Dodge Journey 2017 User Manual
2017
JOURNEY
USER
GUIDE
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features
of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals,
Warranty Booklets and Tire Warranty can be found on your DVD (if
applicable) or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide.
We hope you find it useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement kits
by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase
replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling
1 800 423-6343 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result
in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury.
FCA US LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off
the road. Use of any electrical
devices, such as cellular
telephones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous and
could lead to a serious collision.
Texting while driving is also
dangerous and should never be
done while the vehicle is moving. If
you find yourself unable to devote
your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a
safe location and stop your vehicle.
Some states or provinces prohibit
the use of cellular telephones or
texting while driving. It is always
the driver’s responsibility to comply
with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB.....................8
REMOTESTART ................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE
ENTRY ......................9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION . . . 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........13
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .... 14
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............50
FRONT SEA TS ................53
REAR SEA TS .................56
HEATEDSEATS ...............58
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........59
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................60
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............61
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER .................61
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............63
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...... 64
CLIMA TE CONTROL .............66
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . . 69
POWER SUNROOF ..............70
WIND BUFFETING ..............71
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....72
CYBERSECURITY ...............74
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........75
Radio 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE ......76
RADIO 8.4/8.4 NAV AT A GLANCE .....78
RADIO .....................80
SIRIUSXM SA TELLITE RADIO ........82
IPOD/CD/AUX CONTROLS ..........85
GARMIN NAVIGATION ............87
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK ..........91
PLAYING IPOD/USB/MP3 DEVICES ....92
UCONNECT PHONE .............93
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND
(8.4&8.4NAVONLY) ........... 100
VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM
(VES) .....................103
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 104
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ....104
PROGRAMMABLE FEA TURES .......105
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK) ................106
POWER INVERTER .............109
POWER OUTLETS .............110
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......112
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............113
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........114
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . . 114
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......120
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....121
JUMP-STAR TING ..............128
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......130
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....131
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......131
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............132
EVENT DA TA RECORDER (EDR) .....132
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........133
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT — 2.4L ....134
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT — 3.6L ....136
FLUID CAPACITIES ............138
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ....................138
ADDING FUEL ............... 140
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —
IF EQUIPPED ................141
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......141
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........141
FUSES ....................146
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .......149
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 155
DEPAR TMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....159
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........160
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....161
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................161
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................161
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........ 161
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............162
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ................... 163
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ’s .....................164
INDEX
.....................165
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some
driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes,
more than momentarily, off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect
T ouchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
satisfaction.
®
parts, and cares about your
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 104
2. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 61
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
4. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 6
5. Speedometer
6. Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition pg. 12
7. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 72
8. Storage Compartment
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9. Switch Panel
• Hazard Switch
• Rear Defroster pg. 68
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light pg. 119
• Air Recirculation pg. 69
10. Climate Controls pg. 66
11. Power Outlet pg. 110
12. Transmission Gear Selector
13. Speed Controls pg. 64
14. Power Mirror Switch
15. Power W indows
16. Power Door Locks
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Instrument Cluster Display
(See page 114 for Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
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4. Fuel Gauge
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 119 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 key
fob 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
key fob once to unlock the driver’ s door or
twice within five seconds to unlock all doors
and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash
to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the unlock button. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Electronics” for further information.
1 — Unlock
2 — Lock
3 — Remote Start
4 — Panic Button
5 — Emergency Key
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.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF”
mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Leaving children 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.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children),
and do not leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob 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.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children),
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
REMOTE START
Push the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.
T o drive the vehicle, push the unlock button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or
killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
The Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry 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.
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To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m)
of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the
door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle:
Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the
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.
Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold
of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in your vehicle’s
Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further
information.
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors and liftgate will unlock when
you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the
liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in
your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide
for further information.
• If a key fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door
lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your key fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go lock button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to
check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting
and unlocking.
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the liftgate, 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.
1 — Electronic Liftgate Lock/Unlock Pad
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Normal starting of the vehicle can only
happen with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go key
fob inside the vehicle.
1. Place the gear selector in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. While pressing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
If the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the 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.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Place the gear selector in PARK.
3. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 MPH (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Engine Start/Stop Button
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
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2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the
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.
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the 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 START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation. While the V ehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior
switches for door locks and liftgate 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 display will flash.
Ignition Positions
To Arm
Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition button until the instrument cluster display
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
passive entry lock button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the passive entry lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can
lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
Push the key fob unlock 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, grab the Keyless
Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter -N-Go —
Ignition button (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems.
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Supplemental Active Head Restraints
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized
dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your
restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air
bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear
seat.
2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the
front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child
restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints”).
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to "Child
Restraints") should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or
belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or
belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear
seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that
you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow
the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and
deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled
person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under "If You Need
Consumer Assistance” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD.
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WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the
road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of
injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the
vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by
striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver and Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger
(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The
Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN
position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when
the ignition switch is first in the STAR T or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified
vehicle speed range and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The
BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding
an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning
sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front
seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
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Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert
warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again. The outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard
front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that
pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not
recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This
feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking
the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers,
or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle
are buckled up properly.
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an
air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury
or death in the event of a crash.
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WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• T wo people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can
crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always
wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into
you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t
straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immediately
and have it fixed.
• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap
portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always
buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside
surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt
worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the
force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit
back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the
back of the front seat, and next to your
arm in the rear seat (for vehicles
equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the
latch plate and pull out the seat belt.
Slide the latch plate up the webbing as
far as necessary to allow the seat belt to
go around your lap.
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
belt portion, pull up on the shoulder
belt. T o 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
5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will
automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the
webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat
belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch
plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter
the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
1 — Seat Belt Latch Plate
2 — Seat Belt Buckle
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the
anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that
serves you best.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average,
you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage
in a lower position, and if you are taller than
average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you
release the anchorage button, try to move it
up or down to make sure that it is locked in
position.
NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt
anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into
position.
Adjustable Upper Anchorage
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any
slack in the shoulder belt.
• Miss-adjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in
a crash.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended
and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position,
your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender
should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt
Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed.
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WARNING!
• ONL Y use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the
original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the
distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of
the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury
or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long
enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the
Seat Belt Extender when not needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants
including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced
for the mother and the unborn child if they
are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of
the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the
chest and away from the neck. Never place
the shoulder belt behind the back or under
the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the
performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The
seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air
bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air
bag must be replaced immediately.
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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Energy Management Feature — If Equipped
This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the outboard
front seating positions and in the outboard rear seating positions (if equipped with
outboard rear seat Energy Management feature) that may help further reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) – If Equipped
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions may be equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”
under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the
locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is
equipped with an ALR and is being used for
normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap
around the occupant’s mid-section so as to
not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the
seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to
retract completely in this case and then
carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around
the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder
belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat
belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed
in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under
should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Third Row Shown — If Equipped Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
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How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode.
WARNING!
• The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when
checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
• Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the
seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to
install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining
the child.
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
These head restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this
equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of
the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being
soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity or type of rear
impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires
deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front
passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
NOTE:
The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side
impact. However, if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may
deploy based on the severity and type of the impact.
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Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components:
GETTING STARTED
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components
1 — Head Restraint Front Half (Soft
Foam and Trim)
2 — Seatback
3 — Head Restraint Back Half (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover)
4 — Head Restraint Guide Tubes
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a
hand, foot or loose cargo. 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.
NOTE:
For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to
“Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Getting Started.”
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Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
If the Active Head Restraints are triggered during a collision, the front half of the head
restraint will be extended forward and separated from the rear half of the head restraint
(See Image). Do not drive your vehicle after the AHRs have deployed. The head restraint
must be reset into the original position to best protect the occupant for all types of
collisions. An authorized FCA US LLC dealer must reset the AHRs on the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat before driving. Personally attempting to reset the AHRs may result in
damage to the AHRs that could impair their function.
WARNING!
Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect you in all types of collisions. Have deployed
AHRs reset by an authorized dealer immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your authorized
dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with
the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be equipped with the
following Air Bag System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
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Air Bag Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is
in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system even
if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN
position. After the self-check, the Air Bag W arning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects
a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag W arning Light, either
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on
again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag
Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed
to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the
ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving.
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.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have
the air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb
check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
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Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for both the driver and front
passenger. The front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The
driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger front air
bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers.
Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster
3 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
WARNING!
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag
deployment could cause serious injury , including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Driver and Passenger Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags.
This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined
by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front
impact sensors (if equipped) or other system components.
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The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag
deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output
is used for more severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch
that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt
buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position
sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat
position.
WARNING!
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them
manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are inflating.
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, air bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat
belts. Front air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, front air bags may
deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the inflator units.
A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
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The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel
separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags
fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly
deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger , and
position the front occupants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
• Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights,
stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat
belts, pretensioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the
front seats. The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the
outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of
occupant injury during certain side impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in
addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body
structure.
When the SAB deploys, it opens the
seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB
deploys through the seat seam into the
space between the occupant and the
door. The SAB moves at a very high
speed and with such a high force that it
could injure occupants if they are not
seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an even greater
risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag
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