Dodge ND Dakota 2006, Dakota 2006 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

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

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ................... 5

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 5

䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 6

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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

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

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod­ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ..................10

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................10

▫ Sentry Key Immobilizer — If Equipped .......10

䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock .................13

▫ Manual Transmissions ...................13

▫ Automatic Transmissions .................13

䡵 Illuminated Entry ........................14

▫ Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....14

䡵 Door Locks ............................15

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▫ Manual Door Locks .....................15

▫ Power Door Locks .....................16

▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...............19

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry .....................20

▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................21

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................21

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

▫ General Information ....................23

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........24

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▫ Battery Replacement ....................25

䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........26

▫ To Set The Alarm ......................26

▫ To Disarm The System ...................27

䡵 Windows .............................28

▫ Power Windows .......................28

▫ Auto Down ..........................29

▫ Window Lockout Switch .................29

▫ Sliding Rear Window ...................30

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................30

䡵 Occupant Restraints ......................30

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................31

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....36

▫ Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped) ......37

▫ Center Lap Belts .......................37

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................37

▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert) ...........................38

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............39

▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................39

▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags ...........40

▫ Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If

Equipped ............................54

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............55

▫ Child Restraint ........................57

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........70

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䡵 Safety Tips ............................71

▫ Exhaust System .......................71

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................72

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ..............................72

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks
with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are
enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to
the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate
keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you received
your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you
the number.

NOTE: Integrated keys (key and key fob combined)
must be cut by the dealer. The dealer must have cutters
that have enough clearance for integrated keys.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

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

CAUTION!

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

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER — IF EQUIPPED

With this system, an electronically coded ignition key
sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics
recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue
to run. If the system does not recognize the signal, the
vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds, then shut off.
After six unsuccessful attempts at starting, the system
will shut down until the correct key is used.

NOTE: If the key is in the ignition switch, then all
buttons on that transmitter will be disabled. The buttons

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on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is
moving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttons
are disabled for all keys.

NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not
compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or
Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately
adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may
cause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs,
remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and attempt to
start the vehicle again. Pagers, cell phones, walkman, etc.
will have no effect on this system.

The ⬙Security Light⬙ will illuminate for about 3 seconds
when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON
position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid
signal from the ignition key, the ⬙Security Light⬙ will flash

continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi­lized. If the ⬙Security Light⬙ remains on during vehicle
operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. If
this option was ordered, all of the keys provided with
your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle
electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure

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consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one which has never been
programmed and needs to be cut.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.

Customer Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid keys by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the
ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no
longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition back to the OFF
position and remove the first key.

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

3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch
the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of
having removed the second key. After 10 seconds, a
single chime will sound. The ⬙Security Light⬙ will stop
flashing, then turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off.

The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.

General Information

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK

Insert the key fully, and then turn the switch to one of the
five illustrated positions. The key can be inserted or
withdrawn only in the LOCK position.

Manual Transmissions

When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the
steering and ignition systems are locked to provide
antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to
turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your
vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while
turning the key until it turns easily. To remove the key,
depress and hold the release button located between the
ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni­tion key to LOCK and remove the key.

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Ignition Switch Positions

Automatic Transmissions

In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems
are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve­hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK
position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering
wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns

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easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the
LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock
cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position.

NOTE: The steering wheel will lock when the key is
removed, and the steering wheel is turned 115 degrees
from center clockwise and 65 degrees counterclockwise.

Ignition Switch Positions

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-

mission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the
selector is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pull
the shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the LOCK
position.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks

All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the key fob.

The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a key fob
LOCK button is pressed.

There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after 8 minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.

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DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside
by pushing down the door lock plunger, located on the
door trim panel. Both front doors may be opened from
the inside with the door lock plunger in the down or
locked position.

WARNING!

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

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju­ries and death.

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Power Door Locks

Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked
or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock
switches located on the front doors or by pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry
key fob.

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As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the
door lock switches during the following conditions:

•

The driver’s door is open while the key is in the
ignition.

Automatic Door Locks

If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).

This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped
from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the
following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and Close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position
to the ON position a minimum of four times; ending in
the Off position ( Do not start the engine ).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.

6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.

7. To re-activate this feature, repeat the above steps.

8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.

Auto Unlock Feature
This feature unlocks all the doors of the vehicle when any
door is opened. The following must be met:

•

The doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically
by the Automatic Door Lock feature.

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The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in
any key position.

This feature will not operate if any of the conditions
above are not met or following has occurred:

•

Any manual operation of a door lock switch has
occurred.

NOTE: This customer programmable feature is enabled
when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant.

Auto Unlock Feature Programming

Customer Programming sequence to disable or enable:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel
any chiming that may be confusing during this program­ming procedure).

3. Insert the key into the ignition.

4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position
to the ON position a minimum of four times; ending in
the Off position ( Do not start the engine ).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.

6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.

7. To reactivate the feature, repeat the above steps.

8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be changed. If necessary repeat
the above procedure.

Child Protection Door Lock

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child­protection door lock system.

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To use the system, open each rear door and slide the
control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage
the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is
engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.

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WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.

NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock

system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

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

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or
activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66
feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The
transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate
the system.

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NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.

To unlock the doors:

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the
illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will
flash on twice.

The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the
following procedure:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
key fob.

2. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds,
but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the
UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to indicate
that this feature has changed.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob.

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

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock
all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are
locked, the parking lights will flash on once and the horn
will chirp once.

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Horn Chirp Programming

The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly
plants activated. If desired this feature can be disabled by
using the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the key fob.

2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also
press the PANIC button within 6 seconds. A single chime
will sound to indicate that this feature has changed.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the ve­hicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key fob with
the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob, while
you are inside the vehicle, will activate the Security

Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.

6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

Flash Lamps with Lock Programming

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob.

2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the LOCK button within 6 seconds. A single
chime will sound to indicate that this feature has
changed.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key
fob with the ignition in the OFF position, and the key
removed.

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

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

Using the Panic Alarm

To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press
and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will
illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,
and the horn will sound.

To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will
automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is
started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the Panic

Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems
will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the
security system on vehicles so equipped.

General Information

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.

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1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is five years.

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

Programming Additional Transmitters

Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with
two key fob transmitters programmed only for that
vehicle. A total of eight fobs can be programmed for your
vehicle. Additional fobs can be programmed to your
vehicle through the use of a currently programmed fob.

NOTE: When entering program mode using that fob, all
other programmed fobs will be erased and you will have
to reprogram them for your vehicle.

Use the following procedure to program additional key
fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel
any chiming that may confuse you during this program­ming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the
engine ).

5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob.

6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds.

7. When a single chime is heard release both buttons. The
chime is an indication that you have successfully entered
program mode. All fobs that are to be programmed must
be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was
heard.

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8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and hold both
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously for 2
seconds and then release.

9. Press and release the UNLOCK button a single chime
will be heard.

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional
fobs.

11. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

12. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60
seconds from when the original chime was heard. After
60 seconds, all programmed fobs function normally.

NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery (2 required) is
CR2032.

1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during
removal.

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

3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves
together.

NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall
and tighten the screw until snug.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visual signals. The
horn will sound repeatedly for 3 minutes and the head­lights and security light in the instrument cluster will
flash for an additional 15 minutes. The engine will not
run until the system is disarmed.

To Set the Alarm:

The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or
use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After
all the doors are locked and closed, the security light in
the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
system is arming. The security light in the instrument
panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to
indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set,
the security light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
that the system is armed.

NOTE: If the security light stays on continuously during
vehicle operation, have the system checked by your
dealer.

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To Disarm the System:

Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. If
something has triggered the system in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.

The security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is
started with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro­grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine
will start and run for 2 seconds and then shut down.
After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the engine, the
system will shut down until the correct key is used. To
exit alarming mode, press the RKE Unlock button or start
the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key.

The security alarm system is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm
will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.

NOTE: You may accidentally activate the security sys­tem (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering the vehicle
without using the key fob to unlock the door(s). The
security system can be disarmed with the key fob’s
UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed Sentry
Key into the ignition and turning the key to the ON
position.

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WINDOWS

Power Windows

The control on the left front door has up-down switches
that give you finger tip control of all four power win­dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the
passenger doors for passenger window control. The
windows will operate only when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.

Auto Down

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and
the window will go down automatically. To cancel the
Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the
up or down direction and release the switch.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lock button. To enable the window controls,
press the window control button again.

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Sliding Rear Window

Sliding Window Light Latch

A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down or partially open.. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, knee
bolsters, front airbags for both the driver and front
passenger, and if equipped left and right side curtain
airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a
window. If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature
(refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual), can
be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.

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Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck­led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen when people are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions except the front center seating
position (with full bench seat) have combination lap/
shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to
lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature
allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with
you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt
will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of
the vehicle or being thrown out.

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WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

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

WARNING!

•

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the
best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
make your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc­tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.

•

Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for
more than one person, no matter what their size.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch

plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.

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

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WARNING!

•

A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not
protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too
high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

•

A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.

•

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

•

A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you
from injury during a collision. You are more likely to
hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to
be used together.

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

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WARNING!

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

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt
away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage release
button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or
down to the position that serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in the desired position.

The adjuster has an easy up (EZ Up) feature, which will
allow it to be moved up without engaging the button.

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Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped)

To convert from the normal emergency locking mode to
the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt
portion and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor.
Allow some of the webbing to retract into the retractor, as
the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound to indicate
the seat belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Once
the automatic locking mode has been activated, you will
not be able pull the webbing back out of the retractor. To
disengage the automatic locking mode, simply allow the
seat belt to retract fully into the retractor to return the seat
belt to the normal emergency locking mode.

Center Lap Belts

The center seat position on the front seat bench has a lap
belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into
the buckle until you hear a “click.” To lengthen the lap
belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the

loose end of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against
the hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt
as tightly as is comfortable.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

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

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.

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

Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)

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

if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10
seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8
km/h).

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en­abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by
following these steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom­mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlert).

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
buckle the driver’s seat belt.

2. Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning
Light to turn off.

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3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle
and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three
times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt
buckled.

4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to
signify that you have successfully completed the pro­gramming.

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti­vated by repeating this procedure.

NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning
Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.

Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

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

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

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender and store it.

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WARNING!

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

Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags

This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the
steering wheel. The passenger front airbag is mounted in

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the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.

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

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.
Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal
regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to
⬙Occupant Classification System⬙ in this section).

This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next
to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window
bags, they are located above the side windows. Their
covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain
free from any obstructions.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma­nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of
the vehicle for any reason.

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

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.

NOTE: The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi­fication System (refer to ⬙Occupant Classification System⬙
in this section) has determined the passenger seat is
empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the
⬙small child⬙ category.

If your vehicle is so equipped, the window bag on the
crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to
severe side collisions. But even in collisions where the

airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the
right position for the airbags to protect you properly.

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

1. Children 12 years and under should always ride
buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint.

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

If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front
passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the
seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child
restraint. See ⬙Child Restraint⬙ in this section.

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

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2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts
properly.

3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate.

4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against
the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into
the space between you and the door.

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

WARNING!

•

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

•

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

•

If the vehicle has window bags, they also need
room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

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Air Bag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Occupant Restraint Controller

•

Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)

•

Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag

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Passenger Airbag

•

Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped)

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

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Interconnecting Wiring

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

•

Front Acceleration Sensors

•

Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners

•

Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the Front
Passenger Seat

−

Occupant Classification Module

−

Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light

−

Weight Sensors

How the Airbag System Works

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

•

if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de­signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. The ORC may
also modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant
size provided by the Occupant Classification Module.
The ORC will not detect roll over.

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The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or RUN positions. These include all of the
items listed above except the steering wheel and
column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition,
the airbags are not on and will not inflate.

During a moderate-to-severe rear impact the ORC may
deploy the seat belt pretensioners alone.

Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning
light and PAD indicator light in the instrument
panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when
the ignition is first turned on. After the self-

check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. The PAD
indicator light will function normally (Refer to ⬙Passen­ger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light⬙ in this section).
If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either

momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound
if the light comes on again after initial start up.

WARNING!

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

•

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of
a Federally regulated safety system required for this
vehicle. It is designed to turn off the front passenger
airbag in the unlikely event that a rear-facing infant
seat is in the front passenger seat.

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NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride
buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint.

•

The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light
(an amber light located in the center of the instrument
panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the
front passenger airbag is turned off.

If the passenger frontal air bag is automatically turned
off by the OCS, or by using the manual on/off switch
(on vehicles so equipped), the PAD Indicator lamp
iluminates the passenger frontal airbag symbol and
the word ⬙OFF⬙ to show that the passenger airbag will
not inflate during a collision requiring airbags.

When the right front passenger seat is empty or when
very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger air
bag will not inflate even though the Passenger Airbag
Disable (PAD) indicator lamp is not illuminated.

The PAD indictor light should not be illuminated when
teenagers, most children in a forward facing child re­straint or booster seats, most children that can properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt, and when an adult passenger
is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case,
the air bag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring
an airbag occurs.

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For almost all properly installed rear facing child re­straints, the PAD indicator light will be illuminated
indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off
and will not inflate. If the PAD indicator light is not
illuminated, DO NOT assume the air bag is turned off
and move the child restraint to the second row of seats (if
equipped). A deploying passenger air bag can cause
death or serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant
seat. For vehicles with a manual on/off switch, the
passenger frontal airbag can be manually turned off. See
section on how to use the switch later in this section.

NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an
occupant classification system, children 12 years and
under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat (if
equipped) in an appropriate child restraint (see section
on child restraints).

Passenger

Front Passenger

Seat Occupant

Adult OFF ON

Grocery Bags,

Heavy Briefcases

and Other Rela­tively Light Ob-

jects

Empty or Very

Light Objects

* Since the system senses weight, some small objects

will turn the PAD Indicator Light on.

The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors
mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Objects
hanging on the seat or other passengers pushing down
on the seat will also be sensed. The weight of an adult
will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case,

Airbag Disable

(PAD) Indicator

Light

ON OFF

OFF* OFF

Airbag Status

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the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an
adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position
(with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be
properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may
change how an occupant is classified by the OCS.

Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD
Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding
in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight
is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door
or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may
not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under
the seat or between the seat and the center console can
prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured
properly and may result in the occupant being improp­erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seat back
does not touch anything placed behind the front passen­ger seat because this can also affect occupant classifica­tion.

If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it
should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the
seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are
loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer.

If there is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag Warning
Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument
cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on.
This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on
whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the
airbag system. If there is a fault present in the OCS, both
the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light
are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is
turned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodged
under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight
sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD

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Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the
lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically
cleared after a short period of time.

•

The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates
may be possible based on collision severity and occu­pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the
upper right side of the instrument panel separate and
fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size.
The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds.
This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes.
The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front
airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of
the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented

through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this
way the airbags do not interfere with your control of
the vehicle.

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The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo­cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM
classifies the occupant into categories based on the
measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The
OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con­troller (ORC). The ORC uses the occupant category to
determine whether the front passenger airbag should
be turned off. It also determines the rate of airbag
inflation during a collision.

•

The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator
Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the

airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properly
seated occupant, when the PAD indicator light is
illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occu­pant Classification System detects either an empty seat

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or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the
ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even
though the airbag is turned OFF.

•

Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located within
the seat structure or between the seat tracks and
cushion frame. The weight sensors measure applied
weight and transfers that information to the OCM.

•

The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to
activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC
(with side impact option) detects a collision requiring
the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on
the crash side of the vehicle. Aquantity of nontoxic gas
is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating
window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner
out of the way and covers the window. The airbag
forcefully inflates in about one quarter of the time it
takes to blink your eye. Make sure you are seated and
belted properly and do not position items in the area

where the window bag inflates. This especially applies
to children. The window bag is only about 3-1/2
inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.

•

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

•

The front passenger seat assembly contains critical
components that affect the front passenger airbag
deployment. Correctly functioning front passenger
seat components are critical for the Occupant Classifi­cation System (OCS) to properly classify the front
passenger and calculate the proper airbag deploy­ment. Do not make any modifications to the front
passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat
cover. The following requirements must be strictly
adhered to:

•

Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or
components in any way.

•

Do not modify the front seat center console or center
position seat in any way.

•

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

•

Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat
cover. Do not add a secondary seat cover other than
those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.威

•

At no time should any supplemental restraint system
(SRS) component or SRS related component or fas­tener be modified or replaced with any part except
those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/
Mopar威.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51

WARNING!

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

If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags
when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe
frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front
passenger, and then immediately deflate.

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NOTE:

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

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

•

The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by­product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas
used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may

irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin
or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For
nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the
irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles
settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac­turer’s instructions for cleaning.

•

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

WARNING!

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

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail

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

•

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

• Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the

right front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause
the Occupant Classification System to be unable to correctly classify
the right front occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal
airbag to inflate when it is not desired.

• You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not

mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee
bolsters.

• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself.

Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an
airbag system.

Enhanced Accident Response System

If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.

Airbag Light

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

an authorized dealer service the system promptly:

•

The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.

•

The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.

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•

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

NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod­ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block
for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of
the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your
dealer if the fuse is good.

•

is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat
because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear
seat position available, or because the child has a
medical condition which makes it necessary for the
driver to be able to see the child,

•

has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag
inflation (deployment) a greater risk for the passenger
than the risk of hitting the dashboard (instrument
panel) or windshield in a crash.

Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If Equipped

The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the
passenger:

•

is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the
front seat because there is no rear seat, because the rear
seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or
because the infant has a medical condition which
makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the
infant,

WARNING!

Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/
shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,
or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or
windshield in a crash. This may result in serious
injury or death.

NOTE: The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is not
available in the Quad Cab.

To Shut Off the Passenger Frontal Airbag

Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove
the key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger

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frontal airbag. The passenger frontal airbag symbol and
the word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (PAD)
lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.

To Turn On the Passenger Frontal Airbag

Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and
remove the key from the switch. This will turn On the
passenger frontal airbag. The passenger airbag disable
(PAD) lamp will now be Off when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle is
designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle data
parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior
to the moment of airbag deployment. Please note that such
data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and are
otherwise unavailable. In conjunction with other data

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

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

data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern­ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve­hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora­tion to any third party except when:

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

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation product

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant

4. Otherwise required by law

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:

•

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

•

Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

•

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

•

Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

•

Seatbelt status

•

Brake status (service and parking brakes)

•

Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

•

Engine control status (including engine speed)

•

Cruise control status

•

Traction/stability control status

Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12
years and under 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.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat
owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for
your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:

Infants and Small Children

•

Safety experts recommend that children ride
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least

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one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types
of child restraints can be used rearward facing: infant
carriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats.

•

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

•

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in
the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag

that does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off. An
airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death
to infants in this position.

Older Children and Child Restraints

•

Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who
are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible
child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for
children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and are
older than one year old. These child seats are also held
in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LATCH child
restraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH - Child
Seat Anchorage System section.)

•

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh­ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small
to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child
cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while
the child’s back is against the seatback, they need a

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belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

•

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder
belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to
bend over the front of the seat when their back is
against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt
in a rear seat.

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

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

•

Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.

•

If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm.

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org.

WARNING!

•

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

•

A rearward facing infant restraint should only be
used in a rear seat of a vehicle that does not have
an airbag off switch. A rearward facing infant
restraint in the front seat may be struck by a
deploying passenger airbag which may cause se­vere or fatal to the infant.

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

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you
try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will
use it before you buy it.

•

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

•

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

•

The Club Cab first and Club/Quad Cab second row
outside seating positions have cinching latch plates.
These are designed to keep the lap portion tight
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to

use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch
plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the
lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching
latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat
belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.

•

Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the
manufacturer’s instructions tell you.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs
and cause serious personal injury.

LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)

Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor­age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system

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provides for the installation of the child restraint without
using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child
restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps
from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH­compatible child restraint systems are now available.
However, because the lower anchorages are to be intro­duced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to
also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail­able for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re­straint in any vehicle.

Club Cab

•

The Club Cab front and rear right (if equipped with a
rear seat) passenger seating positions have lower
anchorages for LATCH equipped child restraints.

Quad Cab

•

The Quad Cab second row seat has lower anchorages
that are capable of accommodating LATCH­compatible child seats having flexible, webbing­mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi­tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must
be installed in the outboard positions only. Regardless
of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install
LATCH compatible child seats such that two seats
share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing
LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear
seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or

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the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but
you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center
position.

If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible, you
can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s
seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical
installation instructions.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
were provided with the child restraint system. The rear

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seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear
of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are
just visible when you lean into the vehicle to install the
child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your
finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat
cushion surfaces. In addition, there are tether strap
anchorages each LATCH seating position (see section on
Child Restraint Tether Anchor). Many, but not all re­straint systems will be equipped with separate straps on
each side, with each having a hook or connector for
attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of
adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler
restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also
be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to
the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the
tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on
the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can
more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors

over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat
cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor­age located on the back of the seat, being careful to route
the tether strap to provide the most direct path between
the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is
equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint and, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. Finally, tighten all
three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to
install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts
not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child

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restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
your child unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt

The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch­ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a
locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate,
pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder
belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will
keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull
it tight if necessary. If the seat belt has an automatic
locking retractor, it will have a distinctive label. Pull the
belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you
to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. For automatic

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locking retractor seat belts, refer to ⬙Automatic Locking
Mode⬙ earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten­ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because
the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint, follow these steps. If the buckle
is webbing mounted, disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt to shorten it.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release
button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, the
buckle is not webbing mounted, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the
latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make
the child restraint secure, try a different seating position
or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint.
See the section ⬙Child Restraint Tether Anchor⬙ to com­plete the child seat installation.

Child Restraint Tether Anchor

The Club Cab model has two routing straps
located behind each of the rear outboard seat­ing positions. The tether anchor itself is located

in the center of vehicle, in between the two
seating positions. The front outboard passenger seating
position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage,
located at the base of the front seat back. When there is a
rear seat delete option, the tether anchorage located on
the cab back panel is designed to be used for the front
seat center seating position. The Quad cab model has
three anchorages located behind each of the rear seating
positions (rear left, rear center, and rear right).

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WARNING!

With a child restraint installed in the rear driver or
passenger side locations, use care when adjusting
the front seat(s) rearward, to avoid the front seat
back coming in contact with the belted child directly
behind the seat. The child could be injured.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant
or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.
The child could be seriously injured or killed. Make
sure the child restraint tether strap is always routed
through the proper anchor strap inner loop.

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the
front passenger seat back and under the head restraint.

2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor.

3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled
tight.

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the
routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint.
The routing loops are located behind the flip-down door
on the cab back panel (padded bolster).

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2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether
anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide
door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating
positions.

3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor
strap is pulled tight.

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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the head
restraint for the outboard seating positions, and then

through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material
loop), located directly behind the child restraint.

2. Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed
anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor strap inner metal ring.

3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both
anchor straps are pulled tight.

NOTE: Two Anchors must be used for any of the three
seating positions.

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Multiple Child Restraint Double Cab

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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child restraint
to secure a child restraint top tether strap. See your
dealer for help if necessary.

Transporting Pets

Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While
cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits
of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.

Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality, energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7.

NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust System

WARNING!

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex­tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and
odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the follow­ing precautions should be observed:

•

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.

•

It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for more than a short period. If so,
adjust your climate control system to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the
controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC.

•

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

Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system;
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle; or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja­cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace or adjust as required.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.

Defrosters

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You can feel the air
directed against the windshield.

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle:

Tires

Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.

Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights as
you turn them on. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected, the cause should be located and
corrected.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors ...............................79

▫ Operations ...........................84

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................79

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ....79

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................80

▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If

Equipped ............................80

▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors ............81

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............82

䡵 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If

Equipped .............................82

▫ Phone Call Features ....................91

▫ UConnect™ System Features ..............93

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity .............98

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect™ System ....................100

䡵 Seats ................................105

▫ Manual Seat Adjustment ................105

▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners ..........106

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▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If

Equipped ...........................107

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating

Positions ...........................107

▫ 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side

Only ..............................108

▫ Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat ............110

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............110

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood .............111

䡵 Lights ...............................113

▫ Interior Lights .......................113

▫ Battery Saver ........................114

▫ Headlamp Delay ......................115

▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights .....115

▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) .....116

▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................116

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............116

▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped ..............117

䡵 Multifunction Control Lever ...............117

▫ Turn Signals .........................117

▫ Passing Light ........................118

▫ High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch ......118

▫ Windshield Wipers ....................119

▫ Windshield Washers ...................120

䡵 Tilt Steering Column ....................120

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......121

▫ To Activate ..........................121

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............122

▫ To Deactivate ........................122

▫ To Resume Speed .....................122

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............123

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............124

䡵 Overhead Console ......................125

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................125

䡵 Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer ....126

▫ US/M Button ........................126

▫ Reset Button .........................126

▫ Global Reset .........................127

▫ Step Button .........................127

▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) ........128

▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ...............128

▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ..................128

▫ Elapsed Time (ET) .....................128

▫ C/T Button .........................129

▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........129

▫ Automatic Compass Calibration ...........129

▫ Manual Compass Calibration .............130

▫ To Put Into a Calibration Mode ...........130

▫ Outside Temperature ...................131

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........132

▫ Programming HomeLink ................133

▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 135

▫ Using HomeLink .....................136

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▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ..............136

▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 137

▫ Security ............................137

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............138

▫ Express Open Feature ..................139

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................140

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ..................140

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

(Battery Fed Configuration) ..............141

䡵 Floor Console — If Equipped ..............142

▫ Floor Console Features .................142

䡵 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . . 143

䡵 Cup Holders ..........................144

䡵 Tailgate Removal .......................145

䡵 Slide-In Campers .......................145

▫ Camper Applications ...................145

▫ General Information ...................146

▫ Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped

With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers ..........146

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror

The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head­light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.

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Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

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

Outside Mirrors

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

Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped

Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left
or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand
in the direction you want the mirror to move. When
finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the
center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.

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WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are ON. Turning Off the rear
window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the
heated mirrors.

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPED

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

NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.

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

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

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the control buttons that will enable you to
access the system.

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UConnect™ Switches

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands­Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See
www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If
your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,

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Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon­nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or
the phone manufacturer for details.

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

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

Operations

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section.

Help Command

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

To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply
press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible prompts for
directions. All UConnect™ system sessions begin with a
press of the ’Phone’ button on the mirror.

Cancel Command

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

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone

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

NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.

To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer­ence your cellular phone owner’s manual. One of the
following vehicle specific websites may also provide
detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone
that you have:

NOTE:

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www.chrysler.com/uconnect

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www.dodge.com/uconnect

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www.jeep.com/uconnect

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The following are general phone to UConnect™ System
pairing instructions:

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

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

•

When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙Pair a
Phone.⬙

•

You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which
you will later need to enter into your cellular. You can
enter any four-digit pin number. You will not need to
remember this pin number after the initial pairing
process.

•

The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin
the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular
phone. Before attempting to pair phone, please see
your cellular phone’s user manual (Bluetooth section)
for instructions on how to complete this step.

•

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

•

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

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Dial by Saying a Number

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

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

•

System will prompt you to say the number you want
call.

•

For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone
number that you enter must be of valid length and
combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from
dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example,
234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid
phone number - the closest valid phone number has
ten digits.

•

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

Call by Saying a Name

Press the “Phone” button to begin.

•

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended

when vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the “Phone” button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

•

When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
long names helps the voice recognition and is recom­mended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙
instead of ⬙Bob.⬙

•

When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.:
⬙Home,⬙⬙Work,⬙⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow
you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook
entry, if desired.

•

When prompted, recite the phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone­book, you will be given the opportunity to add more
phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the
main menu.

The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible
only in that language.

Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙

•

You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook
entry that you wish to edit.

•

Next, choose the number designation (home, work,
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

•

When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook,
you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry
in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or
return to the main menu.

⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone
number to a name entry that already exists in the
phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a
mobile and a home number, but you can add John Doe’s
work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.

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Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when vehicle is not in motion.

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

•

After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will
then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish
to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook
entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List
Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook
from which you choose. To select one of the entries
from the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition⬙ button
while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired
entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

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After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will
ask you which designation you wish to delete: home,
work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you wish
to delete.

•

Note that only the phonebook entry in the current
language is deleted.

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de­leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current
language is deleted.

•

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
deleted.

List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the
phonebook entries.

Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

•

To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice
Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired
name and say ⬙Call.⬙ NOTE: the user can also exercise
⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point.

•

The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to
number designation you wish to call.

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The selected number will be dialed.

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Phone Call Features

The following features can be accessed through the
UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with
your cellular service provider for the features that you
have.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call
Currently in Progress

When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
UConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio
system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the
call. To reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button
until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming
call was rejected.

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call
Currently in Progress

If a call is currently in progress and you have another
incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for
call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell
phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call
on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The
UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today
do not support rejecting an incoming call when another
call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either
answer an incoming call or ignore it.

Making a Second Call while Current Call in
Progress

To make a second call while you are currently in a call,
press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or
⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry
you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the

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second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer
to ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, refer
to ⬙Conference Call.⬙

Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold

To put a call on hold, press the ⬘Phone’ button until you
hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has
been placed on hold. To bring the call back from hold,
press and hold the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single
beep.

Toggling Between Calls

If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold),
press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep
indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls
have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one
time.

Conference Call

When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a
double beep indicating that the two calls have been
joined into one conference call.

Three-Way Calling

To initiate three-way calling, press the ’Voice Recogni­tion’ button while a call is in progress and make a second
phone call as described under ⬙Making a Second Call
while Current Call in Progress.⬙ After the second call has
established, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you
hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have
been joined into one conference call.

Call Termination

To end a call in progress, momentarily press the ⬘Phone’
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.

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Redial

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

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

•

The UConnect™ system will call the last number that
was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not
be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys­tem.

Call Continuation

Call continuation is progression of a phone call on
UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has
been switched to off. Call continuation functionality
available on the vehicle can be any one of three types:

•

After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or

until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of
the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the
call to the mobile phone.

•

After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after
which the call is automatically transferred from the
UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.

•

An active call is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.

UConnect™ System Features

Language Selection

To change the language that the UConnect™ system is
using,

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Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the language you wish to switch to
(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).

•

Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
voice commands will be in that language.

NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op­eration, only the language specific 32 name phonebook is
usable. The paired phone name is not language specific
and usable across all languages.

Emergency Assistance

If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:

•

Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct

the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num­ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.

NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.

The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in

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emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.

Towing Assistance

If you need towing assistance,

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800­528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).

Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover­age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.

Paging

To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated
Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies which time-out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnect™ system.

Voice Mail Calling

To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working
with Automated Systems.⬙

Working with Automated Systems

This method is designed to be used in instances where
one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone
keypad while navigating through an automated tele­phone system.

You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice­mail system or an automated service, such as, paging
service or automated customer service. Some services
require immediate response selection, in some instances,
that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system.

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When calling a number with your UConnect™ system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push
the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you
wish to enter followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example,
if required to enter your pin number followed with a
pound3746#,youcanpressthe’Voice Recognition’
button and say ⬙3746#Send.⬙ Saying a number, or
sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send⬙ is also to be
used to navigate through an automated customer service
center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.

Barge In - Overriding Prompts

The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear
aѧ,⬙ you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and
say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.

Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off

Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys­tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect™ system will

play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.

Phone and Network Status Indicators

If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net­work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.

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Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad

You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while
dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the
same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.

NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.

Mute/Un-mute (Mute off)

When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnect™ system:

•

Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button.

•

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

In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system:

•

Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button.

•

After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Mute-off.⬙

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Information Service

When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone
number ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automated
system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.
related information.

Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone

The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be
transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect™
system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo­ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to
the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’Voice
Recognition’ button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙

Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone

Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙
with one electronic device at a time.

If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue­tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular
phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction
described in your cellular phone user’s manual.

List Paired Cellular Phone Names

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

•

After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup Phone pairing”.

•

When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙

•

The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
phone being announced, press the ⬘Voice recognition’
button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next
two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de­lete” a paired phone.

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Select another Cellular Phone

This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must
have been previously paired to the UConnect™ system
that you want to use it with.

•

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

•

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

•

The phone names along with priority numbers will be
announced.

•

When prompted say the priority number of the cellu­lar phone you wish to select. You can also press the
⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is
being played, then say the priority number of the
phone that you wish to select.

•

The selected phone will be used for the next phone
call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon­nect™ system will return to using the highest priority
phone present in or near (approximately with in 30
feet) the vehicle.

Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones

Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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

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At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete.⬙

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The phone names along with priority numbers will be
announced.

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When prompted say the priority number of the cellu­lar phone you wish to delete. You can also press the

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⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is
being played and say the priority number of the phone
you wish to delete.

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System

Voice Recognition (VR)

Always wait for the beep before speaking.

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Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet
away from you.

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Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.

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Performance is maximized under:

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low-to-medium blower setting,

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low-to-medium vehicle speed,

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low road noise,

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smooth road surface,

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fully closed windows,

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dry weather condition.

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Even though the system is designed for users speaking
in North American English, French, and Spanish ac­cents, the system may not always work for some.

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When navigating through an automated system, such
as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of
speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙send.⬙

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Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in
motion is recommended.

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It is not recommended to store similar sounding
names in the UConnect™ phonebook.