Dodge Charger User's Guide

2016

CHARGER

USER

GUIDE

INCLUDES SRT 392/SRT HELLCAT

IMPORTANT

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.

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 Booklet 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

REMOTESTART ...............16

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .......16

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE

ENTRY .....................18

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 20

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........21

SEA T BELT SYSTEMS ............22

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ..............23

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............27

HEAD RESTRAINTS .............31

SEA TING ....................33

HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........41

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ............42

TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................43

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDA TIONS ............45

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER .................48

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............50

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......51

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ....54

LANESENSE .................59

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . 60

PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST .....61

BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........62

EIGHT -SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ...............64

AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL

MOUNTED PADDLE SHIFTERS .......65

SPORT MODE — WITHOUT

PERFORMANCE CONTROL .........67

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......68

AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ..............70

POWER SUNROOF .............. 72

WIND BUFFETING ..............73

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....74

CYBERSECURITY ...............76

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........77

UCONNECT ACCESS .............78

UCONNECT 5.0 ................90

UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS ..................94

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN ..........101

UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE

RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ........ 114

UCONNECT PHONE ............132

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . 143

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......147

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

POWER OUTLET ..............152

. . 142

...149

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 154

RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............154

SRT

DRIVE MODES ................155

SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .....157

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........160

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 160

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS ...... 167

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....168

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED . . . 174

BA TTERY LOCATION ............181

JUMP-STAR TING PROCEDURES .....181

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED

TRANSMISSION ..............184

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....186

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......186

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS) ............... 188

EVENT DAT A RECORDER (EDR) .....188

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........189

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....190

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....192

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L

SUPERCHARGED ..............194

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ....196

FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT .....198

FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ........199

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PAR TS — NON-SRT ............200

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS—SRT ................202

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......203

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —

NON-SRT ...................203

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT . . . 208

FUSES ....................214

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION . . . 219

FUEL DOOR RELEASE .......... 223

FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —

IF EQUIPPED ................224

REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........225

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....226

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................226

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ..................226

PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........226

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN

THE UNITED STATES ............227

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR

. . 228

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ’s .....................229

INDEX

....................230

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 the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

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

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 on the DVD 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. Driver Memory Seat pg. 34

2. Headlight Switch pg. 50

3. Paddle Shifters pg. 65

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8

5. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 143

6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 20

7. Identify Your Radio pg. 77

8. Glove/Storage Compartment

9. Switch Panel

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) pg. 163

• Hazard Switch

• Manual Audio Controls

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

10. Climate Controls pg. 68

11. Power Outlet pg. 152

12. Gear Selector pg. 64

13. Speed Control pg. 51

14. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 143

15. Emergency Brake Pedal

16. Power Door Lock Switches

17. Power Window Switches

18. Power Mirrors Switch

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Driver Information Display (DID)

(See page 160 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

4. Gear Selector Position

5. Speedometer

6. Fuel Filler Location/Fuel Gauge

(See page 164 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)

GETTING STARTED

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

Access your Owner’s Information – right through your Uconnect 8.4A or 8.4AN touchscreen radio — If Equipped (See page 77 for Identifying your radio).

T o access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect T ouchscreen: Press the Uconnect

Apps button, then press the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen.

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

• Warranty 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.

Base Key Fob

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

GETTING STARTED

SRT 392 Key Fob

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

NOTE: SRT vehicles equipped with the 6.2L Su-

percharged 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 392 Key Fob

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

SRT Hellcat Key Fob

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

GETTING STARTED

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 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 Y our Instrument Panel” in your Owner's Manual on the DVD 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.

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.

button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or

GETTING STARTED

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

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 unlock button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN mode.

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

The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position 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 you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE

The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pushing the trunk release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

NOTE:

The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate.

• The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pushing the trunk button on the key fob twice within five seconds.

• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the T runk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed.

• With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed from the ignition switch, the T runk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.

• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.

GETTING STARTED

Trunk Emergency Release

As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release Lever

WARNING!

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

GETTING STARTED

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 key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, lift either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

Lift The Door Handle To Unlock

To Lock The Vehicle

Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's 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 lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

Push The Door Handle Passive Entry Button

To Lock

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” for further information.

• If a key fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors 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 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 — Passive Entry door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature.

To Enter The Trunk

With a valid key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the trunk, push the button on the right side of applique which is located on the trunk.

Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you can enter the trunk by pushing the button on the right side of the applique.

NOTE:

Please refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

Trunk Passive Entry Button

GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION

NOTE:

Starting

1. Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.

Stopping

1. 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.

Engine START/STOP Button

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).

GETTING STARTED

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.

2. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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

NOTE:

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

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.

Ignition Positions

To Arm

Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition button until the Driver Information Display (DID) 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 passive entry LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing the passive entry 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 — Ignition button (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).

GETTING STARTED

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

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

Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. 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.

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.

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

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

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

NOTE:

The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately .

WARNING!

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. Y ou 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 .

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

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

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Advanced Front Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

• Seat Track Position Sensors

Advanced Front Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

GETTING STARTED

The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.

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

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.

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

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

If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Supplemental Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.

WARNING!

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

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

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

GETTING STARTED

Supplemental Side Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact events.

The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.

WARNING!

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Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window . Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

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

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This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.

• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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

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Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:

• Cut off fuel to the engine.

• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is pushed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light button.

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.

• Unlock the power door locks.

Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF . Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.

Air Bag Warning Light

The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.

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

If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

NOTE:

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

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

NOTE:

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

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

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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

Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm or call:

1–888–327–4236

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Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

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LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren.

All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

LATCH System Weight Limit

You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LA TCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Locating LATCH Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

on the seatback.

Locating Tether Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol

on it.

LATCH Lower Anchors

Tether Anchorages

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