Dodge Challenger User's Guide

2017

CHALLENGER

USER

GUIDE

INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT

IMPORTANT

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be found on your DVD (if applicable) or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.

If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE USER GUIDE (U.S. MARKET ONLY)

— IF EQUIPPED ...............10

KEYFOB ...................12

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .....15

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY ..................... 15

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 17

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........19

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....19

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............50

SEA TING ....................52

HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........59

TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................60

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDA TIONS ............62

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM

LEVER .....................65

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............66

SPEED CONTROL ...............67

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....70

PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST .....75

EIGHT -SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............76

AUTOSTICK ..................77

SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE

CONTROL ...................79

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP

SHIFT ..................... 79

AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ..............80

PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . . 83

BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........84

POWER SUNROOF ..............86

WIND BUFFETING ..............87

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .... 88

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........90

CYBERSECURITY ...............91

SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN — IF EQUIPPED . . 92

UCONNECT 5.0 ............... 100

UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS .................104

UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV ..........111

UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........132

UCONNECT PHONE ............145

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ....155

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......159

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink) .................160

POWER OUTLETS .............163

...154

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) ....... 165

RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............165

SRT

DRIVE MODES ................166

SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ..... 169

UCONNECT PERFORMANCE PAGES . . . 172

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........175

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 175

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......182

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....183

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 190

BA TTERY LOCATION ............196

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES .....196

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ....... 199

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED

TRANSMISSION ..............200

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... 202

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ...............203

EVENT DAT A RECORDER (EDR) .....203

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ....204

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....206

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....208

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L

SUPERCHARGED ..............210

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....212

FLUID CAPACITIES — DODGE ......214

FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ........215

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PAR TS — DODGE ............. 216

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS—SRT ................ 218

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......219

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L . . . 220 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 5.7L . . 221 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.2L

SUPERCHARGED ..............226

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.4L . . . 227

FUSES ....................232

TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION .......236

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 243 DEPAR TMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....253

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADDING FUEL ............... 254

REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........256

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....257

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................257

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ..................257

PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........257

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STA TES .............. 258

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES

BYMOPAR .................259

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs .....................260

INDEX

....................261

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes, more than momentarily, off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect T ouchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals.

FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

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

parts, and cares about your

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 66

2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 155

3. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

4. Speed Control pg. 67

5. Adaptive Cruise Control pg. 70

6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 17

7. Identify Your Uconnect Radio pg. 90

8. Glove Compartment

9. Power Outlet pg. 163

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

10. Gear Selector

11. Emergency Flashers

12. Climate Controls pg. 80

13. Decklid Button

14. Emergency Brake

15. Hood Release

16. Power Mirrors

17. Power Windows

18. Power Door Locks

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. T achometer

2. Indicators And Warning Lights

3. T emperature Gauge

(See page 175 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Fuel Gauge And Fuel Door Locator

5. Speedometer

6. Indicator And Warning Lights

(See page 181 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE USER GUIDE (U.S. MARKET ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED

Access your Owner’s Information – right through your Uconnect 8.4 or 8.4 NAV touchscreen radio — If Equipped (See page 90 for Identifying your radio).

T o access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touchscreen: Push the Uconnect Apps button, then push the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Uconnect registration is required.

NOTE:

Vehicle User Guide features are not available while the vehicle is moving. If you try to access while the vehicle is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available while the vehicle is in motion.

Pre-Installed Features

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Your User Guide — Updated in real-time•Available when and where you need it

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T ouchscreen convenience

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Maintenance schedules and information

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Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary

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Customizable interface

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Multilingual

Vehicle User Guide Home Screen

GETTING STARTED

Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able to explore your warranty information and radio manual when and where you need them. Your Uconnect radio will display the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better understanding your vehicle. There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the year, in real-time, so it never goes out of date.

Features/Benefits

• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio

• Enhanced search and browsing capability

• Robust NAV application — If Equipped

• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category

• Icon and symbol glossary

• W arranty information

• Crucial driver information and assistance:

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Operating Instructions

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Warranty Information

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Fluid Level Standards

Tip: When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your Favorites, for easy access in the future.

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Maintenance Schedules

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Emergency Procedures

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911 Contact and More

Enhanced Search And Browsing Capability Icon And Symbol Glossary

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Description Of Key Fob

The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the storage compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.

T o remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and trunk lid from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

In the ON/RUN ignition position, the lock button is disabled. Only the unlock button is enabled.

1 — Trunk 2 — Unlock 3 — Lock 4 — Remote Start — If Equipped 5 — Panic Alarm 6 — Emergency Key

Base Key Fob

GETTING STARTED

SRT/Hellcat Key Fobs

NOTE: SRT vehicles equipped with the 6.2L Supercharged engine come with three key fobs (two

red and one black) that allow for different engine power levels. Please refer to the "Drive Modes" in “SRT” in this guide for further descriptions.

SRT Key Fob

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

1 — Trunk 3 — Lock 5 — Panic Alarm 2 — Unlock 4 — Remote Start 6 — Emergency Key

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to your “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for further information.

Opening The Trunk

Push the trunk release button on the key fob two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.

GETTING STARTED

Emergency Key

Should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead, there is an emergency key located in the key fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key , slide the button at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Emergency Key

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not leave the key fob inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks, or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

GETTING STARTED

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED

Push the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.

T o drive the vehicle, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go STAR T/STOP button to place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode.

With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (time-out) unless the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode.

The vehicle must be started with the START/STOP button after two consecutive time-outs.

WARNING!

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

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

Introduction To Keyless Enter-N-Go

The Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and trunk without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

GETTING STARTED

To Lock The Vehicle:

• Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and trunk.

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

NOTE:

Push The Button To Lock

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in the Owner’s Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and trunk will unlock when you push the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in the Owner’s Manual on www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.

• If a key fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and trunk will unlock, and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your key fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

GETTING STARTED

To Enter The Trunk:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid, push the button located on the center of the light bar which is located on the deck lid above the license plate.

NOTE:

Refer to the Owner’s Manual at www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals for fur ther information.

Trunk Release Button

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

NOTE:

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (T ransmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.

• Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Accessory Positions

GETTING STARTED

Engine Starting/Stopping — Automatic Transmission

Starting

• Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.

• Press and hold the brake pedal, then push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

T o stop the cranking of the engine prior to

• the engine starting, push the button again.

Stopping

1. Place the gear selector in PARK.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button

once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

Start/Stop Button

Engine Starting/Stopping — Manual Transmission

Starting

• Push and hold the clutch pedal while pushing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button. Release the button when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, release the button.

Stopping

• With the vehicle stopped, place the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held

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for two seconds before the engine will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the vehicle is stopped and the button is pushed twice to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the system will automatically time out after 60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.

GETTING STARTED

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and trunk release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.

To Arm

Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button until the instrument cluster display indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF.” Push the power door lock switch while the door is open, push the key fob lock button, or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle, and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

Push the key fob unlock button or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-Go STAR T/STOP button (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

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.

GETTING STARTED

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

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear

seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to “Child

Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that

you are using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow

the front air bags room to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and

deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled

person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service contact information.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

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

Seat Belt Systems

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

GETTING STARTED

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.

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

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

GETTING STARTED

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

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

WARNING!

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

• 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.

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

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

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

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

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

WARNING!

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

• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed.

• A seat 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 seat belt into the buckle nearest you.

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WARNING!

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

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

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

• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap.

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

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

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

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

Pulling Out The Latch Plate

1 — Seat Belt Buckle 2 — Seat Belt

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

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

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

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

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

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed.

WARNING!

• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.

• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.

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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.

Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE:

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

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

Energy Management Feature

The front seat belt system is equipped with an Energy Management feature that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.

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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."

In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor

WARNING!

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

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted.

3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.

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How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

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

WARNING!

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

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

• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized dealer.

The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag System Components:

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Track Position Sensors

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

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Air Bag Warning Light

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

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

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.

The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the

ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.

• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.

• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.

WARNING!

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

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