Dodge ProMaster 2015 Service Manual

2015

OWNER’S MANUAL

Promaster

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

FCA US 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.

Copyright © 2017 FCA US LLC

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INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................71

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................123

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STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................197

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................283

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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................325

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................385

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................391

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INDEX .....................................................................401

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

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䡵 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............6

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6

䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7

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INTRODUCTION

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

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

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc­ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.

RAM is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

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

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

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to
body modifications or special equipment installed by van
conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer
to the Warranty Information book, Section 2.1.C. Such
equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,
stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and
service on these items, contact the applicable manufac­turer.

Operating instructions for the special equipment in­stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should
also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions
are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for
assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the
applicable manufacturer.

For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to:
www.rambodybuilder.com. This website contains di­mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It
is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical
support. For service issues, contact your authorized
dealer.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle

frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor­mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your
vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

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WARNING!

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11

▫ To Arm The System.....................15

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▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................11

▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13

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

䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................13

▫ Replacement Keys .....................14

▫ General Information ....................14

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................15

▫ Rearming Of The System .................15

▫ To Disarm The System ...................15

▫ Security System Manual Override ...........16

䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................16

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............17

▫ To Unlock The Doors....................17

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........18

▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........18

▫ General Information ....................19

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䡵 POWER DOOR LOCKS ...................20

▫ Child Restraints .......................54

▫ Automatic Door Locks ..................21

▫ Auto Unlock Doors ....................22

䡵 WINDOWS ...........................22

▫ Power Windows .......................22

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................23

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........24

▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........24

▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............24

▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................25

▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ........39

▫ Transporting Pets ......................63

䡵 FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH ..................63

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....64

䡵 SAFETY TIPS ..........................65

▫ Transporting Passengers..................65

▫ Exhaust Gas .........................66

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................67

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................69

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key, simply push the mechanical key release button.

The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho­rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).

2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position.

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3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
3 — AVV (START)

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re­move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil­dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

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

Locking Doors With A Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.

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Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK sounds a
signal to remove the key.

SENTRY KEY®

The Sentry Key® 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 which 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.

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NOTE: A key which 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.

If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat­tended.

• The Sentry Key® 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.

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

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. When hav­ing the Sentry Key® Immobilizer System serviced, bring
all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer.

General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

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

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve­hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au­dible and visible signals. For the first three minutes, the
horn will sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For
an additional 15 minutes, only the turn signal lights will
flash.

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Rearming Of The System

If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of
turn lamps flashing. If the condition which initiated the
alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condi­tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.

To Arm The System

To arm the system, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set
when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit­ter to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, the alarm system will not be armed.

To Disarm The System

Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm
the system.

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The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro­grammed Sentry Key® is inserted into the ignition
switch. To exit the alarming mode, push the RKE trans­mitter UNLOCK button, or insert a programmed Sentry
Key® into the ignition switch.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ­ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or manually
from the driver door cylinder to unlock the doors or open
any door.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the “Dome ON” position.

• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.

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

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

To Unlock The Doors

Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit­ter once to unlock only the front doors. Push and release
the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to

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unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and rear
door). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal.

To Lock The Doors

Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal; the horn will chirp too during
turn signal lights flashing.

If a door is ajar, the turn signal lights will flash at an
increased rate, and there will be no horn chirp. This is to
indicate that a door is still ajar.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to “Sentry Key®” in “Things To Know Before
Starting” for further information.

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.

Transmitter Battery Replacement

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap­ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the

mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo­cated on the side of the Key Fob.

2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob

using a small screwdriver.

Key Fob Screw Location

3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the
battery observing its polarity.

4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the
screw to lock it into place.

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General Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired op­eration.

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

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

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

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

POWER DOOR LOCKS

The central LOCK/UNLOCK button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked.

• LED ON: Doors locked. Push central LOCK/

UNLOCK button once again to centrally unlock all
doors. The LED will switch off.

• LED OFF: Doors unlocked. Push the central LOCK/

UNLOCK button again to centrally lock all doors. The
doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly
closed.

Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit­ter, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by
pushing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.

To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to
the detent.

The load compartment power door lock switch is located
on the driver door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or
unlock the load compartment doors.

Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch

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WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re­move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be

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WARNING! (Continued)

warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

CAUTION!

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

Automatic Door Locks

The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The

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auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled
through the EVIC or the Uconnect® system.

Auto Unlock Doors

This feature unlocks all doors when the driver door is
open.

WINDOWS
Power Windows

The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control.

Power Window Switches

NOTE: The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the

power windows to operate for up to three minutes after
the ignition is turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when
either front door is opened.

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

Auto-Down Feature

The front window switches are equipped with an Auto­Down feature. Push the window switch for a short period
of time, release, and the window will go down automati­cally.

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

NOTE: The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes (depending on the accessory delay
setting) after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

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 in certain open or partially open posi­tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.
If the buffeting occurs open the front windows together
to minimize the buffeting.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may
be standard equipment on some models, or may be
optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

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

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

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing
child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in
this section for further information).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle
seat belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints” in this
section for further information) should be secured in a
vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt­positioning booster seats. Older children who do not
use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats
should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a
rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind
them or under their arm.

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

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and
shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room
to inflate.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
between occupants and the door and occupants could
be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be
modified to accommodate a disabled person, refer to

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the “If You Need Consumer Assistance” section for
customer service contact information.

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of
an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle
with a rear seat.

Seat Belt Systems

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

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

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver
and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with
outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle
their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active when­ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position.

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first
in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal
for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is
first in the START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both
outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard
front passenger seat is unoccupied.

BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the
vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range
and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is un­buckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is
not active when the outboard front passenger seat is

unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by
blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an
intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence
has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain
on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning
sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the
driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat
belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occu­pants to buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert)
unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,
the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat
belts are buckled again.

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active
when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items

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are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when
the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended
that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and cargo is properly stowed.

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho­rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti­vating BeltAlert.

NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver
or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out­board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the
Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until
the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts
are buckled.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.

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The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul­der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt
will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck­led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or

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other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

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

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

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the
driver, should always wear their seat belts whether
or not an air bag is also provided at their seating
position to minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash.

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