Dodge Journey 2009 User Manual

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

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 non-drinking
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.

Chrysler 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 © 2008 Chrysler LLC

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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䡵 Introduction ...........................4

䡵 How To Use This Manual ..................4

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ...............6

䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............7

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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents. You are urged 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 you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

The detailed Index at the back of this 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.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce­dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau­tions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title.

VIN Location

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .............12

▫ FOB With Integrated Key .................13

▫ Tip Start Feature .......................14

▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................14

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................15

䡵 Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System .............15

▫ Replacement Keys ......................16

▫ Customer Key Programming ..............17

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▫ General Information ....................18

䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18

▫ Rearming Of The System .................18

▫ To Arm The System .....................19

▫ To Disarm The System ...................19

䡵 Illuminated Entry System ..................20

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................20

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........21

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............23

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▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................24

▫ Express Down Window Feature ............25

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........25

▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...............25

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

䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........27

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................27

䡵 Door Locks ............................28

▫ Manual Door Locks .....................28

▫ Power Door Locks .....................30

▫ Child Protection Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................32

䡵 Windows .............................34

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

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................37

䡵 Liftgate ...............................38

䡵 Occupant Restraints ......................39

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................41

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....47

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................47

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder

System (BeltAlert威) .....................48

▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................49

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............50

▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................50

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▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............50

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............63

▫ Child Restraint ........................65

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........77

䡵 Safety Tips ............................78

▫ Transporting Passengers .................78

▫ Lock Your Vehicle ......................79

▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................79

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

The Vehicle ..........................80

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................81

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless
Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You
can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni­tion switch with either side up.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to
an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three
of which are detented and one spring-loaded. The de­tented positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the detented ON position.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

Fob With Integrated Key

The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch.
It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob.

The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the
battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. You can keep
the valet key with you when valet parking.

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

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Valet Key Removal

NOTE:

•

You can insert the double-sided valet key into the lock
cylinder with either side up.

•

Only the drivers door is equipped with a lock cylinder.

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Tip Start Feature

Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running.

Ignition Key Removal

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.

NOTE:

•

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
ignition-powered power outlets will remain active for
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and ignition-powered power outlets will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. The time for this feature is pro­grammable. Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea­tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri­ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

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CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
position.

SENTRY KEY姞 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

The Sentry Key威 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 the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni­tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera­tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro­grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank
if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to operate the
ignition switch.

After turning the ignition switch to the ON 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

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indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This
condition will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.

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.

NOTE:

•

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

•

Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit­ters, or any other transponder-equipped components
on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the

additional part is physically held against the trans-
mitter being used to start the vehicle. Cell phones,
pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interfer­ence with this system.

All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

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

CAUTION!

Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans­mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per­formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer
Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of
programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron­ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been
programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with
you to the authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integrated
keys, you can program new transmitters to the system by
performing the following steps:

1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position for
at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the first key.

2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds.
After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle
Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the second key.

3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound and
the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing, turn on
again for three seconds, and then turn off.

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The new integrated key is programmed. The RKE trans­mitter will also be programmed during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte­grated key, contact your authorized dealer for details.

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys­tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro­grammed.

General Information

The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

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

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors and liftgate for unauthorized entry and the
ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something
triggers the alarm, the system will prevent the vehicle
from starting, sound the horn intermittently, flash the
headlights and taillights, and flash the Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument cluster.

Rearming of the System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.

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To Arm the System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle.

2. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door
LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.

NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors
with the manual door LOCK plungers or the door LOCK
cylinder on the driver’s door.

3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds
to signal that the system is arming. During this period,
opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming
process. If the system arms successfully, the Vehicle
Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the
alarm is set.

NOTE: For added security, whenever the Security
Alarm is armed, the HomeLink威/Garage Door Opener
(if equipped) is disabled as well.

To Disarm the System

Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition lock
cylinder and turn the key to the ON position.

NOTE:

•

Unlocking the doors with the manual door LOCK
plungers or the door LOCK cylinder on the driver’s
door will not disarm the system.

•

When the system is armed, the interior power door
LOCK switches will not unlock the doors.

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If the previously
described arming sequence has occurred, the system will

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arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the
vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

The interior lights will turn on when you press the
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter or open a door or the liftgate.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). Refer to “Illumin Approach,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec­tion 4.

The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned ON.

NOTE:

•

The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the Dimmer Control is in the extreme
downward (Defeat) position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
about 35 ft (11 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter.
The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.

NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into the
ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter;
however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters will
continue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
above disables all transmitter buttons for all fobs.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the 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.

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Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur­rent setting, proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “RKE Unlock,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button
while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press­ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key
removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the SecurityAlarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash
Light With Lock,” under ⬙Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while
still holding the UNLOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press­ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key
removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the SecurityAlarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.

Illuminated Approach — If Equipped

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Illumin Approach,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea­tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.

To Lock the Doors and Liftgate

Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash
and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Sound
Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter
for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the
LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

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3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press­ing the LOCK button on the transmitter with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position and the key removed.

4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the SecurityAlarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.

Using the Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights 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 pressing 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 turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON 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 transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.

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Express Down Window Feature

This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the unlock button on the transmitter and then
immediately press and hold the unlock button until the
windows lower to the level desired or until they lower
completely.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key威, “Customer Key Programming.”

(See page 17 for more information.)
If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact

your authorized dealer for details.

Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

•

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

•

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

1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of
the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot
and gently pry open the access door.

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Battery Replacement

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery
opening and snap into place.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

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.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions.

1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is a minimum of three years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of 328 ft (100 m).

NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto­matic transaxle to be equipped with Remote Start.

How To Use Remote Start

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

•

Shift lever in PARK

•

Doors closed

•

Hood closed

•

Liftgate closed

•

HAZARD switch off

•

BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

•

Ignition key removed from ignition switch

•

Battery at an acceptable charge level, and

•

RKE PANIC button not pressed.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec­onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn

will honk twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

•

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

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•

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

•

The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle

Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle

Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.

To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button one time.
NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system

will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.

DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.

Door Lock Plunger

If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.

NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock
the liftgate.

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WARNING!

•

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

•

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper­vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe
personal injuries and death.

•

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win­dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

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Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switch

To prevent you from locking your key in the vehicle, the
power door lock switch will not operate when the key is
in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will
sound as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically if all of the following
conditions are met:

1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled

2. The transaxle is in gear

3. All doors are closed

4. The throttle is pressed

5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h), and

6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans­mitter

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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by
your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for
programming.

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit

The doors will unlock automatically if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en­abled

2. The transaxle was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h)

3. The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or PARK

4. The driver’s door is opened

5. The doors were not previously unlocked, and

6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming

The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Per­sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in Section 4.

•

For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:

1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.

2. Place the key in the ignition switch.

3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between
LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending
up in the LOCK position. However, do not start the

engine.

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4. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door unlock
switch to unlock the doors.

5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that the
system did not enter the programming mode and you
will need to repeat the procedure.

6. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.

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 a Child
Protection Door Lock system.

To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and rotate it to the LOCK position.

Child Lock Control

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

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NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.

NOTE:

•

After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys­tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

•

For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock plunger up to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle.

To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock
System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position.

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Child Lock Control

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

WINDOWS
Power windows

The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel
control all of the door windows.

NOTE: After disengaging the Child Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.

Power Window Switches

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There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON or ACC position.

NOTE:

•

For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open­ing either front door will cancel this feature.

•

For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches will remain active for up to 10
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal

Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.

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WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the
ignition switch. 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 Feature

The driver’s power window switch has an Auto-down
feature. Press the window switch past the first detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically.

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

To stop the window from going all the way down during
the Auto-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

Auto-Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped

On some models, the driver’s power window switch has
an Auto-up feature. Pull the window switch up 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, pull the window switch
up to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.

NOTE:

•

If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto­closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. 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 auto­closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury, be sure to
clear your arms, hands, fingers, and objects from the
window path before closing the window. Such en­trapment may result in serious injury.

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Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim
panel allows you to disable the window control on the
other doors. To disable the window controls, press and
release the window lockout button (setting it in the down
position). To enable the window controls, press and
release the window lockout button again (setting it in the
up position).

Window Lockout Switch

Reset

It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the
Auto-up/Auto-down feature. To do so, perform the
following steps:

1. Pull the window switch up to close 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.

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

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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 or open any
window.

LIFTGATE

The liftgate can be unlocked or locked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the
power door lock switch located on either front door trim
panel.

NOTE: The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with
the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or
the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.

To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and
pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and
support the liftgate in the open position.

Liftgate Release

NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tempera-

ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.

WARNING!

•

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison­ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes
could injure you and your passengers. 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
blower switch on the climate control is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety
features are standard on your vehicle:

•

Front airbags for both the driver and front passenger

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•

Supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and
passengers seated next to a window

•

Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags

•

An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel

•

Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants

•

Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions

•

Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front
seat belts to enhance occupant protection by managing
occupant energy during an impact event.

•

All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and second
row center position) include Automatic Locking Re­tractors (ALRs).

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If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size
belts, your seat belts or the LowerAnchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) feature can also be used to hold infant
and child restraint systems.

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.

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.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and 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.

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Lap/Shoulder Belts

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

The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during
very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the
shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!

• 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.

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are
designed to go around the large bones of your body. These
are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces
of a collision best.

• Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your
injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal
injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the 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 an
accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/
shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no
matter what their size.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the
back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the
belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as
necessary to make the belt go around your lap.

Pulling Out Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

Connecting Latch Plate To Buckle

WARNING!

• A 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 belt
into the buckle nearest you.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a

sudden stop, you could move too far forward, increasing the
possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your

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

• 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 ifyou do not wear your shoulder belt.The lap and
shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

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

Removing Slack From Belt

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WARNING!

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

• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision,
it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.
If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to
your authorized dealer and have it fixed.

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

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

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat, the shoul­der belt can be adjusted upward or downward to posi­tion the belt away from your neck. Push and fully
depress the button above the webbing to release the
anchorage, then move it up or down to the position that
fits you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will
prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average

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you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to
position the belt away from your neck.

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 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
grasp and twist the 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.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The driver and front passenger’s seat belts are equipped
with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove
any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a
collision. These devices improve the performance of the
seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the
occupant 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 must still be
worn snugly and positioned properly.

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re­straint Controller (ORC). Like the front airbags, the
pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is
severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners,
both must be replaced.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert姞)

If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60
seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning
System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle the seat
belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the
BeltAlert威 will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt
Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat
belt is buckled. The BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds
and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).

BeltAlert威 Programming

The BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer or by performing the following steps:

NOTE: The manufacturer of this vehicle does not rec­ommend deactivating the BeltAlert威.

1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any
position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat
belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, (engine
does not need to be running). Wait for the Seat Belt
Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next
step.

NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position.

3. Unbuckle the driver’s seat belt, allow the seat belt to
retract, and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least
three times, ending with the seat belt buckled.

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn
on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while re­buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to completely
retract the seat belt each time.

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4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A
single chime will sound to signify that you have success­fully completed the programming.

The BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this pro­cedure.

NOTE: When the BeltAlert威 is deactivated, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled/retracted.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre­locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove slack
in the shoulder belt. Use The Automatic Locking mode
any time a child safety seat is installed in a seating
position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12
years old and younger should be properly restrained in
the rear seat whenever possible.

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 belt is extracted.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
here a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode

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

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Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase
the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat
belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug
and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and
store the extender when not needed.

Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag

This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of
the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is
mounted in the top of the instrument panel. The words
SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.

1 — Driver’s Airbag
2 — Front Passenger’s Airbag
3 — Knee Bolsters

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.

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The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity.

WARNING!

•

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are no longer functional. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to
open only when the airbags are inflating.

•

Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.

•

Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios
etc.

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This vehicle also has supplemental side curtain airbags to
protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a win­dow and supplemental front seat mounted side airbags.

The supplemental side curtain airbags are located above
the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS
AIRBAG.

Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
The supplemental front seat mounted side airbags are

marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of
the seat.

Seat Mounted Side Airbag Label

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WARNING!

• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The
area where the side curtain airbag is located should
remain free from any obstructions. Do not have any
accessory items installed which will alter the roof,
including adding a 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 supplemental front seat
mounted side airbags; the performance could be
adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.

• Do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating supplemental front
seat mounted side airbags could drive the object into
occupants, causing serious injury.

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat

hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the curtain airbags.

Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain
and seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve
occupant protection.

While the seat belts are designed to protect you in many
types of collisions, the front airbags will deploy in
moderate to severe frontal collisions. The supplemental
side curtain airbag and supplemental front seat mounted
side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle will also
trigger in moderate to severe side collisions. However,
even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the
seat belts to keep you in the correct position for the
airbags to protect you properly.

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Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize
the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.

1. Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck­led up in the rear seat.

WARNING!

Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause
severe injury or death to infants in that position.

2. Children who are not big enough to wear the vehicle
seat belt properly should be secured in the rear seat in
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. (Refer to
information on Child Restraint in this section)

3. Older children who do not use child restraints or
belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buck­led up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the
shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

4. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front
passenger’s seat because the vehicle is crowded, move
the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child
restraint. (Refer to information on Child Restraint in this
section.)

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

6. All occupants should use their seat belts properly.

7. The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat should be
moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to
inflate.

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8. Do not lean against the door, as the supplemental side
curtain airbags and supplemental front seat mounted
side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between
you and the door.

9. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the
Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided in the ⬙If
You Need Customer Assistance⬙ section.

WARNING!

•

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

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during airbag deployment could cause seri­ous injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back,
comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.

•

Supplemental side curtain airbags and supple­mental front seat mounted side airbags also need
room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

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Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

•

Side Remote Pressure and Acceleration Sensors

•

Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag

•

Front Passenger Airbag

•

Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags

•

Supplemental Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Interconnecting Wiring

•

Seat Belt Reminder Light

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

•

Front Acceleration Sensors

•

Front Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioners

•

Front Seat Track Position Sensors

How the Airbag System Works

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

•

if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. If airbags are required, the ORC
determines the necessary rate of airbag inflation for
that event.

•

The ORC determines if a side impact is severe enough
to deploy the supplemental side curtain airbag and
supplemental front seat mounted side airbag.

•

The ORC detects rollover.

•

The ORC and other systems monitor the readiness of
the electronic components whenever the ignition
switch is in the START or ON position. These include
all of the items listed above except the knee impact
bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel
and column. Furthermore, the airbag system is not
active if the key is in the LOCK position, the ACC
position, or not in the ignition.

•

The ORC commands Airbag Warning Light
operation. The Airbag Warning Light in the
instrument panel turns on for four to six

seconds as a self-check when the ignition is
first turned on. After the self-check, the light will turn
off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, the light will turn on until the malfunction is
corrected. A single chime will sound if the light comes
on again after initial start-up.

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WARNING!

Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru­ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right
away.

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The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag/Inflator
Units are located in the center of the steering wheel

and the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the air­bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags.
Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based
on collision severity. The steering wheel hub trim
cover and the upper passenger’s side of the instrument

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panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags
inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about
50 to 70 ms. This is about half of the time that it takes
to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The
driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes
in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag
gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the
airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with
your control of the vehicle.

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The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of
the driver and the front passenger and position every­one for the best interaction with the front airbag.

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The Supplemental Side Impact SRS Side Curtain
Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side

collisions. When the ORC detects a collision requiring
the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators
on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic

gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The
inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of
the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter
of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with
enough force to injure you if you are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area
where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially
applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only
about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.

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The Supplemental Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags
are designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a
collision requiring the front seat mounted side airbag
to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the
vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front seat mounted side airbag. The inflat­ing front seat mounted side airbag pushes through the
seam in the seat’s trim cover and opens into the space

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between the occupant and the door. The airbag inflates
at a very high speed and with enough force to injure
you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if
items are positioned in the area where the front seat
mounted side airbag inflates. This especially applies to
children.

The following requirements must be strictly adhered
to:

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Do not make any modifications to the front seat
components, assembly, or to the seat cover in any
way.

•

Do not use prior or future model year seat covers
not designated for the specific model being re­paired. Always use the correct seat cover specified
for the vehicle.

•

Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket
seat cover.

•

Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those
approved by the manufacturer of this vehicle/
Mopar威.

•

At no time should any supplemental restraint sys­tem (SRS) component or SRS-related component or
fastener be modified or replaced with any part
except those, which are approved by the manufac­turer of this vehicle/Mopar威.

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WARNING!

Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the front seat assembly, its related components, or
seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag de­ployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result
in death or serious injury to the driver or front seat
passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident. A
modified vehicle may not comply with required
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

If a Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC
detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the
driver and front passenger and then to immediately
deflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.

If you do have a collision that deploys the airbags, any or
all of the following may occur:

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The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags 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 airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
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
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.

•

It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the airbags will not be in place to
protect you.

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WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assem­bly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,
with the vehicle communication network intact, and the
power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System
performs the following functions:

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Cuts off fuel to the engine.

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Flashes hazard lights.

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•

Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.

•

Unlocks the doors automatically.

NOTE: The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are 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 passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body
structure, or frame.

•

You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster.

•

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

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NOTE:

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Airbag Warning Light

nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an
authorized dealer service the system promptly:

•

•

•

Perchlorate Material — special handling may

You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-

The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or flickers
during the four to six seconds when the ignition
switch is first turned ON.

The light remains on or flickers after the four to six
second interval.

The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param­eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder
prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near
deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed
deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy­ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,
or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

NOTE:

1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica­tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).

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In conjunction with other data gathered during a com­plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by the manufacturer of this vehicle and others to
learn more about the possible causes of crashes and
associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle
performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated
by the manufacturer of this vehicle, such investigations
may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, gov­ernment officials, and professional crash researchers,
such as those associated with universities, and with
hospital and insurance organizations.

In the event that an investigation is undertaken by the
manufacturer of this vehicle (regardless of initiative), the
company or its designated representative will first obtain
permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the
vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be

provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern­ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve­hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by the manufacturer of this
vehicle to any third party except when:

1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a product of the
manufacturer of this vehicle

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

•

Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for
electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
airbag system

•

Airbag disable light status (if equipped)

•

⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)

•

Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

•

Impact acceleration and angle

•

Seat belt status

•

Brake status (service and parking brakes)

•

Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

•

Engine control status (including engine speed)

•

Transaxle gear selection

•

Cruise control status

•

Traction/stability control status

•

Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)

Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, including babies and children. 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.

Children 12 years and 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.

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WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,
can become a missile 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 ensure you have the correct seat
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
child.

Infants and Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride

•

rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least
one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types
of child restraints can be used rearward-facing, infant
carriers and convertible child seats.

•

The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing
by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are
less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are
held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the
LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to

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“LATCH — Child Seat Anchor System (Lower An­chors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section.

•

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in
the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger
airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag
deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.

Older Children and Child Restraints

Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older
than one year. These child seats are also held in the
vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LATCH — Child

Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)” in this section.

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
the vehicle’s seat belts 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 belt­positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
lap/shoulder belt.

Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped

The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each
outboard second-row passenger seat. The Booster Seat is
designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22
and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm)
tall.

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To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seat
follow these steps:

1. Pull the release loop forward to release the latch and
seat cushion.

New Integrated 1

3. Place the child upright in the seat with their back
firmly against the seatback.

2. Lift the seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the
booster seat position.

4. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

5. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary
to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap.

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NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on
the hips and as snug as possible.

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

7. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on
the shoulder portion of the seat belt.

8. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the
buckle.

WARNING!

Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely
into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the
seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat
cushion could cause serious injury.

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 lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

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Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

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The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.

•

Check belt fit periodically. 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. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.

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

•

A rearward-facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re­straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy­ing passenger airbag, which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.

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Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:

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

•

The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

•

Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

•

Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.

Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.

LATCH — Child Seat Anchor System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)

Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped
with the child restraint anchor system called LATCH. The
LATCH system provides for the installation of the child
restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead
securing the child restraint using lower anchors and
upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle
structure.

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail­able. However, because the lower anchors are to be
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchors will continue to
have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for

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connection to the top tether anchors have been available
for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re­straint in any vehicle.

All three second-row passenger seating positions have
lower anchors that are capable of accommodating
LATCH-compatible child seats. You should NEVER in­stall LATCH-compatible child seats so that two seats
share a common lower anchorage. If installing child seats
in adjacent seating positions, or if your child restraints
are not LATCH-compatible, install the restraints using
the vehicle’s seat belts.

Latch Anchorages

1 — Outer 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops A
and B. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use the
Outer 40% Seating Position and Lower Anchor Loops D and E.
DO NOT USE Middle 60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor­age Loops B and C.
2 — Middle 60% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops B
and C. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use the
Outer 40% Seating Position and Lower Anchor Loops D and E.
DO NOT USE Outer 60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor
Loops A and B.
3 — Outer 40% Seating Position. Use Lower Anchor Loops D
and E. If placing a second child seat in the vehicle, use Outer
60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor Loops A and B or
Middle 60% Seating Position and Lower Anchor Loops B and C.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions
carefully when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
are provided with the child restraint system.

The lower anchors are round bars located at the
rear of the seat cushion where it meets the
seatback and 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
intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind
each rear seatback, near to the floor.

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Tether Strap Anchors

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchor and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward­facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a

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hook for attachment to the tether strap anchor and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchors. Next, attach
the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
seatcover material. Then attach the tether strap to the
anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the
child restraint, being careful to route the tether strap to
provide the most direct path between the anchor and the
child restraint, preferably between the head restraint
posts underneath the head restraint. Finally, tighten all
three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

NOTE:

•

Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.

•

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint. This
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not
play with them. In addition, never leave unattended
children in the vehicle.

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WARNING!

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

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat
belts are 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 will make a ratcheting
noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and

then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For
additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode” in this section.

To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat
belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the
belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out
of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the
retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion­ally, and pull it tight if necessary.

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat,
preferably between the head restraint posts underneath
the head restraint.

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Tether Strap Mounting Seat Track Release Lever

• If necessary, move the seat forward to provide better
access to the tether anchor.

•Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the
tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

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NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.

WARNING!

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.

Transporting Pets

Airbags 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.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). After
the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80
or 90 km/h) are desirable.

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

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

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“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. NON­DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST
NEVER BE USED.

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

WARNING!

• 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.

• On seven passenger models, do not drive the vehicle
with the second row passenger seat in the easy
entry/exit position (seat cushion flipped upward and
seat moved forward), as this position is only intended
for entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.

• On seven passenger models, do not allow a passenger
to sit in a third row seat with the second row seat­back(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could
slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously or
even fatally injured.

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Lock Your Vehicle

Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of
value exposed.

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 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.

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

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

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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
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 belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

Airbag Warning Light

The light should turn on and remain on for four to six
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, or if the
light stays on, flickers, or turns on while driving, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81

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. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check Turn Signal and High
Beam Indicator Lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for positive 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, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors ...............................88

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ....91

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................88

▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —

If Equipped ..........................89

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................89

▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —

If Equipped ..........................90

▫ Power Remote Control Mirrors .............90

▫ Heated Remote Control Mirrors —

If Equipped ..........................91

䡵 Parkview威 Rear Backup Camera — If Equipped . .92
䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)—If

Equipped .............................93

▫ Operation ............................95

▫ Phone Call Features ...................102

▫ UConnect威 System Features ..............105

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............110

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect威 System ....................111

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▫ General Information ...................120

䡵 Voice Recognition System — If Equipped ......120

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation ....120

▫ Commands ..........................121

▫ Voice Training ........................124

䡵 Seats ................................124

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ...........124

▫ Power Seat — If Equipped ...............129

▫ Head Restraints ......................130

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............132

▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .....134

▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With

Fold-Flat Feature — Seven

Passenger Models .....................141

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood .............144

䡵 Lights ...............................146

▫ Exterior And Interior Lighting Control ......146

▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........146

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......147

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto

Headlights Only) .....................147

▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped .......147

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —

If Equipped .........................148

▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................148

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............148

▫ Turn Signals .........................149

▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch .........150

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▫ Flash To Pass ........................150

▫ Interior Lights .......................151

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers ............153

▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............155

▫ Mist Feature .........................155

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto

Headlights Only) .....................156

▫ Windshield Washers ...................156

▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................157

䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —

If Equipped ...........................157

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......159

▫ Electronic Speed Control Operation ........159

▫ To Activate ..........................159

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............160

▫ To Deactivate ........................160

▫ To Resume Speed .....................160

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............161

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............161

䡵 Overhead Console ......................162

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................162

▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................163

▫ Interior Observation Mirror ..............163

▫ Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped .......163

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........163

▫ Programming HomeLink威 ...............165

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .....167

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▫ Using HomeLink威 .....................168

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威

Button .............................168

▫ Security ............................169

▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................169

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

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............170

▫ Opening Sunroof - Manually .............171

▫ Opening Sunroof - Express ..............171

▫ Closing Sunroof - Manually ..............171

▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ...............172

▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................172

▫ Pinch Protect Override .................172

▫ Venting Sunroof - Express ...............172

▫ Sunshade Operation ...................173

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................173

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................173

▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................173

▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................174

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ..................174

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......176

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped .............176

䡵 Cup And Bottle Holders ..................178

▫ Cupholders .........................178

▫ Bottle Holders .......................179

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䡵 Storage ..............................180

▫ Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment —

If Equipped .........................180

▫ Instrument Panel Storage Compartment —

If Equipped .........................182

▫ Center Console Storage .................183

▫ Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage —

If Equipped .........................184

▫ Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary

Storage Bin ..........................185

▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery

Retainers — If Equipped ................186

▫ In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . . 186

䡵 Cargo Area Features .....................188

▫ Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped ......188

▫ Cargo Management System ..............188

䡵 Rear Window Features ...................193

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped . . 193

▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped ......195

䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........196

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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.

Annoying headlight glare 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).

Manual Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light will illuminate next to the switch when the
automatic dimming feature is activated.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.

NOTE: The passenger-side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.

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WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger-side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger-side convex mirror.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped

Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions:
forward, rearward, and normal.

Power Remote Control Mirrors

The power MIRROR switch is located on driver’s door
trim panel.

Power MIRROR Switches

Models without Express Window Feature

Press the mirror SELECT button marked L or R and then
press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in
the direction the arrow is pointing.

Models with Express Window Feature

Press and release the mirror SELECT button marked L or
R and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move
the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The
selection times out after 30 seconds of inactivity in order
to guard against accidentally changing a mirror position
following an adjustment.

Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear
Window Defroster.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light will turn on automati­cally. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped

This feature allows for additional flexibility in position­ing the visor to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.

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3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to
extend it.

PARKVIEW姞 REAR BACKUP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED

The Parkview威 Rear Backup Camera captures live video
of the area behind the vehicle. The live video displays on
the radio’s display screen when backing up your vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to “Setting Display Properties,” under
“System Settings” in the Navigation User’s Manual for
navigation screen brightness adjustment instructions.

To operate the Rear Backup Camera:

1. Start the engine.

2. Move the shift lever into REVERSE.

3. Wait one to two seconds and the video will display on
the radio’s display screen.

NOTE: The video will only display while the shift lever
is in REVERSE.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up a vehicle,
even when using the Rear Backup Camera. Always
check carefully for pedestrians, animals, other ve­hicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing
up a vehicle. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to pay atten­tion while backing up a vehicle. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.

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CAUTION!

•

To avoid vehicle damage, only use the Rear
Backup Camera as a parking aid, as the camera is
unable to capture every obstacle or object in your
drive path.

•

To avoid vehicle damage, drive slowly when back­ing up a vehicle so that you can stop in time when
an obstacle comes into view. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over their shoulder
when backing up a vehicle.

NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or anything else builds up on

the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞)—
IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios
contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication
(UConnect威) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s
Manual” for UConnect威 system operating instructions
for these radios.

UConnect威 is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnect威 allows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial”
ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans­mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect威 system.

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NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth威⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for
supported phones.

NOTE: For UConnect威 customer support, visit the
following websites:

•

www.chrysler.com/uconnect

•

www.dodge.com/uconnect

•

www.jeep.com/uconnect

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or call 1–877–855–8400

UConnect威 allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
for private conversation.

The UConnect威 phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has
a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Bluetooth威
“Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnect威 features
Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables
different electronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so UConnect威 works
no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your
purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is
turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s
UConnect威 system. The UConnect威 system allows up to
seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only
one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the
system at a time. The system is available in English,
Spanish, or French languages.

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Phone Button

The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the

radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.

Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with radio.

The individual buttons are described in the

“Operation” section.

The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the
UConnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellu­lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect威
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.

The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi­cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 system
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.

The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnect威 system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on
certain radios.

Operation

Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威
system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu
structure. Voice commands are required after most
UConnect威 system prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.

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Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another
prompt.

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For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then
⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command
can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

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For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice com­mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the
UConnect威 system works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

Help Command

If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following
the beep. The UConnect威 system will play all the options
at any prompt if you ask for help.

To activate the UConnect威 system from idle, simply press
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
directions. All UConnect威 system sessions begin with a
press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.

Cancel Command

At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.

Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone

To begin using your UConnect威 system, you must pair
your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone.

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To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer­ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The
UConnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc­tions for pairing.

The following are general phone to UConnect威 system
pairing instructions:

•

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

•

When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and
follow the audible prompts.

•

You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi­fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
after the initial pairing process.

•

For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
give the UConnect威 system a name for your cellular
phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be
given a unique phone name.

•

You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a
priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest
priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to
your UConnect威 system. However, at any given time,
only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to
your UConnect威 system. The priority allows the
UConnect威 system to know which cellular phone to
use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the
same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect威
system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you
make a call. You can select to use a lower priority
cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone
Connectivity⬙ in this section).

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Dial by Saying a Number

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Dial.⬙

•

The system will prompt you to say the number you
want to call.

•

For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone
number that you enter must be of valid length and
combination. Based on the country in which the ve­hicle was purchased, the UConnect威 system limits the
user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers.
For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits
long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the
closest valid phone number has 10 digits.

•

The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone num­ber and then dial. The number will appear in the
display of certain radios.

Call by Saying a Name

Press the PHONE button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
“Call.⬙

•

The system will prompt you to say the name of the
person you want to call.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ­ously stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook.
To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer
to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in
this section.

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The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
may appear in the display of certain radios.