Dodge DURANGO Owner's Manual

2017

OWNER’S MANUAL

Durango

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC

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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ......................................9

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ......................................91

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...........................................231

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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................375

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES ......................................................475

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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE .......................................................503

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .........................................................551

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .................................................557

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INDEX..........................................................................563

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4

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䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .........7

䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING .....................5

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............6

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................7

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....8

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many
passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to
become familiar with your vehicle.

The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving
or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel
drive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission,
and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles
on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience. When driving off-road, or working the
vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to
overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe
federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you
drive.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision.
Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.

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

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and
remain with the vehicle when sold.

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

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe
manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it
may roll over while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con­trol. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a
collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
Drive carefully.

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Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Always buckle up.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra­tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols
that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this
Owner’s Manual:

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper­ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau­tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
plate located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also is stamped into the right
front body, behind the right front seat. Move the right front
seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped VIN.
This number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save
this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifi­cation number and optional equipment.

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VIN Location

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Right Front Body VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11

▫ Tamper Alert ...........................18

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▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............11

▫ KeyFob..............................12

▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........13

▫ General Information .....................14

䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................14

▫ Replacement Keys .......................15

▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............15

▫ General Information .....................16

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .16

▫ Rearming Of The System ..................16

▫ To Arm The System .....................16

▫ To Disarm The System ...................17

▫ Security System Manual Override ............18

䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................18

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................18

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...........19

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .............20

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................20

▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20

▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............20

▫ General Information .....................23

䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .23

▫ How To Use Remote Start..................24

▫ Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped ....24

▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................25

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▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle ...............................25

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive

The Vehicle ...........................25

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .26

▫ General Information .....................26

䡵 DOOR LOCKS ..........................26

▫ Manual Door Locks .....................26

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

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ............................29

䡵 LIFTGATE .............................37

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ..............38

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........39

▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........39

▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............40

▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................41

▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .........54

▫ Child Restraints ........................66

▫ Transporting Pets .......................85

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....85

䡵 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....30

▫ General Information .....................34

䡵 WINDOWS .............................34

▫ Power Windows ........................34

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................36

䡵 SAFETY TIPS ...........................86

▫ Transporting Passengers ...................86

▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................87

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

The Vehicle ...........................87

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle ...........................90

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.

Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature — Passive Entry

This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry feature (refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry⬙ in ⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle⬙ for further information).

Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three operating
positions which are labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.

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Keyless Push Button Ignition

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Key Not Detected Feature

If the ignition position does not change with a push of the
ignition button, and the instrument cluster display mes­sage “Key Fob Not Detected” is being displayed, the key
fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back
up method can be used to operate the keyless push button
ignition. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency
key) of the key fob against the keyless ignition push button
and push to operate the ignition. Once the starter engages
and the engine starts remove the key fob from the keyless
ignition push button.

Key Fob

The key fob also includes an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.

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

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at
the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then
pull the key out with your other hand.

Low Or Dead Key Fob Battery Starting Procedure

Key Fob

Emergency Key Removal

NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the lock cylinders with either side up.

Ignition Or Accessory On Message

Upon opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in
the cluster.

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NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under­standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• 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 Enter­N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF
position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

SENTRY KEY

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

The system uses a key fob and a Keyless Push Button
Ignition, and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle
operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to
the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. If
an invalid key fob is used to attempt to start and operate
the vehicle, the system will not allow the engine to crank.
If an invalid key fob is used to start the engine, the system
will shut the engine off in two seconds.

After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a

bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.

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If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilizer system may result in a loss of
security protection.

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

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

CAUTION!

• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF position.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.

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

Customer Key Fob Programming

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.

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General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle
Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.

Rearming Of The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
after 29 seconds, 5 seconds between cycles, up to 8 cycles if
the trigger remains active and then the vehicle security
alarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the follow­ing audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the

1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the OFF

position (refer to ⬙Starting Procedures⬙ in ⬙Starting And
Operating⬙ for further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry, make sure the vehicles keyless ignition
system is OFF.

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry, make sure the vehicle ignition system is
OFF, and the key is physically removed from the
ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:

• Push the lock button on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry⬙ in ⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve­hicle⬙ for further information).

• Push the lock button on the key fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:

• Push the unlock button on the key fob.

• Grasp the passive entry unlock door handle (if

equipped, refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive En­try⬙ in ⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle⬙ for
further information).

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF posi­tion.

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• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry, push the keyless ignition button (re­quires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry, insert a valid key into the ignition and
turn the key to the ON position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
power liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will not
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the
vehicle through the liftgate 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.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system 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

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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.

Security System Manual Override

The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

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.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is
placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position).

• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (ex­treme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

The remote keyless entry system allows you to lock or
unlock the doors, open the power liftgate, or activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20
m) using a hand-held key fob. The key fob does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above
disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons
for all key fobs.

Key Fob

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

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

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If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

Flash Lamps With Lock

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This
feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under­standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Headlight Illumination On Approach

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for
this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through
Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

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

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa­tion.

Sound Horn With Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the Panic button on the key fob for at least one second and
release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals
will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior
lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.

NOTE:

• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm
is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.

• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please dis­pose of them according to respect for environment and
local laws.

• Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can
dispose of them either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to an authorized
dealer, which will deal with their disposal.

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical

latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

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Separating Key Fob Case

1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Remove The Emergency Key

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2. Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat blade

screwdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the
two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to
damage the seal during removal.

Separating Key Fob Case With Emergency Key

Separating Key Fob Case With A Coin

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over
(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery.

Replace Battery In The Key Fob

4. Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery. When
replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to
the + sign on the inside of the back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery,
clean it with rubbing alcohol.

5. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves
together until they are tightly clamped.

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General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).

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NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans­mission to be equipped with Remote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:

• Gear Selector in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate closed

• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)

• Battery at an acceptable charge level

• PANIC button not pushed

• System not disabled from previous remote start event

• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing

• Ignition in STOP/OFF position

• Fuel level meets minimum requirement

• Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an intrusion

WARNING!

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

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

Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped

The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset

The Remote Start Abort message stays active until the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the
parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof opera­tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive times with
the key fob. However, the ignition must be cycled by
pushing the START/STOP button twice (or the ignition
switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position) before
you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle

Push and release the remote start button one time or allow
the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable with a one time push of the remote start button for
two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle

Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the
unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and
disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior
to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the
START/STOP button.

NOTE:

• For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start Active
— Push Start Button” will display in the cluster display
until you push the START button.

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Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped

When Remote Start is activated, the heated steering wheel
and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on
in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat
feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is
activated. These features will stay on through the duration
of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is cycled to the
ON/RUN position.

NOTE: The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated
and deactivated through the Uconnect Settings. For more
information on Remote Start Comfort System operation,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your In­strument Panel.”

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

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

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

The power door locks can be manually locked from inside
the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door,
push the door lock knob on each door trim panel down­ward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the
door lock knob on the door trim panel upward. If the lock
knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.

Manual Door Lock Knob

WARNING!

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

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number 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 gear selector.

• 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 Enter­N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the ⴖOffⴖ mode, remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of the vehicle equipment may
cause severe person injuries and death.

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Power Door Locks

The power door lock and unlock switches are located on
each front door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switches

If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door
will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.

NOTE: The key fob may not be able to be detected by the
vehicle keyless-go system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
keyless-go system from starting the vehicle.

If you push the door lock switch while the ignition position
is in ACC or ON/RUN and the driver or front passenger’s
door is open, the doors will not lock.

If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be
unlocked manually by raising the lock knob.

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 MPH (24 km/h). Auto door
lock feature is enabled/disabled in the Uconnect Settings
sections in the radio. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” located
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.”

Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped

If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the
doors when any door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
and in PARK. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under­standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child­Protection Door Lock system.

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and
rotate to the lock or unlock position.

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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.

Child-Protection Door Lock Location

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside with the Child-Protection locks are en­gaged (locked).

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NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door handle.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

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

NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining

on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity
can be affected, resulting in a slower response time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door

is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and
if equipped will arm the security alarm.

• The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle
keyless-go system if it is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop or other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
keyless-go system from starting the vehicle.

To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front door handle to
unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all

doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver ’s front
door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side:

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door
handle to unlock all four doors automatically. The interior
door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door
unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key
Fob In Vehicle

To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a
Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry
system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature,
which will function if the ignition is OFF.

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If one of the vehicle doors is open, and the door panel
switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have
been closed, the vehicle checks the inside and outside of
the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry key fob. If one of the
vehicle’s Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the
vehicle, and no other valid Passive Entry key fob are
detected outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry System
automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn
three times (on the third attempt, ALL doors will lock, and
the Passive Entry key fob can be locked in the vehicle).

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate handle. With a valid Passive Entry key
fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, pull the electronic
liftgate handle for a power open on vehicles equipped with
Power Liftgate. Pull the electronic liftgate handle and lift
for Manual Liftgate vehicles.

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NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked, the liftgate will open
with the handle and no key fob is required.

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the
right of electronic liftgate handle.

NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in
Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the
button on the liftgate. If ⬙Unlock Driver Door 1st Press⬙ is
programmed in Uconnect Settings, the liftgate will unlock
when you push the button on the liftgate. For further
information, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel.”

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handle, push
the door handle lock button to lock all four doors and
liftgate.

NOTE: This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the
doors are locked with the door handle lock button. This
feature can be turned on or off. To change the current
setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE: Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the

door handle button. This could unlock the door(s).

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NOTE:

• After pushing the door handle button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle or door handle
button. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle
is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.

• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob
battery is dead.

• Closeness to mobile devices can have an effect on the
passive entry system.

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The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s
interior door panel.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

WINDOWS

Power Windows

The power window controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger door and rear passenger doors which operate
the front and rear passenger door windows. The window
controls will operate only when the keyless push button
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC position.

Power Window Switches

The power window switches remain active for up to 10
minutes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not
let children play with power windows. 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. Occupants, particularly unattended chil­dren, can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.

Auto-Down

Both the driver and front passenger window switches have
an “Auto-Down” feature. Push the window switch past the
first detent, release, and the window will go down auto­matically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” movement, operate
the switch in either the up or down direction and release
the switch.

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To open the window part way, push the switch to the first
detent and release it when you want the window to stop.

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Auto-Down Window Switches

Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only

Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up during the
“Auto Up” operation, push down on the switch briefly.

To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.

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NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during “Auto
Up,” it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to
close the window. Any impact due to rough road condi­tions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly
during “Auto-Up.” If this happens, pull the switch lightly
to the first detent and hold it to close the window manu­ally.

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window
before closing.

Resetting The Auto Up Feature

Should the “Auto Up” feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset “Auto Up”:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window com­pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second
detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.

Window Lockout Button

The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To
disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the
Window Lockout button. To enable the window controls,
push the Window Lockout button again.

Window Lockout Button

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or

partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.

LIFTGATE

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate handle. With a valid Passive Entry key
fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic
liftgate handle to open with one fluid motion.

NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors First Press” is programmed in
Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the
button on the liftgate. If ⬙Unlock Driver Door 1st Press⬙ is
programmed in Uconnect Settings, only the liftgate will
unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. For
further information, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel.”

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To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the
right of electronic liftgate release switch.

NOTE: The liftgate unlock feature is built into the elec­tronic liftgate handle.

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location

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WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passen­gers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate
closed when you are operating the vehicle.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened by pushing
the electronic liftgate release (refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Things

To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”) or by
pushing the liftgate button on the key fob. Push the liftgate
button on the key fob twice within five seconds to open the
power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pushing the
button twice within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the front overhead
console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate can be
closed by pushing the liftgate button located on left rear
trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is in
motion, pushing the liftgate button located on left rear trim
panel will reverse the liftgate.

When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two
times, the turn signals will flash to signal that the liftgate is
opening or closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in
the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime will be
audible. For further information, refer to ⬙Uconnect Set­tings⬙ in ⬙Understanding Your Instrument Panel.⬙

NOTE:

• In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an
emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the
liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate
trim panel.

• If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, the
liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset power
liftgate functionality.

During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage
may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make
sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away.

NOTE:

• The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle
is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below −22° F (−30° C) or temperatures above 150° F (65°
C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from
the liftgate before pushing any of the power liftgate
switches.

• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically re­verse to the closed or open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.

• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the
liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will
cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

• If the liftgate is not fully open, push the liftgate button
on the key fob twice to operate the liftgate.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the
power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the
power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disen­gage to allow manual operation.

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•

If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop
and the liftgate must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas­sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Supplemental Active Head Restraints

• Child Restraints

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

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to
keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

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

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

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child
restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the
seat as far back as possible and use the proper child
restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for
further information).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section
for further information) should be secured in a vehicle
with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats. Older children who do not use child

restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride
properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

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

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

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

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room
to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle
has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air
bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu­pants and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified
to accommodate a disabled person, refer to the “If You
Need Consumer Assistance” section for customer ser­vice contact information.

WARNING!

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

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

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

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

Initial Indication

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Seat Belt Systems

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

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can
reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the
worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the
vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the
risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.
Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

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

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence

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

Change Of Status

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

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

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

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

Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder
part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock

and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or
being thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

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

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

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

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the

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WARNING! (Continued)

driver, should always wear their seat belts whether
or not an air bag is also provided at their seating
position to minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash.

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

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

WARNING!

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

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

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

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

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

Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

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

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

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Positioning The Lap Belt

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

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

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

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

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

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

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

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

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the
effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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Seat Belt Extender

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

WARNING!

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

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

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts

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

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

Seat Belt Pretensioner

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

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

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

Energy Management Feature

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

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Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger) Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

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webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu­pant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a ⬙click.”

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

WARNING!

60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR

and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt
webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the
ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat
belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in
this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of

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

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

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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

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

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

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

WARNING!

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

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)

These head restraints are passive deployable components,
and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily iden­tified by any markings, only through visual inspection of
the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two
halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the
back half being decorative plastic.

How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the severity or type of rear impact will require the
Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact
requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger
seat AHRs will be deployed.

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When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of
the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of
injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of
rear impacts.

NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not
deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However, if
during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the
AHR may deploy based on the severity and type of the
impact.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components:

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft Foam And Trim)
2 — Seatback
3 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover)
4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes

WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper­ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a collision.

• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD
players. These items may interfere with the opera­tion of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a
collision and could result in serious injury or death.

• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are
struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active
Head Restraint, ensure that all cargo is secured, as
loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint
during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning
could cause personal injury if the Active Head Re­straint is deployed.

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and

positioning the head restraint, refer to “Supplemental
Active Head Restraints” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle.”

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Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered during a colli­sion, the front half of the head restraint will be extended
forward and separated from the rear half of the head
restraint (see image). Do not drive your vehicle after the
AHRs have deployed. The head restraint must be reset into
the original position to best protect the occupant for all
types of collisions. An authorized FCA US LLC dealer must
reset the AHRs on the driver ’s and front passenger’s seat
before driving. Personally attempting to reset the AHRs
may result in damage to the AHRs that could impair their
function.

Active Head Restraint (AHR) Triggered

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WARNING!

Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect you in all
types of collisions. Have deployed AHRs reset by an
authorized dealer immediately.

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

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

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

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Track Position Sensors

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Air Bag Warning Light

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of

the air bag system whenever the ignition switch
is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the
ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the
ACC position, the air bag system is not on and

the air bags will not inflate.

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

The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the

ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warn­ing Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in
any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime
will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after
initial startup.

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

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

• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the
four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in
the ON/RUN position.

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

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

WARNING!

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

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Redundant Air Bag Warning Light

If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which

could affect the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will
illuminate on the instrument panel. The Redun-

dant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the
fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to
alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has
come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant
Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains
on while driving have an authorized dealer service the
vehicle immediately. For additional information regarding
the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to the “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” section of this
manual.

Front Air Bags

This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for
both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are
a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver
front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument
panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag
covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster
3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag

WARNING!

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

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

Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features

The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver
and front passenger air bags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter­mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which
may receive information from the front impact sensors (if
equipped) or other system components.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy
output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy
output is used for more severe collisions.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the
driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt
buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad­vanced Front Air Bags.

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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.

WARNING!

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

• Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may damage
the air bags and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The protective
covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open
only when the air bags are inflating.

• 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, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belts even though you have air bags.

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Front Air Bag Operation

Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec­tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or
rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub­stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli­sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.

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

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

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

When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.

The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side
of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The
front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.

Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu­pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.

WARNING!

• Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.

• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.

Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag

Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag

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

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags:

1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):

Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR­BAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.

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2

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury
during certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events,
in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by
the seat belts and body structure.

When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard
side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys
through the seat seam into the space between the occupant
and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and
with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they
are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater
risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

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WARNING!

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

2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim
covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or
“AIRBAG.”

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

Label Location

SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries
to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side
impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the
injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and
body structure.

The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win­dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the
trim out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs
inflate with enough force to injure occupants if they are not

belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even
greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

WARNING!

• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim
covering above the side windows where the SABIC
and its deployment path are located should remain
free from any obstructions.

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

The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are designed to
activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular
side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the

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severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is
not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should
have deployed.

Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to
blink your eyes.

WARNING!

• Occupants, including children, who are up against or
very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured
or killed. Occupants, including children, should
never lean on or sleep against the door, side win­dows, or area where the side air bags inflate, even if
they are in an infant or child restraint.

• Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate)
are necessary for your protection in all collisions.
They also help keep you in position, away from an
inflating Side Air Bag. To get the best protection
from the Side Air Bags, occupants must wear their
seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs
against the seats. Children must be properly re­strained in a child restraint or booster seat that is
appropriate for the size of the child.

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WARNING!

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

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

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

NOTE: Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.

Side Impacts

In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the ORC in
determining the appropriate response to impact events.
The system is calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on the
impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require Side
Air Bag occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air

Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the
left Side Air Bags only and a right side impact deploys the
right Side Air Bags only.

The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions,
including some collisions at certain angles, or some side
collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger
compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during
angled or offset frontal collisions where the front air bags
deploy.

Rollover Events

Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain rollover
events. The ORC determines whether the deployment of
the Side Air Bags in a particular rollover event is appro­priate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle
damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not
Side Air Bags should have deployed.

The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The
rollover sensing system determines if a rollover event may
be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. In
the event the vehicle experiences a rollover or near rollover
event, and deployment of the Side Air Bags is appropriate,
the rollover sensing system will also deploy the seat belt
pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle.

The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete
ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in
certain rollover or side impact events.

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the
internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below:

Air Bag System Components

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

• Air Bag Warning Light

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags

• Supplemental Side Air Bags

• Supplemental Knee Air Bags

• Front and Side Impact Sensors

• Seat Belt Pretensioners

• Seat Track Position Sensors

• Seat Belt Buckle Switch

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If A Deployment Occurs

The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.

NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the
air bag system.

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

• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions
and/or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags
deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction
rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet
or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with
chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal
quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.

• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat

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irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning.

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.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem­blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.

NOTE:

• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.

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

Enhanced Accident Response System

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

• Cut off fuel to the engine.

• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or

until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light
button.

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

• Unlock the power door locks.

Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure

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

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in­cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side
of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.

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

• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air
bag system service. If your seat, including your trim
cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way
(including removal or loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized

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WARNING! (Continued)

dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories
may be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag
system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts

were buckled/fastened;

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

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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

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

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

Child Restraints

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

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.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child 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 badly injured. Any
child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper
restraint for the child’s size.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for children
from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an
adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s
Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your
child. Carefully read and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the child restraint Owner ’s Manual and on all
the labels attached to the child restraint.

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

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NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.safercar.gov/
parents/index.htm or call: 1–888–327–4236

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

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or

younger and who have not reached the

height or weight limits of their child re-

straint

Small Children Children who are at least two years old or

who have out-grown the height or weight

limit of their rear-facing child restraint

Larger Children Children who have out-grown their

forward-facing child restraint, but are too

small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt

Children Too Large for

Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who

have out-grown the height or weight limit

of their booster seat

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Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible

Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear

seat of the vehicle

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-

point Harness, facing forward in the rear

seat of the vehicle

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve-

hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the

vehicle

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in the rear seat of

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Infant And Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in
the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach
either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child
restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used rear­facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.

The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the vehicle. It
is recommended for children from birth until they reach
the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible
child seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing
in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
weight limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers
do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have
outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least
two years old. Children should remain rear-facing until
they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
convertible child seat.

WARNING!

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

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

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward­facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and con­vertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are
for children who are over two years old or who have
outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their
rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain
in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as
possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the
child seat.

All children whose weight or height is above the forward­facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning
booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the
child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat

cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they
should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and
belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
seat belt.

WARNING!

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

• After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do
not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward be­cause it can loosen the child restraint attachments.
Remove the child restraint before adjusting the ve­hicle seat position. When the vehicle seat has been
adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchorages,
or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in
the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could
strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious
personal injury.

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Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over
the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback,
should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step
test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat
belt alone:

1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the
vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of
the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way
back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder be­tween their neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the
child’s thighs and not their stomach?

5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

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If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the
child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the
child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit
periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of
position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a
booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly.

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

WARNING!

Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt
will not protect a child properly, which may result in
serious injury or death. A child must always wear both
the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.

Restraint Type Combined

Weight of the

Child + Child

Restraint

Rear-Facing

Child Restraint

Rear-Facing

Child Restraint

Forward-Facing

Child Restraint

Forward-Facing

Child Restraint

Up to 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

More than 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

Up to 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

More than 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below

LATCH – Lower

Anchors Only

XX

Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower

Anchors + Top

Tether Anchor

X

XX

Seat Belt + Top

Tether Anchor

X

Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System

LATCH Label

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Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage
system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three
vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child
seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back
of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top
tether anchorage located behind the seating position. These
anchorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seats
without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating posi­tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower
anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be
used with the top tether anchorage to install the child
restraint. Please see the following table for more
information.

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LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

60/40 Second Row LATCH Positions (7 Passenger)

•

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per

Seating Position)

•

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Captain’s Chairs Second Row LATCH Positions (6

Passenger)

•

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per

Seating Position)

•

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH

What is the weight limit (child’s

weight + weight of the child re-

straint) for using the LATCH anchor-

age system to attach the child re-

straint?

Can the LATCH anchorages and the

seat belt be used together to attach a

rear-facing or forward-facing child

restraint?

Can a child seat be installed in the

center position using the inner

LATCH lower anchorages?

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65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system

until the combined weight of the

child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH system

once the combined weight is more

than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

No Do not use the seat belt when you

use the LATCH anchorage system to
attach a rear-facing or forward-facing

child restraint.

Booster seats may be attached to the
LATCH anchorages if allowed by the

booster seat manufacturer. See your

booster seat owner’s manual for

more information.

N/A — 6 Passenger

No — 7 Passenger

7 Passenger: Use the seat belt and

tether anchor to install a child seat in

the center seating position.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH

Can two child restraints be attached

No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage

using a common lower LATCH an-

chorage?

Can the rear-facing child restraint

Yes The child seat may touch the back of

touch the back of the front passenger

seat?

Can the head restraints be removed? No — 6 Passenger

Yes — 7 Passenger

with two or more child restraints. If

the center position does not have

dedicated LATCH lower anchorages,
use the seat belt to install a child seat

in the center position next to a child

seat using the LATCH anchorages in

an outboard position.

the front passenger seat if the child

restraint manufacturer also allows

contact. See your child restraint own-

er’s manual for more information.

7 Passenger: Only the head restraint

in the center position may be re-

moved.

Locating The LATCH Anchorages

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Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets 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.

Rear Seat Lower Anchorages

2nd Row Upper Tether Anchorage Locations

There are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located on the back of the

seat.

Top Tether Strap Mounting (Captain’s Chair)

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3rd Row Upper Tether Anchorage Locations

There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating
position located on the back of the seat. To access them,
pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this
will expose the top tether strap anchorages.

Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top

Tether Strap

Tether Anchorages

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be
equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side.
Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower
anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the
anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear­facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether
strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach
to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap
after it is attached to the anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

WARNING!

• Do not install a child restraint in the center position
using the LATCH system. This position is not ap­proved for installing child seats using the LATCH
attachments. You must use the seat belt and tether
anchor to install a child seat in the center seating
position.

• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. Please refer to “To Install A
LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint” for typical in­stallation instructions.

Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether

For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat
position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat
position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in
the upward position.

1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower the
arm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest and
hooked onto the plastic seat backing.

2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic
seat backing.

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3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap
located on the front of the arm rest.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu­facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child
restraint systems will be installed as described here.

To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint

If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt,
following the instructions below. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what
type of seat belt each seating position has.

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. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for
that seating position. For some second row seats, you
may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head
restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
move it to its rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to
allow more room for the child seat.

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3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child
restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating
position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the
top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child
Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage” for direc­tions to attach a tether anchor.

belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach.
If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint
installation, instead of buckling it behind the child re­straint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt
path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind
all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and
that they should not play with them.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint
rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in
the straps according to the child restraint manufactur­er’s instructions.

6. 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.

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by
other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An
unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and
accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a
child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat

WARNING!

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re­straint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!

• Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.

• Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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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 so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the
webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing
retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will
make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into
the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”
description in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional
information on ALR.

Please see the table below and the following sections for
more information.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

•

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger) Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

• ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

•

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s

Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when

weight + weight of the child re-

straint) for using the Tether Anchor

with the seat belt to attach a forward

facing child restraint?

Can the rear-facing child restraint

Yes Contact between the front passenger

touch the back of the front passenger

seat?

Can the head restraints be removed? No — 6 Passenger

Yes — 7 Passenger

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to

No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a

tighten the seat belt against the belt

path of the child restraint?

using the seat belt to install a for-

ward facing child restraint, up to the

recommended weight limit of the

child restraint.

seat and the child restraint is al-

lowed, if the child restraint manufac-

turer also allows contact.

7 Passenger: Only the head restraint

in the center position may be re-

moved.

seating position with an ALR retrac-

tor.

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Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!

• Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.

• Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
For some second row seats, you may need to recline the
seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If
the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most
position to make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do
not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is
locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint while you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.

8. 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 the section “Installing Child Restraints Using
the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a
tether anchor.

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of
the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
back 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.

9. 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.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to
any location in front of the car seat, including the seat
frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position, located
behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Restraint System” for the location of approved tether
anchorages in your vehicle.

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1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to
install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage.
You may need to move the seat forward to provide
better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top
tether anchorage for that seating position, move the
child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.

2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear
seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat
back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.

Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top

Tether Strap Anchorage

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Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On Seatback)

3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for
the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 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. For the center seating position, route the tether strap
over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to
the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the
top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting

Captains Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting

6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

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WARNING! (Continued)

child. Use only the anchorage position 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.

Transporting Pets

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

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

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• The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the

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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.

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

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NOTE: Never transport passengers in the cargo area.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom­mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte­nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as a problem. Please check your oil level with
the engine oil indicator often during the break in period.
Add oil as required.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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

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

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

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

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

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

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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

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vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam­aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex­haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

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

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

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The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light

will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,

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have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints Systems”
for further information.

Defroster

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

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or
impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ALWAYS securely attach
floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat
upside down or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull
to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasten­ers on a regular basis.

• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT
FROM THE VEHICLE before installing any other
floor mat. NEVER install or stack an additional floor
mat on top of an existing floor mat.

• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.

your floor mat using the

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WARNING! (Continued)

• ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s
side floor area. To check for interference, with the
vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.

• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger’s side floor area.

• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into
the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera­tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.

• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re­installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.

• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

Tires

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

Lights

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

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................96

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......96

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....96

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................101

▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ............102

▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If

Equipped ............................102

▫ Power Mirrors ........................102

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............103

▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With

Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ..........103

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................103

▫ Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped .........103

䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................104

▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ...................109

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▫ Modes Of Operation.....................109

▫ General Information .....................110

䡵 SEATS................................111

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ...............111

▫ Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped .......113

▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped..............114

▫ Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward

Adjustment ...........................114

▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment —

Recline ..............................115

▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If

Equipped ............................116

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............116

▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ........119

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▫ Head Restraints .......................120

▫ Headlight Delay........................137

▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ....................124

▫ Rear Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped .........127

▫ Folding Third Row ......................130

䡵 DRIVER’S MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .131

▫ Programming The Memory Feature ..........131

▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry

Key Fob To Memory.....................132

▫ Memory Position Recall ..................133

▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....................133

䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........134

䡵 LIGHTS ..............................135

▫ Headlight Switch ......................135

▫ Automatic Headlights ...................136

▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . . .136

▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........137

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......137

▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ............138

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................138

▫ Interior Lights .........................139

▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................139

▫ Battery Saver ..........................140

▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . . .140

▫ Courtesy Lights ........................141

▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped .............142

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

.142

▫ Turn Signals ..........................142

▫ Lane Change Assist .....................143

▫ Flash-To-Pass .........................143

▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................143

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......143

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ...............144

▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................144

▫ Windshield Washer Operation ..............145

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................156

▫ Mist ................................146

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........146

䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN .....147

䡵 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

— IF EQUIPPED ........................148

䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .149

䡵 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........150

▫ To Activate ...........................150

▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................151

▫ To Deactivate .........................151

▫ To Resume Speed .......................151

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................151

▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................152

䡵 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF

EQUIPPED ............................153

▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....155

▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....155

▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............156

▫ To Cancel ............................157

▫ ToTurnOff...........................157

▫ To Resume ...........................157

▫ To Vary The ACC Speed .................158

▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......160

▫ Overtake Aid ..........................162

▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................163

▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

........163

▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........164

▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC.........166

▫ General Information .....................169

▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . . .170

䡵 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH

MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED ..............172

▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation

Operation ............................172

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▫ Turning FCW On Or Off ..................174

▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........188

▫ Changing FCW And Active Braking Status .....174

▫ FCW Limited Warning...................175

▫ Service FCW Warning....................176

䡵 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..............176

▫ LaneSense Operation ....................176

▫ Turning LaneSense On Or Off ..............177

▫ LaneSense Warning Message ...............178

▫ Changing LaneSense Status ................180

䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................180

▫ ParkSense Sensors ......................182

▫ ParkSense Warning Display................182

▫ ParkSense Display ......................182

▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........187

▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .187

▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System.............188

䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF

EQUIPPED ............................189

䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ...................191

▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . . .192

▫ Courtesy Lights ........................193

▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ....................193

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .194

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....194

▫ Programming A Rolling Code ..............195

▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........

.197

▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......198

▫ Using HomeLink .......................199

▫ Security..............................199

▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................200

▫ General Information .....................201

䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........201

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ...............202

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95

䡵 STORAGE .............................212

▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........202

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ................202

▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........202

▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................203

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................203

▫ Sunshade Operation .....................203

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................203

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................203

▫ Ignition Off Operation ...................203

▫ Relearn Procedure ......................204

䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ............204

䡵 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........208

䡵 CUPHOLDERS .........................209

▫ Front Seat Cupholders ...................209

▫ Rear Cupholders .......................210

▫ Glove Compartment .....................212

▫ Door Storage ..........................212

▫ Front Center Console ....................213

▫ Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped ......213

▫ Rear Mini Center Console — If Equipped ......217

䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES .................217

▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ..................217

▫ Cargo Storage .........................218

Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped . .219

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▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ..................219

䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ...............220

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..............220

▫ Rear Window Defroster ..................221

䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......222

▫ Deploying the Crossbars ..................223

▫ Stowing The Crossbars ...................225

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.

NOTE: The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled
when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view
viewing.

You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the button at
the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate
to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror

If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a
9-1-1 button.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by
the subscriber.

• The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if you
are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data)
network. Other Uconnect services will only be operable
if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are
connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data)
network.

ASSIST Call

The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to
any one of the following support centers:

• Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow,
just push the ASSIST button and you’ll be connected to
someone who can help. Roadside Assistance will know
what vehicle you’re driving and its location. Additional
fees may apply for Roadside Assistance.

• Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for
Uconnect Access.

• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.

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9-1-1 Call

1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview mirror.

NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error,
there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call system
initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the 9-1-1 Call
connection, push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview
mirror or press the cancellation button on the device
screen. Termination of the 9-1-1 Call will turn off the green
LED light on the rearview mirror.

2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and 9-1-1
buttons on the rearview mirror will turn green once a
connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1
operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the
following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 op­erator:

• Indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call.

• The vehicle brand.

• The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.

4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator
through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi­tional help is needed.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized
by the subscriber.

• Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1
Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 operator
may be able to open a voice connection with the
vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once
the 9-1-1 operator opens a voice connection with the
vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator should be able
to speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear
sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1
Call system will attempt to remain connected with the
9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the
connection.

5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate
emergency responders and provide them with impor­tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.