset this feature you must let all of the belt
webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to
pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been
returned back into the retractor.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)

WARNING!

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor­age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system
provides for the installation of the child restraint without
using the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positions
have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat­ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible,
webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with
fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out­board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of
lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible
child seats such that two seats share a common lower
anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child
restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use
the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the
outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat
belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not
LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re­straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to,

Installing the Child Restraint System for typical installa­tion instructions.

Rear Seat LATCH

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

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

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

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Installing the Child Restraint System

We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting
the tension in the strap.

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the
hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
The tether strap should be routed under the center of the
head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the
rear of the seatback. Then tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat.

Rear Seat Tether Anchors

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc­tions that come with the child restraint system.

NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com­patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts.

WARNING!

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

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

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

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

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

•

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

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•

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

Transporting Pets

Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

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

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The
recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown
under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Procedures” in
section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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

SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

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

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

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71

WARNING!

If you are required to drive with the deck lid/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.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

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

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

Defroster

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

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires

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

Lights

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

Fluid Leaks

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors .............................. 77

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 77

▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —

If Equipped .......................... 78

䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)—

If Equipped............................ 81

▫ Operation ........................... 83

▫ Phone Call Features .................... 91

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▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side ........... 78

▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side ......... 78

▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 79

▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 81

▫ Sun Visor Sliding Feature ................ 81

▫ UConnect威 System Features .............. 94

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............ 99

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect威 System .................... 101

▫ General Information ................... 109

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䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —

If Equipped........................... 109

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 109

▫ Commands ..........................111

▫ Voice Training ....................... 114

䡵 Seats ............................... 114

▫ Front Seat Adjustment ................. 114

▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment .......... 115

▫ Manual Lumbar ..................... 116

▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ............... 116

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 117

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints .............. 118

▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 119

▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ........ 120

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 121

䡵 Lights .............................. 122

▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 122

▫ Headlights, Parking Lights And Instrument

Panel Lights ........................ 123

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 124

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 124

▫ Turn Signals ........................ 124

▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ....... 125

▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 126

▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 126

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If

Equipped .......................... 127

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 127

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 127

▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 128

▫ Windshield Washers................... 128

▫ Mist Feature ........................ 129

䡵 Tilt Steering Column ................... 130

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ...... 131

▫ To Activate ......................... 131

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 132

▫ To Deactivate ....................... 132

▫ To Resume Speed .................... 132

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 132

▫ Manual Transaxle .................... 133

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ............... 133

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 134

▫ Programming HomeLink威 .............. 135

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming ..... 138

▫ Using HomeLink威 .................... 138

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威

Button ............................ 139

▫ Security ........................... 139

▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 139

▫ General Information ................... 140

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 140

▫ Opening The Sunroof .................. 141

▫ Closing The Sunroof .................. 142

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▫ Pinch Protect Feature .................. 142

▫ Pinch Protect Override ................. 142

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 143

▫ Sunshade Operation ................... 143

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 143

▫ Sunroof Maintenance .................. 143

▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 143

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 144

䡵 Cupholders .......................... 145

䡵 Console Features ...................... 146

䡵 Cargo Area Features .................... 147

▫ Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging

Flashlight — If Equipped ............... 147

▫ Cargo Cover — If Equipped ............. 149

▫ Removable Load Floor ................. 149

▫ Cargo Tie-Down Loops ................ 150

▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ....... 151

䡵 Rear Window Features .................. 152

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 152

▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 153

䡵 Cooled Beverage Storage Bin/Glove

Compartment — If Equipped .............. 154

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

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

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

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Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

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

Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side

Adjust the flat (drivers side) outside mirror so you can
just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror
closest to the vehicle with your head close to the door
glass.

Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side

Adjust the convex (passenger side) outside mirror so you
can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the
mirror closest to the vehicle with your head close to the
center of the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The control for the power mirrors is located on the
drivers door trim panel.

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Power Mirror Control

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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move. When
finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the
center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.

Mirror Directions

WARNING!

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81

Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and
swing the mirror cover upward.

Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor Sliding Feature

The sun visors may be extended out to provide more
coverage of the side glass.

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞)—
IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)
system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
UConnect威 system operating instructions for these ra­dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right
corner of the Radio faceplate.

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

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NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ve r-
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for
supported phones.

NOTE: For UConnect威 customer support, visit the
following websites:

•

www.chrysler.com/uconnect

•

www.dodge.com/uconnect

•

www.jeep.com/uconnect

•

or call 1–877–855–8400

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

The UConnect威 system is driven through your
Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone.

UConnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con­nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellu­lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect威 system. The UConnect威 system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.

Phone Button

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

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83

Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with the ra­dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.

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

The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi­cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 system
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.

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

Operation

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

•

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

•

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

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

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

Help Command

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

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

Cancel Command

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

Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone

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

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

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The following are general phone to UConnect威 system
pairing instructions:

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between one and seven, with one being
the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular
phones to your UConnect威 system. However, at any
given time, only one cellular phone can be in use,
connected to your UConnect威 system. The priority
allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular
phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the
vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three
and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the
UConnect威 system will use the priority three cellular
phone when you make a call. You can select to use a
lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to
⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).

Dial by Saying a Number

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

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

•

For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙.

•

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

Call by Saying a Name

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ­ously stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook

or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your
UConnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook.

•

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

Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook

NOTE: Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook is

recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

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

The UConnect威 system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically
downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.

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Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
Transfer From Mobile Phone

If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
UConnect威 automatically downloads names (text names)
and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook.
Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access
Profile may support this feature. See UConnect威 website
for supported phones.

•

To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect威)
Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a
Name” section.

•

Automatic download and update, if supported, begins
as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is
made to the UConnect威, for example, after you start
the vehicle.

•

A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down­loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
to the UConnect威.

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Depending on the maximum number of entries down­loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail­able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available
for use.

•

Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
phone is accessible.

•

Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded.
SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone­book.

•

This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
deleted on the UConnect威. These can only be edited on
the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and
updated to UConnect威 on the next phone connection.

Phonebook Download — Single Entry

If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威
allows the user to download entries from their phone via

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

NOTE:

•

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

•

Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威,
and you may see a message on the phone display that
the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must
first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to
the UConnect威 system, and then send the address

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book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone
Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to
drop the Bluetooth威 connection.

•

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

Edit UConnect威 Phonebook Entries

NOTE:

•

Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
when the vehicle is not in motion.

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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

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

Delete UConnect威 Phonebook Entry

NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when the vehicle is not in motion.

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List
Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
from which you choose. To select one of the entries
from the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
while the UConnect威 system is playing the desired
entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

•

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

•

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

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

Delete/Erase “All” UConnect威 Phonebook Entries

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.

•

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

•

Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.

List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

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

•

The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone­book entries, if available.

•

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

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙
operations at this point.

•

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

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The selected number will be dialed.

Phone Call Features

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

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

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

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Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
Currently in Progress

If a call is currently in progress and you have another
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
call waiting that you normally hear when using your
cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the
current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

NOTE: The UConnect威 system compatible phones in
the market today do not support rejecting an incoming
call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user
can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.

Making a Second Call While Current Call is in
Progress

To make a second call while you are currently on a call,
press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙
or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook
entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while
the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call,

refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To
combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this
section.

Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold

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

Toggling Between Calls

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

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Conference Call

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

Three-Way Calling

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

Call Termination

To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on

hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.

Redial

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

The UConnect威 system will call the last number that
was dialed from your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the
UConnect威 system.

Call Continuation

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

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After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and
transfer of the call to the mobile phone.

•

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

•

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

UConnect姞 System Features

Language Selection

To change the language that the UConnect威 system is
using:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

•

Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
the language selection.

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

NOTE: After every UConnect威 language change opera-
tion, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is
usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific
and usable across all languages.

Emergency Assistance

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

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

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

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect威 system will instruct

the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num­ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.

NOTE:

•

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

•

If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.

•

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

WARNING!

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

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Towing Assistance

If you need towing assistance:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

NOTE:

•

The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528­2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14­3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico).

•

If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say “Setup”’, followed by “Towing Assistance”.

Paging

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

Voice Mail Calling

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

Working with Automated Systems

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

You can use your UConnect威 system to access a voice
mail system or an automated service, such as a paging
service or automated customer service line. Some ser­vices require immediate response selection. In some
instances, that may be too quick for use of the UConnect威
system.

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When calling a number with your UConnect威 system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press
the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence
you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For
example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a
pound, (3746#),youcanpresstheVOICE RECOGNI­TION button and say, ⬙3746#Send.⬙ Saying a number,
or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is also to be
used for navigating through an automated customer
service center menu structure, and to leave a number on
a pager.

You can also send stored UConnect威 phonebook entries
as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager
entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to
call and then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the
name or number and say the name of the phonebook
entry you wish to send. The UConnect威 system will then

send the corresponding phone number associated with
the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.

NOTE:

•

You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone
network configurations. This is normal.

•

Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
out settings that are too short and may not allow the
use of this feature.

Barge In - Overriding Prompts

The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear
a...,⬙ you could press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without
having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt.

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Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF

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

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

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

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

Phone and Network Status Indicators

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

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad

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

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