Dodge Grand Caravan User's Guide
2015
GRAND CARAVAN
USER
GUIDE
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We
hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. DODGE and Grand Caravan are registered
trademarks of FCA US LLC. Copyright 2016 FCA US LLC.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
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Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
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Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
The driver's primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the
vehicle. Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a collision
and personal injury. FCA US LLC
strongly recommends that the
driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off
the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular
telephones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
and could lead to a serious
collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never
be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable
to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle. Some states or
provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting
while driving. It is always the
driver's responsibility to comply
with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................8
REMOTESTART ................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........10
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........13
SEA T BELT SYSTEMS ............14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ........15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............18
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............23
FRONT SEA TS ................25
HEATEDSEATS ...............27
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........28
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................29
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............ 30
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/
HIGH BEAM LEVER .............31
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT
SWITCH .................... 33
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . . 34
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE ......35
THREE ZONE AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (A TC) ...............36
PARKSENSE
PARKVIEW
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR
CROSS PATH .................39
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REAR PARK ASSIST ....38
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REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 38
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....40
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Uconnect
Uconnect
RADIO .....................44
Uconnect
SiriusXM SA TELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ...................... 58
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 62
iPod
Uconnect
Uconnect
Bluetooth
VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT
SYSTEM (VES™) ...............69
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION
CENTER (EVIC) ................71
PROGRAMMABLE FEA TURES .......72
130 ................42
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130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
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430/430N ............47
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/USB/MP3 CONTROL .........62
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PHONE ..............63
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VOICE COMMAND ........66
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STREAMING AUDIO ......69
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
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UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) ........76
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........78
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................78
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICA TOR
LIGHTS ....................82
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......84
TIRE SERVICE KIT ..............85
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......91
JUMP-STAR TING .............. 103
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .........105
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....106
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ....... 107
EVENT DA TA RECORDER (EDR) .....108
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........109
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT .........110
FLUID CAPACITIES ............112
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ....................112
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......114
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........114
MAINTENANCE RECORD .........118
FUSES ....................119
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 122
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......123
ADDING FUEL ................125
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....126
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........127
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....129
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................129
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........129
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................130
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............130
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
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MOPAR
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS ....132
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some
driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer . The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect
T ouchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• 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 shift lever/transmission 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 Enter-N-Go™ in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
satisfaction.
DODGE is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 33
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 71
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 31
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
6. Speed Control
7. Ignition
8. Shift Lever
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 40
10. Manual Climate Controls
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11. Glove Compartment
12. Switch Panel
• ParkSense
• ECO On pg. 35
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 82
13. DVD Player
14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 29
15. Hood Release pg. 109
16. Emergency Brake Pedal
17. Power Door Locks
18. Power Windows
19. Power Mirrors
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pg. 38
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 78 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
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4. Speedometer
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 82 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn
will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will
also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Customer Programmable Features”
in “Electronics” for further information.
1 — Left Power Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Lock
4 — Unlock
5 — Remote Start
6 — Right Power Sliding Door
7 — Emergency Key
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the
Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the Panic
Alarm off.
Key Fob
Power Liftgate
• Push the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power
Liftgate. If the button is pushed twice while the liftgate is being power closed, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
Power Sliding Doors
• Push the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Sliding Door. If the button is pushed again while the door is being
power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the
doors.
• To remove the emergency key , slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC
or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
REMOTE START
• Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition, and
turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition
Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and
liftgate without having to push the Key Fob LOCK or UNLOCK buttons, as well as starting
and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door
automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle
• Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of
the vehicles Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to
lock all four doors and liftgate.
• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock
the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do Not Grab The Door Handle
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NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold
of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in
this guide for further information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and liftgate will unlock when
you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the
liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. T o select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door
lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock, and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:
• With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the
handle to open the liftgate and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
NOTE:
• All doors will remain locked when the liftgate release handle is pushed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”).
• Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting” located in your
Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
• Remove the Key Fob from the ignition switch.
• Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering
facing up and readable.
• Push firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position.
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Removing The Button
• The ENGINE STAR T/STOP button can
be removed from the ignition switch for
Key Fob use.
• Insert the metal part of the emergency
key under the chrome bezel at the
6 o’clock position and gently pry the
button loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should
only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE STAR T/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Removal
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Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF
position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle
Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following
audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
Ignition Positions
To Arm The System:
Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or
closed), and close all doors.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows
that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
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NOTE:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock
plungers.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open
a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
• All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. 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.
• 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.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
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WARNING!
• 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.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretentioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
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• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously . A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
• 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.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat
belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG
or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or
rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle
damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have
deployed.
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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.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the
deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the
SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended,
do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not
add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not
drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags;
the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into
you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK
(1-866-732-8243 ).
• Canadian residents should refer to T ransport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The second row seating positions and the third row center position have lower anchors
and top tether anchors.
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LATCH System Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the
child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LA TCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback. 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.
Lower Anchorages
Locating Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback, near
the floor.
Tether Anchorages
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Center Seat LATCH
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle
for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center
position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that
outboard position.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in
the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. 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.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
Except for the center position in the third row, all of the seat belts in the passenger seating
positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The third
row center position is equipped with a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are
designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat
belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
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4. 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.
5. 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 the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
2. Next, 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.”
4. 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.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
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.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
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Tether Strap Installation
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
2. 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.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
(Second Row Anchorage Shown)
Top Tether Strap Mounting
(Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown)
GETTING STARTED
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so
great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be
in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a
front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to
operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active 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 Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the
front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
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. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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T o raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from
your head.
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service
purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
WARNING!
• 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.
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
T o raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
If your vehicle is equipped with a second row bench seat, the head restraints are not
adjustable.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seat
The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment.
The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
Power Seat Switches
1 — Lower Seat Switch
2 — Recline Switch
3 — Power Lumbar Switch
Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and
accelerator pedals, and radio station preset
settings. The memory seat buttons are
located on the driver's door panel.
T o set a memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Push and release the S (SET) button.
4. Push and release the 1 or 2 button
within five seconds.
Memory Seat Button Location
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NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the select “RKE Linked to
Memory” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Programmable
Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
T o program a Key Fob to the memory position:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Push and release the S (SET) button on the memory switch, then within five seconds
push and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
• To recall the saved positions, push 1 or 2 on the memory switch or push UNLOCK on
the programmed RKE transmitter.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured
or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area.
• Push the switch once to select HI-level
heating. Push the switch a second time
to select LO-level heating. Push the
switch a third time to shut the heating
elements Off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level
after approximately 60 minutes. The LOlevel setting will turn Off automatically after
approximately 45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are located
in the sliding door handle trim panels.
• Push the switch once to select HI-level
heating. Push the switch a second time
to select LO-level heating. Push the
switch a third time to shut the heating
elements Off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level
after approximately 60 minutes. The LOlevel setting will turn Off automatically after
approximately 45 minutes.
Heated Seat Switch Location
Heated Seat Switch Location
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located
on the center instrument panel.
• Push the switch once to turn the heating
element On. Push the switch a second
time to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately
30 to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can
shut off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
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