Dodge Dart 2014 User Manual
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This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.
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Manuals, Warranty
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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)
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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 .................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........10
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..........13
SEATBELT ...................15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS ....................15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17
FRONT SEATS .................20
REARSEAT ..................22
HEATEDSEATS ................22
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . 23
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 25
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER ......................25
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............27
SPEED CONTROL ................28
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........30
Uconnect® 8.4 MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................31
Uconnect® 8.4 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROLS ...................32
POWER SUNROOF ...............34
WIND BUFFETING ...............35
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION . . . 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......38
Uconnect® 200 .................40
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N .............49
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....72
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — STANDARD (2 BUTTON) ........73
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — PREMIUM (4 BUTTON) ........74
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................78
POWER OUTLET ................81
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILERWEIGHTRATINGS) .........82
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..............82
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............83
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........88
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........89
TIREFIT KIT ...................95
JUMP-STARTING ...............101
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........103
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......104
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........104
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........105
..83
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD .............106
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............107
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........108
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ...........111
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........113
MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........116
FUSES .....................117
TIRE PRESSURES ...............119
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ......120
EXTERIOR BULBS ...............121
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................122
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................122
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................122
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........122
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ................123
Uconnect® CUSTOMER CENTER .......123
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® . . 124
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......125
INDEX
....................127
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctivestyling, 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 yourattention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustratesand describes the operation of featuresand equipment thatare 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. 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 on apersonal computer or Mac computer. Themultimedia 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 yourOwner'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 paperto electronic delivery for the majority of theuser 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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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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 makesure that objects cannot fall into thedriver 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.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children tobe in avehicle unattended is dangerousfor a numberof 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 wirelessfeatures including KeylessEnter-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, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 27
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Control pg. 6
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever pg. 25
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) pg. 6
6. Fuel Door Locator pg. 7
7. Speed Control pg. 28
8. Ignition Switch pg. 12
9. Your Vehicles Sound System pg. 38
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10. Switch Panel
• Hazard Switch
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 83
11. Glove/Storage Compartment
12. Climate Control pg. 30
13. Shifter
14. Power Outlet pg. 81
15. Power Locks
16. Power Windows
17. Power Mirrors
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Selectable Information Area
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
4. Speedometer
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 83 for more information.)
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BRAKE
- Engine Temperature Warning
Light
- Power Steering System
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
5. Gear Position Display
6. Fuel Gauge
7. Fuel Door Location
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display reconfigurable indicators and
messages when the appropriate conditions exist. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” on pg. 73
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Indicator*
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low
Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
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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. Theturn
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 illuminatedentry system will also
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 yourOwner's Manual on theDVD
for further information.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the Trunk Release button on the
transmitter twotimes within five seconds
to open the trunk.
1 — Decklid 4 — Remote Start
2 — Unlock 5 — Panic
3—Lock
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the
panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and
press the buttona second timeto turn the
panic alarm off.
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1 — Decklid 4 — Remote Start
2 — Lock 5 — Emergency Key
3 — Unlock
GETTING STARTED
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.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children tobe in avehicle unattended is dangerousfor a numberof 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 theKey Fob inor nearthe 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. Achild could operate power windows,other controls, or move
the vehicle.
REMOTE START
x
• Press the REMOTE START button
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press 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.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing
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 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.
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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 lockor unlock buttons, aswell as starting and stopping thevehicle with
the press 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
(1.5m) of the driver or passenger side doorhandle, grab 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's Keyless Enter-NGo™ 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.
• DO NOT grab the door handle when pressing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
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NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors willunlock 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 “ElectronicVehicleInformation Center (EVIC)” in
your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD 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
press the trunk button. If“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”is programmed onlythe trunk will
unlock when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1stPress”
and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this
guide for further information.
• If a Key Fobis detectedin thevehicle whenlocking thevehicle 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 pressing the KeylessEnter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait twoseconds 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 reactingand
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.
To Enter The Trunk
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
located outside the vehicle and within 5ft
(1.5 m)of thedeck lid, press thebutton on
the right side of the light bar which is
located on the deck lid above the license
plate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further information.
Trunk Unlock Button
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• 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.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, press the button
again.
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 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 speedabove 5 mph(8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
1 — Engine START/STOP Button
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functionsare with the driver’s footOFF the brakepedal (transmission in PARK
or NEUTRAL position).
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Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
• Press theENGINE START/STOPbutton a secondtime to changethe ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.
• Press theENGINE START/STOP buttona third time to return the ignitionswitch to theOFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch 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 will switch to the
OFF position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
To Arm The System
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while
the driver orpassenger door is open or press the LOCKbutton on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. After thelast door isclosed, or if all doors are closed, theVehicleSecurity
Alarm will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security Light will
flash. If it does not illuminate, the Vehicle Security Alarm is not arming. In addition, if you
open a door during the arming period, the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming
process. If you wish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm after closing the door, you must
repeat one of the previously-described arming sequences.
You mayalso disarm the ultrasonic intrusion sensor during the 16 second arming period by
pressing the lock button threetimes with a delay of no morethan five seconds between key
presses. The horn will pulse twice to acknowledge that the ultrasonic intrusion sensor has
been disabled.
NOTE:
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on theRKE transmittercannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry. Pressing the TRUNK
button will not disarmthe Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through
the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
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• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.
• The ultrasonic intrusion sensor may be inadvertently activated by a child, petor shifting
package left within the vehicle after the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF” (refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information). Then either press the power door LOCK
switch while the driver or passenger door is open, press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter LOCK button or pressthe Passive Entry Door Handle LOCK button (refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information).
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously-described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Either press the UNLOCK buttonon the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignitionkey into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmittercannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry. Pressing the TRUNK
button willnot disarmthe Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehiclethrough
the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or grasp the Passive Entry Unlock
Door Handle (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information), press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle), or insert a valid Key Fob into the ignition
switch (if the START/STOP button is removed) and rotate it to the ON/RUN position.
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Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound
three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
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 pullon the lapbelt. A snugbelt reduces therisk of slidingunder the beltin a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chestso 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 tooloose willnot protect youproperly.In a sudden stop youcould 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 ormodify the system.Seat beltassemblies must be
replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
The seat belts for both frontseating positions areequipped 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. You canstrike the interiorofyour vehicle orotherpassengers, or you
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehiclehas Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as
a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front AirBags are designedto provide additional protectionby supplementing
the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
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• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect
the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Side Knee
Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment.
• This vehicle has an Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) in the right front passenger
seat. The OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if
the sensors estimates that:
• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects in it.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rearward facing infant seat.
• The front passenger is not properlyseated or his or her weight is taken off of theseat
for a period of time.
• 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).
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead tomore severeinjuries ina collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain youproperly. 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 SideAirBag 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 to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or SeatMounted 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.
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
WARNING!
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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 provincesrequire 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–SE ATCHECK
(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
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.
• The rear outboard seating positions have
lower anchors and top tether anchors.
The rear center seating position has a top
tether anchor only.
• 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 ofthe LATCH system once
the combined weight is more than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
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 on the seatback. They are
just visible whenyoulean into therear seat to installthe child restraint.You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
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• 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.
• Do not install child restraints with rigid
lower attachments in the center seating
position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions.
Child restraints with flexible, webbing
mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position. In the
center position, the inner anchorages are
17.3 inches (440 mm) apart.
1 — Tether Anchors (under covers)
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 thelowerhooks or connectorsof thechild restraint tothe loweranchorages in the
selected seating position.
3. If the child restrainthas a tether strap, connectit to the top tetheranchorage. See below
for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraintrearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slackin the strapsaccording to thechild restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth onthe childseat
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 belts in the passenger seating positions 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.
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GETTING STARTED
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat beltwebbing from the retractor to pass it through the beltpath 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 beltwebbing outof the retractor. Then, allowthe 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 thewebbing out ofthe 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.
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 anchorweight limit, whether the childrestraint is installedwith the loweranchors
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 childrestraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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GETTING STARTED
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 orkilled. Anychild riding in yourvehicle shouldbe 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 achild restraintto the LATCHanchorages canlead 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.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
•
The power seat switches arelocated 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 switchrearward
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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GETTING STARTED
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seatnear the floorand release
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.
Height Adjustment
• Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side ofthe seat,upward to raise the seat
height.
• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as itmay cause
damage to the seat controls.Seat travel may become limited if movement isstopped 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 causeyou to lose control.The seatbelt might not beproperly 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.
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GETTING STARTED
REAR SEAT
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 theseatbackis raised tothe upright
position, make sure it is latched by
strongly pulling on thetop of theseatback
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 youand 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 beused as a play area by childrenwhen the vehicle
is inmotion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The frontheated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of
the touchscreen.
• Press the heated seat button
• Press the heated seat button
• Press the heated seat button
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.
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once to turn the High setting On.
a second time to turn the Low setting On.
a third time to turn the heating elements Off.
GETTING STARTED
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models thatare equipped with remotestart, this featurecan be programmed tocome 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.
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 anything 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.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is located below the steeringwheel atthe end
of the steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• 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.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
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 thiswarning may resultin you andothers being severely injured orkilled.
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GETTING STARTED
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel controlbutton is located within the climate orcontrols screen of
the touchscreen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
• Press the heated steering wheel button
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 thatare equipped with remotestart, this featurecan be programmed to comeon
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.
• 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.
once to turn the heating element On.
a second time to turn the heating element
WARNING!
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration inlow gear can be detrimentaland
should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engineat the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should beconsidered a normalpart of thebreak-inand not interpreted as an
indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and
automatically turn off.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the endof the lever tothe first detent positionforone of four intermittent settings,
the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Mist
• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moistureon the vehicle's windshieldand automatically activatesthe
wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittentposition. Rotatethe end of the
lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
• Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to
pass.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, tothe first detentforparking lights
for headlights
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch once
for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO for
AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Fog Lights
• Turn the headlights or parking lights on
and push the headlight switch once to
turn the fog lights on. Push the switch a
second time to turn the fog lights off. Fog
lights will not operate when high beams are on.
• A fog light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the fog lights are on.
and to the second detent
.
Headlight Switch
1—Auto
2 — Rotate Headlight Switch
3 — Rotate Dimmer
4 — Rotate Ambient Light Control
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through
the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are located
on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
CRUISE
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF buttona second time to
turn the system off.
SET
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the RES +
button.
The speed incrementshown is dependant on thespeed of U.S. (mph) orMetric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
will appear on the instrument
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