Dodge Nitro 2009 User Manual

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2009

OWNER’S MANUAL

NITRO

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

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SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INDEX

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

䡵 Rollover Warning ........................ 4

䡵 How To Use This Manual ..................5

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...................7

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ...............7

䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............8

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INTRODUCTION

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet 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 referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.

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

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

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belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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

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Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

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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 ................. 12

▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 13

䡵 Sentry Key威 ........................... 14

▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 15

▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16

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

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

▫ To Arm The System .................... 18

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

䡵 Illuminated Entry ....................... 19

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry .................... 19

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

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

▫ Express Down Window Feature —

If Equipped.......................... 22

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

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ....... 23

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

▫ General Information .................... 24

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

䡵 Door Locks ........................... 26

▫ Manual Door Locks .................... 27

▫ Power Door Locks ..................... 28

▫ Automatic Door Locks .................. 29

▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit .......... 30

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear

Doors) ............................. 31

䡵 Windows ............................. 32

▫ Power Windows ...................... 32

▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 36

䡵 Liftgate .............................. 36

䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 37

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 38

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 39

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 43

▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped ..... 44

▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 44

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert威).......................... 45

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ........... 47

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 47

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS) ................. 48

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

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䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 75

䡵 Safety Tips ............................ 76

▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 76

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ............................. 76

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ............................. 77

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The keys for your vehicle are double-sided. You can insert the keys into the locks with either side up.

Vehicle Key

The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by an authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice.

Ignition Key Removal

Automatic Transmission

Place the shift lever in PARK.

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Push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position.

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Remove the key.

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WARNING!

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

CAUTION!

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — Lock 3 — On 2 — Acc 4 — Start

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

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

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

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

SENTRY KEY姞

The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine.

NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.

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

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NOTE:

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

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Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys威, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause interference with this system.

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

Replacement Keys

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

CAUTION!

Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the customer key programming

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procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed.

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

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure:

1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

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

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

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off.

The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure.

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Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact your authorized dealer for details.

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

General Information

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Vehicle Security Alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes, while the headlights and taillights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.

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To Arm the System:

Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Close all the doors.

The Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the system arms successfully, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not arm the system.

To Disarm the System:

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

The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If the previously described arming sequence has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. Manually unlocking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver’s door key lock cylinder will not disarm the system.

Tamper Alert

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

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The interior lights come on when you open any door. They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off.

The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to 23 ft (7 m) using your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

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Three Button RKE transmitter

NOTE:

•

For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to “Remote Starting System” in this section.

•

Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three or four buttons depending on the optional features purchased with your vehicle.

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To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate

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

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First

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

On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.

On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.

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

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

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To Lock the Doors and Liftgate

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and the liftgate. If the ignition is OFF when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash once and the horn will sound a single chirp.

Sound Horn with Lock

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

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

•

On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps:

1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

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

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Flash Lights with Lock

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

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

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On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed (i.e., functional) RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

2. Release both buttons at the same time.

3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter.

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

Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped

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

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Using the Panic Alarm

NOTE: The PANIC and SECURITY alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the PANIC and SECURITY modes to hear the differences in the horn. If one should sound in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.

To turn the PANIC alarm feature on or off, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the PANIC alarm is on, the headlights and parking lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will turn on.

The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.

During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE systems will function normally. PANIC mode will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm system on vehicles so equipped.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming” in this section.

NOTE: If you do not have a programmed RKE trans-

mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details.

Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

NOTE:

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

1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw.

Perchlorate Material – special handling may

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2. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter case apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

Separating Case Halves

3. 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.

4. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.

5. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten until snug.

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.

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

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

1. Weak batteries in RKE transmitter. The expected life of the batteries is from one to two years.

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system. This system allows the vehicle to be started from distances up to 300 ft (91 m) using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, which is part of your ignition key.

In order to start your vehicle remotely, the hood, liftgate, and all of the doors must be closed.

To start your vehicle remotely, press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within three seconds. To indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if programmed).

Remote Start Button

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Once the engine starts it will run for 15 minutes. To cancel remote start, press and release the REMOTE START button once.

To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. Once the vehicle is unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert the key in the ignition, and turn it to the ON position. Otherwise, the system will cancel the remote start and automatically turn off.

Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:

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If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.

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Any engine warning lamps come on.

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The hood is opened.

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The hazard switch is pressed.

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The transmission is moved out of PARK.

The vehicle can be started remotely a maximum of two times consecutively. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting. Following either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle SecurityAlarm (if equipped) is sounding, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the system must be reset before remote starting the vehicle again. To reset the system, insert a valid key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position and then back to the LOCK position.

DOOR LOCKS

The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display, located in the odometer area, displays the word DOOR as an indication of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not completely closed, the VF display will show the word DOOR.

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If any other active warnings including “GATE” or “GASCAP” are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur (one chime for each complete display cycle, three cycles total). Afterward, the display will continue to cycle only (no chimes).

If the TRIP/RESET button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.

Manual Door Locks

Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

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Manual Lock Plunger

WARNING!

•

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

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

•

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

Power Door Locks

A door lock switch is located on each of the front door panels. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key.

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Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The automatic door locks feature is enabled.

2. The transmission is in gear.

3. All doors are closed.

4. The throttle is pressed.

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

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

Automatic Door Locks Programming

The automatic door locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows:

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

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

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position.

3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors.

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

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

NOTE: Use the automatic door locks feature in accordance with local laws.

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit

The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if:

1. The automatic unlock doors on exit feature is enabled.

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

3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The driver door is opened.

5. The doors were not previously unlocked.

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

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming

The automatic unlock doors on exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows:

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

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position.

3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors.

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

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

NOTE: Use the automatic unlock doors on exit feature in accordance with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)

Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate it to either the LOCK or UNLOCK positions.

Inserting Ignition Key

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.

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NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.

WINDOWS Power Windows

The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger/rear passenger doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.

Power Window Switches

The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” in Section 4 of this manual. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.

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WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Auto Down Feature

The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “Auto Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.

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

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

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

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

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Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped

On some models, the driver’s power window switch has an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch up to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.

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

To close the window part way, pull the window switch up to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop.

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

NOTE:

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If the window runs into any obstacle during autoclosure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.

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Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during autoclosure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually.

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WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing.

Reset

At some point in time, it may be necessary to reactivate the auto-up feature. To do so, perform the following procedure:

1. Pull the window switch up to close window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door (below the power window switches) allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT button. To enable the window controls, press the window LOCKOUT button a second time.

Window Lockout Switch

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Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.

LIFTGATE

The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odometer area displays the word “GATE” as an indication of when the liftgate is not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving, and the liftgate is not completely closed, the VF display will show the word “GATE”. On EVIC equipped vehicles, “GATE AJAR” will be displayed.

If any other active warnings are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will sound if the rear liftgate is open (one chime for each complete display cycle). After this, the VF display will continue to sequence only (no chimes).

If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.

To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate.

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Liftgate Release

WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

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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, front airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.

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

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.

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WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer injuries, including fatalities, 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 which includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some

of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle 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 you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

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WARNING!

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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 also.

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

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

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

Latch Plate

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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.”

Latch Plate To Buckle

WARNING!

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

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

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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 portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

WARNING!

A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of 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 part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.

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

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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.

Removing Slack From Belt

6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it 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 an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Press the release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.

NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.

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Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

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

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Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear center seating position. Children 12 years old and younger should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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WARNING!

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The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.

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Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞)

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

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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) 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. The manufacturer does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威).

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and fasten the driver seat belt.

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

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver seat belt at least three times, 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威) can be reactivated by repeating this procedure.

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

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Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

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

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

Seat Belt Extender

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

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the 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.

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Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Front Airbag Components

1 — Driver Airbag 2 — Passenger Airbag

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 side airbag is mounted in 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).

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

Window Airbag Location

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

WARNING!

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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.

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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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

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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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Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These items may cause serious injury during inflation.

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts, the front airbags 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 ⬙child⬙ size category. This could be a child, teenager, or even a adult.

The window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side and rollover collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly.

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

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

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

Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child restraints or beltpositioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old 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.

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 front airbags room to inflate.

4. 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 under “If You Need Assistance” in Section 9.

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WARNING!

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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.

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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.

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The side curtain airbags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

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Occupant Restraint Control Module

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Airbag Warning Light

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Driver Airbag

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Passenger Airbag

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Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows

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Side Remote Acceleration Sensors

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Steering Wheel and Column

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Instrument Panel

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Interconnecting Wiring

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Front Remote Acceleration Sensors

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Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractors

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Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat Only

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Occupant Classification Module

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Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light

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Weight Sensors

How The Airbag System Works

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The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module determines if a frontal, side, or rollover 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 detect roll over, but not rear impacts.

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

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Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” and “PAD Indicator Light” for six to eight 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.

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WARNING!

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

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The 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 for an empty seat and for occupants classified in a category other than an adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.

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

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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. The “PAD Indicator Light” illuminates the words ⬙PASS AIR BAG 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 airbag will not inflate even though the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated.

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The “PAD Indicator Light” should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat. In this case, the airbag is ready to be inflated if a collision requiring an airbag occurs.

For occupants classified in the “child” size category, 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 airbag is turned off. Move the child restraint to the rear seat. A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat.

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NOTE: Even though this vehicle is equipped with an Occupant Classification System, children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint.

Passenger Air-

Front Passenger

Seat Occupant

bag Disable

(PAD) Indicator

Airbag Status

Light

Adult OFF ON

Grocery Bags,

Heavy Briefcases

and Other Rela-

ON OFF

tively Light Ob-

jects

Empty or Very

Small Objects

OFF* OFF

* 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. Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the system. 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, 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

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improperly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seatback does not touch anything placed on the back seat because this can also affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold down the rear seat, check to be sure it doesn’t touch the front passenger seat.

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 a 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 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.

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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 are 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 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.

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

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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 Control (ORC) module. 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.

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Your vehicle has four weight sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM.

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The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions and rollover events. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle.A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side

curtain airbag is only about 3

⁄2inches (9 cm) thick

when it is inflated.

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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:

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

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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.

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

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Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by Chrysler LLC/Mopar威.

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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 Chrysler LLC/Mopar威.

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).

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If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate.

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

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

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The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.

They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.

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As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

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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.

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WARNING!

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

Enhanced Accident Response System

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

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Cuts off fuel to the engine.

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Flashes hazard lights.

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

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Unlocks the doors automatically.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

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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 or vehicle body structure.

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WARNING! (Continued)

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

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WARNING! (Continued)

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Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the right front passenger seatback. 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.

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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.

NOTE:

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

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

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Airbag Warning Light

You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly:

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Does not come on during the six to eight seconds after the ignition switch is first turned ON.

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Remains on after the six to eight second interval.

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Comes on for any period of time while driving.

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

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

NOTE:

A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor

1. detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment.

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

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

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In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysler LLC (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before 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 Chrysler LLC to any third party except when:

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

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product.

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that may be recorded:

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

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Airbag disable light status (if equipped)

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

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Airbag deployment level (if applicable)

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Impact acceleration and angle

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Seat belt status

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Brake status (service and parking brakes)

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Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)

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Engine control status (including engine speed)

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Transmission gear selection

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Cruise control status

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Traction/stability control status

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System status

Child Restraint

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

Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

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

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.

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Infants and Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride

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

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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 often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system (Refer to LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System in this section.)

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

WARNING!

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Except for the second row center seating position, all passenger seat belts are equipped with “automatic locking retractors identified by a distinctive label.” The second row center position has a cinching latch

plate identified by a distinctive label. Both types of seat belts 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 may loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. For the second row seat belts with the automatic locking retractors, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow it to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is fully 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 additional information, refer to ⬙Automatic Locking Mode⬙ earlier in this section.

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In the rear seat, you may 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. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.

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If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position.

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

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

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

Older Children and Child Restraints

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

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

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

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

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Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

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

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

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

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

Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure.

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LATCH-compatible 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.

All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having fixed lower attachments or flexible webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with

fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard seating positions only. The center seating position will accommodate LATCH-compatible lower anchorages with flexible webbing mounted attachments only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats so 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 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 LATCHcompatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions.

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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 seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

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Latch Anchorages

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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Tether Strap Mounting

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. Forwardfacing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap 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, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the

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child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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 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. However, any seat belt system may 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 it to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is completely 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. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” earlier in this section.

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If the belt still can’t be tightened, 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 buckle 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.

To attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the

hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

Tether Strap Mounting

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

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Transporting Pets

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

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Drive moderately during the first 300 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. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Procedures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

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

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SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:

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Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.

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Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open.

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Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode when driving with any windows open, even if only slightly, to help keep fresh air circulating inside the vehicle; otherwise, poisonous gases could be drawn into the vehicle.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle

Seat Belts

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

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

Airbag Warning Light

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

Defrosters

Check operation by selecting the DEFROST mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive 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. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Fluid Leaks

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

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors .............................. 83

▫ Phone Call Features .................... 97

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 83

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84

▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 84

▫ Power Mirrors ........................ 85

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .... 86

䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)—

If Equipped............................ 86

▫ Operation ........................... 88

▫ UConnect威 System Features ............. 100

▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 105

▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect威 System .................... 106

▫ General Information ................... 115

䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —

If Equipped........................... 115

▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 115

▫ Commands ......................... 117

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▫ Voice Training ....................... 120

䡵 Seats ............................... 120

▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment ........... 120

▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ......... 121

▫ Six-Way Driver’s Power Seat With Manual

Recliner ........................... 122

▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 123

▫ Head Restraints ...................... 123

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 124

▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold Flat

Feature ............................ 125

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 127

䡵 Lights .............................. 129

▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 129

▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights And

Headlights ......................... 130

▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 130

▫ High Beam Headlights ................. 130

▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 131

▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 131

▫ Turn Signals ........................ 131

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 131

▫ Interior Lights ....................... 132

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers ........... 132

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 132

▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 133

▫ Windshield Washers................... 133

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▫ Mist Feature ........................ 133

䡵 Tilt Steering Column ................... 134

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ...... 135

▫ To Activate ......................... 135

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 135

▫ To Deactivate ....................... 136

▫ To Resume Speed .................... 136

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 136

▫ Manual Transmission .................. 137

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ............... 137

䡵 Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped ...... 137

▫ System Usage Precautions .............. 138

▫ Enabling And Disabling The System ....... 140

▫ System Operation .................... 141

䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 144

▫ Programming HomeLink威 .............. 145

▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming ..... 148

▫ Using HomeLink威 .................... 148

▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威

Button ............................ 149

▫ Security ........................... 149

▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 149

▫ General Information ................... 150

䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 150

▫ Opening Sunroof - Express .............. 151

▫ Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode ......... 151

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▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ............... 151

▫ Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode .......... 152

▫ Pinch Protect Feature .................. 152

▫ Pinch Protect Override ................. 152

▫ Venting Sunroof - Express .............. 152

▫ Sunshade Operation ................... 153

▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 153

▫ Sunroof Maintenance .................. 153

▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 153

䡵 Electrical Power Outlet .................. 154

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 156

䡵 Cupholders .......................... 158

䡵 Storage ............................. 159

▫ Front Storage Compartment ............. 159

▫ Console Storage Compartment ........... 159

䡵 Cargo Area Features .................... 160

▫ Cargo Light ........................ 160

▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 160

▫ Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped ......... 162

▫ Rear Cargo Slide Out System (Load N Go威)

— If Equipped....................... 163

䡵 Rear Window Features .................. 165

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer —

If Equipped......................... 165

▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped ..... 166

䡵 Roof Ditch Applique — Non Functional ...... 166

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MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror

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

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

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Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror

CAUTION!

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

Outside Mirrors

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

Power Mirrors

The power mirror switch is located on the drivers door trim panel.

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Power Mirror Switch

Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) to select a mirror. Using one of the four arrows, move the mirror to the desired position.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

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

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-Out” Feature

The sun visor “slide-on rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from center clip.

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

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞)— IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect威 system operating instructions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.

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

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

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

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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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or call 1–877–855–8400

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

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

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Phone Button

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

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

Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with the ra-

dio. The individual buttons are described in the

“Operation” section.

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

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

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

Operation

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

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

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

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

Voice Command Tree

Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

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Help Command

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

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

Cancel Command

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

Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dial by Saying a Number

Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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

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For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙.

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

Call by Saying a Name

Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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

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

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

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Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook is

recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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

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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.

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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威 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. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.

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Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone

If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See UConnect威 website for supported phones.

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To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect威) Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a Name” section.

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Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the UConnect威, for example, after you start the vehicle.

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A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the UConnect威.

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Depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if available, the previous downloaded phonebook is available for use.

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Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible.

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Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook.

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This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the UConnect威. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and updated to UConnect威 on the next phone connection.

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Phonebook Download — Single Entry

If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威 allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth威…” The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone.

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The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

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Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威, and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must

first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to the UConnect威 system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth威 connection.

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If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it will only use the first 24 characters.

Edit UConnect威 Phonebook Entries NOTE:

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Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

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Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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

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

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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 opportunity 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 UConnect威 Phonebook Entry NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended

when the vehicle is not in motion.

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Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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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威 system is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙

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

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

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Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.

Delete/Erase “All” UConnect威 Phonebook Entries

Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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

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After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted.

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

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Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.

List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook

Press the PHONE button to begin.

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

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The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phonebook entries, if available.

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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.

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

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The selected number will be dialed.

Phone Call Features

The following features can be accessed through the UConnect威 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威 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威 system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the PHONE button to accept 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 cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

NOTE: The UConnect威 system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.

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Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress

To make a second call while you are currently on 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 second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section.

Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold

To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is 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 a 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 is 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.