Dodge JOURNEY 2010 User Manual

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OWNE R ’ S MANUAL

Journey

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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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

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

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

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing 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 factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about
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 op­erating 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 or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 7

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

▫ KeyFOB ........................... 13

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

▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 14

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

䡵 Sentry Key威 .......................... 15

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

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

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▫ General Information ................... 17

䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17

▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 17

▫ To Arm The System ................... 17

▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18

䡵 Illuminated Entry ...................... 18

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19

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

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 22

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▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23

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

▫ Remote Open Window Featuree ........... 23

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 23

▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 23

▫ General Information ................... 25

䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25

▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 25

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

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

▫ Power Door Locks .................... 29

▫ Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear

Doors) ............................. 32

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

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

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

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

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

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

▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode

— If Equipped ....................... 47

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 48

▫ Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head

Restraints (AHR) ...................... 48

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威) ......................... 52

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 53

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 54

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䡵 Safety Tips ........................... 83

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Airbags ............................ 54

▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 56

▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 61

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 68

▫ Child Restraint ....................... 70

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 82

▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 83

▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 84

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 85

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ................... 85

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob 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)

1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START

Key Fob

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

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

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

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Emergency Key Removal

NOTE:

•

You can insert the double-sided emergency 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 Key Fob 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.

Removing Key Fob From Ignition

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

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 “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In­strument Panel” for further information.

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.

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

Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is LOCK or
ACC, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.

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

SENTRY KEY姞

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

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is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.

The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an
invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.

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

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

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.

All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

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

CAUTION!

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

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 Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho­rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fobs to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key
Fob is one that has never been programmed.

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

Customer Key Programming

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

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.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors and liftgate for unauthorized entry. If
something triggers the alarm, the system will sound the
horn intermittently, flash the headlights, park lamps

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and/or turn signals 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.

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.

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3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash to signal that the system is
arming. During this period, opening any door or the
liftgate will cancel the arming process.

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
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

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
equipped). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen­ter (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
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
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE
transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.

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

Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

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To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate

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

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 RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:

•

For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand­ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

•

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

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least 4 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.

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

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

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm
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 RKE 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 “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

•

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

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least 4 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.

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

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

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm 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 RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle

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Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In­strument Panel” for further information.

To Lock the Doors and Liftgate

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

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE 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 “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

•

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

1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans­mitter for at least 4 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.

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

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

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security

Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm 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 RKE 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 5 mph
(8 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.

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•

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

Remote Open Window Featuree

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 RKE 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

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

Transmitter Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

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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 Key Fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the
slot and gently pry open the access door.

Battery Replacement

1— Battery Access Door

2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery 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.

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

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:

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

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
range of approximately 328 ft (100 m).

NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto­matic transmission 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

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•

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.

WARNING!

•

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

•

Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec­onds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking

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

NOTE:

•

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

•

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

•

The engine can be started two consecutive times (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

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the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the Key Fob 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 unintentional 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.

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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors,
pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock
the rear doors, pull the door lock plunger on the door
trim panel upward.

Manual 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.

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 Location

1 — Unlock 2 — Lock

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

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

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

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit

If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the
doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and in PARK or NEUTRAL. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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

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 “Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

•

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

1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.

2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.

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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.

4. Within 30 seconds, press 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.

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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 emergency 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.

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.

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To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock
System

1. Open the rear door.

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

Child Lock Control

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

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.

WINDOWS
Power Windows

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

Power Window Switches

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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.

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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.

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.

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

On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’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.

•

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!

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 go back
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window
switch again to close the window.

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.

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

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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:

•

Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions

•

Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen­ger

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•

Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints
(AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into
the head restraint)

•

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
that span the front, second, and third row seating for
the driver and passengers seated next to a window —
if equipped

•

Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — if equipped

•

An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel

•

Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants

•

Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance
occupant protection by managing occupant energy
during an impact event — if equipped

•

All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the

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seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt
all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large
item in a seat — if equipped

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).

NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage
inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different
rates of inflation based on severity and type of collision.

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.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
combination 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.

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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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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.

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

Pulling Out Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

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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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

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

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.

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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
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.

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Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre­locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail­able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina­tion lap/shoulder belt.

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety
seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position.
Children 12 years old and younger should always be
properly restrained in the rear seat.

How To Use 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.

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

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

How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

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

Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped

The seat belts for both front seating positions may be
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
These devices improve the performance of the seat belt
by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early
in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants,
including those in child restraints.

The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re­straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension­ers are single use items. After a collision deploys the
airbags and/or pretensioners, a deployed airbag and/or
pretensioner must be replaced immediately.

Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (AHR)

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

How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
whether the severity or type of rear impact require the
Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. In case of AHR
deployment both driver and front passenger seat AHR’s
will be deployed.

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

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

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Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components

1 — Head Restraint Front Half
(Soft Foam and Trim)

2 — Seatback

3 — Head Restraint Back Half
(Decorative Plastic Rear
Cover)
4 — Head Restraint Guide
Tubes

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CAUTION!

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

NOTE: For more information on properly adjusting and

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

1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)

If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident,
you must reset the head restraint on the driver’s and
front passenger seat. You can recognize when the Active
Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they
have moved forward (as shown in step three of the
resetting procedure).

Hand Positioning Points On AHR

2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at
a comfortable position.

3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the
vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism.

1 — Downward Movement
2 — Rearward Movement

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3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha­nism

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4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock
into the back decorative plastic half.

AHR In Reset Position

NOTE:

•

If you have difficulties or problems resetting the head
restraints, see an authorized dealer.

•

For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints
checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized
dealer.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use 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 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 following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom­mend deactivating BeltAlert威.

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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.

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

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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, (do not
start the engine). Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to
turn off and then proceed to the next step.

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.

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 or retracted.

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.

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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
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.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags

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

Front Airbag Components

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

NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Airbags.

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The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental
Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the
driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win­dow. If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, they
are located above the side windows and their covers are
also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental
Side Seat Airbags. If the vehicle is equipped with Supple­mental Side Seat Airbags they are marked with an airbag
label sewn into the outboard side of the seat.

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open during airbag deployment.

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Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

•

Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Front Airbag

•

Front Passenger Airbag

•

Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraint for
Driver and Front Passenger

•

Front and Side Impact Sensors

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Knee Impact Bolster

•

Front Seat Belt Pretensioners — if equipped

•

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
— if equipped

•

Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — if equipped

Advanced Front Airbag Features

The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver
and front passenger airbags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the impact sensors
at the front of the car.

The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of
the second stage determines whether the output force is
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended.

WARNING!

•

No objects should be placed over or near the
airbag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.

•

Do not put anything on or around the airbag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags may no longer be functional.
The 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, citizen band radios,
etc.

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Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — If Equipped

Supplemental side seat airbags provide enhanced protec­tion and work together with supplemental Side Airbag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant
during a side impact.

Seat Mounted Side Airbag Label

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When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys
independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left
bag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right
bag.

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) — If Equipped

SABIC airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover
protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in
addition to that provided by the body structure. Each
airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the
head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential
for side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down­ward, covering both windows on the impact side.

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain Location

NOTE:

•

Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners
and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle
may deploy.

•

Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;
but they will open during airbag deployment.

The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and
rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the
SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu­pant protection.

WARNING!

•

If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side
Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack
luggage or other cargo up high enough to block
the location of the SABIC. The area where the side
curtain airbag is located should remain free from
any obstructions.

•

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

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Knee Impact Bolsters

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

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags
also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.

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

Children 12 years old and younger should always ride
buckled up in a rear seat.

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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 can cause severe
injury or death to infants in that position.

Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat
belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt­positioning booster seats. 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.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
(Refer to “Child Restraints”)

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

All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul­der belts properly.

The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front
Airbags room to inflate.

Do not lean against the door. If your vehicle has side
airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will
inflate forcefully into the space between you and the
door.

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

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 front airbag deployment could cause
serious injury, including death. Airbags need
room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending
your arms to reach the steering wheel or instru­ment panel.

•

Side airbags also need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door. Sit upright in the center of the
seat.

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Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.

The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air­bags — if equipped, Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — if
equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — if
equipped, as required, depending on severity and type of
impact.

Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi­tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in
certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and
type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not ex­pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.

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The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal
collisions, including some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other
hand, depending on the type and location of impact,
Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with
little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
initial deceleration.

The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side
airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type
of collision.

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

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

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START
or ON position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the
ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not
on and will not inflate.

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

Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning

Light in the instrument panel for approxi-

mately four to six seconds for a self-check

when the ignition is first turned on. After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
comes on again after initial startup.

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru­ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the
malfunction.

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.

Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units

The Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units.
A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate

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the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation
rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever­ity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
right side of the instrument 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 milliseconds. This is about
half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.

The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent
holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger front
airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of
the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with
your control of the vehicle.

Supplemental Side Seat Airbag Inflator Units — If
Equipped

The Side Impact (SRS) Seat-Mounted Side Airbags are
designed to activate only in certain side collisions.

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The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of
collision.

The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START
or ON positions. These include all of the items previously
mentioned.

Based on the severity and type of collision, the side
airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be
triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The
inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the
space between the occupant and the door. The side
airbags fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side
airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high
force, that it could injure you if you are not seated
properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the
side airbag inflates. This especially applies to children.

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped

During collisions where the impact is confined to a
particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on severity and
type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.

A quantity of non-toxic 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.

Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an airbag should have deployed.

NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SABIC
airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle.

Front and Side Impact Sensors

In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in
determining appropriate response to impact events. Ad­ditional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag
deployment and provide verification.

Enhanced Accident Response System

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

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•

Cut off fuel to the engine.

•

Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.

•

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

•

Unlock the doors automatically.

If a Deployment Occurs

The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.

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

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

•

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 non-toxic 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.

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

WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat
belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system serviced as well.

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 if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure,
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

•

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad­vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly if modi­fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho­rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser­vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (includ­ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach­ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso­ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify an
advanced airbag system for persons with disabili­ties, contact your authorized dealer.

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Airbag Warning Light

You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte­nance free, if any of the following occurs, have

an authorized dealer service the system immediately.

•

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

•

The light remains on after the approximate four to
six-second interval.

•

The light comes on and remains on while driving.

located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.

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 list below) in an event data recorder prior to the
moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment (if
applicable), and up to a quarter second of either high­speed deceleration data or change in velocity during
and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment.
EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or
nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable.

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label

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).

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com­plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by Chrysler Group LLC 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
Chrysler Group LLC, 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
Chrysler Group LLC (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

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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 Chrysler Group LLC 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 Chrysler
Group LLC product.

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3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

4. Otherwise required by law.

Data parameters that are recorded:

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

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Vehicle speed

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Engine RPM

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Brake switch status

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Pedal position

•

And other parameters depending on vehicle
configuration

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.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,
can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force
required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be 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

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

•

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

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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)”.

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.

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

1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to
use the Integrated Child Booster Seat.

NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated Child
Booster Seat must remain in the full rear position during
use.

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

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Release Loop

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

Booster Seat

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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.

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

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. Cana­dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web­site for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm

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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:

•

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

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.

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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.

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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.

NOTE: When installing a child restraint, if it interferes
with the Head Restraint, recline the seatback slightly to
remove the interference.

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.

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

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.

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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.

•

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”.

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.

NOTE: When installing a child restraint, if it interferes
with the Head Restraint, recline the seatback slightly to
remove the interference.

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.

Tether Strap Mounting

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

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Seat Track Release Lever

• 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.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

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.

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
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve­hicle”. NON-DETERGENT 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 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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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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.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85

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.

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.

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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.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors .............................. 92

䡵 Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ........... 96

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 92

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 92

▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 93

▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If

Equipped ........................... 94

▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 94

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 95

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 95

䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped ............ 96

䡵 Seats ............................... 96

▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ........... 96

▫ Recliner Adjustment ................... 98

▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped ........... 99

▫ Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If

Equipped .......................... 100

▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If

Equipped .......................... 100

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▫ Power Seat — If Equipped .............. 102

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 120

▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 103

▫ Second Row Passenger Seats ............ 106

▫ Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven

Passenger Models .................... 106

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 106

▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .... 108

▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats

With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger

Models ........................... 115

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 117

䡵 Lights ............................. 119

▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 119

▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 120

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 121

▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ...... 121

▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 122

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 123

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 123

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 123

▫ Turn Signals ........................ 124

▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 125

▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 125

▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 125

▫ Interior Lights ...................... 125

▫ Battery Saver Feature ................. 126

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89

▫ To Deactivate ....................... 133

▫ Cargo Light ........................ 126

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 126

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 127

▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 128

▫ Windshield Washers .................. 129

▫ Mist Feature ........................ 130

▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 130

䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If

Equipped ............................ 131

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 132

▫ To Activate ......................... 132

▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 133

▫ To Resume Speed .................... 133

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 134

▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 134

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䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera — If

Equipped ............................ 135

▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — With

Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 136

▫ Turning Parkview威 On Or Off — Without

Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 136

䡵 Overhead Console ..................... 137

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 137

▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 138

▫ Interior Observation Mirror ............. 138

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▫ Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped ...... 138

▫ Closing Sunroof — Manually ............ 146

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 138

▫ Programming HomeLink威 .............. 140

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 142

▫ Using HomeLink威 ................... 143

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威

Button ............................ 143

▫ Security ........................... 143

▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 144

▫ General Information .................. 144

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 145

▫ Opening Sunroof — Manually ........... 146

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 146

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 146

▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 146

▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 147

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 147

▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 147

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 147

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 147

▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 148

▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 148

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 148

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 152

䡵 Cupholders .......................... 154

䡵 Storage ............................. 156

▫ Instrument Panel Storage Compartment — If

Equipped .......................... 156

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91

䡵 Chill Zone威 Beverage Cooler Storage

Compartment ......................... 161

▫ Chill Zone威 Beverage Cooler Operation .... 162

▫ Console Storage ..................... 156

▫ Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage

— If Equipped ...................... 158

▫ Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary

Storage Bin ......................... 159

▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery

Retainers — If Equipped ............... 159

▫ In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . 160

䡵 Cargo Area Features ................... 163

▫ Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped ..... 163

▫ Cargo Management System ............. 164

䡵 Rear Window Features .................. 168

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 168

▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 170

䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 171

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92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

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

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93

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.

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.

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.

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.

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94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 Mirrors

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

Power Mirror Switches

1 — Mirror Direction Control
2 — Right Mirror Select
3 — Left Mirror Select

Models without Express Window Feature

Press the mirror select button marked L (left) or R (right)
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 (left)
or R (right) 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 Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This

feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
“Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further
information.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95

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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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.

SEATS

Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe
operation of the vehicle.

2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.

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

Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED

Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED

Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ Phone
User Manual located on the DVD for further details.

WARNING!

•

DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

•

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

Manual Front Seat Adjustments

The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat,
near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat
forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in

the position desired. Using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.

Manual Seat Adjustment

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

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Recliner Adjustment

The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. To
recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. To
return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean
forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the
seatback is in the upright position.

Seatback Release

WARNING!

•

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be adjusted properly and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

•

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99

Lumbar Support — If Equipped

The control lever is on the outboard side of the seatback.
Turn the control lever downward to increase the lumbar
support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as
desired.

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Lumbar Control