Dodge Journey 2015 User Manual
2015
JOURNEY
USER
GUIDE
IMPORTANT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
REMOTE STAR T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........10
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........14
SEA T BELT SYSTEMS ............14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
—AIRBAGS ................. 15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............18
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............24
FRONT SEA TS ................27
REAR SEA TS .................30
HEA TED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........33
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............35
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER .....................36
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 37
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......38
CLIMA TE CONTROL .............40
PARKVI EW
POWER SUNROOF ..............43
WIND BUFFETING ..............45
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REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 43
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .... 46
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........48
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Uconnect
Uconnect
RADIO .....................53
SiriusXM SA TELLITE RADIO .........55
iPod
GARMIN
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK ...........64
PLAYING iPod
Uconnect
Uconnect
ONL Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM
(VES™) .....................75
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 76
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION
CENTER (EVIC) ................76
PROGRAMMABLE FEA TURES ....... 77
4.3 & 4.3S A T A GLANCE . . . 49
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8.4 & 8.4N A T A GLANCE . . . 51
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/CD/AUX CONTROLS ..........58
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NAVIGATION ...........60
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/USB/MP3 DEVICES ....65
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PHONE .............. 66
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VOICE COMMAND (8.4 & 8.4N
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
POWER INVERTER .............81
POWER OUTLETS ..............82
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UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) ........84
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............85
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........86
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................... 86
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICA TOR
LIGHTS .................... 91
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS .......92
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......93
JUMP-STAR TING ..............101
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .........104
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....105
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......105
EVENT DA TA RECORDER (EDR) .....106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........107
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT — 2.4L ....108
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT — 3.6L ....110
FLUID CAPACITIES ............112
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 12
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......114
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........ 114
MAINTENANCE RECORD ......... 118
FUSES ....................119
TIRE PRESSURES .............122
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......123
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....124
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........125
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................126
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................126
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................. 126
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........ 127
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............127
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
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MOPAR
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ ’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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.
Your new Ch rysler Grou p LL C ve hicle h as characteri stics t o en hance t he d river's con trol
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your n ew ve hicle has many featu res for the c omfort and conv enience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
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converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding
legal lines).
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WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 37
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 76
3. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 36
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6
6. Speed Controls pg. 38
7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12
8. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 46
9. Switch Panel
•HazardSwitch
•RearDefrosterpg.42
•ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLightpg.91
•AirRecirculationpg.43
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10. Climate Controls pg. 40
11. Power Outlet pg. 82
12. Shifter
13. Emergency Brake Pedal
14. Opening The Hood pg. 107
15. Power Door Locks
16. Power Windows
17. Power Mirror Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
(See page 86 for Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
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4. Fuel Gauge
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 91 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash, and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will
also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to “Uconnect
Features” in the this guide for further information.
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Customer Programmable
1—Unlock
2—Lock
3—RemoteStart
4—PanicButton
5—EmergencyKey
Key Fob
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at
the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.
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WARNING!
•Whenleavingthevehicle,alwaysremovetheKeyFobfromtheignitionandlock
your vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
•DonotleavetheKeyFobinornearthevehicle(orinalocationaccessibleto
children), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
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•PushtheREMOTESTARTbutton
Pushing the REMOTE STAR T button a third time shuts the engine off.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbuttonandcycletheignitiontotheON/RUN
position.
•Withremotestart,theenginewillonlyrunfor15minutes(timeout)unlesstheignition
is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
•ThevehiclemustbecycledtotheON/RUNpositionaftertwoconsecutivetimeouts.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
WARNING!
•Donotstartorrunanengineinaclosedgarageorconfinedarea.Exhaustgas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when
inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’ s Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and
liftgate without having to push the Key Fob LOCK or UNLOCK buttons, as well as starting
and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™KeyFoblocatedoutsidethevehicleandwithin5ft
(1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to
unlock the door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle:
•Bothfrontdoorhandleshavebuttonslocatedontheoutsideofthehandle.Withoneof
the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5
ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to
lock all four doors and liftgate.
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•DoNOTgrabthedoorhandlewhenpushingthedoorhandlelockbutton.Thiscould
unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
NOTE:
•If“UnlockAllDoors1stPress”isprogrammed,alldoorswillunlockwhenyougrabhold
of the front driver's door handle. T o select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect
Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further
information.
•If“UnlockAllDoors1stPress”isprogrammed,alldoorsandliftgatewillunlockwhen
you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the
liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. T o select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect
your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for
further information.
•IfaKeyFobisdetectedinthevehiclewhenlockingthevehicleusingthepowerdoor
lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the
third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
•AfterpushingtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™LOCKbutton,youmustwaittwoseconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
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Settings” in your vehicle’s
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Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™KeyFobwithin3feet(1meter)oftheliftgate,push
the electronic liftgate lock/unlock pad located to the left of the liftgate handle to unlock
the liftgate. Push the button a second time to lock the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further information.
1 — Electronic Liftgate Lock/Unlock Pad
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
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While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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To s t op the cra n kin g of th e en g ine pr i or t o
the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method
can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Stopping
•PlacetheshiftleverinPARK.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononce.TheignitionswitchwillreturntotheOFF
position.
If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds
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and vehicle speed must be above 5 MPH (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in
PARK o r NEUTRAL P osition).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchto
the ON/RUN position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonathirdtimetoreturntheignitionswitchtothe
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
•Incasetheignitionswitchdoesnot
change with the push of a button, the
RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a
low or dead battery. In this situation, a
back up method can be used to operate
the ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency key) of
the Key Fob against the ENGINE ST ART/
STOP button and push to operate the
ignition switch.
Ignition Positions
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle
Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following
audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm:
•PushtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™START/STOPbuttonuntiltheElectronicVehicle
Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF.” Push the power
door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of
the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and
passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on
the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm:
•PushtheKeyFobUNLOCKbuttonorwithoneoftheKeyFobslocatedoutsidethe
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ ST ART/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
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WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
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.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
You are more likely t o hit y our h ead i n a co llision i f you d o no t wear your s houlder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your v ehicle ma y be e quipped w ith t he follow ing a ir bag syst em componen ts:
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•SupplementalKneeAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretenioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
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Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
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•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDregardingtheSupplementalRestraintSystem
(SRS) for further details.
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat
belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG
or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainside
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or
rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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WARNING!
•SideAirBagsneedroomtoinflate.Donotleanagainstthedoororwindow.Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSideAirBagsduringdeploymentcouldcauseyoutobe
severely injured or killed.
•RelyingontheSideAirBagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.
The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though
you have Side Air Bags.
•
This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the
deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC
and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSABICs.InorderfortheSABICstoworkasintended,
do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not
add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not
drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
•DonotuseaccessoryseatcoversorplaceobjectsbetweenyouandtheSideAir
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•Foradditionalinformation,refertowww.Seatcheck.orgorcall1-866-SEATCHECK.
•
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
Your v ehicle is equipped with the chil d r estraint anchora ge system c alled LATCH, which
stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
The second row seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The third row
seating positions (if equipped) do not have lower anchors or top tether anchors.
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LATCH System Weight Limit
You may use th e LATCH anchor age system until the combin ed weight of the child and the
child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LA TCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install
the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between
the seatback and seat cushion.
Locating Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap
anchors located behind each second row
seatback, near the floor.
1 — Lower Anchors
1 — Tether Anchorages
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Center Seat LATCH
The center seating position in this vehicle
has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages B and C to install a child seat in
the center position. Do not use anchorages
CandDtoinstallachildseat.Ifyouare
installing three child restraints, you must
use the seatbelt to install the center child
restraint. You can use either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle’ s seat belt for installing the child seats in the outboard positions. See the vehicle owner’s manual for
more information about center LATCH.
Lower Anchors
Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LA TCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in
the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the outboard passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The center seating positions are equipped with a
cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the
seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
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Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back
into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor . If it is locked, you should not be able to pull
out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
Tether Anchorage Installation
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head
restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether
strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion 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.
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Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped
The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each outboard second-row passenger seat.
Refer to the Integrated Child Booster Seat information label located on the front lower
panel of the opened Booster Seat for child height and weight specifications.
To p osi t ion a chi ld int o th e I nte g rat ed Chil d B oos t er Sea t f o llo w t hes e s t eps :
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.
3. Lift the seat cushion up and push back
to lock it in the booster seat position.
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. NOTE: The lap
portion of the seat belt should be low on
the hips and as snug as possible.
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.
9. To release the seat belt, push the red
button on the buckle.
Pull The Booster Seat Release Loop
Booster Seat Locked In Position
WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion 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.
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WARNING!
•Inacollision,anunrestrainedchild,evenatinybaby,canbecomeaprojectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
•Rearward-facingchildseatsmustneverbeusedinthefrontseatofavehiclewith
afrontpassengerairbag.Anairbagdeploymentcouldcausesevereinjuryordeath
to infants in this position.
•Onlyusearearward-facingchildrestraintinavehiclewitharearseat.
•
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of
an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
•Anincorrectlyanchoredtetherstrapcouldleadtoincreasedheadmotionand
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithasplitrearseat,makesurethetetherstrapdoesnot
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle
is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats
Active 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.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front
passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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To rai se t h e h e ad r est r ain t , p u ll u pwa r d on t he h ead r est rai n t. To l owe r t he h ead r e str ain t ,
push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the
head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head
restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint
away from your head.
NOTE:
•Theheadrestraintsshouldonlyberemovedbyqualifiedtechnicians,forservice
purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
•IntheeventofdeploymentofanActiveHeadRestraint,referto“OccupantRestraints/
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further
information.
WARNING!
•DonotplaceitemsoverthetopoftheActiveHeadRestraint,suchascoats,seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
•ActiveHeadRestraintsmaybedeployediftheyarestruckbyanobjectsuchasa
hand, foot or loose cargo. T o avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause
personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
The second row seats are equipped with adjustable and removable head restraints. To
raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
WARNING!
Alooseheadrestraintthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldcauseserious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
To rem o ve t h e h ead r e str ain t , push t h e adj u stm ent an d t he rel eas e b utt o ns w h ile pu lli n g
upward on the whole assembly and raise it up as far as it can go. To reinstall the headrest,
put the headrest posts into the holes while pushing the release buttons. Then adjust it to
the appropriate height.
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WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or
occupying a seat.
NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether , refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things T o
Know Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should be checked
prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-removable. However, you can fold them
forward when they are not in use by passengers. Refer to “50/50 Split Third-Row
Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models” in the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat without having the head restraint
unfolded and locked in place. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury to the passenger in the event of a collision.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
•Thepowerseatswitch,locatedonthe
outboard side of the seat near the floor,
controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt
adjustment.
Power Seat
1—PowerSeatSwitch
2—ReclinerLever
Power Lumbar
•Pushtheswitchforwardtoincreasethe
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
•Pushingupwardordownwardonthe
switch will raise and lower the position of
the support.
Power Lumbar Switch
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Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
•Liftupontheadjustingbarlocatedat
the front of the seat near the floor and
release it when the seat is at the desired
position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and backward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Recliner
•Liftthereclinerleverlocatedontheoutboard side of the seat, lean back and
release at the desired position.
1—ReclinerLever
2—AdjustingBar
Adjusting Bar/Recliner Lever Location
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
•Thefrontpassengerseatcanbefolded
flat to allow for extended cargo space.
Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down
the seatback.
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Passenger Seat Folded Position
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