Dodge Charger 2014 User Manual
> 2014 CHARGER // USER GUIDE
Includes SRT
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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
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. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
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Manuals, Warranty
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 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.
Chrysler Group 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 cell phones, 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .....................8
REMOTE START ................10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........10
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .........14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..........14
SEATBELT ...................15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS ....................16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17
FRONT SEATS .................21
REARSEATS ..................23
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .........24
HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS ....25
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........26
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS .............27
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 28
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 29
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER ......................30
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............31
SPEED CONTROL ...............32
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER — 3.6L ENGINE ....37
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK® ....38
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............40
POWER SUNROOF ...............42
WIND BUFFETING ...............43
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......44
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ...........46
Uconnect® 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE .....47
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE .....48
RADIO......................50
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ..........51
iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS ..........54
GARMIN® NAVIGATION .............56
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK .............59
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....60
PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES .....60
Uconnect® PHONE ...............62
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .........68
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .................70
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .........71
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER .....73
POWER OUTLET ................75
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILERWEIGHTRATINGS) ..........77
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............77
SRT
AUTOSTICK® ..................78
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM . . . 79
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES .......80
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .......83
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............84
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........88
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........89
TIREFIT KIT ...................95
BATTERY LOCATION ..............101
JUMP-STARTING ...............101
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................103
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......106
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........107
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........108
..84
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD .............109
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............109
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........111
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........114
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........116
SRT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......121
FUSES .....................125
TIRE PRESSURES ...............130
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......131
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............131
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................132
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................132
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................132
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........132
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES .............133
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 134
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s .....................135
INDEX
....................136
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that
are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC 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 illustratesand describes the operation of features andequipment that areeither
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. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
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 ona personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also includes
videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® Touchscreen Radios). 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.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic deliveryfor the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
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 footwell while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/gear selector.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Memory Seat pg. 21
2. Headlight Switch pg. 31
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
6. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12
7. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 44
8. Switch Panel
• Hazard Lights
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light pg. 86
9. Climate Controls pg. 40
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10. Power Outlet pg. 75
11. Shift lever
12. Speed Control pg. 32
13. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 70
14. Trunk Release Button
15. Power Brake Pedal
16. Power Door Lock Switches
17. Power Mirrors Switch
18. Power Window Switches
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Light
(See page 84 for more information.)
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BRAKE
- Engine Temperature Warning
Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Brake Warning Light
- Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Fuel Gauge
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Filler Location
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
-
Electronic Speed Control Set
Indicator
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ON Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Indicator*
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Decklid Ajar Indicator
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low
Indicator
- Sport Mode Indicator
- Sport Suspension Indicator
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
ECO/Fuel Economy Oil Change Required
Low Tire Pressure Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
Turn Signal On
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Push and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter 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 RKE transmitter 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 willalso
turn on.
1st Push 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
RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further information.
1 — Trunk Release
2 — Unlock Door(s)
3 — Lock Door(s)
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
Opening The Trunk
• Press the Trunk Release button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.
Key Fob
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency
key located in the Key Fob.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
Emergency Key
WARNING!
• 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.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for anumber of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operatepower windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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REMOTE START
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• Push the REMOTE START button
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
• 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 Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 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 press the Key Fob
lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a button.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing
WARNING!
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 driveror passenger side door
handle, lift either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.
To Lock The Vehicle
• Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With
one of the vehicle'sKeyless 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, press the door handle LOCK
button to lock all four doors and trunk.
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• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
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 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 willunlock and the horn willchirp three times. On the third attempt, your
Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing 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.
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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, press the button on
the right side of Center High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL) which is located on
the deck lid.
• Whenever the vehicle is unlocked, you
can enter the trunk by pressingthe button
on the right side of the CHMSl.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further information.
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK or
NEUTRAL.
2. While pressing the brake pedal, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. Tostop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, press the button
again.
1 — Trunk Button
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1 — Engine START/STOP Button
GETTING STARTED
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter
(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.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK
or NEUTRAL).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
• 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.
Accessory Positions
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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
• The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing 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 pressing the TRUNK button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk 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
Trunk Open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information on trunk operation with
the Passive Entry feature.
Trunk Emergency Release
• As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk
latching mechanism. In the event ofan individual being locked inside thetrunk, the trunk
can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk
latching mechanism.
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 thetrunk, children can diefromsuffocation or
heat stroke.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the KeylessEnter-N-Go™ START/STOPbutton until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock
switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the KeyFobs
located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver'sand passenger front door
handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
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To Disarm:
• Press the KeyFob UNLOCK button or with one of the KeyFobs 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 press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
SEAT BELT
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
portion, pull up a bit 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.
• 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.
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 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 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.).
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.
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. Youcan 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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is
mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words AIRBAG are
embossed on theair bag covers.In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column.
• The Advanced FrontAir Bags have a multistage inflator design.This allows the air bag to
have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type
of collision.
• This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position
sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
• This vehicle may be equippedwith a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckleswitch
that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt
buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
• This vehicle may beequipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains(SABIC)
to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air
bags are located above the side windows and their covers are labeled: AIRBAG.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
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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.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-MountedSide
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 tothe Supplemental Side Air BagInflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• 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.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride
in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/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 Tethers for CHildren.
• All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.
• 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 theLATCH systemonce
the combined weight is more than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
The lower anchorages areround bars
•
that are found at the rearof the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below
the anchorage symbols on the seatback.
They are just visible when you lean into
the rear seat to install the child restraint.
You will easily feel them if you run your
finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
•
• If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle
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 plasticcover with the tether anchorage symbol onit.
for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center
position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors orseat belt, do notinstall a child seat in that
outboard position.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lowerhooks or connectors of thechild restraint to the loweranchorages in the
selected seating position.
3. If the child restrainthas a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
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4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slack in the straps accordingto the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belt in the passenger seating position are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around
the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it throughthe belt path of
the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all
the seat belt webbingoutof the retractor.Then,allow the webbing to retractback into the
retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat
belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbingout of the retractor. If it is locked,youshould not be ableto pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whetherthe child restraintis installed withthe lower anchors
or the vehicle seat belt.
1. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
3. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two
posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the
outboard side of the head restraint.
4.
Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove
slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so
great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in
a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a
front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the front seat cushions.
The power seat switch controls forward/back,
up/down and tilt adjustment. The recline
switch controls the angle of the seatback.
• Press the switch forward or rearward and
the seatback will move in either direction.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward
to decrease the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the
switch will raise and lower the position of
the support.
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Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allows you to
set two different driver seating positions
(excluding lumbar position), outside mirrors, radio station preset settings and tilt/
telescoping steering column position (if
equipped). The memory seat buttons are
located on the driver's door panel.
• To set a memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button.
4. Press and release the 1 or 2 button within five seconds.
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NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the feature through the
Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press andrelease the S (SET)button on the memory switch, then withinfive seconds
press and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
• To recall the saved positions, press 1 or 2 on the memory switch or press UNLOCK on the
programmed RKE transmitter.
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
• The memory seat has an Easy Entry/Exit feature. This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.To
enable (or later disable) this feature you must select “Easy Exit Seats” in “Engine Off
Options” through the programmable features in the Uconnect® system.
• Refer to “Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features” in “Electronics” of this User
Guide.
• For further details refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Manual Seat Adjustments
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor andrelease
it when the seat is at the desired position.
Then, using body pressure, move forward
and backward on the seat to be sure that
the seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an
upright position.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls.Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by
an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of
the seat could cause youtolose control. The seat belt mightnot be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• Pull on the loops, located near the outer
top of the seatbacks, to fold down either
or both seatbacks. These loops can be
tucked away when not in use.
• When the seatback israisedto the upright
position, make sure it is latched by
strongly pulling on the top of the seatback
above the seat loop.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you and others to
severely injured or killed.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded-down position) should not be used as a play areaby children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
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HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Ventilated Seats
Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the
passenger compartment and pullair through fine perforationsinthe seat cover to helpkeep
the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
There are two ventilated seat control buttons located in the touchscreen that allow the
driver and passenger to operate the seats independently.
The ventilated seat buttons are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat.
To operate the system, press the “Controls” button on touchscreen located on the bottom
of the Uconnect® display.
• Press the ventilated seat button
• Press the ventilated seat button
• Press the ventilated seat button
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that areequipped with remote start, this feature can beprogrammed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Front Heated Seats
• There are two heated seat control buttons located in the touchscreen that allow the
driver and passenger to operate the seats independently.
• Press the heated seat button
button a second timeto turn the Low setting On.Press the heated seat button a third time
to turn the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level
after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after
approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that areequipped with remote start, this feature can beprogrammed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
once to choose HIGH.
a second time to choose LOW.
a third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF.
once to turn the High setting On. Pressthe heated seat
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Rear Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.
• Press the switch once to select High-level
heating. Press the switch a second time
to select Low-level heating. Press the
switch a third time to shut the heating
elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place any thing on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS
Your vehicle may be equipped with heated
and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are
designed to help keep warm beverages
warm and cold beverages cool.
• Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on
the cupholder; pressthe symbol a second
time to turn the cupholder off. Press the
“Hot” symbol once to activate the cupholder; press the symbol a second time to
turn off the cupholder.
WARNING!
When the “Hot” symbol is selected, avoid contact with the heated portion of the
cupholder in order to avoid burns.
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the heated cup holders. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Keep the cup holders free of debris such as anything that insulates against heat, for
this may cause the cup holders to overheat. Coming in contact with overheated cup
holders could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within the climate or controls screen of
the touchscreen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
Press the heated steering wheel button a second time to turn the heating element Off.
•
Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for up to 80 minutes
before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not
turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that areequipped with remote start, this feature can beprogrammed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
once to turn the heating element On.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
The adjustable pedal switch is located on
the front side of the driver’s seat cushion
side shield.
•
Press the switch forwardtomove the pedals
forward (toward the front of the vehicle).
• Press the switch rearward to move the
pedals rearward (toward the driver).
NOTE:
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when theElectronic
Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it
may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end
of the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, push the
lever downward (toward the floor).
• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
• To lock the steering column in position,
push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn signal/
wiper/washer/high beam lever on the
steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the
power tilt/telescoping control up or down
as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the control toward
you or push the control away from you as
desired.
WARNING!
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must
be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without
the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely
injured or killed.
• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a
stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.
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